A sad sad email scam attempt

in #emailscams7 years ago (edited)

I thought theese were a things off the past like come on hows gonna fall for this they've been in circulation in this or other similar form for what 20 years now ? Bellow is the email I replied with a suggestion of a red hot fire poker where the sun doesnt shine :)

On Fri, 24 Nov 2017 at 12:51 am, Western Union
[email protected] wrote:

Welcome to Western Union Money Transfer Office Benin
Send Money World Wide, Head Office... 415 Kotoungbe Rd
Cotonou, Benin Republic/Office Cell +229-6889-3237
Contact Email... ([email protected])

Attention; Dear Sir/Madam

This is to notify all of you about the latest development concerning all the payment that are left in our custody, which yours are inclusive Besides, you where given a bill of USD$250 in order to receive your payment of which we didn’t hear from you for sometime now......

Hence, our Western Union is now offering a Special BONUS to help all our customers that are having their payment in our custody due to of prices. In order words we are now requesting that those involve should pay only the sum of USD$55. 00 to receive all their payment abandoned in our custody. Besides, my dear, these are the opportunity for you and have to comply and your funds will be transfer to your destination address immediately.
But remember that after (3 DAYS) you did not make the payment then we will divert your funds to Government Fund, to avoid problem or we will cancel the payment for this year until next year because this year is not like last year.
Again note that after (THREE DAYS) we will enter A new project for the year and that is the reason why we decided to help all our customers before we enter into the new project. So be advice to send the USD$55.00 immediately so that we will register your payment instantly and for you to start receiving USD$5,000.00 daily as from tomorrow once we confirm the payment from you. Be advice that there is no time again for us to call any one on phone unless you can call +229-6889-3237.

After the payment of USD$55.00 you will start receiving your money every day USD$5,000.00 through Western Union Money Transfer. Please do not forget while sending the USD$55.00 required remember to furnish this details to us which you will use to receive your payment such as follows... Your Name, Country, City, Address and Your Telephone Number.
Send the USD$55.00 today through Western Union Money Transfer with this information below,

Receiver's Name== Paul Chukwujekwu Bala
Country == Benin Republic.
City:===== Cotonou
Text Question== In God
Answer== We Trust.
Amount=$55
Mtcn=

The moment we receive the payment of USD$55.00 I will release the first payment information of USD$5,000.00 to you and you will pick up the money and I will send you another money until your amount some of (USD$750.000.00) usd is completed in your account. Hoping to hear from you soon. Below is our contact information for you to comply immediately to enable you start receiving your fund install-mentally as soon as possible. Email us with this email address below===( [email protected] )

Waiting to hear from you soon.

Best Regards
Dr Christian Morris
Director General
Western Union Benin.

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