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Services › Anti-Spam › Email Scams - October 2013

The following email scams were reported to the Electronic Messaging Compliance Unit. Links to scam web pages have been removed and spaces have been added to email addresses to ensure they do not become hyperlinks.

Lottery scam

You have been selected and awarded with a cash prize of 800,000.00 from Adrian Gillian Bayford. viewlink: [Link Removed] and come back for details.

While the news item and details of the lottery winners appear real, scammers are playing on the news to assist them in undertaking the scam. Once communication is undertaken with the scammers, the scammers will ask for personal identification information, and request the victim to pay approximately $650 NZD to pay for shipping from India. The scammers request that payment is made through Western Union.

Virus scam

From: "Webs Admin" <raquelpfeiffer @ telecentro.com.ar>

Subject: Virus Warning Alert!!!

Dear User,

This is to warn you that a DXVK Virus has been detected in your Email ID which might cause damage to your important files in your mailbox, you are to click the link below for Scan http //www .web .internet .security .net .tf/ and login to enable us terminated the spread of this virus, failure to comply will led to termination/closing of your Email ID from Database system. To enable to stop you from spreading the virus to others Mail user.

Your Email ID will be disable in the next 48hours, failure to comply .

Webs Admin

Job offer scam


Subject: Part-time job position in New Zealand

Greetings,

This is superb business opening. Our Corporation is seeking for self-motivated agent in New Zealand to help us spread out our activity in your region.

Requirements
18+ age
Basic knowledge of Internet & computer
2-3 hours per day / part-time
5-6 hours per day / full-time

Salary ranges from $3600 to $5800 monthly depending on working shift.

Applicants must be honest and motivated. Customer service and administrative positions available. No relocation required!

Please, send your resume to our HR manager to JaquewcquiHardevin @ outlook.com

Thank you for your time.


Voucher scam

From: "New World" <info @ lmdo6.com>

Subject: Free Shopping Vouchers

Congratulations!

Our system tells us that you may be a possible winner with the right to claim a prize: $1,000 shopping vouchers from New World, Pak'nSave OR Countdown.

Please verify your entry as soon as possible. All prizes not claimed will be entered into a new draw.

Make sure you do not miss out and check to see if you are one of the chosen few to enter a final draw.

You could win the following supermarket vouchers:

This email was sent to ………… If you are no longer interested you can unsubscribe instantly.

View the original email .pdf (480k)*

Gold sales scam

From: Koffi Kadiou [koffikadioukk @ yahoo.co.th]

Subject: Pls if you are Intrested in our Gold it is For Sale.

Dearest One ,

I am Mr.Koffi Kadiou a wealhty Gold minner based in Abidjan and Accara Ghana
We have in stock about 150 kg readily available for sale right now.And the price is far below the world /International market price.

CONDITION OF THE TRANSACTION:
(1) Buyer must be physically present here to control the quanlity and quality of the gold at any government approved laboratory(like SGS)
(2) After the confirmation the above,payment of 50% of the total amount will be made by cash or transfer.
(3) All documents vital will be accompanying the goods..
(4) The payment of insurance,custom duties,and sgs charges will be paid by the buyer.

We can send you some of the documents by fax for your perusal and some little quantity of about 5 grammes as sample for your testing and control.

Thanks for your co-operation and God bless you.
reply to koffikadiou225 @ yahoo.co.jp

Yours sincerely,

MR KOFFI KADIOU.

Gold sales scam

From: DVGMA miners [dvgmaminers @ gmail.com]
Subject: DJENNE VILLAGE GOLD MINIERS ASSOCIATION (DVGMA)

Dear Sir
WE ARE DJENNE VILLAGE GOLD MINIERS ASSOCIATION Represented by Sec Gen Mr.Youssouf Konte , with full corporate responsibility and penalty of perjury have the full authority and legal right to offer for sale alluvial gold concentrate which is non-criminal origin.
We have gold dust / gold bars /diamond in our possession
Gold Dust/Bars/diamond Specifications;
Quantity; 450 kg’s
Price; $23.000 USD
Purity; 94%
Quality; 22.3 Carats
Contract; FOB
(Diamond with manifest upon your interest)
Location; Bamako Mali West Africa
we do not expect any upfront payment from you
We can meet a regular monthly supply if contract is signed between buyer and our company. Buyer assists the seller to pay local government taxes to export the gold to buyer’s destination. you will be paid 10% commission for getting a buyer on every kilo that is purchased by your buyer. We also confirm that we can give you the colletteral in gold for the 9% pending upon arrival of the Gold. You can hand carry this if you wish.

