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Just thought I'd create a place to post a few of the emails I get every day. Feel free to contribute.
 
from: Joy Kone <[email protected]>

Hello Dear.

How are you and your family? I am Mrs.Joy Kone from Solomon Islands. I am married to Mr. Kone Humphrey who worked with our Embassy in Ivory Coast for nine years before he died We were married for eleven years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Before his death we were both born again Christian. Since his death I decided not to remarry or get a child outside my matrimonial home which the Bible is against. When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of $6,500,000 million united. State dollars. With a security company firm here.

Now, I want you to do me a favour to receive this fund there in your country or any safer place. Base on my health condition, my Doctor told me that Iwould not last for the next Eight months due to cancer problem.Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to a church, organization or good person that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein. I want a church, organization or good person that will use this money for orphanages, widows and other people including one of the nurses that God has used mightily in taking care of me. And in the course of her help to my life, she has lost her job. It will be my almost desire to see even though that I did not make it, let this very young girl have a cost to full fill her future.Also this my dream to be accomplished.

I will like to let you know that i have paid for all the accumulative bills for this. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I Stated herein. Hoping to receive your response immediately.

Thanks and Remain blessed in the Lord.

l remain yours sister in Christ.

Mrs.Joy Kone
 
from: Dennis Snijders <[email protected]>

Dear Sir/Madam,


My apologies for sending unsolicited email to you

I wish to inform you that I am a mandate to a bank instruments provider.

BGs | SBLCs |MTNs | we can as well issue MT103 cashed backed for lease and for sale,

Our issuing banks are listed below:

HSBC Hong Kong, Sparkasse Bremen Germany, Lloyds bank UK and UOB Singapore.

My client's BG/SBLC financing can help you get your project funded,loan financing by providing you with yearly renewable leased bank instruments. I work with a provider that deals directly with the bank. My client provides bank instruments ranging from 10M - 1B USD/EUR.

If you are interested or you have someone who is interested, please kindly contact me for more information.

PS: A referral will also receive referral commission.


I look forward to your response

Regards,

Dennis Snijders.
 
Ah man I sent her and my rich Nigerian uncle my bank account info. And now you tell me its a scam.o_O Bummer;)
 
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from: Peter Alexandra <[email protected]>

Dear Sir/Madam

I am Mr. Peter Alexandra, a representative of Exxon Mobil in London (http://www.exxonmobil.com) As a senior representative of Exxon that handle contract related matters,I over invoiced a contract which is not known by anybody and, I need your full cooperation and partnership to re-profile funds amounting to US$12.2M to your name as a Contractor.

Best Regards,

Mr. Peter Alexandra
 
If I had access to my hangouts chats, I could copy and paste some really weird ones.....lol.....
I don't know what "hangouts chats" are, but I expect that these things exist on every social media platform as well as on email.
 
There are reasons I really like running my own mail server. I can even block places like Farcebook and Gab that refuse to stop sending you garbage even if you 'unsubscribe' . /Good spam detection and rejection is one of them:

