Sakurako Hino Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 The question, is how do I report this guy. He's obviously one of those "Nigerian" scam artists, and I want to see him brought down. I know some poor fellow will answer this e-mail, and end up fleeced for all he's worth. So I was wondering to whom I report these types of shenanigans to... Here's a copy of the e-mail, and I bet 100% of you can see the BS slathered all over this message I recieved.*****E.A.A.S Lottery Headquarters:Customer Service580 N. Tenth StreetSacramento, CA 85914Euro - Afro Asian Sweepstake Lotteryan Affiliate of Watergate inc.Arena Complex Km 18 Route de RufisqueI.P.P Award Dept.johannesburg, south africa.Ref: EAASL/941OYI/02Batch: 164/250/DC34Date: 24-09-2003 WINNING NOTIFICATION:We happily announce to you the draw of the Euro - AfroAsian Sweepstake Lottery International programsheld on the 19th of september 2003 in Dakar Senegal.Your e-mail address attached to ticket number: 56475600545 188 with Serial number 5388/02 drew the luckynumbers: 31-6-26-13-35-7, which subsequently won youthe lottery in the 2nd category.You have therefore been approved to claim a total sumof US$2,500,000.00 (Two million, five hundredthousand, United StatesDollars) in cash credited to fileKPC/9080118308/02.This is from a total cash prize ofUS $ 25 Million dollars, shared amongst the firstFifty (10) lucky winners in this category.Please note that your lucky winning number fallswithin our European booklet representative office inEurope as indicated in your play coupon.In view of this, your US$2,500,000.00 (Two million,five hundredthousand,United States Dollars) would be released toyou by our security firm in amsterdam,holland.Our European agent will immediately commence theprocess to facilitate the release of your funds assoon as you contact him.All participants were selected randomly from WorldWide Web site through computer draw system andextracted from over 100,000 companies. This promotiontakes place annually.For security reasons, you are advised to keep yourwinning information confidential till your claims isprocessed and your money remitted to you in whatevermanner you deem fit to claim your prize. This is partof our precautionary measure to avoid double claimingand unwarranted abuse of this program by someunscrupulous elements. Please be warned.To file for your claim, please contact our fiduciaryagent:mr. Duke Okonwatergate Inc.Email: duke2004ok@tiscali.co.ukTo avoid unnecessary delays and complications, pleasequote your reference/batch numbers in anycorrespondences with us or our designated agent.Congratulations once more from all members and staffsof this program. Thank you for being part of ourpromotional lottery program.Sincerely,Dr Timi GueiAFRO-ASIAN Zonal Coordinator.-------------------------------------------------Email Enviado utilizando o serviço MegaMail*****I SO WANT TO SEE THIS GUY GET BUSTED!!!Oh, and DO NOT send this guy any mail! Or you might have your e-mail targeted next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Let me see ....DUKE Okon?Watergate Inc.?What kind of sense of humor does this creature have?Sorry, E., but I am not sure who you can go to about this. Notify your Web service and the US Attorney General's Office. Maybe, the FBI's Computer Fraud Division.Mind you, if someone wants to give me $2.5 mil. without me holding a gun to their head, or the head of someone they love, I get really suspicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted September 25, 2003 Author Share Posted September 25, 2003 Heh, if you thought that was the kicker... I read the headers on this, that's where I discovered that the addresses don't point to the point of origin of the message.Those are some possibilities you mentioned, I'm seriously thinking of reporting this to the FBI or my state's Attorney General.Although, I've also thought of just deleting the message and blocking the source of the bogus mail. (Which I have already taken steps to do.)I just wonder where he got the address... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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