I been getting these E-mails asking me to open a bank account in my name from bankers from another country. They talk about how the person died and that there is millions of dollars in the bank which if no on one claims it the Government will get it. They say they will give me 40% of the income. I never answer the E-mails cause I thought it was a scam. But now they actually opened a bank account in my name with millions of dollars in it. i know cause I got a e-mail from Wasington Mutual bank welcoming me . Also I got a E-Mail from Chase Man. but they knew it was not me, so they went to Washington Mutual and they did it. I also got a letter from a passport agency, telling me there is a problem with my passport. I wrote them back and told them it wasn't me, the told me to report it to the police, and show them the report. Should I report this to the FBI, cause the letters I get the name on it is middle Eastern it could be a terrorist. A homeless Ranch (Dream) Help vlnt3vlr@adelphia.net
2006-08-05 09:37:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I would simply make a large withdrawal and head for the Carribean! Seriously, dont waste your time reading them. They have been on the net in different forms for years! The scam is they want you to give them your account number so they can withdraw all your funds! If you do, no one will help you legally because the good old U.S. of A. has no jurisdiction over them! It IS NOT a money laundering scam! It is exactly what I told you it is! Been getting them for 12 years now.
2006-08-05 09:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting an e-mail from Washington Mutual welcoming you doesn't prove anything. Always look at where the originating e-mail address is from. When in doubt, call them directly and confirm it. Also, NEVER EVER reply directly to e-mails like this or click on any of the links inside of them. Go directly to the bank's website or if you don't feel comforable enough using the internet, then call them directly.
2006-08-05 09:45:53 · answer #2 · answered by anonfuture 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have fallen victim to a common fraudulent scheme that is often referred to as the "Nigerian Letter" or "419" scheme. Usually, the perpetrators are trying to steal money from you, but they could also be trying to steal your identity, so they can use it to defraud other people. PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THESE SOLICITATIONS. Do not give these people any personal information. If you live in the United States, consider reporting these incidents to the FBI or the United States Postal Service. If you live in Canada, report this to PhoneBusters or the RCMP. Remember, folks, if something sounds too good to be true, it almost certainly is. I mean, why would a stranger in a foreign country want to give you millions of dollars? That's crazy!
For further information on this scam, please visit the following Web sites:
http://home.rica.net/alphae/419coal/
http://www.fbi.gov/majcases/fraud/fraudschemes.htm
2006-08-05 09:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by Perplexed Music Lover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you call the bank they will tell you its a scam and will ask you to forward the emails. do not under any conditions give anyone your personal information or phone number. they are trying to get your personal information to set up phony credit in your name. if you have already done so then you need to contact the attorney general in your state and tell them what happened and they can try to help you. dont ever reply to emails like this..You must have given them so information as they know your address. make sure you change the passwords on your email and you should also notify the credit bureaus and report possible fraud against your name. Good luck
2006-08-05 09:48:34 · answer #4 · answered by jojo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a SCAM. Do not answer. Just forward the email to the Federal Trade commission.
Federal Trade Commission
uce@ftc.gov
Good Luck
2006-08-05 09:47:15 · answer #5 · answered by phy333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scam scam scam. Tell them you have already forwarded all their emails to the FBI and they should leave you alone.
2006-08-05 09:42:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PLS EMAIL ME OH chat with me b4 you get trapped in this SCAM - I can help you to really identify that this is really a scam.
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2006-08-05 09:43:38 · answer #7 · answered by !zenecherub! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are in the middle of a money laundering scheme. Just contact the F.B.I., and they will assist you in getting this resolved.
2006-08-05 09:43:24 · answer #8 · answered by Skeeter63 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a scam dont believe them unless you go to the bank & see for yourself
2006-08-09 06:39:25 · answer #9 · answered by Inugurl3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow that's awesome! You are so lucky. You just go millions of dollars given to you.
2006-08-05 09:44:12 · answer #10 · answered by biscuit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