Code:
root@telvos:/var/log# grep -i rejected mail.log*
mail.log:Aug 16 08:04:14 telvos postfix/smtpd[11849]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from ip115.ip-198-50-130.net[198.50.130.115]: 504 5.5.2 <WIN-KVK6CGUKIUQ>: Helo command rejected: need fully-qualified hostname; from=<[email protected]> to=<[email protected]> proto=ESMTP helo=<WIN-KVK6CGUKIUQ>
mail.log:Aug 16 09:11:52 telvos postfix/smtpd[12200]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from unknown[94.102.51.151]: 504 5.5.2 <WIN-CLJ1B0GQ6JP>: Helo command rejected: need fully-qualified hostname; from=<[email protected]> to=<[email protected]> proto=ESMTP helo=<WIN-CLJ1B0GQ6JP>
mail.log:Aug 16 11:23:52 telvos postfix/smtpd[12991]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from unknown[37.49.230.163]: 504 5.5.2 <win2012r2RDP>: Helo command rejected: need fully-qualified hostname; from=<[email protected]> to=<[email protected]> proto=ESMTP helo=<win2012r2RDP>
mail.log:Aug 16 14:06:27 telvos postfix/smtpd[14082]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from unknown[172.82.222.15]: 450 4.1.8 <[email protected]>: Sender address rejected: Domain not found; from=<[email protected]> to=<inbox@redacted> proto=ESMTP helo=<r15.email.redbox.com>
mail.log:Aug 17 13:29:25 telvos postfix/smtpd[25380]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from mailer.gab.com[45.88.203.2]: 554 5.7.1 <[email protected]>: Sender address rejected: Access denied; from=<[email protected]> to=<inbox@redacted> proto=ESMTP helo=<mailer.gab.com>
mail.log:Aug 18 12:56:16 telvos postfix/smtpd[5234]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from unknown[103.145.255.83]: 504 5.5.2 <WIN-5JZYQLE69TX>: Helo command rejected: need fully-qualified hostname; from=<[email protected]> to=<[email protected]> proto=ESMTP helo=<WIN-5JZYQLE69TX>
mail.log:Aug 18 18:41:41 telvos postfix/smtpd[8410]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from mailer.gab.com[45.88.203.2]: 554 5.7.1 <[email protected]>: Sender address rejected: Access denied; from=<[email protected]> to=<inbox@redacted> proto=ESMTP helo=<mailer.gab.com>
mail.log:Aug 18 21:26:26 telvos postfix/smtpd[10967]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from unknown[45.143.222.141]: 504 5.5.2 <win2012r2RDP>: Helo command rejected: need fully-qualified hostname; from=<[email protected]> to=<[email protected]> proto=ESMTP helo=<win2012r2RDP>
mail.log:Aug 19 10:33:41 telvos postfix/smtpd[16407]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from unknown[37.49.230.36]: 504 5.5.2 <win2012r2RDP>: Helo command rejected: need fully-qualified hostname; from=<[email protected]> to=<[email protected]> proto=ESMTP helo=<win2012r2RDP>
mail.log.1:Aug 10 12:04:57 telvos postfix/smtpd[5792]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from unknown[37.49.224.6]: 504 5.5.2 <win2012r2RDP>: Helo command rejected: need fully-qualified hostname; from=<[email protected]> to=<[email protected]> proto=ESMTP helo=<win2012r2RDP>
mail.log.1:Aug 10 16:57:28 telvos postfix/smtpd[9076]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from mailer.gab.com[45.88.203.2]: 554 5.7.1 <[email protected]>: Sender address rejected: Access denied; from=<[email protected]> to=<inbox@redacted> proto=ESMTP helo=<mailer.gab.com>
mail.log.1:Aug 10 22:00:09 telvos postfix/smtpd[11470]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from unknown[94.102.54.250]: 504 5.5.2 <WIN-CLJ1B0GQ6JP>: Helo command rejected: need fully-qualified hostname; from=<[email protected]> to=<[email protected]> proto=ESMTP helo=<WIN-CLJ1B0GQ6JP>
mail.log.1:Aug 11 23:22:10 telvos postfix/smtpd[24200]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from unknown[93.174.89.118]: 504 5.5.2 <WIN-CLJ1B0GQ6JP>: Helo command rejected: need fully-qualified hostname; from=<[email protected]> to=<[email protected]> proto=ESMTP helo=<WIN-CLJ1B0GQ6JP>
mail.log.1:Aug 12 13:36:38 telvos postfix/smtpd[32487]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from mailer.gab.com[45.88.203.2]: 554 5.7.1 <[email protected]>: Sender address rejected: Access denied; from=<[email protected]> to=<inbox@redacted> proto=ESMTP helo=<mailer.gab.com>
