Sometimes it seems really hard to believe that people fall for - please help me by depositing all these millions in your bank account and the latest in our area, you have won the international lottery! SUPER!!
The lottery scam comes in the mail and you have a great shinny certificate with the company located in Florida (so it's safe - right?). So you go and cash this $2,000.00 dollar check. Next you decide that since money is more than the fees you must pay to get your millions you will take a little cash out from the new check.
Well all international checks take days or weeks to clear so by the time the bank realizes that it is fake you now owe money and have given the scammers your bank and routing numbers. Congratulations you are a winner!!
*My parents have actually gotten one of these, the biggest tip off is the grammar errors. They knew it was a scam after reading the letter that was included, but certificate is nice*
Running a business you will see the same scams online each day in your Inbox, but in a new form.I am interested in purchasing your ...... or do you stock ___ we want you to be our supplier... we want to have this shipped internationally..... we want a huge order can we have a sample and the list goes on.
A few clues to junk that email or letter!
*If the email is in your junk folder there is probably a reason you should use filters whenever possible, but be sure to check the emails once a week.
*If they are addressed dear sir or madame; and they claim to be in the US do you ever use those terms? Look for phrases that typically other countries use.
*Spelling and grammar errors they won't be one or two I am talking huge errors that make your second grader laugh! "I am very please to have been contact with you."
*Why would you ever need to send money to get money?*NEVER give your address, email, personal information, or any information!The list goes on and when you think you are getting a great deal check first on the internet and with the local police.
Some great info sites:
Federal Trade Commission WarningsStop-scammers.comBusted Scammers.com419 Eater.com a funny site that posts talks with scammers and have a blast wasting their time!
My latest email went right past the junk filter:
Hello,
My name is Kevin i saw your advert placement of your (MOTORCYCLE) which am interesting in purchasing it.. I want you to answer all the following question before below :
1)Why do you want to sell it
2)For how long do you have it
3)Is it well okay or what' i mean the present condition.
4)And i will like to have the recent pictures of it .
5)And your LAST ASKING PRICE please get back to me.And i want you to understand that my mode of payment lays on certified cashier's check and i will be handle the pick up....
Thanks
Email address: mountainrock101@yahoo.com - Kevin
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