Has someone offered you a huge sum of money or a valuable consignment? It's a 419 or advance fee fraud - find out how they work, and what to do to be safe.
by lizabtz Sun May 12, 2013 11:57 am
This was sent to me by [email protected], but asks for information to be sent to a different email address, [email protected]. Received May 11, 2013
I believe that this email is a scam. Here is what it said:
"The Manager
Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago(Petrotrin)
Trinidad, West Indies

Dear Sir,

It is a fact that we have not met before neither have we had any previous business dealings, but I strongly believe that with understanding and trust we can have a successful business relationship.

For your information I am employee of Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd. (Petrotrin), for more information you can visit our link

http://abarrelfull.wikidot.com/pointe-a ... ry-project

I have access to very vital information that can be used to move a huge amount of money out of the Petrotrin's continuous catalyst regeneration (CCR) platform project account to a secured account out of Trinidad and Tobago. Ultimately I need a foreigner to play an important role in the completion of this business deal. Please, do not take this vital issue as the numerous scam mails you received nowadays, but a serious and mutually beneficial transaction.

The funds in question was sourced from over an invoiced billings and contracts for the REVAMPING OF FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING UNIT (FCCU) AND UPGRADE OF THE PETROTRIN’S GASOLINE OPTIMIZATION AT THE POINTE A PIERRE REFINERY. I have done my homework very well and have machineries in place to ensure that this venture succeed and I therefore ask of you if:

- You have a well serviced bank account that can receive huge transfer without suspicion from your bankers
- You have a good relationship with your bankers?
- You can guarantee the safety of these funds in your account pending my arrival for disbursement?

If YES, then I will need more information about you such as: Your Full Names, Your Contact Tel, Your Office /Residential Address, Your Occupation, Any form of ID .

On acceptance, Our Identities and total business plan package will be relayed to you in details. Please respond to this email using my personal confidential mail at: [email protected]

Best Regards
Manager
Petroleum Co. of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd. (Petrotrin)."
I am female, so the "Dear sir" is a little odd. The title of the email is "Private, PLEASE!" Has anyone else received an email like this?
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by Dotti Sun May 12, 2013 12:33 pm
It's a standard advance fee fraud scam, otherwise known as a 419 scam.

The scammer is not connected to the company he claims to represent. He hopes to convince you that he has millions of dollars that need to be transferred. In reality there is no money. When you agree to become a "partner" you will be sent fake documents. Soon you will be told that you must pay money for fees, taxes, or bribes in order for the (nonexistent) millions to be delivered. These fees, taxes, or bribes are what the scammer is really after.

The scammer has sent this email to hundreds of people, hoping that at least one of them will fall for the scam.
Just delete it and move on.

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