It is amazing to me the schemes scammers come up with to separate us from our money. Here is an email I received, allegedly from the director of the FBI, assuring me of the legitimacy of the DIRECTORS FOR FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTRE and how they have an ATM card for me, having a balance of …
$10,650,000.00 (Ten Million, Six Hundred and Fifty Thousand United States Dollars).
Wow, I don’t even have answer hard questions like I would on the “Millionaire” TV show, or buy a bazillion Powerball tickets. But by sending them $220, they will ship the card with its balance to me.
Ten million dollars is a boatload of money. If they would have made the amount something like ten or twenty thousand dollars, it might even be believable to some adults.
The key to this scam is reading it. The director of the FBI would certainly have had a letter like this proofread and spell checked.
The spelling and grammar fall far short from any letter sent from a business, especially the FBI. The writer doesn’t know enough to capitalize United States (giving a hint of foreign source)
Some aspects of this letter were very amusing to me. They are specifically targeting me, yet the letter is addressed to BENEFICIARY. Director Mueller refers to me as a “dear citizen,” (and I never even met him) and wishes me “Best Regards” (to who?). He forgot the zip code of the FBI building. And when would an official letter contain the term “hitch free?”
It is interesting that they warn you any message that doesn’t come from their email address should not be replied to and should be disregarded accordingly for security reasons; just so you don’t get persuaded not to reply to the scam.
The reason they ask for a phone number instead of a credit card is that the $220 (and much more) will suddenly appear on your phone bill, and I’m not sure if fraud rules extend to the phone bill, since a bank does not issue the invoice.
Mr. Gary Huston, of the DIRECTORS FOR FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTRE apparently does not have an office phone, since he lists his cell phone number. It would be interesting to see if anyone answers (be careful, it is an international call and once they call, they have your phone number to use illegally and bill).
I hope you enjoy reading this letter; it gave me a few chuckles.
ROBERT MUELLER III
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FBI
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON D.C
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION SEEKING TO WIRETAP
INTERNET
ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY,
We believe this notification met you in a very good present state of mind and health. The Federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington,D.C in conjunction with some other relevant Investigations Agencies here in the United states of America have recently been informed through our Global intelligence monitoring network that you presently have a transaction going on with the DIRECTORS FOR FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTRE as regard to your over-due contract payment which was fully endorsed in your favor accordingly.
It might interest you to know that we have taken out time in screening through this project as stipulated on our protocol of operation and have finally confirmed that your contract payment is 100% genuine and hitch free from all facet and of which you have the lawful right to claim your fund without any further delay. Having said all this, we will further advise that you go ahead in dealing with the DIRECTORS FOR FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTRE accordingly as we will be monitoring all their services with you as well as your correspondence at all level.
In addition, also be informed that we recently had a meeting with the British GOVERNMENT AND DIRECTORS FOR FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTRE, in the person of The Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Sir Paul Stephenson along with some of the top officials of the ministry regarding your ATM card and they told me that the total sum in the ATM card is $10,650,000.00 (Ten Million, Six Hundred and Fifty Thousand United States Dollars) and they told me that the only thing that is holding your ATM card is the shippment fee ($220) . They also told us that the only problem they are facing right now is that some unscrupulous element are using this project as an avenue to scam innocent people off their hard earned money by impersonating the Executive Governor and the DIRECTORS FOR FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTRE.
We were also made to understand that a lady by the name Mrs. Joan C.Bailey from OHIO has already contacted them and also presented to them all the necessary documentations evidencing your claim purported to have been signed personally by you prior to the release of your contract fund valued at about US$8,000,000.00 (Eight million united states dollars),but the Barclays Bank office did the wise thing by insisting on hearing from you personally before they go ahead on wiring your fund to the Banking information which was forwarded to them by the above named Lady so that is the main reason why they contacted us so as to assist them in making the investigations.
We were further informed that we should warn our dear citizens who must have been informed of the contract payment which was awarded to them from Barclays Bank, to be very careful prior to this irregularities so that they don’t fall victim to this ugly circumstance. And should in case you are already dealing with anybody or office claiming to be from the DIRECTORS FOR FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTRE, you are further advised to STOP further contact with them in your best interest and then contact Immediately the real office of the DIRECTORS FOR FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTRE
We advice you to send the sum of $220 to tham so that they can ship you ATM card to you with out any delay and also you have to send to them your information that you want him to ship your ATM card to. Find below his contact address that you will contact and send the sum of $220 to them at once.
NAME: MR. GARY HUSTON
OFFICE ADDRESS: DIRECTORS FOR FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTRE,
15th/16th New Scotland Yard,Broadway,London,SW1H 0BG,UNITED KINGDOM
Email : huston.swiftcent@live.co.uk
Cell : +447956337992
NOTE:
In your best interest, any message that doesn’t come from the above email address should not be replied to and should be disregarded accordingly for security reasons. Meanwhile, we will advise that you contact the DIRECTORS FOR FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTRE immediately with the above email address and request that they attend to your payment file as directed, so as to enable you receive your ATM card.
