Alert-Microsoft Email Promo eMail Scam

Alert - Microsoft Email Promo:Official Prize Notification eMail Scam

You may have received the email below. If so you unfortunately are the winner of a Microsoft Prize, rather you are the target of a scam often refereed to as a Nigerian scam. Scams like this often lead to financial and identity theft. Learn more about Nigerian Scams here and learn more about identity theft here.

Any contact with the sender of this email could result in financial and identity loses. If you received an email like this, just delete it. If you have made contact with this person you may be at risk. You should immediately contact your local law enforcement agency and or financial institution for assistance if you provided ANY personal or financial information.

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Following is the text of the scam email:
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From: johnbarryathome@optonline.net [mailto:johnbarryathome@optonline.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 6:43 AM
Subject: MICROSOFT EMAIL PROMO:OFFICIAL PRIZE NOTIFICATION
Importance: High

MICROSOFT EMAIL PROMO:OFFICIAL PRIZE NOTIFICATION

After a successful completion of the draws of the MICROSOFT
EMAIL PROMO held on the 30th October 2007, your
company or your personal e-mail address,attached to winning
numbers:(23) (77) (04) (57) (33) (170) won in the Tenth
lottery category.

You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of
£150,000,00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand British Pounds
Sterling) in cash credited to file REF NO:MSW-L/007-28793,
BATCH NO:2007MJL-05, this is from a total prize money of
£3,750,000 (Three Million,Seven hundred and Fifty Thousand
British Pounds Sterling),shared among the Twenty five (25)
international winners in this category.

All participants were selected through our Microsoft
computer ballot system drawn form 142,000 Names,as part of
our International \"E-MAIL"\ Promotion Program for our
prominent MS-WORD users all over the world and for the
continuous use of the internet.

You are therefore requested to contact the claims processor
via the e-mail address provided with the information
required in the form below.

The claims processor is:

NAME: GREGORY ALLEY
EMAIL: gregor_alley@yahoo.gr
TEL: +44 703 5902789

In order to avoid unnecessary delay and complications,please
remember to quote your reference and winning ticket number
in all correspondence with your claims officer.Your secret
pin code is ML0757985.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE TO SEND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
TO CLAIM YOUR WINNINGS:

1. Full Name: ........................................
2. Address:..........................................
3. Phone:............... Fax:.........................
4. Country:...........................................
5. Sex................................................

You are to keep all lottery information(your winning numbers
and MOST ESPECIALLY your secret pin code) away from the
general public.This is important as a case of double claims
and unwarranted abuse of this program will not be
entertained and will be legally pursued.

Congratulations once again.

YOURS FAITHFULLY,
MRS. JENET ROBINS
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Alert-Man Tech Company eMail Scam

Alert - Man Tech Company Ltd. eMail Scam

You may have received the email below. If so you unfortunately are not really going to be receiving commissions from a Hong Kong company, rather you are the target of a scam often refereed to as a Nigerian scam. Scams like this often lead to financial and identity theft. Learn more about Nigerian Scams here and learn more about identity theft here.

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Following is the text of the scam email:
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-----Original Message-----
From: Man Tech Company Ltd. [mailto:companyemail@indiatimes.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 4:29 AM
Subject: Act As Our Company Representative (Earn 10%)

FROM THE DESK OF
Mr. Chiyo Asuka
Man Tech Company Ltd.
No.2, Lane 70, Ming Chu Road, Sec.
1,Tung Pao, Hong kong.

ATTENTION!!
International Representative needed by the above named company if interested contact MR YUKI O WONG for further information via the email address below:
info_mantechcoy002@yahoo.com.hk

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My life has changed. What about yours?
Log on to the new Indiatimes Mail and Live out of the Inbox!

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Alert-Kirin Brewery Job Offer eMail Scam

Alert - Kirin Brewery Job Offer eMail Scam

You may have received the email below. If so you unfortunately are not really going to be receiving commissions on the sale of Kirin Brewery products, rather you are the target of a scam often refereed to as a Nigerian scam. Scams like this often lead to financial and identity theft. Learn more about Nigerian Scams here and learn more about identity theft here.

Any contact with the sender of this email could result in financial and identity loses. If you received an email like this, just delete it. If you have made contact with this person you may be at risk. You should immediately contact your local law enforcement agency and or financial institution for assistance if you provided ANY personal or financial information.

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Following is the text of the scam email:
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-----Original Message-----
From: Kirin Brewery Co. LTD [mailto:katokirin2000@yahoo.co.jp]
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 1:29 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: JOB OFFER

From The Desk of
Kazuyasu Kato
Kirin Brewery Co.,LTD
6-26-1 Jingu-mae,
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8011
Email:katokirin302@yahoo.co.jp

Dear Sir/Madam,

We will be very glad if you can be our representative in your country
and earn 10% of every payment made through
you for our Company.

