Warning - Scam from CP Email Address
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Hi Not sure where to post this, so perhaps you could issue a general warning. I just received the following enail, sent to my CodeProject address. It is obviousy a scam, but other members may not be s familiar with this type of con --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a direct email response to your message on the page "General Database". This message has not appeared on the discussion board for that page. Message from ckou00 : Urgent from Chantal Kouakou My Dear one, I am Chantal Kouakou, the only child of Late Mr and Mrs Kouakou My father was a very wealthy cocoa merchant in Abidjan , the economic capital of Ivory Coast , my father was poisoned to death by his business associates on one of their outings on a business trip. My mother died when I was still a child and since then my father took me so special. Before the death of my father on 30th June 2006 in a private hospital here in Abidjan he secretly called me on his bed side and told me that he has the sum of Fifteen million, United State Dollars. USD ($15,000,000.00) left in fixed / suspense account in one of the prime bank here in Abidjan in favour of his partner though he did not mention any name, The also explained to me that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business ssociates. That I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice where i will transfer this money and use it for investment purpose such as real estate management or hotel management. Dear, I am honourably seeking your assistance in the following ways: (1) To provide a bank account into which this money would be transferred to. (2) To serve as a guardian of this fund since I am only 23years. (3) To make arrangement for me to come over to your country to further my education and to secure a resident permit in your country. Moreover, dear, i am willing to offer you 15% of the total sum as compensation for your effort/ input after the successful transfer of this fund into your nominated account overseas. Furthermore, you indicate your options towards assisting me as I believe that this transaction would be concluded within fourteen (14) days you signify interest to assist me. This fortune i have revealed to you should remain confidential as it only you who i have told about it. Anticipating to hear from you soon. ckou0001@yahoo.fr Thanks and God Bless. Yours faithfully Miss. Chantal Kouakou
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Hi Not sure where to post this, so perhaps you could issue a general warning. I just received the following enail, sent to my CodeProject address. It is obviousy a scam, but other members may not be s familiar with this type of con --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a direct email response to your message on the page "General Database". This message has not appeared on the discussion board for that page. Message from ckou00 : Urgent from Chantal Kouakou My Dear one, I am Chantal Kouakou, the only child of Late Mr and Mrs Kouakou My father was a very wealthy cocoa merchant in Abidjan , the economic capital of Ivory Coast , my father was poisoned to death by his business associates on one of their outings on a business trip. My mother died when I was still a child and since then my father took me so special. Before the death of my father on 30th June 2006 in a private hospital here in Abidjan he secretly called me on his bed side and told me that he has the sum of Fifteen million, United State Dollars. USD ($15,000,000.00) left in fixed / suspense account in one of the prime bank here in Abidjan in favour of his partner though he did not mention any name, The also explained to me that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business ssociates. That I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice where i will transfer this money and use it for investment purpose such as real estate management or hotel management. Dear, I am honourably seeking your assistance in the following ways: (1) To provide a bank account into which this money would be transferred to. (2) To serve as a guardian of this fund since I am only 23years. (3) To make arrangement for me to come over to your country to further my education and to secure a resident permit in your country. Moreover, dear, i am willing to offer you 15% of the total sum as compensation for your effort/ input after the successful transfer of this fund into your nominated account overseas. Furthermore, you indicate your options towards assisting me as I believe that this transaction would be concluded within fourteen (14) days you signify interest to assist me. This fortune i have revealed to you should remain confidential as it only you who i have told about it. Anticipating to hear from you soon. ckou0001@yahoo.fr Thanks and God Bless. Yours faithfully Miss. Chantal Kouakou
How could anybody on this site not be familiar with the Nigerian?
"WPF has many lovers. It's a veritable porn star!" - Josh Smith
As Braveheart once said, "You can take our freedom but you'll never take our Hobnobs!" - Martin Hughes.
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How could anybody on this site not be familiar with the Nigerian?
"WPF has many lovers. It's a veritable porn star!" - Josh Smith
As Braveheart once said, "You can take our freedom but you'll never take our Hobnobs!" - Martin Hughes.
Don't overestimate people... Think of the ones who post like this: "hi my name is _____ i need to make _____ program plz giv me code k thx bye" And think of how they'd respond to a 419 scam.
Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in? Developer, Author (Guardians of Xen)
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How could anybody on this site not be familiar with the Nigerian?
"WPF has many lovers. It's a veritable porn star!" - Josh Smith
As Braveheart once said, "You can take our freedom but you'll never take our Hobnobs!" - Martin Hughes.
But Sir, Abidjan is in Ivory Coast, that is miles away from Nigeria. :confused:
Luc Pattyn
Have a look at my entry for the lean-and-mean competition; please provide comments, feedback, discussion, and don’t forget to vote for it! Thank you.
Local announcement (Antwerp region): Lange Wapper? Neen!
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But Sir, Abidjan is in Ivory Coast, that is miles away from Nigeria. :confused:
Luc Pattyn
Have a look at my entry for the lean-and-mean competition; please provide comments, feedback, discussion, and don’t forget to vote for it! Thank you.
Local announcement (Antwerp region): Lange Wapper? Neen!
