got a email saying i won money but i have to pay $155.00 to get the draft trnsfered into my account i said no tney are still emailing saying this is for real now they are just looking bankdetails to transfer it to my account my gut reaction says doggy
2007-02-22 04:10:45 · 28 answers · asked by J A 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Don't even email these Nigerian characters unless you are protected by anti-virus software. They might already have used a trojan virus to steal all your passwords and you could right now be several thousand in debt without even knowing it.
Watch your next bank account statement very carefully, keep a close eye on your paypal or ebay accounts if you have any (perhaps you should even change your passwords now), and NEVER email anybody from Nigeria, Burkina Faso or anywhere else in Africa. Press the delete button. I hope it is not too late for you. Get some antivitus software if you haben't already and make sure your hard drive hasn't already been compromised.
2007-02-22 04:42:08 · answer #1 · answered by Mental Mickey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's funny, I don't seem to recall entering some sort of contest........
Honestly, your first mistake was responding to these guys, but it is not too late to rescue the situation, you may be able to pull a "counterscam", or "scambait" on them. This is not to play them for money(not going to happen) but simply to frustrate, humiliate, and in general waste their time. http://www.419eater.com/
You see, scammers are in general clever, resourceful, well connected individuals, they are not poor desperados trying to keep from starving. (The fact that they have a computer is a big hint.) But scamers have two huge weaknesses. They believe they are smarter than everybody else, and they have no concept of what a "reasonable request" is. So if you promise them money, you might be surprised what they will do for it........as long as you never give them any "legitimate" personal information.......
If you are creative and have enough free time on your hands, this can be an a rewarding and often hilarious hobby
2007-02-22 04:58:27 · answer #2 · answered by WOMBAT, Manliness Expert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SCAM SCAM SCAM
This is so common it is called the Nigerian Scam
Why would you pay for your winnings? Do you remember entering the competition?
Do not send them money
Do not send them bank details
Do not send personal details
Do not answer any more emails
Do not pass go or receive $200!
These things can get very very nasty and dangerous!
The following will happen if you send them money or bank details
1)You will be asked for more money
2)Your bank will be cleared out
3)Your details will be cloned
4)You will be put on the "gullible and stupid" list and receive thousands more offers.
2007-02-22 09:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by Biz Guru 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nigeria is the Capital of Dodginess. Don't do it. But why not have some fun while you are at it to see how far they want to play this game with you. Ask them if they know of a worthwhile charity in Nigeria as you want to donate all the money to them.l See if they'll play along with that.
2007-02-22 04:15:05 · answer #4 · answered by Prince 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey this is a scam believe that my boyfriend from nigeria and even he said to delete any message you get from someone claiming u owe them money or you've won something just steer well clear its the best u can do with anyone sending messages like dat
2007-02-22 07:48:44 · answer #5 · answered by babyphat87@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As everyone says this is a definite SCAM as soon as you give them your details kiss good bye to all your money. How can you win money on something you've never entered I can't believe people still fall for these scams when it's so obvious..
2007-02-22 04:28:42 · answer #6 · answered by slim36 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously it's a scam, but you can have fun with scammers... just never send money or ANY personal details. There have even been occasions where scammers have been pressed to send _real money_ to people (people who were clever enough to scam the scammers... i dont recommend it, as it is pretty dangerous)
anyway, to see what fun other people have had with these rip-off merchants see http://www.419eater.com - have a laugh at the trophy room
2007-02-22 04:26:13 · answer #7 · answered by Vinni and beer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Woof woof!! very doggy indeed, not to mention dodgy as feerrrrr.... I mean very dodgy!This is ABSOLUTELY a scam and you have already made one mistake by opening the email. In the future,DO NOT open the email. What this does is to confirm that your email address is active and you will then receive large amounts of spam. if you don't recognise the address, if the email has a random title, or if the English is very poor in the email title, forward it to your junkmail bin and DO NOT open or respond to it!!!!
2007-02-22 04:25:51 · answer #8 · answered by pugsley 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
SCAM!!!! This scam has been around for years.
Stop contact immediately. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Check out my source link for a story about what happened when someone actually replied to one of these things.
2007-02-22 04:19:03 · answer #9 · answered by PaulieB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is very most likely a scam where they will take all your money from your account!! it was on tv where these nigerian people were saying they needed a account to transfer their money in but all they were doing was wiping the account of the person they recieved the details off. also go on http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,53115,00.html
2007-02-22 04:21:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