For more information, contact us through email.
mailto:katokirin302@yahoo.co.jp

Thanks in advance
Kind Regards,
Kazuyasu Kato
President& COO

--
This message has been scanned for viruses and
dangerous content by MailScanner, and is
believed to be clean.
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Alert-e-gold eMail Scam

You may have received the following email. If so you are the target of an eMail Scam, commonly called a "Phishing" scam. Following the link included in the email could result in financial and identity loses. For more information about phishing visit SecurePCNews are review the article entitled "Don't get hooked by a phisher."

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Following is the text of the Scam email message:

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From: AccountRobot_donotreply@e-gold.com [mailto:AccountRobot_donotreply@e-gold.com]
Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 8:06 AM
Subject: Please Update Your Records


[e-Gold Logo here]


Dear valued E-gold member :

It has come to our attention that your E-gold account information needs to be
updated as part of our continuing commitment to protect your account and to
reduce the instance of fraud on our website. If you could please take 5-10 minutes
out of your online experience and update your personal records you will not run into
any future problems with the online service.
However, failure to update your records will result in account suspension.
Please update your records on or before October 30th, 2007.

Once you have updated your account records, your E-gold session will not be
interrupted and will continue as normal.
To update your E-gold records click on the following link:

https://www.e-gold.com/acct/login.html

Thank You.
Safeharbor Department E-gold, Inc
The E-gold team.
Accounts Management As outlined in our User Agreement, E-gold will
periodically send you information about site changes and enhancements.
Visit our Privacy Policy and User Agreement if you have any questions.
http://www.e-gold.com/unsecure/terms.htm

________________________________________
Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered.
For assistance, log in to your e-gold account and click on any page.

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Alert-Bakers Foods Limited eMail Scam

Alert - Baker's Foods Limited eMail Scam

You may have received the email below. If so you unfortunately are not really going to be receiving commissions on the sale of food products, rather you are the target of a scam often refereed to as a Nigerian scam. Scams like this often lead to financial and identity theft. Learn more about Nigerian Scams here and learn more about identity theft here.

Any contact with the sender of this email could result in financial and identity loses. If you received an email like this, just delete it. If you have made contact with this person you may be at risk. You should immediately contact your local law enforcement agency and or financial institution for assistance if you provided ANY personal or financial information.

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Following is the text of the scam email:
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-----Original Message-----
From: alm@qualitynet.net [mailto:alm@qualitynet.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 11:20 AM
Subject:

Baker's Foods Limited
187 Todd Road Fishermans
Bend VIC 3207
Australia.

BAKER'S FOODS LIMITED
Sells Vegemite, Kraft cheese,Kraft Peanut Butter, Maxwell House
coffee,
Oreo cookies, Ritz biscuits, Captain's Table crackers,Philadelphia
cream cheese, and Toblerone chocolates.We have reached big sales
volume in the european market and now are trying to penetrate the Northern
American market. Quite soon we will open representative offices and
authorized sales centers in North America and therefore we are
currently looking for people who will assist us in establishing a new
distribution network there. The fact that despite the Nothern America
market is new for us we already have regular clients also speaks for
itself.

WHY YOU?
The international money transfer tax for legal entities (companies) in
Belgium is 35%, whereas for the individual it is only 10%. Thats why
we need you, We need agents to receive payment for our products in their
locality and to resend the money back to us. This way we will save
money because of tax decreasing.

HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?
8%-10% from each sale/resale operation! For instance: you receive 2000
USD to your bank account. You will withdraw the money and keep $160
(8% from $2000) for yourself! At the beginning your commission will equal
8%, though later it will increase up to 10%.

ADVANTAGES
You do not have to go out as you will work as an independent
contractor right from your home office.Your job is absolutely legal. You can earn
up to $4000-5000 depending on time you will spend in this business.
You do not need any capital to start. The employees who make efforts and
work hard have a strong possibility to become managers. Anyway our
employees never leave us.

If you are interested in our offer, please feel free to ask for the
general provision of the Contract.

Respectfully Submitted,
Mr. DENNIS WOODSON
MANAGER/CONSULTANT OFFICER
workerscompanyjobsoffer@yahoo.es
BAKER'S COMPANY FOODS LIMITED

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SPECIAL - FBI Number for Wildfire Fraud

SPECIAL - FBI Announces Number to Report Wildfire Disaster Related Fraud

The FBI today issued a warning to the public concerning potential disaster related fraud schemes in connection with the recent Southern California wildfires. Many of these schemes are internet based scams representing themselves to be disaster relief charities.

Recent tragic incidents such as 9/11, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Virginia Tech shootings, and the collapse of the Minneapolis bridge, have all prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit for contributions for a charitable organization and/or a good cause. Given the recent wildfires in Southern California, consumers should be cautious before contributing to an unknown or unfamiliar charity. The following should be considered before contributing to an unknown or unfamiliar charity:

Do not respond to unsolicited (SPAM) e-mail.

Be skeptical of individuals representing themselves as officials soliciting via e-mail for donations.

Do not click on links contained within an unsolicited e-mail.

Be cautious of e-mail claiming to contain pictures in attached files, as the files may contain viruses. Only open attachments from known senders.

To ensure contributions are received and used for intended purposes, make contributions directly to recognized organizations rather than relying on others to make the donation on your behalf.

