Scams like these

[QF WP]

Dropped into my server this morning, then transferred straight to my junk emails:

Our courrier was not able to deliver your parcel because nobody was present at your address.

Someone must always be present on the delivery day, to sign for receiving the parcel.

Shipping type: USPS Next Day
Box size: Large Box ( 2-5kg )
Date : Feb 6th 2017

You can reschedule the delivery over the phone, but you will have to confirm the information on the delivery invoice.
Another delivery can be arranged, by calling the number on the delivery invoice we left at your address and confirming the shipping information, including the address and tracking number.

A scanned copy of the delivery invoice can also be downloaded by visiting the USPS website: (deleted link)

In the exceptional case that a new delivery is not rescheduled in 24 hours, the shipment will be cancelled and the package will be returned to the sender.


Thanks for shipping with USPS

Copyright © 2017 USPS. All Rights Reserved.

I can't for the life of me think why somebody in Japan (@margo.co.jp in the link details) needs to get involved in my (bogus) UPS shipment...

 

[FlyboyAl]

Here is one for the Rotarians among us!

To: Lxx_x [[email protected]]
From: Michael Hall [[email protected]]

Attn: Rotarian FlyboyAl My name is Michael Hall, sole legal Attorney to my late client that shares the same surname with you, who died on the 8th of November, 2014. a couple of weeks back, I was contacted by the Financial Institution where he held a monetary resource valued at US$15.5Million to contact his family members on his abandoned investment with them, hence contacting you to act in that capacity. I had mailed the hard copy of this email letter to you two weeks ago but it was returned undelivered hence contacting you by email this time around. Yours in Rotary Service, Rotarian Michael Hall Esq. Address: Amadeus House, 27B Floral St, London WC2E 9DP, United Kingdom (A Member of Rotary District 1070 (East Midlands) - ENGLAND) Rotarian Michael Hall Garden Court Chambers, 57-60 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3LJ, UK Cell Phone: +447011138102

 

[Deleted member]

i don't know if this has already been covered here, However an old school chum of mine was hit with a (fake) QF satisfaction survey (Phishing scam) in the last few days, and has had to cancel CC's re do his QFF account etc.
I have attached a "partial snip" of the offending email. My virus checker picked up on it straight away.

 

[Deleted member]

you better get on to that one quickly

Here is one for the Rotarians among us!

To: Lxx_x [[email protected]]
From: Michael Hall [[email protected]]

Attn: Rotarian FlyboyAl My name is Michael Hall, sole legal Attorney to my late client that shares the same surname with you, who died on the 8th of November, 2014. a couple of weeks back, I was contacted by the Financial Institution where he held a monetary resource valued at US$15.5Million to contact his family members on his abandoned investment with them, hence contacting you to act in that capacity. I had mailed the hard copy of this email letter to you two weeks ago but it was returned undelivered hence contacting you by email this time around. Yours in Rotary Service, Rotarian Michael Hall Esq. Address: Amadeus House, 27B Floral St, London WC2E 9DP, United Kingdom (A Member of Rotary District 1070 (East Midlands) - ENGLAND) Rotarian Michael Hall Garden Court Chambers, 57-60 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3LJ, UK Cell Phone: +447011138102

 

[Pushka]

you better get on to that one quickly

Too late. Money is on its way to my bank.

 

[wandering_fred]

Hello
We sincerely will need your input in an investment arrangement being put together by my client. She intends to invest some huge sum overseas in viable businesses. I will be glad to send the full details to you as soon as i hear from you.
Best Regards,
Doris George

Sorry Doris

Happy wandering

Fred

 

[JohnK]

Got scammed today and didn't even realise until I was telling the experience to my wife.

Went to currency exchange earlier today and handed over 14 x $50, 4 x $20, 4x $10 and 4x $5 notes. She handed back the $5 notes saying they do not accept them. Ok no problem. She hands me THB21,730 and I stood at counter with head down and counted the money twice.

As I am about to leave she says "Mister cannot accept this one (showing me an old and worn $50 note) do you have another one?". Stupidly without thinking handed over another $50 note from my wallet.

Back at the hotel I'm telling the story to my wife when I realised that all my $50 notes were crispy and I fell for the stupid trick. The old $50 note looks legitimate but now not confident.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

Where was that John, Brisbane or BKK ?

 

[JohnK]

Where was that John, Brisbane or BKK ?

Bangkok. Not far from Grande Sukhumvit.

