West African 419 Bank Scam, Don’t tell Anyone Worth $25.5 Million

Where would us scam reporters be without our West African bottom feeders in quiet times? One can always count on them to provide a new and improved 419 scam.

Mr. Herberts Wigwe,

Chevron Gaming Board Lotto Scam

Another fine scam brought to you by Chevron Gaming Board and Olawole Williams. As has been mentioned in the past, I am amazed how an “undisclosed-recipients” email address can pick a winning number in a “Lotto” draw.

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/

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.

Certified Bank Draft One Million Dollars

Hi Jim,

I am not too sure what I did for you Mr. Williams but it seems that it was worth a million dollars.

“Lotto Programme” Affiliate Courier Company

It never ceases it amaze me how my “undisclosed-recipients” e-mail address can
choose the winning numbers every time.

100 million Dollar Student Loan, Is It a Scam?

I tell ya it has been a great year, there are the millions I have won in Lotteries, the millions I inherited, and say nothing of the 90 million that Mr. Wong was willing to lend me for 50 years.
Now this! Up to 100 million dollar loan for my education!