Please confirm your interest if you are willing to purchase our gold dust so that we will send you our FCO with our registration. Please send me your email address so i can write you more details of our procedures
Regards

Sec. Gen Mr. Youssouf Konte
DJENNE VILLAGE GOLD MINIERS ASSOCIATION (DVGMA)
konteyoussouf @ gmail.com
Skype: konte.youssosf
ooVoo ID: konteyoussouf
TEL:00223 63 85 28 86
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Sales scam

From: 14 @ e2ehosting.net; on behalf of; Cindy Chen [sales04 @ hlsmould.com]

Subject: phone case mauufacturer
Dear Sir or Madam,
Good day for you.
We are a professional phone case manufacturer,we can produce and design many kind of phone case ,such as plastic,pu leather ,tpu ,silicon and wood phone case of iphone, samsung ,HTC,blackberry and other phone case. We also welcome OEM/ODM,logo can be silk screen on every botton. We can provide you samples ,and we can refund you sample fee if you can place the order. The attachment is our catalogue ,you can check and see what you want. with our high quality ,hope we can have many cooperation in the future.
Should you have any interest, please contact us for possible deal, thanks !
Cindy Chen
Haolisheng Tech Mould Engineering Ltd.
Website: http : //www. hlsmould .com/
Add: Xiagang Fouth Industry Area, Chang'an Town ,Dongguan City, China
Tel: +86-769-85844228
Fax: +86-769-89046669
Skype:cindy.chen677

Moneymule scam

From:Abdullah Hajouz [abdullahhajouz @ ymail.com]

Subject: Coperation
From: Dr Abdullah Hajouz
Damascus Syria

Dear Sir,
My name is Dr A Hajoz Syria. we are all moving our money out of syria because of the war. I want you to assist me in receiving the sum of 4.8m usd You will receive 30% for your assistance Please reply me on my private email:drabdullahajouz @ ymail.com

sincerely

Dr Abdullah Hajouz


Lottery scam

From:
LLOYDS TSB [transfermanager @ europe.com]
Subject: Your Kind Attention:
1st Floor, Po Box 1190, 8 Pall Mall,
London, SW1Y 5NA
United Kingdom.

Verification No. NL25879999/UK-FB5

7th October, 2013

Your Kind Attention: Lucy Weicks

TRANSFER PROCEDURE WITH LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC.

We send you Compliments and Thanks for contacting the Lloyds TSB Bank Plc.
Your particulars has been received in this office and completely Verified. This means that you have been officially cleared for payment by the Verifications Dept. at the headquarters of FACEBOOK PROMO OFFICE. Your winning funds amounting to $550,000.00 USD [FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND US DOLLARS] which was deposited in a suspense account with us will be transferred to you through our Swift transfer network service and the original copy of your winning certificate, together with a clear source of funds certificate (C.S.F.C) stating that the money was obtained legally through their National Lottery promotion will be sent to you via express mail to your stated address.

Below is your TRANSFER INFORMATION CONFIRMATION FORM.
Do carefully submit the following Information below, so that your winnings are not transferred to a wrong account.

Verification No. NL25879999/UK-FB5 FORM [B]
Bank Name:
Account Number:
Bank Address:
Account Holder Name:
Account Holder Phone Number:
Swift Code:

High rate of Insurance is incurred on funds, because of the lump amount. That your prize is protected with a hardcover insurance policy, which makes it impossible to deduct any amount from the money before it is transferred to you.

**LLOYDS TSB do not have the legal right to deduct any amount from your winnings, as It is against all banking operations here in UK. Your winnings was deposited in a suspense account where it is sealed with an Irrevocable Guarantee Bond Policy (IGBP) with us on your behalf and the transfer procedures are stated below;

1.) You are requested to immediately get back to this office with your scanned ID card or passport copy for proper record and also submit your Bank details above, so that your winnings are NOT transferred to a wrong account.

2.) You are requested to pay an Initial transfer fee of £420.50 pounds which is equivalent to 821.51 NZD being payment for cost of transfer fee.

For Speed and accuracy, you are to contact this office as soon as you are ready to make payment, so that you will be given proper directive on how you can easily make payment of your transfer fee.

Upon receipt of your scanned ID card /Passport copy and evidence of payment of the above charges, we will commence transfer of your Prize to your designated account within 24hours.

Once again, Thanks and Welcome to LLOYDS TSB Bank.

Remember, we have a limited time to Transfer your Prize. We will appreciate your prompt response to this e-mail.

Transfer Manager - Sir. Gordons Brown
Lloyds TSB UK
+44701-113-8451

Online Security Team
Lloyds Tsb Bank.
© 2013 All Rights Reserved.

