Scams like these

[drron]

Mine today was from the UN in NYC.Told me I had been ripped off in a scam.
So that's where all the money went!

 

[QF WP]

Had a very clever scam this morning - if I wasn't aware of hovering over the embedded links, I'd have given access to my laptop and server to somebody in Lithuania:


From: ASIC Messaging Service
Sent: Tuesday, 30 January 2018 9:15 AM
To: QF WP's work email
Subject: Renewal

Please find information in the following link regarding the renewal for your company.

<Renewal letter> {link to a .lu site}

Select this link to view, save or print the information. This link will remain active for 28 days.

If you no longer need your business name to be registered, please email us at <ASIC email address>

If you have any questions, contact us at <ASIC real link>
Regards,


Matthew Wright
Senior Executive Leader
Registry
Australian Securities and Investments Commission


Please consider the environment before printing this document

Information collected by ASIC may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy policy <ASIC real link> for information about how we handle your personal information, your rights to seek access to and correct personal information, and how to complain about breaches of your privacy by ASIC.


NOTICE

This e-mail and any attachments are intended for the addressee(s) only and may be confidential. They may contain legally privileged or copyright material. You should not read, copy, use or disclose them without authorisation. If you are not the intended recipient please contact the sender as soon as possible by return e-mail and then please delete both messages. This notice should not be removed.

 

[wandering_fred]

The last couple of days I have received multiple FAXes. Well at least according to the emails that want me to click on the link reference to them. Seemingly random numbers for the senders. Example below

Just wandering
Fred

New Incoming Fax from 543-001-9971
You have a new fax from: 543-001-9971
Called ID: 543-001-9971
Size: 1 page
Type: Payment Fax 30/01/2018

 

[QF WP]

Haven't had them for a while @wandering_fred - obviously they are cycling through all the scams hoping you haven't seen it and clickthrough

 

[QF WP]

These guys tried the old one/two punch routine with their emails:

-----Original Message-----
From: Microsoft® [mailto:]
Sent: Friday, 26 January 2018 12:33 AM
To: QF WP
Subject: Unusual actions when logging into a Microsoft account

Dear QF WP

We are currently reviewing your account due to unusual activities found in your mailbox folder, you will be log-out of your mailbox and you will be unable to sign in until you verify your account.

In other to keep your work email active, follow the secure link and login to verify your account.<link redacted>.

'' This message is transmitted securely from Microsoft.


Then the second one on Monday

-----Original Message-----
From: Microsoft® [mailto:]
Sent: Monday, 29 January 2018 10:18 AM
To: QF WP
Subject: Email Account Closure

Dear QF WP,

Your account is currently under review due to unusual activities found in your mailbox folder, you will be log-out of your mailbox and you will be unable to sign in until you verify your account.

click here to verify your account <redacted>

'' This message is transmitted securely from Microsoft.


Guys, you really need to work on your grammar

 

[TheRealTMA]

The last couple of days I have received multiple FAXes. Well at least according to the emails that want me to click on the link reference to them. Seemingly random numbers for the senders. Example below

Just wandering
Fred

Yes, received 15 FAX by email this morning. LOL.

 

[Cossie]

The last couple of days I have received multiple FAXes. Well at least according to the emails that want me to click on the link reference to them. Seemingly random numbers for the senders. Example below

Just wandering
Fred

Same here, had several of those in the last 24 hours.

 

[OATEK]

Better than usual in terms of spelling/presentation:

P.S. Yes, I know it s probably genuine, but thought it was a nice contrast to those received by QFWP et al.

 

[OATEK]

This one is a beauty (with apologies for the rude bits):

Good Morning my victim.


I represent the group of hackers from Vietnam. We contact with you by your corp mail cause I thought that it will be checked.

The other day my crew uploaded a malicious program in web-site with cough and when you tapped on a play button your device started shooting your screen and turning on camera to cop you masturbating. Eventually I believe you understand what data Ive got. Besides, my soft caused your device act as remote desktop with plenty of abilities like keylogger,parser etc. Finally, my software picked all information,particulary all your contacts from messengers,mails,social networks.

If you do not want us to use it agains you you must make a transaction of 320 $ with bitcoin. I know that you have this money. It is Bitcoin wallet for payment -1APtbTJQxx_xx_xx_xx_xxhEm5uLd8

You should copy and past it. If we see money we will not send anything to you friends, relatives and collegues. There are a lot of information about how to buy bitcoins, just read it... For example you can buy them at localbitcoins, just find seller in your country. If it is impossible for you to buy them in web, try to find comfortable BTC ATM at coin atm radar.

You have exactly 1 day from the time you read my message for making a payment. Dont try to play with us I write you through our anonymous bot system, moreover I do not live in your country. If you want proofs we will share everything to 8 your contacts then we will share their contacts. If you want you will be able to ask if something strange was received about you. For some questions just reply. Dont be fullish, $ui$ideBunnY squad.