Validate the legitimacy of the organization by directly accessing the recognized charity or aid organization’s website rather than following an alleged link to the site.

Attempt to verify the legitimacy of the non-profit status of the organization by using various Internet-based resources, which also may assist in confirming the actual existence of the organization.

Do not provide personal or financial information to anyone who solicits contributions; providing such information may compromise your identity and open you to identify theft.



Keith Slotter, Special Agent in Charge of the San Diego, FBI Office stated, “The FBI is committed to protecting the public from disaster related fraud schemes and those who prey on the public’s goodwill. We will aggressively investigate and seek the prosecution of those individuals involved in defrauding the public as well as those filing false claims against the government.”

More information concerning potential scams is available on www.fbi.gov.

To report a complaint please call (800) CALL FBI (225-5324). To report a complaint through the Internet, please go to www.ic3.gov. You may also call the San Diego FBI Office at (858) 565-1255.

This statement can be viewed at the San Diego FBI website.

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SPECIAL - San Diego DA Warns of Potential Charity Scams

SPECIAL - San Diego DA Warns of Potential Charity Scams

October 24, 2007
For Immediate Release (619) 531-3890

DA Warns of Potential Charity Scams and Price Gouging in the Wake of San Diego Wildfires

San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie M. Dumanis today provided important consumer advice and assistance to residents dealing with the county’s on-going wildfires. The DA’s Office offered information on everything from insurance adjusters to charity scams, trying to keep residents of San Diego County from being re-victimized.

“Unfortunately, some individuals use this time of crisis to take advantage of others,” said DA Dumanis. “We want people to know the consumer rights and legal protections that are in place as they begin to rebuild their lives.”

The District Attorney’s Office is warning residents to be aware of the following:

DEBRIS-CLEARING SCAMS
There are individuals who will offer to remove debris from your property, asking for significant deposits and then disappearing with your money. Sometimes, they move debris but dump it on a neighbor’s property, park or playground. You may be responsible for the costs of removal and any penalties attached. Be sure you know where the debris is being taken and provide payment only after the job is completed.

PRICE GOUGING
After the Governor declares a state of emergency, it is illegal for businesses to increase prices of essential goods and services by more than ten percent unless they can prove it was due to an increase in their supplier’s price. The prohibition on price gouging after a disaster applies to consumer food and services, goods or services used for emergency cleanup, supplies, medical supplies, home heating oil, building materials, housing, transportation, freight and storage services, and gasoline or other motor fuels. In addition, it is a misdemeanor during 30 days following the state of emergency proclamation for a hotel or motel to increase regular rates. You can report price gouging to the Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-952-5225.

CHARITY SCAMS
During and after a disaster, it is common to hear pleas for donations. A charitable scam occurs when donations to what is believed to be a worthy charitable cause ends up in a scam artist’s pocket. Many bogus charities have names that sound similar to long-established charities. Do not be fooled. We all want to help. Give to charities you are familiar with that work in disaster assistance. Beware of telephone solicitors who are unwilling to give their name and call back number or who will not send written materials. Never give money to anyone sent to pick it up. Be wary of out-of-state organizations, especially if their only address is a P.O. Box. You can check out charities via the California Attorney General’s Web site: http://caag.state.ca.us/charities/. Never give out personal information such as credit card numbers or social security numbers over the telephone or unless you clearly know who you are doing business with.

LOOTING
Would-be looters looking to profit in the wake of San Diego County’s devastating wildfires will be vigorously prosecuted by the San Diego County District Attorney's Office. During a state of emergency, looting is second-degree burglary, which is a felony crime punishable by up to three years in state prison.

HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
It is recommended that if you have suffered a property loss as a result of the wildfires, you promptly contact your insurance agent/company. Your policy may provide, among other things, reimbursements for temporary lodging and meals as a result of a mandatory evacuation. If you believe your insurance company is not dealing with your claim properly, please contact the Department of Insurance Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-

927-HELP. INSURANCE ADJUSTERS
It is not uncommon to meet up with a roving insurance adjuster following a disaster. There are two types of adjusters. Insurance company adjusters are employed by, and work directly for the insurance company. These adjusters do not charge a fee for handling your claim. Public adjusters can be hired by the homeowner to help them with their claim. It is wise to contact your insurance company adjuster first and obtain a written estimate of the damages and the cost to complete the repairs. This estimate will help you negotiate with contractors. If you disagree with your insurance company adjuster, you can always hire a public adjuster or attorney. If you hire a public adjuster, make sure they are licensed by calling the Department of Insurance Helpline at 1-800-927-HELP. If you have complaints about how your insurance company is handling your claim, you can call the same Department of Insurance Consumer Helpline. Do not have any work done until your insurance company inspects your property. Take photos of the damage to your property. If you hire a public adjuster, do so in writing and understand their fees before signing.

