Scambusters, Preventing Internet Scams & Phishing Attempts

This blog is dedicated to help preventing internet fraud and internet scams. Scambusters was a radio show I started in Albany Oregon, but due to defaulted payment by the radio station we took the show offline. Regardless of this issue we still wish to help prevent internet fraud and save people from internet loss. I have been interviewed and featured in various publications such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times & Daily News, The London Times & AARP Newsletters. Please watch this blog for latest tips and tricks and scams to avoid.

Monday, May 23, 2011

SCAM BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION CALL +234 809 506 6017

Do not call of course! 

When you see

Nigeria Financial Intelligent Unit - think  Nigeria Financial "I want to rip you off" Unit.

I can still not figure out why these bogus emails ask for "occupation" as no matter what you answer they will try to get money off you, I have tried Retired, Pig Farmer, President of Oregon, they answer all the same. 

Avoid = Scam! 

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: AGENT JOHN SIMMONS <fahad1@mcom.com>
Date: 2011/5/19
Subject: ATTN::CALL +234 809 506 6017.!!!
To:


BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION
Metro Plaza,Plot991/992
Zakari Maimalari Street
Cadastral Zone AO,
Central Business District, Abuja.
TEL: +234 809 506 6017



ATTENTION:
 The BRITISH High Commission in Nigeria,Benin Republic,Ghana and Bokinafaso received a report of scam against you and other British/US citizens and Malaysia,Etc. whom the country of Nigeria/Benin,Bokinafaso And Ghana have recompensed you due to meeting held with Four countries Government and the world high commissions against fraud activities by the Four country Citizens

Your name was among those scammed as listed by the Nigeria Financial Intelligent Unit (NFIU).A compensation has been issued out in ATM DEBIT CARD to all the affected victims and has been already in distribution to all the bearers. Your ATM CARD was among those that was reported undelivered as at last Friday and we wish to advise you to see to the instructions of the Committee to make sure you receives your ATM CARD immediately for your usage.
 We advise that you do the needful to make sure the NFIU dispatches your recompense on Friday. You are assured of the safety of your ATM CARD and availability and be advised that you should stop further contacts with all the fake lawyers and security companies who in collaboration scammed you. Call me at:    +234 809 506 6017. immediately to check if the delivery date suits you.


Your Full Name:......................
Your Delivery Address....................
Your phone Number......................
Your occupation ........................

Yours in Service,
Agent:John Simmons
CONSULAR/DIPLOMAT
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION
ABUJA, NIGERIA.
Phone: +234 809 506 6017.
Website: http://ukinnigeria.fco.gov.uk/en

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