 

[drron]

Dearest one,

My name is Faiza Adama the only daughter of Late Mr&mrs. Pascal Adama of ivory coast, formal Oil and Gas petroleum dealer, I lost my parents in a political crisis that is the reason why I need your assistance for Investment, This might be a surprise to you about where I got your contact.I got your contact from the internet search for a reliable person after i fasted and prayed I decided to contact you. I am contacting you regarding your assistance for transfer and investing my late Father Deposit Fund in your country

Upon your response,i will give you details about the sum of 5 Million Us Dollars left for me by my late parents and how i will want you to assist me in investing it wisely in your country. I want you to know that I am willing to offer you 20% out of the Total Deposit Fund just for your Assistance for helping me regarding the transfer and investment of this Fund in your country.

Kindly get back to me for further relevant details.

I think Faiza's search malfunctioned.

 

[QF WP]

Amazon are kindly telling me I have a package - but i know I don't as I've never used Amazon to buy anything...and I have a perfectly working iPhone 6 and have no need for my new phone to be locked to AT&T

Your Amazon . com order has shipped (#553-17400224-7853418342)

Hello,

Your order "Apple iPhone 7 AT&T 128 GB (Jet Black) Locked to AT&T" has shipped.

Below you can find the invoice and the shipping details.

Details

Order #553-17400224-7853418342

Expected delivery date: February 13, 2017

Total including shipping: $669.99

So why does some website in Chile (chuppon.cl) get in on the order

 

[JohnK]

So why does some website in Chile (chuppon.cl) get in on the order

You're not supposed to know any of these details and you should blindly trust them they are doing tge right thing by you.

We seriously need an overhaul of the email system. Only registered senders can send email. Sick and tired of the same junk coming through. Motor oil savings coupons? FFS.

 

[drron]

Dear Beloved One

I am sorry to encroach into your privacy in this manner, I found you
listed in the (DOD) Database .I am Mrs Susan Powell from Netherlands,
I am a widow and has cancer of the breast, I lost my husband 12 yrs
ago without a child of mine. I have to sell all properties left by my
husband because the doctors said i have less than 2 months to live. I
have deposited the sum of $8.5 Million Dollars into a security
company, i want you to help me use the funds to help the charity, deaf
and the motherless babies home before i die.If you are a good and
honest Christian family ,i shall give you the contact of the security
company and also the Deposit information's,so as to claim my funds
before my death.

Please if your Family will be able to use these funds for the Lord's
work kindly reply for more details.

Thanks for your co-operations and Remain bless.

your sister in the Lord,
Mrs Susan Powell.

Sorry Susan I stopped going to church years ago.

 

[get me outta here]

Advice on this one please: I have not rec'd "several emails".:

Hi

We have sent several emails with no success.
We have looked for you because your email:

xx_xx_xx has been drawn regarding a $500 COLES giftcard

All we need is your confirmation otherwise you cannot be
considered for the draw of a Coles giftcard.


(If link doesnt work - Please copy this link to the browser - Win Coles Card)

Kind Regards
Claudia Wilkinson
Customer Care

 

[wandering_fred]

I would have had to read more closely in I had not received 5 copies (or close to copies)

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

{renewal letter link redacted - from sendgrid dot net}

Select this link to view, save or print the information. This link willremain active for 30 days.

If you no longer need your business name to be registered, please email us at {redacted email address} and include:

• your business name;
• your name and telephone number (including area code).

If you have any questions, contact us at {redacted link}

Regards,


Abby Williamson
Senior Executive Leader
Registry
Australian Securities and Investments Commission

I guess just one more issue with doing business these days.

Happy wandering

Fred

 

[get me outta here]

Follow up ... The friendly and helpful flybuys rep confirms it is a scam, as I suspected:

Advice on this one please: I have not rec'd "several emails".:

Hi

We have sent several emails with no success.
We have looked for you because your email:

xx_xx_xx has been drawn regarding a $500 COLES giftcard

All we need is your confirmation otherwise you cannot be
considered for the draw of a Coles giftcard.

Please click here to confirm
(If link doesnt work - Please copy this link to the browser - Win Coles Card)

Kind Regards
Claudia Wilkinson

 

[prozac]

Please, please AFFers, no active links.

 

[QF WP]

All active linked deleted - thanks for reporting the post wandering_fred

 

[QF WP]

Sorry Susan I stopped going to church years ago.

Or believed in miracles like she is espousing...

 

[Jurahn]

Follow up ... The friendly and helpful flybuys rep confirms it is a scam, as I suspected:

I had a similar email recently, but I'd "won" a $1000 Coles card. The layout, language and grammar in these emails usually makes it pretty obvious they're a scam - straight into the Spam folder and hit the "Delete" button!