CONTRACTORS
Contractors must be licensed. Contracting without a license during a declared state of emergency is a felony crime. Ask to see their pocket license and a second photo ID. Verify the license number matches the Contractor you are dealing with. A contractor cannot collect more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less, as a down payment for home repairs. (Contractors can collect more if they supply a performance and payment bond or provide similar protection against loss.) Payments should not get ahead of completed work. The final payment should not be paid until the work is fully completed and all subcontractors’and suppliers’ liens have been released. Make sure the contractor carries workers’ compensation and liability insurance. If in doubt, obtain a certificate of insurance from the Contractor and verify with his carrier. You may be liable for accidents or damage. Make sure all verbal promises are in your written contract. Remember, don’t be rushed or pressured. Beware of scare tactics.
• Obtain references.
• Contact the Better Business Bureau to see if there are any complaints against the
Contractor.
• Obtain bids and written estimates from at least 3 reputable Contractors.
• Cold calls or unsolicited contacts should be a red flag.
• If you don’t understand, don’t sign. Never leave blanks on a signed contract.
• You have three days to cancel the contract if solicited at a place other than the company’s place of business. If you cancel, do it in writing by registered mail with a return receipt.
• Maintain a file containing all contracts and related papers.
You can contact the District Attorney's Office at 1-800-315-7672 or the Contractor’s License Board at 1-800-321-2752 to report an unlicensed contractor. The District Attorney's Office is implementing a widespread public outreach program to inform wildfire victims of their legal rights and how to avoid being re-victimized. We also are putting would-be defrauders on notice that this office will proactively investigate and aggressively prosecute to the full extent of the law any unlicensed adjusters and contractors operating in San Diego County.

UNSCRUPULOUS LENDERS
Avoid quick home equity loans without knowing who you are doing business with. Never sign away the equity in your home over a promised loan or repair. If you have credit problems and need quick money, avoid credit repair companies who promise to repair your credit for a fee and then disappear. Avoid verbal promises; get everything in writing; be cautious of “cold calls.”

WATER TESTING
Fraudulent firms may try to sell you overpriced or useless water-treatment devices by offering to test your water for free and then falsely declaring it to be unhealthful. If you’re on the public water system, your local water utility office can tell you about water safety problems and what to do. The county health department can answer questions about private wells. You should know that no single device can solve every water quality problem. Remember that if you buy an expensive unit, state law prohibits liens on homes for the sale of such devices.

MOVING COMPANIES
Before signing a contract with a moving company, call the California Public Utilities Commission at 1-800-877-8867 to find out if the company is licensed. You can file a complaint online at www.cpuc.ca.gov or call 1-800-366-4782.

GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION

The following telephone numbers and e-mail addresses are provided to assist you in obtaining further information or reporting suspicious activities:

San Diego District Attorney’s Office
Insurance Fraud Division
330 West Broadway, Suite 700
San Diego, CA 92101
www.sandiegoda.com
Telephone: 1-800-315-7672
Fax: 619-531-4481

California Department of Insurance
1495 Pacific Highway, #400
San Diego, CA 92101
Helpline: 1-800-927-HELP (4357)

Contractors’ State License Board
P.O. Box 26000
Sacramento, CA 95826
www.clsb.ca.gov
1-800-321-2752

Better Business Bureau
5050 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 110
San Diego, CA 92123
www.sandiego.bbb.org
858-496-2131

California Attorney General’s Office
If you need information regarding a charity, contact:
California Attorney General’s Office
Registry of Charitable Trusts
110 West “A” Street, Suite 1100
San Diego, CA 92101
619-645-2001

Release is available at the San Diego County District Attorney's Website.

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SPECIAL - Bogus California Wildfire Charity Scams

BBB warns of bogus California wildfires charity scams

As reported by KVOA, Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ, October 24, 2007 - The BBB is warning southern Arizona consumers to be wary of bogus charities claiming to solicit on behalf of California wildfire victims.
"It's not always easy to determine if an appeal is legitimate or not," says BBB Pubic Affairs Director Kim States. "If you're unsure, the best thing to do is not give in to pressure, get as much information as you can from the caller and check with BBB."

Click here to view complete story about California Wildfire Charity Scams

The BBB website can be found here.

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SPECIAL - FTC Warns Consumers about Potential Charity Scams

SPECIAL - FTC Warns Consumers about Potential Charity Scams

This information was oririginally released: October 30, 2003, but is extremely relevant to the current wildfires and potential for charity scams.

FTC Warns Consumers about Potential Charity Scams

The Federal Trade Commission is urging consumers to be cautious of potential charity scams in connection with the devastating California wildfires. Scam artists may take advantage of this situation by creating bogus fund-raising operations. The FTC has issued a Consumer Alert, the “FTC Charity Checklist,” which lists precautions consumers should take when donating to charities. The alert, available at, http://www.ftc.gov/charityfraud/, advises consumers to be wary of appeals that tug at your heart strings, especially pleas involving current events. If you are asked to contribute to a charity, the FTC recommends that you:

- Ask for the name of the charity if the telemarketer does not provide it promptly;

- Ask what percentage of your donation will support the cause described in the solicitation;

- Verify that the charity has authorized the solicitation;

-Do not provide any credit card or bank information until you have reviewed all information from the charity and made the decision to donate;

-Ask for a receipt showing the amount of the contribution and stating that it is tax deductible; and

-Avoid cash gifts. For security and tax record purposes, it’s best to pay by check – made payable to the beneficiary, not the solicitor.

