Scam (Internet and Otherwise) Omnibus Thread

[running_coach]

Just got an email from OrientPath Bank.

Hello Respected Participant, I trust you are doing well. I am writing to you once again regarding the payment of your monetary prize from the national lottery company. Earlier today, we received a request to alter the beneficiary of the funds to your spouse, Victoria Kavalevski. Prior to making this change, we will need your written consent to ensure that the funds are credited to her account. We will require you to sign a power of attorney confirming your agreement to transfer the money to her. For now, your spoken consent will suffice for me to prepare the necessary documents. Have a great day. Warm regards, Madina

I’m not married, I have no idea who that woman is.

Peter Mosse

[Spiderman]

@running_coach

@running_coach

I am not married at all, let alone to someone named Victoria. I do not know this person.

Peter Mosse

You’re not going to believe the reply.

In similar situations, we often recommend that the winner collects the prize personally and then decides independently how to use it.
Best regards,

Turkishwinner Team

You’re right, I should come collect it personally. Please purchase & send me plane tickets to come pick it up. Please do this as an advance on my large lottery winnings; after all, you know I’m good for it being the large, legitimate lottery company who knows I’ve won a substantial sum

[running_coach]

@Spiderman

@running_coach

@running_coach

I am not married at all, let alone to someone named Victoria. I do not know this person.

Peter Mosse

You’re not going to believe the reply.

In similar situations, we often recommend that the winner collects the prize personally and then decides independently how to use it.
Best regards,

Turkishwinner Team

You’re right, I should come collect it personally. Please purchase & send me plane tickets to come pick it up. Please do this as an advance on my large lottery winnings; after all, you know I’m good for it being the large, legitimate lottery company who knows I’ve won a substantial sum -

It’s universally standard for there to be some reason, rule, law that fees, expenses, etc. cannot be deducted from the money.
It’s one thing you can count on scammers to hold to.

[Spiderman]

@running_coach

It’s universally standard for there to be some reason, rule, law that fees, expenses, etc. cannot be deducted from the money.
It’s one thing you can count on scammers to hold to.

You’re right, I should come collect it personally. Attached is my flight itinerary*. Will you be picking me up at the airport?

-* You’ve dummied up every other type of document you’ve sent various scammers, why not a plane ticket?

[John_DiFool]

@Spiderman

You’re right, I should come collect it personally. Attached is my flight itinerary*. Will you be picking me up at the airport?

American in superhero costume found floating in the Bosphorus: all valuables appear stripped from the body

[running_coach]

@Spiderman

You’re right, I should come collect it personally. Attached is my flight itinerary*. Will you be picking me up at the airport?

-* You’ve dummied up every other type of document you’ve sent various scammers, why not a plane ticket? -

i haven’t seen it in a while but I’ve had scammers try to get me to fly there to collect. Unfortunately, the same condition that causes my speech impediment also restricts my oxygen uptake and I can’t fly at the altitudes required.
I believe @Mangetout had scammers in the past try to lure him into traveling.

[Spiderman]

but if they really do think you’re coming, they might waste an hour or two of their time & a bit of their own gas money to pick you up…on the hopes of dumping your valuable-less body in the Bosphorus

[running_coach]

I’ll keep it in mind if I get one that wants me to fly over. That way, they’re expecting it.
This bunch is beyond stupid, not worth the effort of dummying up tickets.

[running_coach]

We would like to commend you for your decision not to transfer the right to receive the funds. Your prudence is appreciated, as we have reasons to suspect that Mrs. Victoria

may not intend to forward any portion of the funds to you and could be acting under the influence of other individuals.

To proceed with accessing the funds, please complete all required actions and stay updated with communications from the bank, as we may request further steps from you.

This cautious approach aligns with our priority to protect our clients’ interests, especially in cases with potential complications like this.

Your discernment in this matter ensures your financial security and reinforces our confidence in your judgment.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or require assistance with the next steps.

Sincerely,

OrientPathBank

I’ve completed all required actions.

Peter Mosse

I’m not sure what the required actions are but I’ll think of something they won’t understand.

[Mangetout]

@running_coach

I believe @Mangetout had scammers in the past try to lure him into traveling.

Yeah, back in the day, I had some scammers who tried to get me to fly to South Africa, carrying money and valuable gifts - and I’m pretty sure they intended to mug and/or murder me. It isn’t so common nowadays as I think scammers have realised they can make money without exposing themselves to such risks.

