An Old Scam Has came to surffus again!

@Lakota12 (42600)
United States
August 3, 2007 8:40am CST
I found this on world start program that I get ever day and I just bet not many here subscribe to this on line website. So thought it wouldnt hurt to put it in here I have the name of person who wrote it at the bottom! Hitman E-mail Scam Before I go any further with this tip, I want to warn you that this subject is pretty sensitive, but I thought it was something you all should definitely know about. Another e-mail scam is starting to make its rounds on the Internet and it's probably one of the scariest I've ever heard about. Please keep reading for the rest of the details. You don't want to miss this! First of all, this scam is going by the name of "Hitman Scam" and basically, if you are contacted, you will receive an e-mail from the scammer saying they've been hired to put a "hit" out on you. They will then tell you that they can stop the whole thing if you pay them a certain amount of money. The e-mail you receive goes into this long schpeal about how they were hired and why you're the one being targeted. They then talk about how much money is involved and so on. The amounts I've seen so far have been anywhere between $50,000 and $150,000. Now, while the e-mail may sound very legit, don't fall for it! It's all a scam. There is no such hitman, there's no plot set in place, nothing. Everyone who gets the e-mail is told the same exact thing, which makes the whole thing phony in itself. The only thing at risk is your bank account if you give in to it. I know this may sound a little far fetched, but it has been verified by Snopes and I have read about it in online news articles and I've heard about it on the radio. This scam originated back in 2006, but it seems to be resurfacing again. So, please keep an eye out for this type of thing in your Inbox and keep yourself safe. Just delete the e-mail and you'll be just fine. Trust me on this one! ~ Erin
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11 responses
• Canada
3 Aug 07
Greetings friend, Now that I am back I wanted to drop by and see what you were posting for discussions. When I saw this one I am very grateful that you took it upon yourself to forewarn your on-line friends and fellow Mylotters. Thank you for that. It is amazing to me how many people do not have a positive outlet for their creative pursuits. Between scammers, spammers and those who create viruses and break security codes there are a lot of negative forces out there. I have often wanted why they don't put the same amount of energy into using their talents in more constructive ways. Oh well, free choice. I am thankfull that within the caring, sharing atmosphere of many others that we can look our for each other's best interests and try to work for the greatest good of the all.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
4 Aug 07
oh yes I fell the same way they would be much better to put their energy somewheres else hugs
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
3 Aug 07
This is correst. I always check FBI site, at least once a week to know what is going on. There is what FBI say about latest scams: http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
3 Aug 07
wow even the military getting hit that is awful and where do these people come up with this stuff?
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
3 Aug 07
people always find bad ways to make money, that's why prison is full....
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 07
Yes I have heard of this one and I just ignore things like that but there are a lot of People that fall for this and it is bad that this sort of thing goes on
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
5 Aug 07
It is sad that some people would fall for it just not using therir heads that no HIT MAN is going to warn ya
@meme0907 (3481)
• United States
3 Aug 07
Hey LKo, That's a new one on me-One of my favorites that is clearly a scam but I get them all the time at my yahoo addy is "you're the sole heir to some lost relative please respond to collect X dollars" I report 'em as spam hopefully they can stop the pests +'s |:)
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
4 Aug 07
Oh yes I get them all the time put them to scam but seems like yahoo dont do anything about them
• United States
3 Aug 07
I'm so glad you posted that warning Lakota because if I have received one I would have immediately thought it was my darling daughter who had put out a contract one me!!!!
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
4 Aug 07
Oh No! Not that I sure hope your daughter wouldnt do such a thing!
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
3 Aug 07
Oh my gosh! I can't imagine recieving an e-mail like this- It would freak the heck out of me- I'm glad I didn't get one- not yet anyways- At least now I will be like sure- Here is my money- Please do not hurt me- LOL... the things these people think of- I wonder how many people fall for it and pay? I would call the police if I thought it was real- not send them money!
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
4 Aug 07
i usually very careful with email that ask me for my bank account or anything similar like that... i wouldn't want to fall for this trick... thanks for reminding us though and i believe this post will benefit a lot of people... once again, thanks...
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
4 Aug 07
hope it helps you and you are most welcome!
@gloria777 (1674)
• India
4 Aug 07
Thanks for the current updation
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
4 Aug 07
your most welcome!
@carissa765 (1097)
• United States
4 Aug 07
Cool THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP.. How do people come up with these scams anyway? I mena do they just sit around all day and think of how they can rip people off? THANKS again
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
4 Aug 07
yes the must do for the are to lazy to get out there and work like the rest of us
@KATRINKA (1624)
• United States
4 Aug 07
You've got to be kidding! Who would fall for it? I can't people will believe that a hitman will email them. And I thought I've heard everything.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
4 Aug 07
you probably would be surprized and I couldnt beleive it either but I thought people ought to know about it
4 Aug 07
many thanks for the tip.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
4 Aug 07
your welcome!