To order copies of this or other FTC Consumer Alerts, visit www.ftc.gov/bcp/online/pubs.bulkordr.htm. The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint, or to get free information on consumer issues, visit www.ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft, and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure online database available for hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2180
opa@ftc.gov

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SPECIAL - Call for Wildfire Donation May be Scam

SPECIAL - California Wildfire Donation Scam Alert

From KNBC.com - Los Angeles, CA

Call For Wildfire Donation May Be Scam

During Southern CA Fires, Con Artists Take Advantage

LOS ANGELES -- Fire officials warned Tuesday that "scam artists" falsely claiming to be raising money for fire departments may be trying to victimize unsuspecting Southern Californians.

"Firefighters do not solicit funds," said Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Steve Ruda. He urged anyone asked to make such a donation to notify law enforcement authorities.

Full Story at http://www.knbc.com/news/14408580/detail.html

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SPECIAL - California Wild Fire Donation Scams

We at SecurePCNews.com wish the best for the Californian's impacted by the ongoing wildfires.

Unfortunately, during any large disaster like this there will unfortunately be scammers who attempt to steal from the victims by posting fake donation sites. Make sure you confirm any site (even ones included in this site) before entering your credit card or other personal information. To be sure about any link, try typing the URL directly.

We encourage visitors to our blog to take a moment and make a donation to one of the legitimate services.


American Red Cross California Wildfires fund www.redcross.org

Salvation Army USA Western Territory www.salvationarmy.org

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA www.sdhumane.org

Save the Children www.savethechildren.org


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Alert-Standard Chartered Bank of Ghana eMail Scam

Alert - Standard Chartered Bank of Ghana eMail Scam

You may have received the email below. If so you unfortunately are not really going to be receiving $5.85 Million US in accrued interst, rather you are the target of a scam often refereed to as a Nigerian scam. Scams like this often lead to financial and identity theft. Learn more about Nigerian Scams here and learn more about identity theft here.

Any contact with the sender of this email could result in financial and identity loses. If you received an email like this, just delete it. If you have made contact with this person you may be at risk. You should immediately contact your local law enforcement agency and or financial institution for assistance if you provided ANY personal or financial information.

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Following is the text of the scam email:
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-----Original Message-----
From: roland kufour [mailto:rolandkufourgh_20@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 2:57 AM
Subject: PLEASE CONFIRM AND GET BACK TO ME.

My Dear Friend

My name is Mr. Roland Kufour. I work with the Standard Chartered Bank of Ghana as the Regional manager, Spintex Road Branch, in the Accra Region of Ghana .

I am 50 years old with three kids. I have packaged a transaction that will be of mutual benefit to us. As the branch manager of Standard Chartered Bank of Ghana , it is my duty to send a financial report to my head office in the capital city, Accra , at the end of each financial year.

Following the release of the second quarter financial report, ending December 2006, I discovered that my branch made Five Million, Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand United States Dollars ($5,850,000.00); from the transactions accruing to the account of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS). This was not detected by the renowned auditors from my head office.

I have moved the funds into what the bank call Escrow Call Account with no beneficiary. Meanwhile as you know I can not be directly connected to this money for obvious reasons. So my contacting you is to assist me receive the funds in your bank account in your country; which I know is possible if you liaise properly with me and get 30% of the total funds as your benefit.

The transfer would be made via swift and it will be a Bank-to-Bank wired transfer. All I need from you is to stand claim as the original depositor of this fund. I will compute your particulars as the person who made the deposit in my branch, so that my head office will immediately order the transfer to your designated bank Account.

Call or mail me if you think we can work together, on +233-24-6143625 And Email:rolandkufourgh_44@myway.com

Thanks for your understanding and co-operation.

Yours truly,

Mr. Roland Kufour (Mr)
Branch manager (S C B).


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Alert-World Bank African Region eMail Scam

Alert - World Bank African Region eMail Scam

You may have received the email below. If so you unfortunately are not really going to be receiving $18.5 Million US, rather you are the target of a scam often refereed to as a Nigerian scam. Scams like this often lead to financial and identity theft. Learn more about Nigerian Scams here and learn more about identity theft here.

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Following is the text of the scam email:
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-----Original Message-----
From: markp@correios.net.br [mailto:markp@correios.net.br]
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 8:33 AM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: Your Payment Release!!!

From The Desk Of Mr John Clinton
WORLD BANK AFRICAN REGION
FUND TRANSFER / VERIFICATION DEPARTMENT
Lagos Corporate Zonal Office,
Close 234/237 Ahmadu Bello Way
Victoria Garden City, Lagos - Nigeria.

Email(info.worldbankafricanregion@yahoo.it)

Attn: The Beneficiary,

TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER NOTICE.

