Below is the email’s content:

I have been waiting for you since to contact me for your Conformable CASHIER’S CHECK
of $800,000.00,hence I went to FedEx to Deposit it.Do contact FedEx courier for your
parcel delivery. Contact Person: Rev. Albert Collins. Phone: +2340832727700,
FedEx.EMAIL: fedexcourier.service.collins@gmail.com
Yours Faithfully,
Mrs Mary Jones

We have also confirmed that you are a Law Abiding citizen that will not go against the Laws of our land and so I have made arrangements for the funds to be delivered to you after you comply with the instructions below. The Inheritance will be delivered to you after you make a part payment of US$590 and when you receive your inheritance, you pay the balance. However, this fee must be sent to Lagos,Nigeria where the Diplomat came from and it should be done via MONEYGRAM in the name stated below:

Name: Mark Aku
Address:12 Randle Street
Lagos,Nigeria
Test Question:Thank
Answer: You

After you make the payment, I need you to send the following information for confirmation of payment.

1) Sender’s Name
2) Amount Sent
3) Reference Number
4) Address where you want your Inheritance to be delivered. As soon as these information are received, the delivery of the funds will be completed.

We will only consfiscate the Inheritance if you do not comply with the instructions in this mail and its in your best interest that you comply within 72 hours if you want to receive your funds.

Michael Chertoff
Department of Homeland Security
Preserving Our Freedoms, Protecting America

This post was submitted by Patty K.

BARCLAYS BANK LONDON
FOREIGN HEAD OF OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.United Kingdom.

Email:barcklaysbankplc@post.ro
CONTRACT #:MAV/FGN/MIN/009.
Registered No: 1026167.
Attn: Sir/Madam,

PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

Following the signal we received from our local bankS & Affiliated bank in Africa/London Concerning your payment from reserve account they have with us, be that your payment will now be effected from our bank (BARCLAYS BANK PLC) London.

During the auditing and verifying of your files it was discovered from the records of outstanding transfer’s due for payment. Many officials and some of your agents from the source origin of your fund have delayed your payment for one reason and the other
Following the outcome of board of director’s meeting with other commercial banks here in London.

We hereby bring to your notice that your name fails among the top twenty contractor/beneficiary that will be receiving their payment, which has been delayed. I wish to officially notify you that your payment is being processed and the part payment of Nine million, seven Hundred Dollars ($9.7Million USD) will be released to you as soon as you re-confirm your information for us to cross check with the one we have in our records.

Kindly re-confirm your information to us so that this office can proceed immediate for the approval and immediate release of your fund without further delays. Also you are hereby advice to stop further communications with those who claim to have your fund in one bank
Or the other because that are nothing but imposters.

1) Your full name.
2) Contact Address
3) Phone, fax and mobile #.
4) Age.
5) Occupation.

In receipt of the above information, your payment will be approved and paid to you by wired to your nominated bank account or paid through ATM CARD. you are advised to get back to me immediately for more clarifications.

Best Regards,
Mr. Aams Mark ,
Remittance Department Barclays Bank
Email:barcklaysbankplc@post.ro

This post was submitted by Patty K..

I know we are all smarter than this woman/man gives us credit for. The person who posted this ad, along with others in the San Fransisco, San Jose, Sacramento, and Santa Cruz area (I’m sure there are others) is a SCAMMER. Her story is the same except her two yr old is names Juliet in one and Nicole in the other. She signs her emails Mrs Grant (Melissa Grant), Victoria Henderson (but forgets to change it at the end when she still signs Mrs Grant) and now she is Eva Daniel. She will tell you that you got the job and then will want to get your bank account # (through Wells Fargo) and deposit a holding fee in your account until she gets home from vacation. Here is her post from San Fransisco:

I am Mrs Melissa Grant. We are on vacation right now and will be back before the end of the month. I have a cute 2 year old girl, Juliet who I need to be attended to after we come back from our vacation. I would like to put things in place so that you could start up immediately we arrive because her former nanny will not be with us anymore.

I have a small interview for you if you are interested in the position. It is written below:

1)What are your academics qualifications?
2)Do you have certificate to back up you babysitting/Nanny Career?
3)How old are you?
4)Are you married?
5)Do you have kid(s)?
6)Do you have any pet(s)?
7)Do you have any criminal records?

I will like to have your phone number in case we need to call you to talk to you.