 

[QF WP]

That's a disturbing twist on a scam. They must actually come from Vietnam, as they need work on their grammar.

 

[OZDUCK]

The latest one. As Gaddafi has been dead since 2011 a lot of interest must have accrued to this account.


Good day my dear,

Please i apologies with you to exercise a little patience and read through my letter i am contacting you for obvious reason and good important business, I am Mrs. Aisha Muammar Gaddafi, the only daughter of the embattled president of Libya, Hon. Muammar Gaddafi. I am aware that this is certainly not a conventional way of approaching an unknown person, but due to unsolicited nature of my situation here in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso i decided to contact you please bear with me i am writing to you with tears and sorrow from my heart, I have passed through pains and sorrowful moment since the death of my father. At the meantime, my family is the target of western nations led by NATO who wants to destroy my father at all costs.

Our investments and bank accounts in several countries are their targets to freeze. My Father of blessed memory deposit the sum of (Seven million united states dollars) with one Bank in Burkina Faso West Africa which he used my name as the next of kin and i have been commissioned by the bank to present an interested foreign investor/partner who can stand as my trustee and receive the fund in his account as my foreign investor/partner due to my refugee status here in Burkina Faso, honestly i am in search of an honest and reliable person who will help me and stand as my trustee so that i will present him to the Bank for the transfer of the fund to his bank account overseas. I have chosen to contact you after my prayers and i believe you will not betray my trust but rather take me as your own sister or daughter.

If this transaction interests you, you don't have to disclose it to anybody because of what is going on with my entire family, if the united nation happens to know this account will be freeze as they freeze others, so please keep this transaction only to yourself until we finalize it. I will enclose

it in my next email to you and more about me when i hear from you okay.

Thanks and have a nice time.

Yours Sincerely,

Aisha Gaddafi.

 

[Vic]

This one is a beauty (with apologies for the rude bits):

Good Morning my victim.


I represent the group of hackers from Vietnam. We contact with you by your corp mail cause I thought that it will be checked.

The other day my crew uploaded a malicious program in web-site with cough and when you tapped on a play button your device started shooting your screen and turning on camera to cop you masturbating. Eventually I believe you understand what data Ive got. Besides, my soft caused your device act as remote desktop with plenty of abilities like keylogger,parser etc. Finally, my software picked all information,particulary all your contacts from messengers,mails,social networks.

If you do not want us to use it agains you you must make a transaction of 320 $ with bitcoin. I know that you have this money. It is Bitcoin wallet for payment -1APtbTJQxx_xx_xx_xx_xxhEm5uLd8

You should copy and past it. If we see money we will not send anything to you friends, relatives and collegues. There are a lot of information about how to buy bitcoins, just read it... For example you can buy them at localbitcoins, just find seller in your country. If it is impossible for you to buy them in web, try to find comfortable BTC ATM at coin atm radar.

You have exactly 1 day from the time you read my message for making a payment. Dont try to play with us I write you through our anonymous bot system, moreover I do not live in your country. If you want proofs we will share everything to 8 your contacts then we will share their contacts. If you want you will be able to ask if something strange was received about you. For some questions just reply. Dont be fullish, $ui$ideBunnY squad.

I've had that one but from India. They started by saying 'Sorry I'm from India'

I was very tempted to reply:

You don't need to apologise for being Indian. India is a fine country with a long and proud history. I would never be so racist as to hold that against you.

 

[QF WP]

Another attempt by a scammer in the Philipines:

"Your Apple-ID was used to sign in to iCloud via a web browser !

Your Apple-ID is limited.

Please ensure your billing information is up-to-date.

Dear valued client,

We are sorry to inform you that we weren't able to confirm the validity of your current billing information with our automatic monthly billing renewal service.

Why is my Apple-ID is limited?

We were unable to validate your current billing address and/or phone number.

What can I do to resolve the problem?

You must update your address and phone number on your account by clicking the link below and following the steps. The process takes less than 30 seconds.

Confirm your account <redacted website based in .pl)"

The only thing that is limited is his grasp of the English language

 

[wandering_fred]

Product tester wanted!
Try Nivea product set for free!

