Scam alert!

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Candy750 · #1 Unread post by **Candy750** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:42 am

I doubt anyone would fall for this - but I wanted to share it:

CUNA Mutual alerts credit unions of the following risk. Please pass this information on to all appropriate employees. If your credit union has experienced a loss contact our Credit Union Protection Response Center at 1-800-637-2676.
SCENARIO/METHOD: 419 Scammers Launch Fake Shipping Websites

Advance fee fraudsters operating from Amsterdam and Rotterdam have created copies of the websites of express transportation company DHL and Lufthansa Cargo to lure victims into paying transportation and advance fees for used motorcycles and cars that are never delivered.
Many people are familiar with the old style 419 scam where an email claims to come from a person needing to transfer large sums of money out of the country. The scammers seem to have discovered a new way of making a quick buck.
The scammers offer a used Suzuki Katana GSX-600 or a BMZ Z3 Roadster at sites such as Car.com or Autotrader.com for next to nothing. After the buyer responds, they are usually told that the cars are currently in Spain or another European country and that they will have to pay transportation costs.
The scammers then recommend the use of escrow services with slick websites that appear legitimate. Some fake escrows even warn you about internet fraud, or link to the Internet Fraud Complaint Center. A Dutch scam fighter, Ultrascan Advanced Global Investigations, has issued warnings about fake sites promoting DHL Shippers and Lufthansa Worldwide Cargo, as opposed to the real companies, DHL Worldwide Express and Lufthansa Cargo. Sites such as Carbuyingtips.com claim to have shut down over 600 fake escrow sites.
Loss Prevention Recommendations
Inform your members about this type of scam
Question your members if they are sending or wiring funds to the above accounts
If your members have been victimized by spoofed email or website, they should contact your local law enforcement, US Postal Inspector, or FBI.
Report the incident to Internet Fraud Complaint Center at http://www.ifccfbi.gov/cf1.asp

Fast Eddy B · Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:51 am

Thanks for warning us about this!

Scammers, you suck!

Rydr · #3 Unread post by **Rydr** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:18 am

Thanks for the warning.

Scammers are everywhere especially on Ebay.

The old saying holds true, "If a deal looks to good to be true.....BEWARE"

#4 Unread post by **t_bonee** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:01 pm

Here's one that I fell for. Beware.

There is a scam going on at our local Home Depot store, so as
you shop for items to do some fixing up during the holidays, beware.

Here's how the scam works: Two good-looking 20-something gals
come over to your car as you are loading up your stuff. They both start
wiping your windshield with a rag and Windex, with their breasts almost
falling out of their skimpy T-shirts. It is impossible not to look.

When you thank them and offer them a tip, they say "No" and instead ask
you for a ride to another Home Depot. You agree and they get in the back
seat. On the way, they start making out with each other. Then one of
them climbs over into the front seat and starts putting her hands all
over you, while the other one steals your wallet. I had my wallet stolen
November 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, 17th, 20th, three times just
yesterday, and very likely again this upcoming weekend as soon as I can
find some more wallets.

#5 Unread post by **Sev** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:50 pm

Do you take the time to fill the wallets up with fake cards or just throw them in your back pocket?

#6 Unread post by **t_bonee** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 2:14 am

I just toss them in the back pocket.

Candy750 · #7 Unread post by **Candy750** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:02 am

That's really funny!!