Thanks

Mrs Grant

Another Posting:

I am Mrs Victoria Henderson. We are on vacation right now and will be back in a month’s time. I have a cute 2 year old girl, Juliet who I need to be attended to after we come back from our vacation.

I have a small interview for you if you are interested in the position. It is written below:

1)What are your academics qualifications?
2)Do you have certificate to back up you babysitting/Nanny Career?
3)How old are you?
4)Are you married?
5)Do you have kid(s)?
6)Do you have any pet(s)?
7)Do you have any criminal records?

I will like to have your phone number in case we need to call you to talk to you.

Thanks

Mrs Grant

PLEASE PLEASE do not be scammed by anyone asking for any personal banking information. REPORT these people!

This post was submitted by Anonymous from San Francisco.

BEWARE of this SCAMMER! His cell phone is 650-670-7943.

This post was submitted by Anonymous from Bay Area.

His cell: 718-879-0271 (Caller ID shows: Richard Chiu) and uses gmail accounts. Watch out for posts where it asks to leave a contact number for him to call you. He may change his email ID or whatever so beware of him. He may have a new number or car and try to use a fake name but he’s still looks the same…fugly. ASK FOR HIS DRIVER’S LICENSE!

In the past, he’s also sold cards from Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot, Bloomingdales.

He gets these gift cards from someone else (cards are bought using a credit card and then that person claims to have lost the gift/credit cards voiding the gift card value.)

Don’t buy from this scammer! Let him get stuck with these cards and let him get a real job instead of that low-paying Import/Export job.

This post was submitted by Anonymous.

FIRST EMAIL:

Hello,
Please can I have your attention for a while?
I am Bobby Marcus working as a system analyst for DELL COMPUTERS INC,UK.I came across your ad on craigslist as a good caregiver for infants.I’m impressed with your work,hence I would want to leave my KIDS in your care everyday as I would accompany 3 other delegates for an inspection tour of one of our mini-stores located near you.The inspection tour implies that I leave my hotel every morning (8:30am)to the venue and report back home at 5pm.This would make it difficult to take care of my KIDS,hence the reason I solely picked you up to secure you for the task. This tour would strect from the 10th August through 10th September.I would want to solely secure you for this time frame(that is 10th August through 10th September) and would want to know how much it would cost me.Money is not a problem as I would want all condition conducive for both you and my KIDS while they are in your care.

My KIDS are just 2yrs in age,lovers of computer games,never allergic and are free eaters .I would be sending you their BIRTHDAY PICTURE as soon as I get a reply from you indicating your readiness to care for them everyday before I return.

I hereby anticipate your reply indicating your availability throughout these times and the total cost of caring for them.

Thanks with love.
Bobby

Second Email:

Thanks for your resolve in wanting to babysit my twin male KIDS,Peter and Paul who are just 2 years in age.I have attached their pictures herewith.They are both adorable,free eaters and never allergic!You would be babysitting the KIDS in a nearby hotel around your location where I would be lodging if you would not be comfortable at home but if you are comfortable at home,no problem.
You are to care for them while I am away 8:30am-5pm Mondays through Fridays,AUG.10th through SEPT.10th.Hence,what would be the total cost for the whole time frame?Anyways,I was opting of paying $2500 for the time frame,would that be ok?We can negotiate though.All I want is the best ever care for my KIDS. Please fill up the Questionnaire below to facilitate your chances:

REQUIRED INFORMATION
———Name:
———Address:
———City:
———State:
———Zip code:
———Phone: Home and cell:
———Age:
———Sex:
———Present occupation:
———Number of years as a babysitter:
———Number of available reference:

I would anticipate your response.

Thanks for your anticipated service
Bobby

Third Email:

CONGRATULATIONS!After thorough review I have solely selected you for the services of babysitting my twin male kids.I would want the KIDS and yourself under a very conducive environment while you care for them,hence I am putting in some measures to this effect. Thanks for your picture and I am convince that Peter and Paul will enjoy every bit of their stay with you. My kids are not allergic to kittens as we have 1 in our home .

Kindly be informed that you would be in receipt of the payment for your services soonest.Also,note that I will include in the payment the money for the KIDS items,Toys,Carseat,Strolles and other sundry materials for their comfort.Hence,all you need do upon the receipt of the payment is deduct the money accrued to you(i.e payment for your services)and forward the rest to the store agent who would be supplying you with the KIDS materials via an Overnight Courier.I would provide you with the store manager’s details so as to have the money sent for the immediate release of the KIDS items.I hope all is clear as I anticipate the best care ever for my KIDS.I will be providing all comfort for you and my kids so as to make them feel at home even while I am away.