Wow, well that makes all the difference then. It must be genuine because scammers never think to change things ;P
"WPF has many lovers. It's a veritable porn star!" - Josh Smith
As Braveheart once said, "You can take our freedom but you'll never take our Hobnobs!" - Martin Hughes.
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Don't overestimate people... Think of the ones who post like this: "hi my name is _____ i need to make _____ program plz giv me code k thx bye" And think of how they'd respond to a 419 scam.
Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in? Developer, Author (Guardians of Xen)
Ian Shlasko wrote:
Don't overestimate people... Think of the ones who post like this: "hi my name is _____ i need to make _____ program plz giv me code k thx bye" And think of how they'd respond to a 419 scam
and rejoice.FTFY
The latest nation. Procrastination.
modified on Monday, September 21, 2009 4:32 PM
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Hi Not sure where to post this, so perhaps you could issue a general warning. I just received the following enail, sent to my CodeProject address. It is obviousy a scam, but other members may not be s familiar with this type of con --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a direct email response to your message on the page "General Database". This message has not appeared on the discussion board for that page. Message from ckou00 : Urgent from Chantal Kouakou My Dear one, I am Chantal Kouakou, the only child of Late Mr and Mrs Kouakou My father was a very wealthy cocoa merchant in Abidjan , the economic capital of Ivory Coast , my father was poisoned to death by his business associates on one of their outings on a business trip. My mother died when I was still a child and since then my father took me so special. Before the death of my father on 30th June 2006 in a private hospital here in Abidjan he secretly called me on his bed side and told me that he has the sum of Fifteen million, United State Dollars. USD ($15,000,000.00) left in fixed / suspense account in one of the prime bank here in Abidjan in favour of his partner though he did not mention any name, The also explained to me that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business ssociates. That I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice where i will transfer this money and use it for investment purpose such as real estate management or hotel management. Dear, I am honourably seeking your assistance in the following ways: (1) To provide a bank account into which this money would be transferred to. (2) To serve as a guardian of this fund since I am only 23years. (3) To make arrangement for me to come over to your country to further my education and to secure a resident permit in your country. Moreover, dear, i am willing to offer you 15% of the total sum as compensation for your effort/ input after the successful transfer of this fund into your nominated account overseas. Furthermore, you indicate your options towards assisting me as I believe that this transaction would be concluded within fourteen (14) days you signify interest to assist me. This fortune i have revealed to you should remain confidential as it only you who i have told about it. Anticipating to hear from you soon. ckou0001@yahoo.fr Thanks and God Bless. Yours faithfully Miss. Chantal Kouakou
Ashfield wrote:
This fortune i have revealed to you should remain confidential as it only you who i have told about it.
And me! This userid was setup today so I suggest it be removed forthwith before the entire membership of CP gets spammed. Oh wait, maybe we wouldn't mind so much if certain trolls persons received the odd plate of delicious spam?
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How could anybody on this site not be familiar with the Nigerian?
"WPF has many lovers. It's a veritable porn star!" - Josh Smith
As Braveheart once said, "You can take our freedom but you'll never take our Hobnobs!" - Martin Hughes.
Pete O'Hanlon wrote:
How could anybody on this site not be familiar with the Nigerian?
True, but it is the first time I have had this sent from a CP user directly to my CP email address, so it was just a heads up.
Bob Ashfield Consultants Ltd Proud to be a 2009 Code Project MVP
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Hi Not sure where to post this, so perhaps you could issue a general warning. I just received the following enail, sent to my CodeProject address. It is obviousy a scam, but other members may not be s familiar with this type of con --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a direct email response to your message on the page "General Database". This message has not appeared on the discussion board for that page. Message from ckou00 : Urgent from Chantal Kouakou My Dear one, I am Chantal Kouakou, the only child of Late Mr and Mrs Kouakou My father was a very wealthy cocoa merchant in Abidjan , the economic capital of Ivory Coast , my father was poisoned to death by his business associates on one of their outings on a business trip. My mother died when I was still a child and since then my father took me so special. Before the death of my father on 30th June 2006 in a private hospital here in Abidjan he secretly called me on his bed side and told me that he has the sum of Fifteen million, United State Dollars. USD ($15,000,000.00) left in fixed / suspense account in one of the prime bank here in Abidjan in favour of his partner though he did not mention any name, The also explained to me that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business ssociates. That I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice where i will transfer this money and use it for investment purpose such as real estate management or hotel management. Dear, I am honourably seeking your assistance in the following ways: (1) To provide a bank account into which this money would be transferred to. (2) To serve as a guardian of this fund since I am only 23years. (3) To make arrangement for me to come over to your country to further my education and to secure a resident permit in your country. Moreover, dear, i am willing to offer you 15% of the total sum as compensation for your effort/ input after the successful transfer of this fund into your nominated account overseas. Furthermore, you indicate your options towards assisting me as I believe that this transaction would be concluded within fourteen (14) days you signify interest to assist me. This fortune i have revealed to you should remain confidential as it only you who i have told about it. Anticipating to hear from you soon. ckou0001@yahoo.fr Thanks and God Bless. Yours faithfully Miss. Chantal Kouakou
If you could forward me the email directly then I'll remove the account.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP