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CTV Reports on Another Advanced Fees Loan Scam Trans Canada Loans

We have reported on similar scams in past posts. Some offer Lotto winnings, some offer education grants or charity donations. Whatever the angle scammers are out for only one thing
a victim. Please take the time to read CTV’s report on another advanced fees loan scam.

December 31, 2007 Posted by gariell | advanced fees scam, loan scams | , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Mrs. Patricial Lawal Nigerian Generosity

I wonder if Mrs. Patricial Lawal’s telephone number has an area code in Nigeria? Well now, let me see; she can’t spell, her grammar is at least grade three, she wants me to contact Graig Laurence at a Yahoo.dk email address. She did refer to me as “undisclosed-recipients”. Read more »

December 31, 2007 Posted by gariell | 419 Nigerian scams, advanced fees scam | , , , , | 4 Comments

Very Elaborate PayPal EBay Identity Theft Scam

In their unrelenting pursuit to rob us of our identity and financial assets, the scammers are going to greater and greater lengths. Read more »

December 31, 2007 Posted by gariell | Identity theft, Phishing spoofing, Uncategorized | , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Alert to Bloggers E-Card Malware

Thought this is not exactly subject matter normally covered in this Blog, I think it should be of interest to all Bloggers.

If you receive a similar email as the one below, I suggest that you not open the link. If you dare you will be led to the “uhavepostcard” site were you will be prompted to download the happy2008.exe or a similar one. This file is malware and your computer will be infected.

From: ogzajsl@green-wood.com
Subject: New Year Ecard
Date: December 26, 2007 4:09:48 AM EST (CA)
To: Your Name

Happy 2008!
http://uhavepostcard.com/

December 26, 2007 Posted by gariell | spam | , , , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Charles Ponzi Alive or A Plain Old Pyramid Scheme

This is a prime example of the centuries old Pyramid scheme and it is a shame that in this day and age people are still falling for this scam. Read more »

December 26, 2007 Posted by gariell | E-Mail fraud, Pyramid scheme, scam | , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Mr. Eric Pitt Diplomat Business Proposition

We are talking about a very lucrative business transaction here, me Mr.”undisclosed recipients” dealing with diplomats for an international transaction, just too good to be true. Read more »

December 24, 2007 Posted by gariell | 419 Nigerian scams, E-Mail fraud, scam | , , , , | No Comments Yet

Random Lotto Draw of Supermarket Invoices Scam

Scammers have found a new angle, now it is a draw from millions of supermarket invoices. In this case it is added to the usual email addresses draw where the lucky “undisclosed recipients” has won the jackpot. Read more »

December 24, 2007 Posted by gariell | E-Mail fraud, lotto scam, scam | , , , , , | No Comments Yet

United Kingdom Online Promo Awards Lotto Scam

Here is the latest, fresh off the presses scam. Do these people really think that we will actually fall for this crap. Read more »

December 22, 2007 Posted by gariell | 419 Nigerian scams, lotto scam, scam, spam | , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Kimkins No Plant Food Diet Apples High in Carbohydrates

I must admit that this scam merits some air time. The details can be seen on Honeybees blog.

“Indigenous peoples still enjoy traditional favourites, like meat and fish, but they pair their protein with white rice, bread products or fruit choices, like apples, that are heavy on the carbohydrates. What this means is eating traditional foods alone, does not equal having a traditional diet. To achieve that one has to cut out the plant food.”

Remember people that ” plant food ” can make you fat and white rice and apples can add pounds to your waist. There is no doubt that this Kimkins diet is a scam. All the indices of a marketing scam are present; unrealistic expectations, sex(get a great body in weeks), no effort required, make money as you loose pounds, great program for moms working from home. The list goes on!

It has come to our attention that legal action is being taken against these or the scammer of this program and we give a thumbs up to all involved. We must remember, however, that these low lives would not see the light of day if honest people would not subscribe to these scams in the first place. If it sounds to good to be true…….well?

December 19, 2007 Posted by gariell | scam | , , , , , | 5 Comments

950,000 Dollars for Good Deed and Services Rendered

It sure pays to be trustworthy, $950 thousand dollars . It is less than the million that Mr. micheal hayesi will be sending once he cashes the $495 cheque I sent him to cover the “legal fees” and other costs; however, Read more »

December 16, 2007 Posted by gariell | E-Mail fraud, scam | , , , , , , | 1 Comment