Spam is Fun
posted by Driusan on January 19th, 2004 at 8:51PM
posted by Driusan on January 19th, 2004 at 8:51PM
I just got this piece of spam/scam in the mail and found it particularly amusing. I particularly like the geocities email address.<code>
From: citibank50499@geocities.com
Subject: Important Fraud Alert from Citibank
Date: January 11, 2004 9:57:54 PM EST
To: xxx
Reply-To: Darci_Eluned@geocities.com
Received: from 195.39.122.224 ([195.39.122.224]) by metaphorcity.com (8.9.3/8.9.3) with SMTP id BAA26803 for <xxx>; Sun, 11 Jan 2004 01:04:10 -0800 (PST)
Received: from 195.39.122.224 (195.39.122.224 [195.39.122.224]) by 195.39.122.224 (8.12.8p1/8.12.8) with ESMTP id dzzrer37756 for <xxx>; Sun, 11 Jan 2004 22:57:56 -0400 (EST)
X-Mailer: The Bat! (v1.61) Personal
X-Priority: 3 (Normal)
Message-Id: <0155403613.38506976658530@geocities.com>
Mime-Version: 1.0
Dear Citibank Account Holder,
On January 10th 2004 Citibank had to block some accounts in our system connected with money laundering, credit card fraud, terrorism and check fraud activity. The information in regards to those accounts has been passed to our correspondent banks, local, federal and international authorities.
Due to our extensive database operations some accounts may have been changed. We are asking our customers to check their checking and savings accounts if they are active or if their current balance is correct.
Citibank notifies all it's customers in cases of high fraud or criminal activity and asks you to check your account's balances. If you suspect or have found any fraud activity on your account please let us know by logging in at the link below.
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Apparently the fact that I don't even have an account at Citibank is irrelevent. But then it looks like he still got a few biters, because for this next one he could afford to go all out and register a domain to make it a little more official looking.
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From: Darci_Eluned@att.net
Subject: Your account at U.S. Bank has been suspended.
Date: January 19, 2004 1:22:24 PM EST
To: xxx
Received: from interbusiness.it (host128-101.pool21345.interbusiness.it [213.45.101.128]) by metaphorcity.com (8.9.3/8.9.3) with SMTP id GAA27980 for <xxx>; Mon, 19 Jan 2004 06:17:54 -0800 (PST)
Received: from host128-101.pool21345.interbusiness.it (host128-101.pool21345.interbusiness.it [213.45.101.128]) by interbusiness.it (8.12.8p1/8.12.8) with ESMTP id ndysjk99476 for <xxx>; Mon, 19 Jan 2004 14:22:26 -0400 (EST)
Message-Id: <xftvjh577868@att.net>
Mime-Version: 1.0
X-Priority: 3
X-Msmail-Priority: Normal
X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2720.3000
X-Mimeole: Produced By Microsoft /wiki/MimeOLE MimeOLE V6.00.2727.1300
Dear U.S. Bank account holder,
We regret to inform you, that we had to block your U.S. Bank account
because we have been notified that your account may have been compromised by outside parties.
Our terms and conditions you agreed to state that your account must always be under your control or those you designate at all times.
We have noticed some activity related to your account that indicates that other parties may have access and or control of your information in your account.
These parties have in the past been involved with money laundering, illegal drugs, terrorism and various Federal Title 18 violations.
In order that you may access your account we must verify your identity by clicking on the link below.
Please be aware that until we can verify your identity no further access to your account will be allowed and we will have no other liability for your
account or any transactions that may have occurred as a result of your failure to reactivate your account as instructed below.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
https://www.usbank.com/acc...fy/cgi/index.htm
Before you reactivate your account, all payments have been frozen, and you will not be able to use your account in any way until we have verified your
identity.
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Better, but still not a bank that I actually have an account with.