We are hereby officially notify you concerning your fund telegraphic
Transfer through our bank, World Bank African Region to your bank account,
which has been officially approved by the Central Bank Of Nigeria and The
Fedral Government Of Nigeria to credit the sum of US$18.5 Million into
your bank account. Note that I have started processing your payment and
every thing concerning the immediate remittance of your funds will be
carried out within the shortest possible time from the time we received
your ¼ below needed information.

Also be informed that the Governor of Central Bank Of Central Bank Of
Nigeria (CBN) will sign on your payment advice and a copy of the advice
will be sent to the World Bank in Swiss for some record purposes.
Meanwhile your information and your full contact details were received
from our research manager, Barr. Paul Peterson on your behalf to FRB for
immediate release of your fund.

This fund was part of the lodged Late President Saddam Hussein of Iraq
discovery fund with World Bank of Switzerland, which the Swiss Bank has
decided to distribute it generously to help few lucky individuals and the
Fedral Government Of Nigeria is in agreement with the Swiss Bank to
distribute the fund to 700 hundred thousand people in America, Europe,
Asia, and Africa in other to help improve their business under 3 years and
return the original sum back to us.

Therefore, reconfirm the aforesaid information accurately, because this
office cannot afford to be held liable for any wrong transfer of funds or
liable of any fund credited into an unknown account.

These are the information we needed to be reconfirmed by you.
1. Your Full Bank Account Details
2. Your Direct Cell or office phone to reach you
3. Your address of locations
4. Your full name

Finally, you are required to reconfirm directly to me the above
information to enable me use it to process you bill of payment.Your quick
response shall be mostly appreciated; all your response should be directed
through our alternative email address for the immediate attention of the
credit control department.

Yours Faithfully,
Mr. John Clinton
WORLD BANK AFRICAN REGION
FUND TRANSFER / VERIFICATION DEPARTMENT
Email:(info.worldbankafricanregion@yahoo.it)

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Alert-Ashley Furniture eMail Scam

Alert - Ashley Furniture eMail Scam

You may have received the following email. If so you unfortunately are not being offered a career opportunity with Ashley Furniture, rather you are the target of a new form of identity theft related scams. Learn morea about identity theft here.

Any contact with the sender of this email could result in financial and identity loses. If you received an email like this, just delete it. If you have made contact with this person you may be at risk. You should immediately contact your local law enforcement agency and or financial institution for assistance if you provided ANY personal or financial information.



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Following is the text of the scam email:
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc [mailto:career.ashleyfurnitures.inc@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 4:07 PM
Subject: work at home(full/part time)

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc
www.ashleyfurniture.com
One Ashley Way
Arcadia, WI 54612

Dear Sir/madam,

We have a job opening for the position of Accounts recievable officer.
Would you like to work form your home and get paid weekly? We are offering
this position to all interested applicants. Please carefully read through.

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc is a well established Manufacturing
Firm,That delivers delivering high quality precision furnitures products
to some of the largest and best known companies in far back Asia ,the
Regions Of America and Rest of The world for a long time. You will find
our high quality furnitures in the BEST products on the market today.

We serve the entire United States/Canada and a growing export market,
particularly in the supplies of selected products. Superior products
including Sofas & Loveseats,Bedding Ensembles, Chairs & Ottomans. Your
primary task for now , as a representative of the company is to coordinate
payments from customers and help us with the payment process.You are not
involved in any sales. Once orders are received and sorted we deliver the
product to a customer. After this has been done the customer has to pay
for the products but in most cases we make our clients prepay for orders
or items they order for.

About 90 percent of our customers prefer to pay through Certified Checks
or Money Orders drawn from the United States/Canada based on the amount
involved. We have decided to open this new contract -to-hire job position
for solving this problem.

Your First Primary task(Collection of Payments):

1. Receive payment from our Customers or Clients.
2. Cash Payment at your Bank or any cashing facilities near you.
3. Deduct 10 % which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed
4. Forward balance after deduction of percentage/pay to any of the offices
you will be contacted to send payment to, You'll have a lot of free time
doing another job, because this job is part time, you'll get good income
.But this job is very challenging and you should understand it. We are
considering your application because you satisfy our requirements and we
are sure you will be an earnest assistant till we start running our branch
office in your state.

Get back to us with information below information , so that we can add
your mailing address to our Regional database and forward it to our
customers for them to send payments.

First name...................
Middle name..................
Last name....................
Address Line 1...............
Address Line 2...............
City.........................
State........................
Zip/Postal code..............
Age..........................
Marital Status...............
Nationality..................
Home phone...................
Cell phone...................
Email........................

YOUR PREFFERED MODE OF COMMUNICATION EITHER BY PHONE OR BY EMAIL

Your response to this email is needed , so that we can reconfirm your
mailing address details we have in our database.

We will be updating you as soon as the payment is being sent to you and
you will be directed as to where to have the remaining 90% of the money
sent to, after the deduction of your 10% pay on any payments received and
processed by you.

A swift acknowledgement of the receipt of this email will be appreciated.

Thanks For Your Total Understanding.
Austin Cole
Human Resources Manager,
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc
One Ashley Way
Arcadia, WI 54612
Email: career.ashleyfurnitures.inc@gmail.com
STATUS OF YOUR RESUME !

N.B:Note: We will never ask you for anything more than that which we have
stated above. No bank names, No bank account number, routing number,
credit card, passwords, SSN# etc. If anyone asks for those on our behalf
please do not give out this info.This is to ensure your security and non
involvement in cases of Identity theft.
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Alert-Netherland Lottery eMail Scam

Alert - Netherland Lottery Board eMail Scam

You may have received the following email. If so you unfortunately did not win a $1.2 Million lottery, rather you are the target of an eMail Scam, commonly called a "Nigerian" or "419" scam. Learn more about Nigerian scams here.

Any contact with the sender of this email could result in financial and identity loses. If you received an email like this, just delete it. If you have made contact with this person you may be at risk. You should immediately contact your local law enforcement agency and or financial institution for assistance if you provided ANY personal or financial information.



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Following is the text of the scam email:
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-----Original Message-----
From: NETHERLAND LOTTERY BOARD. [mailto:jhon4realy@indiatimes.com]
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 2:45 PM
Subject: REFERENCE NUMBER: 6376527711

REFERENCE NUMBER: 6376527711
BATCH NUMBER: 151085135
TICKET NUMBER: 653164251591-6011

This E-mail is to inform you that you emerged a
winner of 1,200,000.00 ForFurther Information
about your Winnings,contact Agent Name: Mr.Van Freek.
E-mailAddress: agentvanfreek01@yahoo.de

Yours Sincerely,
Mrs Erica Helen.

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My life has changed. What about yours?
Log on to the new Indiatimes Mail and Live out of the Inbox!

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Alert-Hallmark Express eMail Scam

Alert - Hallmark Express Delivery Company eMail Scam

You may have received the following email. If so you unfortunately will not be receiving a $1.3 Million bank draft, rather you are the target of an eMail Scam, commonly called a "Nigerian" or "419" scam. Learn more about Nigerian scams here.

Any contact with the sender of this email could result in financial and identity loses. If you received an email like this, just delete it. If you have made contact with this person you may be at risk. You should immediately contact your local law enforcement agency and or financial institution for assistance if you provided ANY personal or financial information.

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Following is the text of the scam email:
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-----Original Message-----
From: BARR.JAMEW WILLIS [mailto:frankben207@yahoo.fr]
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:23 PM
To: articles@riverbankconsulting.com
Subject: CONTACT THE HALLMARK EXPRESS DELIVERY COMPANY FOR YOUR FUND

Reply-To: fdcltdcustomercareemailbrep697@gmail.com
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit
Message-Id: <20071019164146.549f577ac26@static.88-198-62-231.clients.your-server.de>
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:41:46 +0200 (CEST)


Dear Friend,
I have been waiting for you since to come down here and pick your Bank Draft ($1.3MILLION USD) but did not heard from you since that time ,then I went and deposited the Draft with HALLMARK EXPRESS DELIVERY COMPANY Cotonou Benin Republic,because I travelled to Iraq to see my boss and will not come back till next two mouths end.You have to contact the HALLMARK EXPRESS DELIVERY COMPANY Cotonou Benin Republic to know when they will deliver your package .I have paid for the delivering charges and insurance fee.

The only money you have to send to them is there security keeping fee which is only $155.00 Us Dollars to received your package.Don't be deceived by any body This is there Contact Address

HALLMARK EXPRESS DELIVERY COMPANY Cotonou Benin Republic
PROFFESOR.AMAHADU IBURAHIM
E-mail; ( fdcltdcustomercareemailbrep697@gmail.com )
Telephone; +22993039623 /+22997375151.
002299308754817/0021784217987/+229979658011

Try to contact them as soon as possible to avoid increasing the
security keeping fee.I gave them your delivering address but you have
to reconfirm it to them again to avoid any mistake in the delivering.
Let me know as soon as you receive your Draft.

Best Regards
BARR.JAMEW WILLIS
PUBLIC OFFICER WEST AFRICA BANK
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Commerce Bank Hacked

Commerce Bank Hacked

Commerce Bank N.A. has disclosed that it's computer systems were recently hacked. This compromise resulted in the access of sensitive personal information for some of it's 3000 customers.

No specific reports of identity theft or other specific fraudulent activity were mentioned in the statement, however, the Bank acknowledged that it is not sure how the hack took place. Customers who see any fraudulent charges are being advised to contact Commerce Bank immediately.

In general, compromises of personal information, particularly information related to financial accounts, can lead to bank or credit account take-overs, stolen funds and in the worst cases identity theft.

The original press statement can be viewed at Commerce Bank's website.

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Alert - China Welfare Lottery eMail Scam

You may have received the following email. If so you unfortunately will not be receiving a lottery windfall, rather you are the target of an eMail Scam, commonly called a "Nigerian" or "419" scam. Learn more about Nigerian scams here.

Any contact with the sender of this email could result in financial and identity loses. If you received an email like this, just delete it. If you have made contact with this person you may be at risk. You should immediately contact your local law enforcement agency and or financial institution for assistance if you provided ANY personal or financial information.