mail.log.1:Aug 13 00:53:18 telvos postfix/smtpd[6550]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from unknown[45.143.223.130]: 504 5.5.2 <win2012r2RDP>: Helo command rejected: need fully-qualified hostname; from=<[email protected]> to=<[email protected]> proto=ESMTP helo=<win2012r2RDP>
mail.log.1:Aug 14 03:36:35 telvos postfix/smtpd[18596]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from unknown[37.49.229.164]: 504 5.5.2 <WIN-R5S19VM5U2L>: Helo command rejected: need fully-qualified hostname; from=<[email protected]> to=<[email protected]> proto=ESMTP helo=<WIN-R5S19VM5U2L>
mail.log.1:Aug 14 07:13:25 telvos postfix/smtpd[19830]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from unknown[172.82.222.15]: 450 4.1.8 <[email protected]>: Sender address rejected: Domain not found; from=<[email protected]> to=<inbox@redacted> proto=ESMTP helo=<r15.email.redbox.com>
root@telvos:/var/log# grep -i spamhaus mail.*
mail.log:Aug 17 13:59:46 telvos postfix/smtpd[25668]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from ec2-34-221-150-107.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com[34.221.150.107]: 554 5.7.1 Service unavailable; Client host [34.221.150.107] blocked using zen.spamhaus.org; https://www.spamhaus.org/sbl/query/SBLCSS; from=<[email protected]> to=<redacted.com> proto=ESMTP helo=<ec2-34-221-150-107.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com>                                 
mail.log:Aug 19 05:44:56 telvos postfix/smtpd[13802]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from unknown[95.181.198.117]: 554 5.7.1 Service unavailable; Client host [95.181.198.117] blocked using zen.spamhaus.org; https://www.spamhaus.org/sbl/query/SBLCSS; from=<[email protected]> to=<[email protected]> proto=ESMTP helo=<s2.alibend.ru>
mail.log.1:Aug 11 20:47:24 telvos postfix/smtpd[22636]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from unknown[219.139.131.21]: 554 5.7.1 Service unavailable; Client host [219.139.131.21] blocked using zen.spamhaus.org; https://www.spamhaus.org/query/ip/219.139.131.21 / https://www.spamhaus.org/sbl/query/SBLCSS; from=<[email protected]> to=<info@redacted> proto=SMTP helo=<nat.iad.rs.oxcs.net>                                                                                                           
mail.log.1:Aug 12 09:23:39 telvos postfix/smtpd[29710]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from cxs03.administrativosolutions.com.de[2.57.184.221]: 554 5.7.1 Service unavailable; Client host [2.57.184.221] blocked using zen.spamhaus.org; https://www.spamhaus.org/sbl/query/SBL492143 / https://www.spamhaus.org/sbl/query/SBLCSS; from=<[email protected]> to=<[email protected]> proto=ESMTP helo=<s7.alibend.ru>                                   
mail.log.1:Aug 14 15:42:34 telvos postfix/smtpd[25692]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from cbm01.seloeletronico.com.br[2.57.184.232]: 554 5.7.1 Service unavailable; Client host [2.57.184.232] blocked using zen.spamhaus.org; https://www.spamhaus.org/sbl/query/SBL492143 / https://www.spamhaus.org/sbl/query/SBLCSS; from=<[email protected]> to=<[email protected]> proto=ESMTP helo=<s8.alibend.ru>
root@telvos:/var/log# grep -i sip mail.*                                                                                                                 
mail.log:Aug 17 00:28:18 telvos postfix/smtpd[17941]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from vby.conglxinnn.icu[192.227.241.19]: 554 5.7.1 Service unavailable; Client host [192.227.241.19] blocked using sip.simpleblacklist.us; Blocked by ivmSIP and/or ivmSIP/24 - see https://www.invaluement.com/lookup/?item=192.227.241.19; from=<[email protected]> to=<redacted.com> proto=ESMTP helo=<vby.conglxinnn.icu>                                                                                               
mail.log:Aug 17 06:15:37 telvos postfix/smtpd[21213]: NOQUEUE: reject: RCPT from outbound-147-160-155-197.pinterestmail.com[147.160.155.197]: 554 5.7.1 Service unavailable; Client host [147.160.155.197] blocked using sip.simpleblacklist.us; Blocked by ivmSIP and/or ivmSIP/24 - see https://www.invaluement.com/lookup/?item=147.160.155.197; from=<[email protected]> to=<redacted.com> proto=ESMTP helo=<outbound-147-160-155-197.pinterestmail.com>
 
