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Here at thecomedynet we believe that pranks and jokes are only for good-hearted fun but some people Play Jokes on you to take advantage of you. As an internet user you may not be aware of some of the things that scammers try and succeed at to part you with your hard earned dollars. As a service for those who come here to the Net for Laughter the only tears in your eyes we want you to have are from laughing so so hard , sharing the humor we provide with your loved ones and friends, and coming back for more as dedicated comedynetters. In the spirit of this mission we will provide you from time to time some of the bad jokes and trickery scammers have in store for you. We will update as new scams surface as well as some old ones that you may not have come in contact with. Be sure to check back often for the comedy and the scams.
If you know of any scams or have received any of the scammers emails you can forward them to thecomedynet and we will post them. Thanks and Remember_______
IT REALLY IS ALL ABOUT THE COMEDY–SO GET CAUGHT IN THE NET
These Phishing* Schemes Are A Joke-Don’t Let Them Be Played On YOU!!
*Phishing is:
In a computing context, Phishing is an impersonation of a corporation or other trusted institution. The goal of the impersonation is to extract passwords or other sensitive information from the victim. It is a form of criminal activity that utilizes social engineering techniques.
THE AMAZON SCAM
Dear Amazon® member,
We are contacting you to inform you that our Account Review Team
identified some unusual activity in your account. In accordance with Amazon’s
User Agreement and to ensure that your account has not been
compromised, access to your account was limited. Your account access will remain
limited until this issue has been resolved. To secure your account and
quickly restore full access, we may require some additional information
from you for the following reason: We have been notified that a card
associated with your account has been reported as lost or stolen, or
that there were additional problems with your card.
This process is mandatory, and if not completed within the nearest time
your account or credit card may be subject for temporary suspension.
To securely confirm your Amazon information please click on the link
bellow:
http://218.241.153.210/connect.to/www.amazon.com/
We encourage you to log in and perform the steps necessary to restore
your account access as soon as possible. Allowing your account access to
remain limited for an extended period of time may result in further
limitations on the use of your account and possible account closure.
For more information about how to protect your account please visit
Amazon Security Center. We apologize for any incovenience this may cause,
and we apriciate your assistance in helping us to maintain the
integrity of the entire Amazon system.
Thank you for using Amazon!
The Amazon Team
Privacy Notice © 1995-2008, Amazon.com, Inc. or its
affiliates.
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THE CITIBANK SCAM Put the Joke on these Scammers!!
There is a NEW scam out whereby an eMail message purports to be from Citibank. The eMail message states that the security of your bank account is compromised and that you should call a 1-800 number to verify the account information. When the number is dialed, an automated message asks the caller to key in account information. DO NOT call the 1-800 number listed in the email.
Whenever cardholders want to contact Citibank, they should always call the number listed on the back of the credit card, the number listed on the monthly statement, or the number listed in the legitimate Citicards website.
Please be aware of a new Vishing attack that uses a spoofed email
claming to be from Citicards US.
It starts off “Dear Cardmember”. If it was from Citibank it would have the
cardmember’s name.
“Vishing” or “Vhishing” or “Voice Phishing”, this new type of scam
makes use of the phone to get your personal financial information for
fraudulent use.
How Vishing works ? First, you get an email message saying the security
of your bank account is compromised and you have to dial a 1-800 number
to verify the account information.
Once you fall in the trap and dial the number mentioned in the e-mail,
you are asked, using automated messages, to type your 16-digit card
number. The call can then be used to harvest additional details such as
security PIN, expiry date, date of birth, bank account number, etc.
Please advise clients not to call the 1-800 number listed in the email.
Clients should always call the number listed in the back of their card
or the number listed on the legitimate Citicards site.
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Oh!! THIS IS A GOOD ONE-BUT IF YOU BITE YOU WILL DEFINITELY NOT BE LAUGHING BECAUSE THE JOKE WILL BE ON YOU–SO WATCH OUT FOR THIS ONE–IT LOOKS SO REAL!
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THE PAYPAL SCAM
Information Regarding Your Account:
Dear PayPal Member:
Attention! Your PayPal Account Could Be Suspended!
As a part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system.We recently contacted you after noticing an issue on your account.We requested information from you for the following reason:
Our system detected unusual charges to a credit card linked to your PayPal account.
Reference Number: PP-259-187-991
This is the Last reminder to log in to your PayPal account as soon as possible. Once you log in, you will be provided with steps to Verify Your Credit Card & Billing Information.
Important Notice : Failure To Confirm Your Full Credit Card & Billing Information Within 72 Hour’s Will Result Your Account Suspension.
Click Here To Verify Your Account Information
We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account. We apologise for any inconvenience..
Sincerely,
PayPal Account Review Department
Copyright © 1999-2007 PayPal. All rights reserved. PayPal (Europe) Ltd. is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the United Kingdom as an electronic money institution. PayPal FSA Register Number: 226056.
PayPal Email ID PP059
THE PAYPAL SCAM (2)
Dear PayPal ® customer,
We recently reviewed your account, and we suspect an unauthorized transaction on your account.