To this effect, you are required to reconfirm and authenticate the information below for certainty and onward processing and release of your ATM card as we will not be held liable for any wrong payment.
YOUR FULL NAME:
COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE:
YOUR PHONE NUMBER:
SEX:
AGE:
Ensure you follow all their procedures as required by them as that will further help hasten up the whole procedures as regard to the cliam of your ATM card. Also have in mind that the DIRECTORS FOR FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTRE equally have their own protocol of operation as stipulated on their banking terms, so delay could be very dangerous. Once again, we will advise that you contact them with the above email address and make sure you forward to them the sum of $220 for the shippment only. all the necessary information which they may require from you prior to the release of your ATM card to you accordingly.
All modalities has already been worked out even before you were contacted and note that we will be monitoring all your dealings with them as you proceed so you don’t have anything to worry about.
All we require from you henceforth is an update so as to enable us be on track with you and the DIRECTORS FOR FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTRE. Without wasting much time, we will want you to contact them immediately with the above email address so as to enable them attend to your case accordingly without any further delay as time is already running out.
Should in case you need any more information in regard to this notification, feel free to get back to us so that we can brief you more as we are here to guide you during and after this project has been completely perfected and you have received your ATM as stated.
Thank you very much for your anticipated co-operation in advance as we earnestly await your urgent response to this matter.
Best Regards,
Robert S. III
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue,
NW Washington, D.C. (no zip code?)
This article is fantastic! I really relate to the viewpoints you make. I plan to revisit your article so I can further process this information.
I know high quality work when I see it. Your content is of high quality and it’s apparent you hold yourself to a higher standard than most. Keep writing like this and I’ll be back.
I wish I could come up with something profound to say, but wow is the only word that comes to mind after reading your article.
I’ve noticed articles on this subject before, but never really paid attention to any of them. What caught my eye on this one was the use of many ideas to form one very strong conclusion!
This is a really good read for me, Must admit that you are one of the best bloggers I ever saw.Thanks for posting this informative article.
All I can think to say is wow! I think your info is intriguing and fascinating. You have done a great job on this article.
I like how this article is written. Your points are sound, original, fresh and interesting. This information has been made so clear there’s no way to misunderstand it. Thank you.
I’m not a college grad, but I have an excellent education behind me and am a big reader. My forte is in language arts and I am impressed with the material you have written here.
Your content is informative, interesting, compelling and any other word that describes good writing. I wish I could express myself so well. Thank you for your unique and fresh views.
Cool comments. Big thanks for all visitors and for author. I love this site!!!
I am a novice writer that is always looking for inspiration. This article is impressive and has inspired me to aspire to be as good a writer as you. Thanks for all the great info.
Great work on creating such great informational content! I am impressed by your work and your views. I agree with a lot of your thoughts and hope to read more.
Articles that have quality information like this are as precious as gold. You have given me much to think about in this article. Thank you.
I have to give your article a top rating. This is well-written, beneficial content that other writers fail to produce. You are a true talent.
This is simply the best article on this subject I’ve seen so far. I am glad got the opportunity to read it. You’ve done well.
I enjoyed reading your informative article and considering the points you made. You make a lot of sense. This is an excellent piece of writing. Thanks for sharing this so we can all read it.
I’ve done a lot of research and reading on this topic recently. Your article is the only one that makes sense. I’ll come back again.
I usually think of informative content as dull but necessary for learning. Interesting informational articles like this are rare. This material is informational without being boring and intimidating. Thank you.
applying mastercard to get business enterprise hard from time to time. because after i have to have hard cash, credit card contains a control.
I like the writer’s viewpoints on this subject. It’s refreshing to know that there are people out there with passion in their beliefs. I can appreciate the points made here and I concur with many.
You’ve given me some really informative material to digest with this article. I’m happy I came across your article. I agree with much of your content. Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this subject.
I would be interested in other articles you have written. Your views in this content has sparked my curiosity and I think a lot like you. I will keep coming back for more great information.
Like your page, good reading, thanks.
This article is definitely praise-worthy. It’s well researched information with excellent grammar. It’s easy to become involved in this content and hard to take a break from reading it. I am looking forward to more.
I see so many articles with poorly written content that this one is refreshing. It’s great to know there are people that can write well and get their point across.
There’s more to this content than just good writing style. I think you have expressed your points in an articulate and interesting manner. Thank you.
How you managed to take this informative article and turn it into an interesting piece of writing is simply amazing to me. I am very impressed with your writing abilities. I am bookmarking this content.
It’s nice to see that you have researched this topic, provided good quality information and presented interesting points that compel your readers to think. I appreciate the effort you put into your content. Thank you.
I am not sure how you took a boring informative article and managed to make it so interesting, but I am glad you did. What a pleasure to find such an interesting new talented author.
It’s not like me to read much online content like this, but I really enjoyed your article. It’s a well done article with interesting information.
There are certainly a lot of details like that to take into consideration.