[John_DiFool]

@Mangetout

Yeah, back in the day, I had some scammers who tried to get me to fly to South Africa, carrying money and valuable gifts - and I’m pretty sure they intended to mug and/or murder me. It isn’t so common nowadays as I think scammers have realised they can make money without exposing themselves to such risks.

I was thinking about chiming in about my experience before I saw this post, and lo and behold it indeed mentions the country in question.

I started corresponding with a SA woman in 2000, and eventually flew there in 2001. She was on the up and up, had 2 teen daughters, a dog, and a cat, but no monkey business was ever attempted, tho there was no FTF chemistry. [I did leave behind some mementos that I had bought that she didn’t bother to ask if I’d like her to send them to me, shrug]

Yeah, in retrospect it may have been a rather foolish move, but in the end I got an awesome vacation out of it, even if we went our separate ways after a week.

[running_coach]

Thank you for contacting OrientPathBank and for your trust in our institution. We would like to inform you that the management is still reviewing Mrs. Victoria’s application

concerning her request to access funds. However, at this stage, we would like to highlight some aspects that give us certain reservations.

Firstly, Mrs. Victoria is not a citizen of Turkey, and unfortunately, we lack complete confidence and understanding regarding the intended use of these funds.

Additionally, we are not assured that the funds, even partially, will be forwarded to you. Similar situations have occurred in the past,

resulting in negative experiences that have adversely impacted our bank’s reputation.

Given the above, we strongly encourage you to consider receiving the funds personally, settling any necessary tax obligations, and enjoying the amount at your discretion.

This approach would minimize risk and give you full control over the management of your funds.

Please take some time to consider our proposal and let us know your decision.

In any case, please note that you will be required to sign a series of documents voluntarily waiving your right to the funds.

OrientPathBank respects any decision you make, and we are ready to provide all necessary assistance at each stage of the process.

Sincerely,

OrientPathBank

I can travel over there but why would I waive my rights to the money?

Peter Mosse

My dear, I’m really sorry to hear that you’re feeling upset about my changing email address. I truly didn’t mean to cause you any frustration. I can’t believe you still haven’t received your prize! It’s really shocking. Please tell me what stage your situation with the prize is at now. Have they asked you anything? I’ve done some digging and found the contacts for the lottery and the bank that’s supposed to pay out the money. Here’s the bank contact: [redacted]. Please write to him urgently! I also have the contact for the lottery manager: [redacted](. Please reach out to them as soon as possible and keep me updated. If they reply to you, be sure to forward me their emails right away. I believe we’re so close to getting your prize! But if we don’t act quickly, they might say we’re too late, and then everything will be lost. You understand how important this is, right? Please act for us and for our future plans! I believe in you and in our shared victory!

I thought the lottery was Turkishwinner. Where did Anakarluck come from?

Peter Mosse

Ankaraluck looks exactly like turkishwinner and OrientPath Bank looks exactly like Turkish Unity Bank. (I check websites at https://urlscan.io/ (screenshots)and https://www.browserling.com/ (sandbox browser).

[Dewey_Finn]

Gift link to a New York Times article about older Americans who are giving all of their money to scammers, despite the best efforts of their children. The article says

These victims were slowly groomed by con artists posing as love interests, investment advisers or government officials, among others. Once ensconced inside this bubble, they are unable or unwilling to acknowledge that they have become victims. Even when their own children are warning them of the con.

[running_coach]

@running_coach

Lottery Ticket is back though she’s gone back to being Vika.
Same email as started this whole chain. And another different email address.

@running_coach

You already sent me this letter. Why are you starting over?

Peter Mosse

She answered. And she’s back to Irina.

Hi Peter.
Thank you for your answer. I won’t bother you again. I wish you luck.
Thank you for answering me. I see you don’t want to communicate with
me. I hope I didn’t worry you. I will now delete our correspondence.
Don’t answer that letter. Take care of yourself.

Respectfully Irina

I hope you have the same bad luck with everyone you try to scam in the future.

Peter Mosse
I may or may not get a denial.

[running_coach]

I just looked at the two threads with Irina/whatever. I’ve been dealing with the same person running two separate scams on me but they got their aliases crossed.

