The latest spam message I received

Bretrick

Bretrick

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Perth Western Australia
Respected Client,

There is a message which we received yesterday and I was really upset and I decided to hear from you before I can take any action on that. We received a message with the below information stating that you gave him the Power of Attorney to claim your funds that you are dead or no longer eager to complete the transaction.

Daniel M. Fraser
CUNY Graduate Center
309 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 17066

Are you aware of this person? Or did you authorize him to make the claim on your behalf? Because he said that he will pay-off the $105 so that we can transfer the money to him. So Please; with due respect and more sincerity of purpose, I want to hear from you within the next 24 hours, and If I did not get any confirmation from you; then I will assume that Daniel M. Fraser is right and we will transfer the funds to him. I will wait for your urgent response. Thanks and God bless you.

Sincerely
Dr James P Gorman
Director of Foreign Operations
32630 SANFORD AVE
FLUSHING NY 11344
 

It looks like a slightly new twist on the foreign money transfer scam, probably to create apprehension on your part and get you to respond. Just respond with your banking information so they can transfer the money to you, it's rightful owner. ;)

Just kidding... don't do that. :rolleyes:
 
Yikes, they're really making them sound real these days, aren't they!? CUNY Center is real. Dr. Gorman is even real and is (or was) with Morgan-Stanley as a chairman. Dr. Gorman is Australian... or maybe dual citizenship. Kind of scary the way hackers can make things sound real. :oops: What do they want? Let me guess.... just hand over your bank account numbers and and they'll take care of it for you? :rolleyes:
 

VisualBrian said:
Just respond with your banking information so they can transfer the money to you, it's rightful owner. ;)
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Shucks, I was thinking about responding. 😁
CallMeKate said:
What do they want? Let me guess.... just hand over your bank account numbers and and they'll take care of it for you? :rolleyes:
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There is a real naivety here though. Why would people think this is real?
Maybe inexperienced young people might be worried and respond?
 
Bretrick said:
There is a real naivety here though. Why would people think this is real?
Maybe inexperienced young people might be worried and respond?
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I dunno, Bret... would even a young person not know whether or not they're a "client" of somewhere? And also, the wording gives it away, but I guess people get scared when they think their "funds" are at risk. The biggest clue in the wording was "that you are dead." Sheesh, what respectable *real* entity would say something like that? I think the "God bless you" was added to make it sound more "trustworthy" somehow. (Perhaps someone should tell the scammer criminals that if someone is dead and not able to stop a fund transfer, they probably won't be answering their email.) 😁
 
I would tell him “Before proceeding, please send me a copy of the POA.” You have to call these clowns out on their statements. We know that it is highly likely to be felonious, but this lets them know that you’re no sucker, if nothing else.

Or, you can just 86 the email. That’s a term we use to mean “wastebasket.”
 
911 said:
I would tell him “Before proceeding, please send me a copy of the POA.” You have to call these clowns out on their statements. We know that it is highly likely to be felonious, but this lets them know that you’re no sucker, if nothing else.

Or, you can just 86 the email. That’s a term we use to mean “wastebasket.”
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It's probably best to just 86 the email and not let them know that your email is active so they can post it to a list for other scammers.
 
Whatever you do, don't respond to the email. Even if it is too tell them to F off. You were not specifically picked to be a target. Emails like this are sent to a mass amount of emails, some emails are valid and others are not. If you do respond to this email is then all that is going to happen is that it will allow the bulk mailer know that your email is valid and you will receive even more. Do you have spam filters set up on your email account ?
 
MarkinPhx said:
Whatever you do, don't respond to the email. Even if it is too tell them to F off. You were not specifically picked to be a target. Emails like this are sent to a mass amount of emails, some emails are valid and others are not. If you do respond to this email is then all that is going to happen is that it will allow the bulk mailer know that your email is valid and you will receive even more. Do you have spam filters set up on your email account ?
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All suspicious emails go straight to the spam box. Every now and then I read some of them and will post the most ridiculous one for the amusement of members here.
 
Copilot
This email exhibits the classic hallmarks of a romance scam, specifically one that targets vulnerable individuals. Let’s break down the red flags:
  1. Emotional Manipulation:
    • The email begins with a respectful tone (“Respected Client”) to establish credibility.
    • It creates urgency by claiming they received a message and need an urgent response within 24 hours.
    • The mention of a “Power of Attorney” and the possibility of transferring funds adds emotional weight.
  2. Impersonation:
    • The sender claims that you authorized someone named Daniel M. Fraser to claim your funds.
    • They provide an address for the CUNY Graduate Center in New York, implying legitimacy.
  3. Pressure Tactics:
    • The email threatens to transfer funds to Daniel M. Fraser if you don’t respond promptly.
    • The urgency and emotional appeal are designed to push recipients into making hasty decisions.
  4. Suspicious Details:
    • The sender’s title, Dr. James P. Gorman, is likely fabricated.
    • The address for the “Director of Foreign Operations” appears suspicious.
Scam Alert:
  • Romance scams involve fraudsters posing as potential partners or officials to exploit victims emotionally and financially.
  • In this case, the scammer impersonates an authority figure, claiming you authorized a fund transfer.
  • Do not engage with the sender or provide any personal information.
  • Verify: If you have any doubts, independently verify the information using official channels (not the contact details provided in the email).
Action Steps:
  1. Ignore the Email: Do not respond or provide any information.
  2. Report: Report the email as spam or phishing to your email provider.
  3. Stay Informed: Educate yourself about common scams to protect against future attempts.
Remember, scammers prey on emotions and urgency. Always exercise caution and verify any unexpected requests. đŸš«đŸ”123
 
I've been getting a lot of spam messages lately. They send a copy of a receipt and say it's my purchase and they will go ahead and charge it to my PayPal account. It's all BS. It scared me some at first but I've gotten used to it. Same baloney every time.

They also send me letters saying my subscription needs to be renewed from places I never purchased from.
 
I have a couple of alternative email accounts that I use for sites that require a log in but I know I won't be going to often. I only use my primary email account for personal emails and sites that I use often.

I never check my inbox on the alternative email accounts.
 
davey said:
And some say we live in a better world ? - someone is pulling the proverbial leg methinks
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Crooks, cheats and confidence men type scammers have been around since before we started walking upright. Animals lie, too. Some play dead to thwart attacks by carnivores that don't eat carrion.

There's nothing new under the sun.
 

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