Thanks
Bobby

Fourth Email:

This is to inform you that you would be in receipt of the paycheck covering the total payment for your babysitting services for my kids as well as payment for the KIDS items.The paycheck would be delivered to you tomorrow morning being the 5TH August,2008 before 12noon your time via FedEx courier.Hence,avail yourself so as to be in receipt of the payment.You would deduct the money for your services and immediately proceed to forward the rest to the baby store so as to have the KIDS items released immediately to you as I want all setup and in place prior to my arrival.
Get back to me tomorrow morning as soon as you get the check for further instructions.

Regards,
Bobby

Fifth Email:

Information reaching me now from FedEx has it that you are in receipt of the paycheck.It was delivered precisely 10:05 AM your time this morning,the 5th of August, 2008.
Here is what you would do now,take the check to your bank and have it deposited into your
account for cashout immediately.

As soon as you have the funds later today,you would proceed with the following:

1. Deduct $2500 which covers the amount for your services of babysitting my KIDS while you send the rest of the funds to the store agent who would be supplying you with the KIDS items tomorrow evening via Overnight courier.

2.Proceed to a nearby Western union outlet with the remaining funds for the store manager and have it sent Western Union to the store with the below information:

Name: Trudy Young
City:Saginaw
State:TX
Zip code:76179

As soon as the wire transfer is made,get back immediately with the wire transfer information viz-a-viz:The total amount sent after deducting the western union charges from the “store funds” with you and The MTCN number.I will forward these details to the store who would release the baby items immediately to you.
Thanks
Bobby

Sixth Email:

I just received a message from the baby store now.The content was that the money wouldnt be sufficient for both the purchase and the shipping of the items as they are very expensive baby items.Kindly have $2500 sent to TRUDY YOUNG so as to cater sufficiently for the purchase and shipment of the items.

I would reimburse you back immediately I arrive.Treat this message with utmost priority as I want all setup and in place prior to my arrival with the KIDS.

I would be expecting the Western Union transfer details immediately. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding. Hope to see you soon as I await the needful.

Regards,
Bobby

Seventh Email:

How are you doing today ? It was good talking to you on phone yesteday and I must commend you for the job well done .

Information reaching me from the store manager indicated that some of the kids items are currently unavailable and it should be in store within 2-3 days or thereabout for onward delivery . Trudy was asking me if she could send the ones that are ready to you and I disagreed because I like doing things in full. You are going to receive a payment tomorrow. Be expecting it , and once you have it, you will deduct $2500 being the cost of your charges to take care of Peter and Paul and additional $300 its just a token in appreciation of your kind gesture . I am going to tell you what to do with the rest funds by tomorrow .

I am going out now for dinner, I will give you a call latter in the day. Thanks for your usual cooperation and understanding. Hope to hear from you soonn.

Regards,
Bobby

This is where she finally caught on. Please do not let this happen to you. She is young and they do not prey on the elderly anymore. They prey on innocent people and kids. Please take heed and beware of this person. Thank you so much. If you need anymore info about this, feel free to ask! I want everyone aware of this scam.

This post was submitted by Dallas resident.

Business Proposition

Good day my fried, I am Mr. Ching Wong writting you from Hong Kong. I have a business proposal for you in the amount of twenty Million USDollars. But at this moment I can not give you the full details of this transaction. I will need you to me an e-mail that you received my message. After successful transfer of the funds, you will have 40 percent of the total funds. If you are interested please contact me through my private address chingwng@gmail.com I shall forward you the procedures in receipt of your reply. Thank you.

Mr. Ching Wong

Don’t fall for this!

I am Mr. Timinskiy Vladimir a personal treasurer to Mikhail Khodorkovsky,Presently in Russia.I have a profiling amount in an excess of US$100.5M, which Iseek your Partnership in accommodating for me. You will be rewarded with 4% of the total sum for your partnership. Already the funds have left the shore of Russia to a European private Bank where the final crediting is expected to be carried out.

YOUR ROLE: All I need from you is to stand as the beneficiary of the above quoted Sum and I will re-profile the funds with your Name, which will enable The European bank transfer the sum to you.
please reply to my private email for more details(tvlad44@live.com)

Thank you for your time and attention.

Regards
Mr. Timinskiy Vladimir
Yukos Oil & Gas

This post was submitted by Nicole Pediaditakis.