From: citibank50499@geocities.com
Subject: Important Fraud Alert from Citibank
Date: January 11, 2004 9:57:54 PM EST
To: xxx
Reply-To: Darci_Eluned@geocities.com
Received: from 195.39.122.224 ([195.39.122.224]) by metaphorcity.com (8.9.3/8.9.3) with SMTP id BAA26803 for <xxx>; Sun, 11 Jan 2004 01:04:10 -0800 (PST)
Received: from 195.39.122.224 (195.39.122.224 [195.39.122.224]) by 195.39.122.224 (8.12.8p1/8.12.8) with ESMTP id dzzrer37756 for <xxx>; Sun, 11 Jan 2004 22:57:56 -0400 (EST)
X-Mailer: The Bat! (v1.61) Personal
X-Priority: 3 (Normal)
Message-Id: <0155403613.38506976658530@geocities.com>
Mime-Version: 1.0
Dear Citibank Account Holder,
On January 10th 2004 Citibank had to block some accounts in our system connected with money laundering, credit card fraud, terrorism and check fraud activity. The information in regards to those accounts has been passed to our correspondent banks, local, federal and international authorities.
Due to our extensive database operations some accounts may have been changed. We are asking our customers to check their checking and savings accounts if they are active or if their current balance is correct.
Citibank notifies all it's customers in cases of high fraud or criminal activity and asks you to check your account's balances. If you suspect or have found any fraud activity on your account please let us know by logging in at the link below.
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Apparently the fact that I don't even have an account at Citibank is irrelevent. But then it looks like he still got a few biters, because for this next one he could afford to go all out and register a domain to make it a little more official looking.
<code>
From: Darci_Eluned@att.net
Subject: Your account at U.S. Bank has been suspended.
Date: January 19, 2004 1:22:24 PM EST
To: xxx
Received: from interbusiness.it (host128-101.pool21345.interbusiness.it [213.45.101.128]) by metaphorcity.com (8.9.3/8.9.3) with SMTP id GAA27980 for <xxx>; Mon, 19 Jan 2004 06:17:54 -0800 (PST)
Received: from host128-101.pool21345.interbusiness.it (host128-101.pool21345.interbusiness.it [213.45.101.128]) by interbusiness.it (8.12.8p1/8.12.8) with ESMTP id ndysjk99476 for <xxx>; Mon, 19 Jan 2004 14:22:26 -0400 (EST)
Message-Id: <xftvjh577868@att.net>
Mime-Version: 1.0
X-Priority: 3
X-Msmail-Priority: Normal
X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2720.3000
X-Mimeole: Produced By Microsoft /wiki/MimeOLE MimeOLE V6.00.2727.1300
Dear U.S. Bank account holder,
We regret to inform you, that we had to block your U.S. Bank account
because we have been notified that your account may have been compromised by outside parties.
Our terms and conditions you agreed to state that your account must always be under your control or those you designate at all times.
We have noticed some activity related to your account that indicates that other parties may have access and or control of your information in your account.
These parties have in the past been involved with money laundering, illegal drugs, terrorism and various Federal Title 18 violations.
In order that you may access your account we must verify your identity by clicking on the link below.
Please be aware that until we can verify your identity no further access to your account will be allowed and we will have no other liability for your
account or any transactions that may have occurred as a result of your failure to reactivate your account as instructed below.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
https://www.usbank.com/acc...fy/cgi/index.htm
Before you reactivate your account, all payments have been frozen, and you will not be able to use your account in any way until we have verified your
identity.
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Better, but still not a bank that I actually have an account with.
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spam letters
posted by rick on January 20th, 2004 at 3:16PM ... and while you're at it, http://www.thespamletters.com/ link ...
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Hehe
posted by jess on January 20th, 2004 at 12:21PM The funny emails are the ones where a prince of some random country needs your help to transfer a few billion dollars to another bank account and they'll give you 15% of the cut. Honestly, some people don't have anything better to do than to try and scam people. I'm glad they illegalised spam in the states but it's going to take a while in order to get in effect. I hope it's soon. I get way too much spam in my inbox.
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asdfa
posted by pasofol on January 20th, 2004 at 12:55AM The sad part is some people are buying this crap, and giving out their info.
Maybe forward this to http://www1.ifccfbi.gov/index.asp to help the idiots from getting scammed. |
