by MattNW
Wed Nov 05, 2008 2:37 am
I noticed that they still missed the point of advanced fee scams. They insinuate that the danger lies in giving the lad personal information. While a lad would be glad to use your personal info if he could turn a profit that isn't the purpose of a 419. This can give people a false sense of security. They think that if the lad doesn't ask for their personal information then the email is legit which it isn't.
[quote]Email Scam #2: A large sum of money is due to you if you just give us your personal information.
This is actual text from a scam e-mail received, promising me $7M if I provide them with my personal information.
“The outcome of the summit has prompted the Federal Government to empower only our Bank; First Bank of Nigeria PLC to Identify the owners of these funds and pay them outright with no delay. We have been asked to start the payment of US$7,000,000.00 (SEVEN MILLION US DOLLAR) as compensation to all affected Persons(Entities)i.e: Individuals Companies and organizations.
You are one of the Beneficiaries on our list submitted to us so please reply to our mail for confirmation so that we can begin forwarding all other necessary evidences, facts and needed information to you.
The Federal Government has earlier approved the release and payment of the accumulated funds in the Bank belonging to the Foreigners, but my boss Mr Jacobs Ajekigbe and the Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) collaborated together and refused to notify and tell you the truth on how to claim your fund. My Boss and the Governor are using the accumulative-interest to enrich themselves without the knowledge of the owners including you.
Confirm to me your:
· Personal Information;
· Phone and Fax Number;
· Banking Informationâ€
