Scam alert

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  1. Brush

    Brush Well-Known Member

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    Just got an email purporting to be from ofgem. I googled the link and it was clearly a scam. You don't need to setup a direct debit to receive a rebate....


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    Is Ofgem a Nigerian company?
     
  4. Brush

    Brush Well-Known Member

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    Sino-Portuguese by the look of it.
     
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    Just went straight from this to seeing this post on Facebook.

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    Well done highlighting this Brush.
    Far too much of this sh’t doing the rounds.
    We must all keep vigilant.
     
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    I have heard reports that the employees at ofgem are being paid, despite being utterly ineffective at doing their core job of protecting the consumer. This must also be a scam.
     
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    I'm sure this one's legit...

    URGENT TRANSFER OF YOUR TWO MILLION THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS

    Attention Beneficiary

    In fight against corruption in the Banking system and in pursuit to re-build a good relationship with foreigners by the President of the United States of America.

    We wish to inform you that every files and reports concerning international payment of all the foreign beneficiaries was brought to my office in the Order and instruction of the U.S Department of States and U.S Department of Treasury.

    I must confess that i shared tears after seeing your unclaimed and uncompleted transactions, It was a national slap and a disgrace to this Country after noticing that your have paid for all the fee to receive your fund but your funds never got to your bank account because of the selfish interest of the banks and Individuals mandated to transfer and release your fund to your bank account.

    The U.S Department of States and U.S Department of Treasury has approved a compensation payment of US $2,300,000 00 in your name which shall be transfer to your bank account through an online, We will create an online bank in your name and you will transfer your fund by yourself through our online to your bank account.

    We chose to transfer your fund through an online banking so that no Agency will notice or stop your fund. Sir/Ma, you shall receive this compensation fund within 3 working day, if you comply with our instructions and adhere to our directives.

    Get back to us with your information as listed below.

    Your Full Name:
    Address:
    Phone number:
    Age and Occupation:
    Next of Kin:
    Scan Copy of your identification

    Thank you for your mutual understanding and cooperation as we wait to read from you soonest.

    Yours Faithfully,

    MR FREDERIC BEACH JENNINGS JR
    ONLINE MANAGER CONTROLLER
     
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    You'd think they would learn English before trying it on....
     
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    Please don’t waste a minute in applying for your windfall and don’t forget your Scottish pal.
     
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    I'll be sending a couple of beers up to the oxy
     
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    Wife got same yesterday on same email also said about a payment from council.
     
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    Haha I just got this friends request. Now should I accept?
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