New scam email - bit better than winning Nigerian lotto but still crap

Pacing Mule

Got this today

Hi,
I'm writing this with tears in my eyes,sorry I did not inform you about our trip.We actually made a quick travel to Malaysia and unfortunately attacked and mugged at gun point on the way to our hotel,all cash,credit card and cell phone were taken away from us but luckily we still have our passport with us.


We`ve been to the embassy and the Police here but they're not helping issues at all and our return flight leaves anytime from now but we`re having problems settling the hotel bills and the hotel manager won't let us leave until we settle the bills.


Am freaked out at the moment and need help.


Edwin M Zammit

I'm just wondering does this kind of email get a better return than the usual "you've won the lotto / we've millions to give away" emails which rely on human greed to ignore the scam signs.

minidazzler

Looks legit, give him money.

prinz

Pageant Messiah wrote: »

Got this today
I'm just wondering does this kind of email get a better return than the usual "you've won the lotto / we've millions to give away" emails which rely on human greed to ignore the scam signs.

At least that one is from some randomer. Some of them target people through facebook and sign off as one of your friends to make it more believable.

Penn

Let's face it, nobody choses the fake name 'Edwin M Zammit' so he must be real. You should help him

Sanjuro

Reply with

Damn it, Zammit. You really should have planned it.... better.

jimi_t2

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Marge: You know, Mom, you and Abe have a lot in common. Um...hmm. You both got swindled by that telemarketing scam!

Abe: Oh, it's not a swindle. What you do is, see, you give 'em all your credit card numbers, and if one of them is lucky, they'll send you a prize.

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orourkeda

Has anyone received the one that claims to be from a nigerian claiming to be working for the FBI

Bob the Seducer

Give him the money and see what happens but for God's sake don't go after it if it turns out to be a scam

http://www.independent.ie/national-news/dramatic-rescue-for-hostage-in-internet-cash-con-1209127.html

(btw I've heard of this one before, the e-mail is supposed to come from the e-mail address of someone you know, that encourages you to send money to help your friend who's got into trouble overseas. It doesn't work if you don't know the person the e-mail is from...)

El Siglo

Bob the Seducer wrote: »

Give him the money and see what happens but for God's sake don't go after it if it turns out to be a scam

http://www.independent.ie/national-news/dramatic-rescue-for-hostage-in-internet-cash-con-1209127.html

(btw I've heard of this one before, the e-mail is supposed to come from the e-mail address of someone you know, that encourages you to send money to help your friend who's got into trouble overseas. It doesn't work if you don't know the person the e-mail is from...)

What a fucking eejit, he just cost the taxpayer a bomb in rescuing him.

Dunjohn

What does the M stand for? I know at least three Edward M. Zammits, ffs which one is it?

Eddie Ere

How gullible do some people think others are? You have to be incredibly stupid to ever fall for any of these.