I don't know what "hangouts chats" are, but I expect that these things exist on every social media platform as well as on email.
You're not missing much. It's just another chat app, though it seems to gather many more scammers than some others. It can be hilarious......when you're not being threatened with death.:rolleyes:
 
i received this one today


Thank you for being a valued United States Postal Service customer. To serve you better in the future, we would like your feedback about the service you received on case opened on 08/17/2020.

We will use your insights to improve our processes. Your feedback will be kept strictly confidential.


ok - so its not a scam, just the crappy usps closing a ticket without contacting me OR delivering the missing package.

but i can trust them with my vote? right.......
 
Forgot about this thread.

This guy isn't even trying hard, from BANK OF CHINA <[email protected]>


Bank of China

1 Lothbury, London, EC2R 7DB,UK


Good Day,

ZHOU XIN is my name with Bank of China

I want to partner with you to transfer funds into your account for investment.

Please state your direct phone number and full names in your reply so that we can discuss on benefits and process.

I await your reply on your willingness to partner with me



Yours sincerely

ZHOU XIN
 
Forgot about this thread.

This guy isn't even trying hard, from BANK OF CHINA <[email protected]>


Bank of China

1 Lothbury, London, EC2R 7DB,UK


Good Day,

ZHOU XIN is my name with Bank of China

I want to partner with you to transfer funds into your account for investment.

Please state your direct phone number and full names in your reply so that we can discuss on benefits and process.

I await your reply on your willingness to partner with me



Yours sincerely

ZHOU XIN
So, who's name and number are you gonna give them?
 
I thought this post was going to be about voting and the two party system.
 
I give them the sheriffs dept addy and phone number.
 
Got this today from RICHARD MOORE <[email protected]>, with a name like Dick Moore it's probably not real.

Hello,

Kindly advise if you ship your products to Australia and what are your payment methods?. Thanks!

Sincerely

Sales Manager
Richard Moore

My best guess on this is that have my company information and intend to submit false invoices of modest amounts that will get paid without scrutiny.
 
My best guess on this is that have my company information and intend to submit false invoices of modest amounts that will get paid without scrutiny.

Seems like a good side business - ship a box of cheap pens and legal pads, then submit an invoice with a strong markup. Hope nobody looks to closely at the bill and that you're not on the list of approved vendors.
this forum really is good for all sorts of things!
 
Been getting txts lately to schedule delivery of my package, to claim my winning prize, and for my free sample of penis enlargement pills endorsed by Mia Kilifa
 
Seems like a good side business - ship a box of cheap pens and legal pads, then submit an invoice with a strong markup. Hope nobody looks to closely at the bill and that you're not on the list of approved vendors.
this forum really is good for all sorts of things!
They don’t even ship anything. The most common is for a “company” to spoof my email address and send an email to someone in AP that says something like “hey Susan, please get this vendor setup and pay the attached today, I’ll get you all the new vendor paperwork in a few days.” Being their bosses bosses boss they tend to do what “I” ask without question. First one of these I caught was $50k and the check was already in a stamped envelope when I saw it, if they’d sent wire instructions it probably would have been gone.
 
This one from Richard Alonso <[email protected]> is a new twist on an old scam. Honestly what he says doesn't even make sense.

Good day,
You were recommended by a mutual associate. I write to you regarding an investment of bearer bonds I made on behalf of a client. The investment was made in 2009 and has been under my management. The said investor is deceased. The window is now available to assign these bonds to any name or company of my choice. I have all the necessary information to achieve this within 10 banking days .This is an opportunity to take advantage of the post COVID 19 economy.

The total value of the bond is 100 million pounds sterling, in a million pound denominations. If you can handle this, do contact me at your earliest convenience reply my email, So we can discuss the finer details

NB: as this matter is urgent, I would appreciate a reply as soon as possible.
Thank you
Richard Alonso
 
I'm always happy to see winners being so charitable, but I wonder why they have such odd email addresses. From Sheryll Goedert <[email protected]>

Hello, I am Sheryll Goedert who won $396.9 million jackpot from the PowerballÂŽ drawing held on January 29, 2020. in Collaboration with Skoll foundation, I am donating part of it to five lucky people and Ten charity organization due to the covid-19 pandemic, you have a donation of $1,800,000 your email came out as one of the winners, Contact me urgently for claims via: [email protected]
 
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