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Following is the text of the scam email:
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-----Original Message-----

From: CHINA WELFARE LOTTERY [mailto:chinawelfare.center@yahoo.ie]

Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 6:18 PM

To: articles@ryansreview.com

Subject: CWL/FAW3515/UK

China Welfare Lottery Issuing Centre
Zhongcai Mansion, South Str. No. 48,
Guang'anmen, Xuanwu District
Beijing 100054, China.

File #: CWL/FAW3515/UK

Congratulations, we are pleased to inform you of the result of the China
Welfare Lottery Award Winners. Your email address have been randomly selected
as a winner in the ongoing China Welfare Lottery Online program, the draw was
held on 1st September, 2007 using a computerized balloting system of
selection.
The China Welfare Lottery is aimed and focused at global development and
improvement of living standard across the world.

Free £77 Million Pounds won including *four* Ten Million Pounds Winners and
*fourteen* Millionaires plus thousands of other cash prizes. Winner from all
over the world, India, France, Singapore, USA, United Kingdom, Spain, South
America, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Africa, Belgium, Denmark, Ireland and many
more.

We wish to express our sincere apologies for the late notification, this free
award online program is been conducted bi-quarterly. China Welfare
Lottery Free
Award draws was conducted at China Welfare Lottery Issuing Centre, you were
selected from an exclusive list of 1,000,000,000 e-mail addresses of internet
users from the following categories; consumers, professionals and corporate
bodies picked by an advanced automated random computer ballot search from the
internet 'NO TICKETS OR DRAFTS WERE SOLD'.

Your email address attached to Security File #: CWL/FAW3515/UK with Serial
number No: 002839 emerged as a winner of Six Hundred Thousand Pounds
(£600.000.00 GBP), therefore you are eligible to file claim for your prize as
one of our lucky winners for the payout of your total sum after a thorough
verification that will be conducted by our various credible financial
institutions.

This online program is precisely aimed at enabling all internet users across
the world benefit from the China Welfare Lottery, your email address falls
within the First Category Winner as such your file has been designated to our
European Center, where the complete verification and payout will be conducted
only if there are no exceptions during the claims process, to file your claim
for immediately please contact our Foreign Services Director Mr. Burk Wright
with the following information:

1. Name in full----------------------------------------
2. Phone/Fax-------------------------------------------

TO:

Contact Person: Mr. Burk Wright
Tel: +447024065192 (8am - 5pm GMT)
Fax: +447092894160
Email: burk.wright@europe.com

NOTE: In order to benefit from this program, you are advised in your own best
interest to file your claim not later than 7days days from the date of this
notification to avoid disqualification; anybody under the age of 18 is
automatically disqualified.

Please include this File #: CWL/FAW3515/UK in every of your
correspondence with
our foreign Service director Mr. Burk Wright. Solemn confidentiality should be
ensured until successful remittance of your prize to you to avoid undue taking
of advantage, unwarranted claim and abuse of program, any breach of
confidentiality on the part of the winner will result to automatic
disqualification.

Sincerely Yours,

Dr. Cheng Hui,
Publicity Director.

China Welfare Lottery Center.
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Alert-European Union Lottery eMails Scam

Alert - European Union Lottery eMail Scam

You may have received the following email. If so you unfortunately will not be receiving a lottery windfall, rather you are the target of an eMail Scam, commonly called a "Nigerian" or "419" scam. Learn more about Nigerian scams here.

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Following is the text of the scam email:
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From: cmdj_6 [mailto:cmdj_6@ig.com.br]
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 9:12 PM
To: cmdj_6@ig.com.br
Subject: EUROPEAN UNION LOTTERY

EUROPEAN UNION LOTTERY

FROM: THE DESK OF THE VICE PRESIDENT EUROPEAN UNION LOTTERY AND PRIZE PROMOTION.

ELECTRONIC MAIL AWARD WINNING NOTIFICATION: FINAL NOTICE

Dear Lucky winner,

We Apologies for the delay of your payment and all the Inconveniences and Inflict that we might have indulge you through. However, we were having some minor problems with our payment system, which is Inexplicable, and have held us stranded and Indolent, not having the Aspiration to devote our 100% Assiduity in accrediting foreign payments.

We apologies once again from the Records of outstanding winners due for payment with OFFICE NATIONAL DE LA COMMISSION DE LOTERIE your name and particular was discovered as next on the list of the outstanding winners who have not yet received their payments. I wish to inform you now that the square peg is now in square hole and can be vouched for that your payment is being processed and will be released to you as soon as you respond to this letter. Also note that from our record in our file, your outstanding winning payment is US$715,810.00 (Seven Hundred and Fifteen Thousand, Eight Hundred and Ten United States Dollars)

Payment will be made to you through a certified bank draft or wire transfer into a nominated bank account of your choice, as soon as you get in touched with Mr. James Duke, Email: (agentduke_eu@yahoo.it)
Please notify him of further details to complete this transaction for your winnings.

1) Your full name, address.
2) Phone, fax.
3) Company name, position.
4) Profession, age and marital status.

Upon your reply to this email, please reply through this email address: (agentduke_eu@yahoo.it)