Protecting your account is our primary concern. As a preventive measure we have temporary limited your access to sensitive information.
Paypal features.To ensure that your account is not compromised, simply hit “Resolution Center” to confirm your identity as member of Paypal.
Login to your Paypal with your Paypal username and password.
Confirm your identity as a card member of Paypal.
Please confirm account information by clicking here Resolution Center(links to their fake website) and complete the “Steps to Remove Limitations.”
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Wow! Here’s one for you–Somehow I won some money of a large proportion and this wonderful guy has helped me legally attain it
because unscrupulous individuals were blocking me from it. All I have to do is give him all my financial information like my bank account number etc. to get my money going…….
THE HELD-UP MONEY SCAM
Sir/Madam,
This is to notify you that your case was presented to us and was deliberated upon Last Monday during the on going National Economic Summit of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the presence of the president, Federal Republic Of Nigeria,Chief Musa Umaru Yaraduwa, GCFR, the Honorable Minister of Finance, Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Iweala-Okonjo, The New Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo and other key economic policy matters.
It was discovered to the dismay of all participants that your payment has been unnecessarily delayed despite been cleared by the authorized Financial regulatory bodies.
It was discovered that some unscrupulous individuals aiming to frustrating all your efforts have removed some vital documents from your payment file.
However, a 7-man harmonization, normalization, notarization, computerization and re-documentation committee has been set up to finally perfect all the necessary documentation to that effect.
After much strict scrutiny on your file, we discovered that some top government officials in Nigeria especially in banks are working against your interest in this case.
We have decided to go into a pact with reputable Banks to settle your payment.
You are to contact me immediately for the setting up of your accredited payment access code number, password and allocation of foreign exchange for your Payment through the nominated bank.
Contact me via E-mail: emmanuels@sify.com
Best Regards
Dr. Emmanuel Sam
Chief Financial Consultant,
Federal Ministry of Finance.
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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THE INHERITANCE MONEY SCAM (Amazing How much Money I Inherit from these countries)
2008 CONTRACT / INHERITANCE PAYMENT NOTICE FROM CBN
Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:36 AM
From:
“CHARLES SOLUDO” <cbnpaymencenter@yahoo.com>
To:
undisclosed-recipients
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA. FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA TINUBU SQUARE LAGOS .Our Ref: CBN/IRD/CBX/021/08 Attention. Dear Contract Beneficiary, During the auditing and closing of all financial records of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) it was discovered from the records of outstanding foreign contractors due for payment with the Federal Government of Nigeria in the year 2006 that your name and company is next on the list of those who will received their fund. Firstly, I plead on behalf of my country and the Central Bank of Nigeria for not contacting you all this while as regards your contract payment,which I know by now, must have cost you some inconvineince, I am promisingYou on behalf of the central bank of Nigeria that this will not repeat itself any more. I want you to know that your payment is valid and maintained with us here. I have ensured that you receive your fund through an international certified bank draft OR through banking wiring transfer,acceptable and payable to you.I advice you to cooperate with me and listen to my advice as the Central Bank of Nigeria (cbn) will not be held responsible for any lapses or miss-direction of your fund due to your inability to cooperate with me who is in-charge as the new elected executive governor of the central bank of Nigeria CBN). I can not vividly explain how this payment was generated / occured to you,but i was informed before I resumed my humble office in the month of may 2004 that a contract with the federal government was executed inyour favor by a foreign contractor, who at the point of execution did not receive his payments,Coupled with the fact that the computer departments of the Central Bank was burnt down some months ago before I resumed this humble office, and all available informations as regards your informations that was dropped by the foreign contractor was missing as well,when we were able to trace burnt files we were only left with your email address . When this payment notification was forwarded to my humble office, I decided to contact you for immediate payment in an international certified bank draft, or direct crediting to your norminated banking account payable to you in your name . I wish to inform you that your payment is being processed and will be released to you as soon as you respond to this letter. Also note that from my record in my file your outstanding contract payment is $15.7 million dollars (Fifteen million seven hundred thousand united states dollars). Please re-confirm to me if this is inline with what you have in your record and also re-confirm to me the followings 1) Your full name. 2) Phone, fax and mobile #. 3) Company name, position and address. 4) Profession, age and marital status. NOTE: FORWARD YOUR REPLY IMMEDIATELY TO MY PRIVATE BOX BELOW telexdept@msn.com As soon as this informations are received, your payment will be made to you in a certified bank draft from central bank of Nigeria .You must call me on my direct number as soon as you receive this letter for a serious discussion with me and also get back to me at once NOTE: FORWARD YOUR REPLY IMMEDIATELY TO MY PRIVATE BOX BELOW telexdept@msn.com CALL MY DIRECT LINE ON RECEIPT : + 2348023041768 CONGRATULATIONS. Best Regards. Proffesor. Charles C. Soludo Excutive Governor Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) Federation Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN DIRECT LINE + 2348023041768
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