antonyg
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posted on 8/9/05 at 04:29 PM |
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ebay con or not
just had this emailed to me looks dodgy to me anyone else seen it before
eBAY Lotteries,
(eBAY Lottories is an affiliate of Overseas Subscriber Agents).
Arena Complex 14 Donegall Square West, United Kingdom.
From: Ariel Bertis
e-mail : Kooljames123@gmail.com
(Lottery Coordinator)
Sir/adam,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the eBAY
Lotteries Winners International programs held on the 20th, July, 2005.
Your e-mail address attached to ticket #: 00903228100 with prize #
778009/2 drew 1,000,000.00 which was first in the 2nd class of the
draws.
you are to receive 1,000,000.00 (One Million Euros). Because of mix up
in cash pay-outs, we ask that you keep your winning information
confidential until your money (1,000,000.00) has been fully remitted
to you by our accredited pay-point bank. This measure must be adhere
to avoid loss of your cash prize - winners of our cash prizes are
advised to adhere to these instructions to forestall the abuse of this
program by other participants.
It's important to note that this draws were conducted formally, and
winners are selected through an internet ballot system from 60,000
individual and companies e-mail addresses - the draws are conducted
around the world through our internet based ballot system. The
promotion is sponsored and promoted by eBAY lotteries.
We congratulate you once again. We hope you will use part of it in our
next draws; the jackpot winning is 85million.
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 20 days.
After this date all unclaimed cash prize will be forfeited and included
in the next sweepstake.
Please, in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications remember
to quote personal and winning numbers in all correspondence with us.
Congratulations once again from all members of eBAY
Lotteries. Thank you for being part of our promotional program.
For immediate release of your cash prize to you, please kindly contact
our Paying Agent: Kooljames123@gmail.com
Send them the following:
(i). Your names, (ii) Contact telephone and fax numbers (iii) Contact
Address (iv) your winning numbers (v) Quote amount won.
Contact the paying bank with the following:
Contact person: Mr. Tom Morris,
E-mail: george@georgeplace.com
Tel: 31 621-916-601
Fax: 31-847-504-570
Congratulations once again.
Yours in service,
Ariel Bertis
(Lottery director)
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MikeRJ
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posted on 8/9/05 at 04:36 PM |
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Absolutely a scam. The poor spelling and grammar are a dead giveaway.
If you need further convincing, just google for "Ariel Bertis".
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carlgeldard
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posted on 8/9/05 at 04:37 PM |
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Its say's "we ask that you keep your winning information
confidential until your money (1,000,000.00) has been fully remitted
to you by our accredited pay-point bank. This measure must be adhere
to avoid loss of your cash prize
Shame only 5000 LB members know about it know.
Carl
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Danozeman
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posted on 8/9/05 at 04:38 PM |
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Definate scam to get your bank stuff.
Dan
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speed8
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posted on 8/9/05 at 04:41 PM |
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Looks dodgy, another version of a 419 scam. Phone number is holland if I'm not mistaken.
Probably you contact them and they say that to release the money you need to pay a small administration fee, etc.... until you realise you've
been conned or have got seriously in debt.
However, my friend, I personally am the managor of Umba Gumba bank in Nigeria and have facillitated a sum of 45 million dollars from the late Dr
Smith. If you kindly will send me all the bank details I will send you many false promisses of lots of money in return for your help.
Many blessings
Chief Big Bohookie
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dutchsuperseven
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posted on 8/9/05 at 04:54 PM |
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Yep, the phonenumber is a dutch cell-phone.
Just googled the name Ariel Bertis!!!!
It explains it all!
Greets, Rob
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donut
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posted on 8/9/05 at 05:41 PM |
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Anything like that....stay away!!
Andy
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antonyg
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posted on 8/9/05 at 06:48 PM |
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thought it was to good to be true no would give away 1 million for nowt
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JoelP
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posted on 8/9/05 at 08:10 PM |
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another reason it must be fake is because the business model doesnt add up - you havent bought a ticket, and they havent recieved any publicity. These
are the only two reasons i can think of for giving money away!
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steve_gus
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posted on 8/9/05 at 09:12 PM |
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a guy i work with was selling a phone on ebay. He mentioned in the ad that he would only ship uk.
The winner was in Canada. So, they asked if he would still ship. No probs he says. Ok - but could you please ship it to my sister in Nigeria. She
needs it really fast, so is there any chance that you could post it now, and the cheque will be with you by the end of the week.
And he had to ask his workmates if there might be something wrong with the sale.....
atb
steve
[Edited on 8/9/05 by steve_gus]
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DaveFJ
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posted on 9/9/05 at 08:14 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by speed8
However, my friend, I personally am the managor of Umba Gumba bank in Nigeria and have facillitated a sum of 45 million dollars from the late Dr
Smith. If you kindly will send me all the bank details I will send you many false promisses of lots of money in return for your help.
Many blessings
Chief Big Bohookie
Don't listen to this man he is an imposter!
I am REALLY the managor of Umba Gumba bank in Nigeria and have actowally facillitated a sum of 50 million dollars from the late Dr Kildare. If you
kindly will send me all the bank details and a 10% handling fee I will send you many false promisses of lots of money in return for your help.
Thanking you
Dave
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Snuggs
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posted on 9/9/05 at 08:47 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by steve_gus
a guy i work with was selling a phone on ebay. He mentioned in the ad that he would only ship uk.
The winner was in Canada. So, they asked if he would still ship. No probs he says. Ok - but could you please ship it to my sister in Nigeria. She
needs it really fast, so is there any chance that you could post it now, and the cheque will be with you by the end of the week.
And he had to ask his workmates if there might be something wrong with the sale.....
atb
steve
[Edited on 8/9/05 by steve_gus]
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[Edited on 9/9/05 by Snuggs]
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Peteff
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posted on 9/9/05 at 09:09 AM |
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Forward it to spoof@ebay.com and let them chase it up.
yours, Pete
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antonyg
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posted on 9/9/05 at 02:02 PM |
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i had exactly the same happen with a phone i sold on ebay aswell
a woman won the auction then asked me to post to nigeria let her know what it cost and she would then pay me via paypal
she is no longer a registered user as she tried it on with 5 others in one day
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