Nigerian BS Email| Other Email Scams

newguy18 · 15th December 2007, 06:05 AM

thats what I like about hotmail they do the same thing.You don'tdownload a thing to your computer you open it on thier site and my virus thing is always up to date.

olyman · 15th December 2007, 01:07 PM

wouldnt you just love to step into the room where the idiot is typing up that email, man or woman, and give them a little correction lesson??????????

Ekka · 15th December 2007, 02:24 PM

Thing is, they must get the odd idiot who believes it or they wouldn't bother.

newguy18 · 15th December 2007, 03:39 PM

They hire blondes to do the spam mail?

windthrown · 16th December 2007, 08:17 PM

I got a new phish today... saying I was due an IRS tax refund for $800. All I had to do was log in, give them my SS#, DOB, a valid credit card number, and credit card details, and they would deposit the money RIGHT AWAY into my credit card account!

I forwarded it to the IRS for investigation. The IRS does not apply refunds toward credit cards, and they do not even take credit cards without your paying a fee to use them. There is no end...

newguy18 · 16th December 2007, 08:54 PM

i got that one a month ago.my mom works for the va and she told me that the irs will not email you asking for that kind of info it is a scam and should be reported immdiatley.

Ekka · 16th December 2007, 09:01 PM

I reckon it's only a matter of time for a few to get busted, they'll catch them.

Some countries like China catch them fast, even in internet cafe's!

windthrown · 16th December 2007, 10:28 PM

Yah, but most are in smaller places that do not have a very stable government, like Nigeria. Anything coming from here stateside would be shut down in a few days.

olyman · 17th December 2007, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by windthrown

Yah, but most are in smaller places that do not have a very stable government, like Nigeria. Anything coming from here stateside would be shut down in a few days.

the ones they hook, are the people that are new to the internet, and a lot of these are older folk. who trust everyone, which the world aint no more

Ekka · 17th December 2007, 09:46 PM

What about bloody spam on ya mobile phone, keep getting stupid sms messages, frig that really peeves me off! And when you return the sms it bounces .... I tell ya, the more gadgets ya got the more bloody telemarketers and spammers you gotta screen.

I still recall the days of getting home to see 30 sheets on the floor from ya fax! So I used to leave only 2 sheets in.

Makes you wonder, in the old days before internet, mobile phones etc people still functioned OK. You have an electrician or plumber at ya house now and he spends half his time on the phone!

azrael · 17th December 2007, 09:56 PM

Just last week started getting those SMS things...saw something on telly about similar..but didnt take that nuch notice...cooking dinner at the time...can cost YOU to open message and read (they said $7.00 a time)

...I'll be watching my next phone bill.

JayD · 28th December 2007, 02:42 PM

Hi All,
This isn't Nigerian come in spinner, It can be be just as bad.Beware they attack form all angles.The clue with these fools is their return email addy is Yahoo.

JayD

From: "THE OPTUSNET TEAM" <support@optusnet.com.au>
To:
Cc:
Subject: Confirm Your Email Address!
Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 01:07:18 +1100

Dear Optusnet Subscriber,

To complete your Optusnet account, you must reply to this email
immediately and enter your password here (*********)

Failure to do this will immediately render your email address
deactivated from our database.

You can also confirm your email address by logging into your
Optusnet account at https://webmail.optusnet.com.au/

Thank you for using OPTUSNET.COM.AU !
THE OPTUSNET TEAM

Ekka · 28th December 2007, 06:44 PM

JayD, that's called phishing.

Forward it to Optus.

newguy18 · 28th December 2007, 06:46 PM

my hotmail account has a link that says report phising scam.I click that and the message disapears and I don't get another of that type.

windthrown · 12th January 2008, 12:33 AM

Got a new one today from some fellow in Nigeria, claiming that a relative of mine with the same last name died. Fellow had 20 million dollars and no heirs, and the fellow was looking for a relative to collect the money.

Gee, and I tossed it into the bit bucket on my computer. Maybe I should have followed through...

I mean, 20 MILLION DOLLARS!

Ekka · 12th January 2008, 12:42 AM

$20 million BUCKS, and I'm Mr Windthrown the 3rd so please forward that to me. LOL

15th December 2007, 06:05 AM	#26 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,185	Re: Nigerian BS Email thats what I like about hotmail they do the same thing.You don'tdownload a thing to your computer you open it on thier site and my virus thing is always up to date. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

15th December 2007, 01:07 PM	#27 (permalink)
olyman Gettin' motoring Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: iowa--usa Posts: 35	Re: Nigerian BS Email wouldnt you just love to step into the room where the idiot is typing up that email, man or woman, and give them a little correction lesson??????????

