some one contacted me via email saying that one of his clients in malaysia has died leaving behind a 3.5 million fortune that no one can claim because he has no relatives. however, i can claim half of the money because i have the same last name as his dead client. all i need to do is sign some paperwork, reveal my passport number, and open a bank account in malaysia. this is a hoax, right? it's not possible for some one with simply the same surname to be considered next of kin, right?
2006-09-03 13:30:19 · 9 answers · asked by eightiesboyluvn 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
IT'S A SCAM, THEY WILL WANT YOU TO SEND SOME MONEY BACK TO THEM TO GET IT THEN YOU WILL BE SCREWED.
2006-09-03 13:32:12 · answer #1 · answered by 51ain'tbad 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The very second you get one of these type messages you should flush it down the c r a p p er. That said - - - no you cannot claim based solely on name but if you truly have an unusual name and are less than one generation removed from a particular country, it doesn't hurt to check things out - - - independent of whoever contracted you - - -. But that said, this has scam all over it.
2006-09-03 13:38:50 · answer #2 · answered by JVHawai'i 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In computing, phishing is a criminal activity using social engineering techniques. Phishers attempt to fraudulently acquire sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy person or business in an electronic communication. Phishing is typically carried out using email or an instant message, although phone contact has been used as well. Attempts to deal with the growing number of reported phishing incidents include legislation, user training, and technical measures.
2006-09-03 13:39:03 · answer #3 · answered by Joe D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surnames are not determinative. Next of kin requires an actual relationships with the other person.
And yes, anything asking for your personal information, except a lawyer telling you where to show up for probate court, is probably a scam.
2006-09-03 13:32:26 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's cute. This is like the classic Nigerian bank scam with a twist. Totally a hoax!
2006-09-03 13:32:24 · answer #5 · answered by Brand X 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The closest blood relative is the next of kin, regardless of surname.
Oh, and that is no doubt a scam.
2006-09-03 13:32:39 · answer #6 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i get those emails all the time, i read them, get a good laugh out of them, & delete them, sometimes i reply asking them to take a number & wait for their turn, it's a scam, quite a few greedy people from where i live got cheated from a few thousand to tens of thousand of dollars, they reported to the police but they could not do anything as they are out of their juristdiction, they even contacted the nigerian embassy, they too could'nt help.
2006-09-03 13:43:02 · answer #7 · answered by Dreamweaver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in no way open unsolicited mail it basically confirms your e mail handle. once you open an e mail and ask them to end sending you the emails it is as stable as they want they understand now that they have got a stable e mail handle. persist with the stairs decrease than and it is going to help. bypass to "innovations" it rather is above your e mail click on "Mail innovations" click on "Blocked Addresses" enter the handle you prefer to dam click on “upload Block” click on “save” wish this helps!!!
2016-11-24 20:22:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it looks like a hoax....sounds like a hoax....it's a hoax.
2006-09-03 13:41:33 · answer #9 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