WARNING! tour operators, scam email going around

[Bath Bonnie]

Its not only in industry, I put 2 new Royal Enfield wheels in our local 'Trade-it' paper online this week for £100, and got some one send me an email asking me to delete the add as he 'wanted the item for his grandson' and would send me a cheque for £2500, I could take out the cost of the items plus postage and £30 for my troubles and would I send him 'the difference in a cheque with the item', all he needed was my address, bank details, and passport details for surety!
Yeh, right!!!!!!!!!!
It was obviously a mass send out email, he must have thought I'd come down with the last fall of soot, but as its be said, some one must fall for it!
If it looks too good to be true then it probably is!
I have seen the damage that can be done, a Proffessor friend of ours retired with a decent amount in her bank account only to loose most of it to a bank account in Asia, she ended up so broke she had to borrow money off her sister for heating oil!!
She did'nt reccognise a scam, she befriended some one on line and that was that, a working life time of saving gone

[Capetonian]

If it looks too good to be true then it probably is!
I have seen the damage that can be done, a Proffessor friend of ours retired with a decent amount in her bank account only to loose most of it to a bank account in Asia, she ended up so broke she had to borrow money off her sister for heating oil!!
She did'nt reccognise a scam, she befriended some one on line and that was that, a working life time of saving gone

Sadly this is very common, and more so than we might realise as it gets little publicity for obvious reasons.

I would recommend anyone who receives an email from an unknown person regarding any sort of transaction to either ignore it, or to Google the email address, name, or a few words from the text as they are often standard cut and pastes. Most of them find their way onto sites such as Welcome to the 419 Eater or Welcome to ScamWarners.

Also to check the headers, many of them come from West Africa, mostly Nigeria, which gives about a 99.9% guarantee that they are fraudulent. Here are a couple of easy to use header tracing tools.

Error: There do not appear to be any valid IP addresses in the headers you submitted. Please try again.
Tracing Emails - Mail Parse - Parsing and Tracing Mail Headers - MailParse

[sloanemallorca]

New Scam Enquiry for Training??

For info of FTO's, TRTO's etc.

Arrived in my in-box today, haven't seen this email enquiry before, but it looks like a new scam?

"Hello

I want to book a reservation with your office for 4 people coming over to take Gyro plane training in your facility for a period of 4weeks (a month), also we need two instructor or tutor who can teach them effectively because,they are all learners,i will be glad to also make plans for training kits if possible or necessary, what is the total cost for the 4 persons,Let me know if you have availability for this dates,accommodation or apartment to hire. Confirm the date below and tell me when you have space,if you do not have space on that date,
Details..........

Arrival Date.7th February 2010 .
Departure Date 7th March 2010.

Jim Black The Trip Coordinator"
Jim Black [[email protected]]

Any one else seen this enquiry?

[the beater]

Best just to send them a calendar.
Or a time machine.

Say hello to the new, cuddlier Beater. Still killing Pheasant's (oops), though.

[Avitor]

Some folk do reply with well deserved scorn. In my own case I don't give them the satisfaction of knowing I am at home and delete them.

[SkyViewAviation]

New variation of the same

I got this email today from [email protected]:

Hello,
I want to make inquiry on your flying training school. I have two members of my workers who are interested in flight training
Kindly get back to me with the program package, training duration and also the total costs.Also let me know when the next training section starts.
Hope to see your reply.
Paul Reeds
[email protected]

I can't wait to see what comes next.

[sloanemallorca]

New Scam from my Inbox this morning...

Hi,


Are you a Flight Trainer/instructor with a full capacity to train a teaming young adults. If you are still active in this business,your quick response shall be appreciated.


My name is Andrea Purdon, from M&G International Academy UK(Owner). I will like to book for Flight introductory/pre flight classes and training for our new clients that have interest in becoming pilots in future and will be on vacation to your country.We want an intensive class and your sound experience in any of the entertaining flight training will be an advantage.


Our stay in the area will last for a long from 9th June 2011.The students are ten in number and within the ages of 18 to 26.


Do you have a training facility where you conduct classes?


Kindly get back to me with your proposals and quote so that we can make bookings immediately.


Regards.


Andrea Purdon

Phone: + (44) 704-5768990

Email: [email protected]

[9Aplus]

This one even better :

Dear Sirs,

AIRCRAFT TITLE INSURANCE
Sequel to the request made for a Title Insurance Premium on the MI-8AMT (MI-171) Helicopter having an asset price (ACV-Actual Cash Value) of XXXXXX million,XXXXX US dollars(US$ XX,XXX,000.00).
I hereby state that our calculated one time premium for that asset price( value) is two thousand,four hundred British pounds (£ 2,400,00) . As is customary of such transactions except otherwise stated, Buyer and Seller will have to share equally and pay the aforementioned premium cost.Invariably,each party will have to pay the sum of £ 1,200 (one thousand,two hundred British pounds).
Attached is our standard insurance policy coverage .Also attached is our wiring instructions for all categories of payment.Should you require any clarification(s),please revert to us with your questions/comments.

Thanks
Dr Festus Cooper
Sen. Admin. Officer
Avicon Title Insurance
(A div. of Avicon Co.)
Tel:
[phone]
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]


NOTE;that cancellation of an insurance policy done within 45 business days of payment of the insurance premium will allow a 95% refund.

AVICON TITLE INSURANCE
(…. a division of Avicon Ltd)
35 West Gate,Huddersfield,West Yorkshire,
HD1 1PA,United Kingdom



WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

A) BANK TRANSFER

Bank Name :Citibank London
Bank Address :Citigroup Centre, Canada Square,
Canary Wharf, London E14 5LB,UK
Swift Code :CITIGB2L
IBAN :GB40CITI18500811238787
Beneficiary :Avicon Limited
A/C No :7030103246
Ref :Reg no./serial no. (No detail please)

[Aser]

This is new to me: Malaysia Scam

[email protected]
Dear Aser ,

I am Alex Ing, an attorney in KL Malaysia. I found your contact over the internet and it gave me a great joy, that you are the one I strongly believe could assist me achieve my long time dream. Being more positive that with your compliance/consent we could cooperate to retrieve the (18,000,000.00 USD) left by my deceased client in his account here in Malaysia before his demise in 2008, since your last name's are the same.

I shall procure legal papers to suport your stand as claimant. But an honest cooperation is highly needed from your part. However, if this goes against your moral ethics, kindly accept my sincere apology. But If on the contrary you wish to achieve this with me then, respond with interest for further details.

Lastly, I shall inform you upon your response the percentage by which we shall split the proceeds.

Regards,

Mr. Alex Ing

Ignore/Delete

Regards
Aser

[Darren999]

More Spam Mail.

This is one of many that came to my company

Good Evening Sir/Madam,

I am Mr Timothy Wallace from UK,i need a helicopter air trip with my family.I want to know your best rates for an air tour(heli sightseeing).You can suggest a better sightseeing destination but preferably i will like a city air view.I will need the air tour on 28 January 2011 when we will be on a short holiday.What is your your best rates for the service,i will be needing to fly my family for 2 hours.We are three in number, Me,my wife and my daughter.

Send your rate to [email protected]

Do have a nice weekend.

Regards
Mr Timothy Wallace

[9Aplus]

Oh, yes

Mr Martin Geer <[email protected]>

Good day,

I'm Mr Martin Geer, I am presently on a vacation with my family . i
want to book for an air charter service on 3rd March 2011 for my
family, during our visit in your country.

There will be only 4 passengers (adults, members of my family) for the
charter on 3rd March 2011 . Let me know the whole miscellaneous
expenses for a private charter.

I will make the payment through credit card let me know the major credit
card you accept.

Thanks,

Martin Geer

[Capetonian]

Rediffmail is an Indian email service frequently used by scammers.

[No-ID]

What is the benefit for the scammer to make an enquiry for a flight? Just to waste someone's time?

[Capetonian]

It's most likely to be the overpayment/WU scam.

Western Union - Send Money - Money Transfer - Transfer Money Online - Find Location

There are other slightly more sophisticated ones using stolen credit card details.

[9Aplus]

Fresh one

From: Andrea Purdon <[email protected]>

[ add to contacts ]

To:
Cc:
Date: Thursday, May 05, 2011 07:40 am Subject: Flight Inquiry.

Hi,


Are you a Flight Trainer/instructor with a full capacity to train young adults. If you are still active in this business,your quick response shall be appreciated.


My name is Andrea Purdon, from M&G International Academy UK. I will like to book for Flight introductory/pre flight or helicopter classes and training for our new clients that have interest in becoming pilots in future and will be on vacation to your country.We want an intensive class and your sound experience in any of the flight training will be an advantage.


They will arrive on 9th June 2011.The students are 10 in number and within the ages of 18 to 26 years.


Do you have a training facility where you conduct classes?


Kindly get back to me with your proposals and quote so that we can make bookings immediately.


Regards.


Andrea Purdon

Phone: + (44) 704-5768990

Email: [email protected]

[rotorrookie]

9Aplus! I got that one too, both today and yesterday.... like you say fresh one, new approach asking for training, but smells bad anyway

[md 600 driver]

received today


Good day,

I am Dr Peter Banks,a Public Health Officer of Exxon Energy based in the United Kingdom, I am presently on a vacation with my family in an island. We shall be needing an air charter service on 25th May
2011 during our visit for a family re-union in your city.We will be only 3 passengers on board, I and my wife including my son, we will depart from your base and would only need 3 hours, all our flight route would be provided three days before departure, do let me know the whole miscellaneous expenses for three hours private charter.We would prefer to fly in a helicopter or any nice plane.All payments would be made via credit card,kindly let me know the major credit card you accept and i hope your operating certificate and safety records are intact.I await your response and hope on having a nice time flying with you.

Regards,

Dr Peter Banks

[9Aplus]

old client
perhaps earned in mean time some Phd in scam sciences

From: Mr Peter Banks <[email protected]>

[ add to contacts ]

To:
Cc:
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010 02:45 pm Subject: Sightseeing/Leisure Flight Charter.
Good Day,
I am Mr Mr Peter Banks from the United Kingdom,i did like to charter your aircraft, if possible a helicopter or an air plane (Jet) for a scenic and Sightseeing/Leisure flight during our stay in your city.
We would depart and return at your base after each flight.
Date of charter March 19th-20th 2010.(one hour each day), we are
three in number.
Kindly total the cost of your services and get back to me as soon as you can.
Payment would be made by credit card (MASTER OR VISA).
I hope your operating certificate and safety record's are intact.
I await your response and hope on having a nice time flying with you.
God Bless,
Mr Peter Banks

[md 600 driver]

it must be scammers day today

try this one it was in responce to a gazelle ferry tank i was selling

Hi,

Thanks for the getting back to me. i want you to know that i will be
paying with a Traveler's cheque.The amount on the Cheque will be
€2,500 that will cover the shipping and you will deduct your money
which is £900

Therefore, when you received the Traveler's Cheque you will take it
to your bank and cash it, you will deduct your money and assist in
sending the balance to my Shipping Agent that will pick up ....I
want you to email me the following information below:

1. The full name on the Traveler's Cheque
2. Mailing Address to send the Cheque
3. Contact phone number

PS:I will want you to kindly put SOLD on the advert from the placing
site..ok, or any interested buyer that mail you,just let them know
that it has been sold...ok,so for doing that i will be willing to
compensate you,so your total deduction will be £950..Hope this is
clear to you..you can call me on this number...+447045727234...'m in
the united kingdom.

Get back to me asap

[9Aplus]

Oh yes, he is in UK with +44 70nnnnnnn number

You see our old "customer" can not skip us....

From: Dr Peter Banks <[email protected]>

Cc:
Date: Monday, May 09, 2011 06:08 pm Subject: Charter Booking
Good day, I am Dr Peter Banks,a Public Health Officer of Exxon Energy based in the United Kingdom, I am presently on a vacation with my family in an island. We shall be needing an air charter service on 25th May 2011 during our visit for a family re-union in your city.We will be only 3 passengers on board, I and my wife including my son, we will depart from your base and would only need 3 hours, all our flight route would be provided three days before departure, do let me know the whole miscellaneous expenses for three hours private charter.We would prefer to fly in a helicopter or any nice plane.All payments would be made via credit card,kindly let me know the major credit card you accept and i hope your operating certificate and safety records are intact.I await your response and hope on having a nice time flying with you. Regards, Dr Peter Banks