15th December 2007, 02:24 PM	#28 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,664	Re: Nigerian BS Email Thing is, they must get the odd idiot who believes it or they wouldn't bother. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

15th December 2007, 03:39 PM	#29 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,185	Re: Nigerian BS Email They hire blondes to do the spam mail? __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

16th December 2007, 08:17 PM	#30 (permalink)
windthrown Fly'n Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 125	Re: Nigerian BS Email I got a new phish today... saying I was due an IRS tax refund for $800. All I had to do was log in, give them my SS#, DOB, a valid credit card number, and credit card details, and they would deposit the money RIGHT AWAY into my credit card account! I forwarded it to the IRS for investigation. The IRS does not apply refunds toward credit cards, and they do not even take credit cards without your paying a fee to use them. There is no end... __________________ So few saws, so many trees... Stihls: 210/250-/025/290/361/FS85 Echo: CS-3000, Olympyk & Mac doorstops

16th December 2007, 08:54 PM	#31 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,185	Re: Nigerian BS Email i got that one a month ago.my mom works for the va and she told me that the irs will not email you asking for that kind of info it is a scam and should be reported immdiatley. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

16th December 2007, 09:01 PM	#32 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,664	Re: Nigerian BS Email I reckon it's only a matter of time for a few to get busted, they'll catch them. Some countries like China catch them fast, even in internet cafe's! __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

16th December 2007, 10:28 PM	#33 (permalink)
windthrown Fly'n Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 125	Re: Nigerian BS Email Yah, but most are in smaller places that do not have a very stable government, like Nigeria. Anything coming from here stateside would be shut down in a few days. __________________ So few saws, so many trees... Stihls: 210/250-/025/290/361/FS85 Echo: CS-3000, Olympyk & Mac doorstops

17th December 2007, 09:46 PM	#35 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,664	Re: Nigerian BS Email What about bloody spam on ya mobile phone, keep getting stupid sms messages, frig that really peeves me off! And when you return the sms it bounces .... I tell ya, the more gadgets ya got the more bloody telemarketers and spammers you gotta screen. I still recall the days of getting home to see 30 sheets on the floor from ya fax! So I used to leave only 2 sheets in. Makes you wonder, in the old days before internet, mobile phones etc people still functioned OK. You have an electrician or plumber at ya house now and he spends half his time on the phone! __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

17th December 2007, 09:56 PM	#36 (permalink)
azrael Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Australia Posts: 340	Re: Nigerian BS Email Just last week started getting those SMS things...saw something on telly about similar..but didnt take that nuch notice...cooking dinner at the time...can cost YOU to open message and read (they said $7.00 a time)...I'll be watching my next phone bill.

28th December 2007, 02:42 PM	#37 (permalink)
JayD Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 821	Re: Nigerian BS Email Hi All, This isn't Nigerian come in spinner, It can be be just as bad.Beware they attack form all angles.The clue with these fools is their return email addy is Yahoo. JayD From: "THE OPTUSNET TEAM" <support@optusnet.com.au> To: Cc: Subject: Confirm Your Email Address! Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 01:07:18 +1100 Dear Optusnet Subscriber, To complete your Optusnet account, you must reply to this email immediately and enter your password here (*******) Failure to do this will immediately render your email address deactivated from our database. You can also confirm your email address by logging into your Optusnet account at https://webmail.optusnet.com.au/ Thank you for using OPTUSNET.COM.AU ! THE OPTUSNET TEAM __________________ Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory**

28th December 2007, 06:44 PM	#38 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,664	Re: Nigerian BS Email JayD, that's called phishing. Forward it to Optus. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

28th December 2007, 06:46 PM	#39 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,185	Re: Nigerian BS Email my hotmail account has a link that says report phising scam.I click that and the message disapears and I don't get another of that type. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

12th January 2008, 12:33 AM	#40 (permalink)
windthrown Fly'n Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 125	Re: Nigerian BS Email Got a new one today from some fellow in Nigeria, claiming that a relative of mine with the same last name died. Fellow had 20 million dollars and no heirs, and the fellow was looking for a relative to collect the money. Gee, and I tossed it into the bit bucket on my computer. Maybe I should have followed through... I mean, 20 MILLION DOLLARS! __________________ So few saws, so many trees... Stihls: 210/250-/025/290/361/FS85 Echo: CS-3000, Olympyk & Mac doorstops

12th January 2008, 12:42 AM	#41 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,664	Re: Nigerian BS Email $20 million BUCKS, and I'm Mr Windthrown the 3rd so please forward that to me. LOL __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors