Ok this man is supp a Contract agent to an Enginer who was killed in the tsunmai in 2004 and he contacted me because my last name and he has not asked me for any money and i told him that i would contact my laywer and he was fine with that.. He said that we needed to do it quickly so that the government didint seize the money as unclaimed property.
2007-04-08 02:17:56 · 15 answers · asked by valhix 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
That is so obvious a scam I am surprised you need to ask.
2007-04-08 02:21:00 · answer #1 · answered by libsaremollys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's how you spot a scam.
You said that you're being offered this money on no other basis than having the same last name as some wealthy person, now deceased.
Now, on what basis do you think you are legitimately entitled to that money? I note that you didn't mention that it was a relative, or even could be a distant relative. No, the fact is, you know that you have no real entitlement to that money.
The very fact that you've come this far suggests that you are, indeed, hoping to get something for nothing. You want it to be true, because then fortune would cost you nothing.
That's how these scams all work. It's W.C. Fields' principle of con games, "You can't cheat an honest man."
2007-04-08 09:41:19 · answer #2 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When in doubt-DON'T!. Sometimes we just don't stop to think. Go to your web search box, and type in SCAMS, FRAUD, or anything close to it. After reading all the information, you'll be giving advice to all you friends. Sometimes these messages could contain a virus, or tracking cookie. When you open up the message, guess what?. I hope you have a good security program. I got an email not too long ago in regards to upgrading my Internet explorer. Graphics, and all. I called Microsoft, and told me they don't send emails. Because I opened the message, something had tried to infect my computer. Fortunately, my security program caught it. It's best to delete any unknown, or suspicious messages. Don't let your curiosity get the best of you. Now go back, and read my first sentence.
2007-04-08 13:30:08 · answer #3 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're really wanting to know, contact an attorney with the 'contract agent's' info and story.
Don't give out any credit card or bank info. Ever. To anyone that calls you..or emails you.
'quickly' is the big word here - if you rush - you're more likely to not realize it's a scam.
2007-04-08 11:18:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THIS IS A SCAM.
They won't ask you for money, they will ask for your bank info. to "deposit" the so called inheritance and then will drain your bank account dry. Do not respond to any more emails, mark them as spam. They already had a nibble from you and will very likely contact you again.
(just a little side note: you don't have to put ok in front of your sentences, the meaning comes through just fine without them, and it is whether not weather ---the latter is the temperature/cloud cover kind) :)
2007-04-08 09:51:44 · answer #5 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This Contract Agent is from the Netherlands, Nigeria or the U.K. Am I right? After several emails back and forth it will come to the part where you are asked for money in order for you to get the money. If you have to pay money in order to receive money you are being scammed!
I am in the United States of America and I have a folder on my computer that I put every email like this that I have received over the last 2 years. Our local law enforcement and the Federal agency has alerted us by local news to be aware of these email scams.
These people have gone as far as telling me that my email address was chosen in their lottery as part of a twenty-five-million-dollar lottery! And their getting real professional looking with their scams! They have gone as far as using Microsoft with Bill Gates name and AOL and Coca-Cola!
Discard the email or save it to your computer for future reference. I can forward you about fifty emails I have received in just the last couple of weeks with scams like this.
I have not fallen victim to their scams and you should not either.
2007-04-08 09:31:08 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a bank Scam.
Don't give them any of your info!!!
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2007-04-08 09:31:54 · answer #7 · answered by Ian Bach 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a scam. Strangers need not to call anybody to offer free money. If the guy was legit, he would have plenty of his own family and friends to help him out.
2007-04-08 09:28:35 · answer #8 · answered by william74044 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally a scam.
2007-04-08 09:26:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
easily a scam, if u ever need further information on money scams http://scamsbeware.com is a good resource center to help you stay informed, best wishes.
2007-04-10 17:30:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