hpHosts Blog: 419'ers want to stop fraud, scam and money laundering

No really, they do - they said so, look! (extra points if you notice the sarcasm)

These scams really are nothing new, they've been going on for years, though there's hundreds of variations, the plot is always the same - sucker someone to give their details and money (but please Mr 419'er, STOP USING ALL CAPS - IT'S ANNOYING!).

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Date: 10/09/2008 12:49:47
Subject: ATTN: RE: CONFIRMATION OF THE TRANSFER PAYMENT.
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ATTN: RE: CONFIRMATION OF THE TRANSFER PAYMENT.

THIS LETTER IS TO BRING TO YOUR NOTICE THAT YOU’RE FUND HAS BEEN TRANSFER TO A BANK IN LONDON THROUGH ELECTRONIC BANKING TRANSFER SYSTEM OF PAYMENT, THEREFORE I WILL SEND YOU THE BANK TELEX CONTACT IMMEDIATELY.
THIS SYSTEM OF PAYMENT WILL CREDIT YOUR FUND DIRECT TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT IN SWIFT CODE MY ADVISED TO YOU IS IF YOU KNOW ANY PERSON FAMILY OR FRIEND THAT HAS LOST MONEY TOFRAUDSTERS PLEASE TELL HIM/HER TO WRITE TO THIS COMMISSION WITH PROVES AND WE WILL HANDLE HIS/HER CASE THEN PAY BACK AFTER VERIFICATION.
NOTE” YOUR URGENT ACTION IS HIGHLY NEEDED AS TO RECEIVE THE ORIGINAL COPY OF THE TRANSFER SLIP TO ENABLE YOU CONFIRM YOUR FUND IN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT, THIS SYSTEM OF PAYMENT IS TO CONTROL FRAUD, SCAM AND MONEY LAUNDERING.

ALL THE AFRICAN CRIME FIGHTERS LEADERS HAS COME TOGETHER TO INFORM THE WORLD WHAT IS GOING ON NOW AND WE HAVE RECOVER OVER $322 MILLION DOLLARS(THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY TWO MILLION DOLLARS) FROM THE PEOPLE WE HAVE BEHIND BARS. THE ONLY REASON WE ARE WRITING YOU THIS LETTER, IS BECAUSE YOUR NAME WAS GIVEN TO US BY ONE OF THE FRAUDSTERS IN OUR JAIL HOUSE, THAT HE COLLECTED MONEY FROM BY TRICKS.

NOTE THAT YOU ARE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AS IT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO YOU TO AVOID ANY MISTAKE. ALSO NOTE THAT YOU ARE ADVICE TO PROVIDE US YOUR CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER SO THAT WE CAN TALK MORE ON PHONE REGARDING THE PRESENT SITUATION KEEP IN TOUCH.
MR.WILLIAMS JOHNSON
0044-7031828628

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ATTN: RE: CONFIRMATION OF THE TRANSFER PAYMENT. 
 
THIS LETTER IS TO BRING TO YOUR NOTICE THAT YOU’RE FUND HAS BEEN TRANSFER TO A BANK IN LONDON THROUGH ELECTRONIC BANKING TRANSFER SYSTEM OF PAYMENT, THEREFORE I WILL SEND YOU THE BANK TELEX CONTACT IMMEDIATELY. 
THIS SYSTEM OF PAYMENT WILL CREDIT YOUR FUND DIRECT TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT IN SWIFT CODE MY ADVISED TO YOU IS IF YOU KNOW ANY PERSON FAMILY OR FRIEND THAT HAS LOST MONEY TOFRAUDSTERS PLEASE TELL HIM/HER TO WRITE TO THIS COMMISSION WITH PROVES AND WE WILL HANDLE HIS/HER CASE THEN PAY BACK AFTER VERIFICATION. 
NOTE” YOUR URGENT ACTION IS HIGHLY NEEDED AS TO RECEIVE THE ORIGINAL COPY OF THE TRANSFER SLIP TO ENABLE YOU CONFIRM YOUR FUND IN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT, THIS SYSTEM OF PAYMENT IS TO CONTROL FRAUD, SCAM AND MONEY LAUNDERING. 
 
ALL THE AFRICAN CRIME FIGHTERS LEADERS HAS COME TOGETHER TO INFORM THE WORLD WHAT IS GOING ON NOW AND WE HAVE RECOVER OVER $322 MILLION DOLLARS(THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY TWO MILLION DOLLARS) FROM THE PEOPLE WE HAVE BEHIND BARS. THE ONLY REASON WE ARE WRITING YOU THIS LETTER, IS BECAUSE YOUR NAME WAS GIVEN TO US BY ONE OF THE FRAUDSTERS IN OUR JAIL HOUSE, THAT HE COLLECTED MONEY FROM BY TRICKS. 
 
NOTE THAT YOU ARE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AS IT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO YOU TO AVOID ANY MISTAKE. ALSO NOTE THAT YOU ARE ADVICE TO PROVIDE US YOUR CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER SO THAT WE CAN TALK MORE ON PHONE REGARDING THE PRESENT SITUATION KEEP IN TOUCH. 
MR.WILLIAMS JOHNSON 
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In this case, the phone number they've given is a UK mobile on the Magrathea Telecom network;

0044-7031828628

Thankfully, Magrathea are fantastic at responding and shutting these down for me (other telco's need to take heed!!!). If you receive one of these, and it begins with an +44 (0044) number, stick it into the following and obtain the company that provides the number, then forward them the e-mail (tell 'em I told you to!);

http://www.ukphoneinfo.com/section/tci/locator.shtml

Hint: I've provided a few you can use over at: http://forum.hosts-file.net/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=340

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Damn, they're getting quicker! 10 mins or so after reporting the above to Magrathea, I got a reply (used to take upto a few hours). Thank you Laura!!!

Dear Steven

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. If this number is in breach of our terms and conditions then it will be suspended.

Best regards
Laura

Laura Newberry
Magrathea Telecom

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Laura wrote to clarify that the 070 numbers aren't actually mobile numbers, but personal numbers;

Cool - my name in lights! ;o)

Just so you're aware though, numbers beginning with 070 aren't actually mobile numbers, they are what are called Personal Numbers. (Sometimes called virtual numbers or "follow me" numbers.) This kind of number can be forwarded to any existing landline or mobile number in the UK or abroad. So while they could be being forwarded to a mobile, the number itself isn't actually a mobile number. That will be true of other 070 numbers supplied by other telcos, not just the ones provided by us.

Hope this helps!
Laura

and;

Hi Steven

Yes that is fine! If you google "Personal Number" it comes up with this link on the Ofcom website, which may give you some helpful info about Personal Numbering as well:

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/telecoms/ioi/numbers/num_070_guide

Kind regards
Laura

Cheers Laura :)

Wednesday, 10 September 2008

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