2007-05-17 00:15:23 · 11 answers · asked by starla 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
This scam has been around for years. I remember my boss receiving them via fax back in the late 1990s. When I went in biz for myself in 2002, I started getting the same scam via e-mail. I replied to the e-mail and told him I needed at least a $2000 down payment, via U.S. Money Order, before I would begin the legwork to search for the tens of thousands of dollars worth of parts he wanted pricing and availability on. Never heard from "him" again.
Please report them to the FBI, and never, NEVER give them any information or $$
2007-05-17 01:13:12 · answer #1 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These have been circulating for years. They ask for this information first, and then they get more personal information on the second round to really screw with you. It is a scam and they can hack your bank account, try to steal your identity, or simply cause you harm in some way with the information that you give them. Don't do it, and never ever enter personal information into your computer unless you are sure that the site is reputable. See below for confirmation.
2016-05-20 18:29:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get 15 or so a day, the users of these scams sell email address to one-another looking for fresh victims.
Do NOT reply to them do Not respond.
2007-05-17 00:53:26 · answer #3 · answered by conranger1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya, just report them as spam, or block the addy. Even though they keep changing the addy, and I keep getting the same stupid e-mail. Obviously, it's a scam, so don't fall for it.
2007-05-17 07:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by Lilly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all the time, but i can tell you they originated in nigeria but are now perpetrated by people all across the world. send any scams you get to the FBI.
2007-05-17 00:19:56 · answer #5 · answered by TJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got two this morning and they have been coming consistantly in the last tew days.
2007-05-17 00:51:04 · answer #6 · answered by 2fine4u 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i haven't and i would never believe it if i get one of those scams.
2007-05-17 00:18:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recieved them regularly - but I NEVER open them let alone reply to them.
You should do the same.
2007-05-17 01:16:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure I have ,months ago.
Is the General still alive?
2007-05-17 00:20:07 · answer #9 · answered by indian b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup. i did received it before. usually those email received i not sure. i just delete. waste my time.
2007-05-17 00:20:48 · answer #10 · answered by ACESTR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