[running_coach]

@running_coach

I thought the lottery was Turkishwinner. Where did Anakarluck come from?

Peter Mosse

It’s been a few days since I last heard from Lottery Ticket irina.

Maybe they changed the website, how would I know? Is there a difference? It seems to me that you’re not thinking about the right things. If I were you, I would be fully focused on claiming that money.

Believe me, I’m fully focused on the money. But so far, no one has shown me the money.

Peter Mosse

[Spiderman]

@running_coach

But so far, no one has shown me the money.*

Peter Mosse

You need to get in touch with Mr. McGuire; he can show you the money.

[running_coach]

@running_coach

I just looked at the two threads with Irina/whatever. I’ve been dealing with the same person running two separate scams on me but they got their aliases crossed.

Again, can’t seem to keep their stories straight. Or it’s two Vikas using the same email address but I would think they would notice that.

Hi! I’m really sad that I didn’t receive a reply from you. Perhaps you thought that I’m not as appealing as I’d like to be? That is not the case at all! I’m sincerely interested in our communication and hope I can prove that to you. Maybe something in my letters seemed strange to you? I’m a beginner at this, and it’s important for me to know how to express myself better with you. I hope you haven’t lost interest in me, and I would really like to continue our communication. Wishing you a fantastic day! Vika.

I did answer. About an hour ago.

Peter Mosse

[running_coach]

A sampler of desperate women. All from the same email.

Welcome) sir Agreeable:) My Name is Tatiana! I yearn to converse! I am a alone 36 yo thoughtful woman from Russian Federation:) Now I’m looking for honest man. I’ll send to You my photo attach;) Reply at [redacted] Have a nice day Tatiana;)

Bona jorno! My Mister Sweetheart, May we speak? Let’s high-pitched speak) presently I am look up thankful mister;-) It’s my e-mail for response is [redacted] , I can send You my pictures! till next time

Welcome:) Sir creditable! I’m a alone thirty five yo bright female from Kazakhstan and searching for desirable gentleman;) I’m going to send to You my photo attach;) E-mail me to [redacted] Have a good time

Hola, Mr.superlative;) Could we talk there? Im a unmarried 35 years old desirable miss staying in Kazakhstan and waiting for clean guy;) I will reply to You my photo;) E-mail me at [redacted] Have a good time

Greeting:) Mr.hottie;) My Name is Irina:) I strive to engage in conversation, I’m a unmarried thirty five y.o. bold woman living in Kazakhstan:) Now I’m look up unexcelled guy, I’m going to send to You my photos;) Response to [redacted] Have a nice day Irina;)

Hola, mr.caring! My Name is Elena) Do You enjoy travel? I am a single wholesome miss;) Now I’m trying to find polite male. I’m going to send to You my picture;) Email at [redacted] Good bye

There’s more but you get the idea.

This one has some promise.

Greeting, oneandonly) How do you stay here? I’m a solitary lively girl and looking for friendly dude. I am going to reply to You my photo attached;) Email to me at [redacted] Have a good day Elena)

Tell me more.

Peter Mosse

Hello Peter!!! I from Georgia.
Please send me your photo. I am pleased to get the letter from You. I
to want to hear You more and I hope that find the good friend. My name
is Elena to me 36 years. I much want to find the good friend hope,
the satellite during life You understand me and we can correspond with
you? I should like to report small about itself, this for me for the
first time I never got acquainted through Internet but I think do the
exception for itself. I have finished university, I doctor (the
surgeon medicine) work in clinic of 4 years. As my salary small,
sometimes I sit in stock exchange Binance. I much love the nature. I
live one in house in which there is 2 rooms, I have a cat by name
Fluffy. I have much friends. I much love to spend its free time with
them. I very pleased that I have a good friends… I think that
friends very important for each person. write me little about itself
as You, conduct its free time that You love. I wait anxiously your
answer.

Your friend Elena.

Since you’re a surgeon, maybe you can fix my face.

Peter Mosse

[Spiderman]

I can’t knock it too much as Elena’s English is better than my ___ (whatever ‘her’ native language is) but Holy Broken English, Batman, she’s hard to understand! Sorry, I don’t want a penpal, let alone a gf that I have to studiously decipher every sentence she says to understand it.

You’re a good, good () man for corresponding with her, Mr. Mosse!