Pension plan scam

From: LIC OF INDIA [lic @ parveen singh com]

Subject: RETIRMENT BENEFITS
LIC OF INDIA
PENSION PLAN
(INSURE YOUR LIFE TODAY TO MAKE A TENSION FREE TOMORROW)
INVEST Rs.8.5k p.m & Get 1.7 Cr.Pension Fund
0r
INVEST Rs. 8.5k p.m & Get 70k p.m with the life fund of 1.7 Cr.
illustration vary by age
For Details Pls Contact
Parveen Singh
9212612201

ANZ account upgrade

From: ANZ ONLINE. [specialized electronic service @ sales person net]

Subject: Anz Account Upgrade.
Dear Customer,
Enter your Internet Banking logon details to upgrade to our new system technology for your maximum protection.
By accessing the Bank's online services, you confirm you are an authorised user and have agreed to the application Conditions of Use (See Electronic Banking Conditions of Use). Unauthorised use may be referred to the appropriate authorities.
Security Information
Get double the protection with OnlineCode. A unique code is sent to your mobile phone and must be entered into Internet Banking to authorise certain transactions.Read more
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Your chance to win the latest Apple iPhone

From: Mary - Mediaweb [mail @ c ydct 2000 com]

Subject: Tony Your chance to win the latest Apple iPhone
Mediaweb presents this offer from our partner FreeChoice
If this message does not appear correctly, click here
Click here to unsubscribe
Congratulations Tony, you are invited to participate in the Contest!
Simply spot the differences and you could win yourself the latest APPLE
iMac, iPhone or New iPad.
How many differences?
Click here and stand to win!
This email and your data is used by YDCT
YDCT2000 Ltd, 2nd floor De Burgh House, Market Road, Wickford Essex, SS12 0BB England

Help for Annabelle from Taiwan

From: Annabelle [annabelle 1123 @ gmail com]

Subject: Help!
Dear Sir / Madam,
Good day!
have been illegally persecuted and murdered intentionally by Taiwan since the day I reported the attempt rap of Li Wen-Chen, the former chief of the exhibition center of the third nuclear power station in Taiwan, to the police in Taiwan on 2006.4.11. , and have recently started a fundraising programe on www indiegogo com Annabelle Yu for my lawsuites, my medical treatments and the book I want to publish in the future. Please link to the website for more information and details. I honestly need help here, and I would appreciate so much if you can kindly help me and take part in the fundraising.
Thank you.
Best regards.
Annabelle

Ministry of CNVS

From: Padre Pedro [pp mazagan @ gmail com]

Subject: CNVS
“Please, if you do not want to receive information from us, write us, to clean our mailing list. Many blessings Abu”
Urgent Prayer
CNVS,
In Norte Africa where we're planted
“23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;”
The Gospel through correspondance courses and internet-phone, can change lives.
Welcome to the Ministry of CNVS. As founder and executive director I welcome you in the name of the Lord.
is an honor to share with you my Ministry.
Preaching to Moslims:
I had the privilage to do advance studies in Islam which the Lord used to His benefit after
my conversion in 1963. These studies are:
A) Clasical Arabic grammar and literature
B) Public and private rightss
C) Eastern and Western Philosopy and Ethics
D) Islamic theology and moneist religions
Thanks to my understanding of the North African mentality, I have developped programs to evengalize moslims in Arabic, French, Berber, etc
We minister in these areas:
Christian literature, translations and adaptations to natives.
Recordings of radio programs
Ministry thrugh the Internet
Home ministries
Teachings and Ministry
Remember that God does not need our money, but His work does!!!
We are looking for Men and Women who can support this ministry to extend God's kingdom and the kigdom of Morocco.
CNVS is a work of faith, with more than 50 years of ministry, it has been a blessing to many
Please contact me to find out more
We invite you to learn more about our home church.
You can call us +212-52-4306-661 or 212 633 16 16 08
Many Blessings
In Christ Jesus
***************
“Only, for your cooperation, of 2.90,$, to send, Gospel course, can lead a soul to Christ.”
Please make a donation;
Asoc. Cultura Nueva Vida e Salvación
0182 5680 88 0201542100
IBAN ES70 0182 5680 8802 0154 2100
BBVA Plaza Andalucía S/N, 11360 San Roque (Cádiz) Spain

Job opportunity in Canada - domestic service

From: info @ dr

Subject: JOB OPPORTUNITY IN CANADA
Domestic Service
My name is Dr Allen Anthony a Canadian citizen.
Address: 3485,Snider Rd Port Colborne ON L3K 5V5
Canada
Description:
I need an urgent hard working and honest person male or female who is willing to work in my house here in Canada, as a Farm Manager/Supervisor and house manager/supervisor/Driver/Clark as domestic worker under my employment license .
Interested applicants can submit He or Her CV via email stated below
.Salary range 4,300 CAD - 5,550 CAD.
NOTE: Do not apply if you do not have International passport,you can apply if your passport is awaiting .
Best Regards,
Dr Allen Anthony.
Email:dr allen antony @ gmail com

Ladies night this coming Thursday

From: Sip-System Support [mailto: gubanov 77 @ mail ua]

Subject: Ladies Night this coming Thursday?
Hello
Hello
Sip softphone, fake your number, call allmost unlimited numbers. http // sip system com flood
“Monthly links” refer to links you must pay for each month in order to keep them active. With
Monthly links, you are essentially renting links for a period of time.
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