I think I will pass while wandering
Fred

 

[RB]

Our friends have had a bit of a worrying experience. They have moved just recently and signed on with a new ISP. They rang to enquire about what they are poor internet speeds. Several days later they receive a call offering to assist or see if they could improve the speeds-the caller identified themselves as being from the ISP & was armed with information that was from the conversation of earlier conversation. Our friend allowed them to access their computer to try & improve things. The ISP caller eventually wanted to check if our friends internet banking was causing problems. Wen our friend would not co-operate with passwords etc the caller became irate, threatened to drain the bank accounts and disengaged our friends computer fro the net.
Outcome-bank accounts are fine but an IT person believes the computer was definitely accessed by someone from the ISP company. The Federal Police have indicated another couple had $10,000 drained from a bank account in a similar situation. Apparently there are thoughts that rogue people are working within the ISP

 

[Jacques Vert]

Our friends have had a bit of a worrying experience. They have moved just recently and signed on with a new ISP. They rang to enquire about what they are poor internet speeds. Several days later they receive a call offering to assist or see if they could improve the speeds-the caller identified themselves as being from the ISP & was armed with information that was from the conversation of earlier conversation. Our friend allowed them to access their computer to try & improve things. The ISP caller eventually wanted to check if our friends internet banking was causing problems. Wen our friend would not co-operate with passwords etc the caller became irate, threatened to drain the bank accounts and disengaged our friends computer fro the net.
Outcome-bank accounts are fine but an IT person believes the computer was definitely accessed by someone from the ISP company. The Federal Police have indicated another couple had $10,000 drained from a bank account in a similar situation. Apparently there are thoughts that rogue people are working within the ISP

Care to name and shame?

 

[drron]

I am a valuable commodity.A young lady wants to pay me 3.6 million to live with me.
mrsdrron wouldn't allow it.

Dearest one,
Excuse me for the inconvenience this letter may cause you.
I am Ms. Linda Janou Fantcha. I am writing this letter about my study and education. I want to study in one of the best schools in your country, which requires moral and financial support.
My mother, Mrs. Adelma Adiel Fantcha, was a banker until September 2013; she had a cardiovascular attack that kept her partially paralyzed. Due to the lack of specialized hospitals in Praia, my mother was referred to a specialized hospital here in Abidjan. After a life saving-operation my mom received physiological, occupational, speech, and psychological therapy, and assistance from specialists. The doctors did everything they could, but to no avail. It's sad to say that my mother passed away on June 12, 2017 at the hospital here in Abidjan where we currently reside.
I need your help and favor to welcome me and ensure my well-being in your country. If you will be pleased to accept me in your family, I will make available to you the amount ($3.6 million) that will permit you to invest for our mutual benefits and to ensure my well-being during my stay in your country.
I will send you my data in my next letter. Thank you for your time and the consideration you give to my situation. Feel free to ask if there is anything you want to know about me.
Your quick but sincere response will be honorably appreciated.

 

[OATEK]

Tonight's phone scammer was claiming to be from the Do not call service about helping me to stop all the unwanted scam calls. Dinner was on the table and so I passed on taking it further....

 

[drron]

Gosh she wont even tell me how many million I can get.

Hello Dear,

We have gone through your country’s investment profile and history and we are interested to invest with you, we will be willing to partner with you and invest a substantial amount of money in your business or we can partner with you to set up a new one. We can also provide with you with a loan at a reduced interest rate, if you do not intend to partner with us in an investment.

Our group is a major player in investment in the middle-east, Africa, Europe and the United States of America, we believe in pursuing a positive goal, in which your ideas can be enhanced potentially for mutual benefits.

As we seek new frontier and opportunities, we look forward to a partnership with you.

Best regards,
Ms.Elouise

I wonder if this song was about her-

 

[QF WP]

Have had a plethora of scams lately, but only a couple of new ones. I love the ones that continue to ask "Did you receive my email last week?". Yes but it's in my junk folder which is also where your current email is residing...

This is Peter and I want to share a proven system with you.

This system allows you to try the whole thing for f.r-ee for a whole 30 days.

Uou can finally change your future without giving up any sensitive information in advance.

I sig.ned up myself just a while ago and I'm already making more than in my regular nine to five job that I plan on quitting any day now.

Despite of this, this is probably the BES.T THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO YOU IF YOU TAKE ACTION NOW.

yet your follow up email Peter is from ANOTHER EMAIL ADDRESS, you winner....

Some I so want to respond and have a play with them, but no time...

Good Day.

I am Mrs Rita Surti. an aging widow suffering from Cancer illness .I have some funds Which I have inherited from my late husband, And I need a very honest and sincere Individual or co-operate organization that will use the fund for work of humanity, I found your email address from the Human resources data base and decided to contact you. Please if you would be able to use the funds for the work of humanity as I have stated here in order to fulfill my late husband wishes please, kindly reply me back immediately through my private email address for more details:

My names are Mavis .L. wanczyk I won the Powerball Lottery of $758 Million USD and I have voluntarily decided to donate $3,000,000.00 (Three Million Dollars) to 7 individuals randomly as part of my charity project.

To verify our lottery winnings,please see our interview by visiting the web page below: [You Tube link redacted]

After a computer spinball,your email address was among the 7 random emails which were submitted to us by the Google, Inc as a web user; if you have received my email, kindly send to me the below details for further Action on Remittance.

Full Names:
Mobile No:
Age:
Address:
Occupation: