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furra
Copper Member
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Posted - 09/22/2008 : 22:51:31
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Hi everybody, (mods especially)
I recently received a flood of emails from someone claiming to be an investor from africa- obviously a scam- in fact it's the oldest one in the book. Please be aware that somehow the email/subscriber list to this forum has got out- and act accordingly. b. |
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nathanscribe
Silver Member
 
United Kingdom
376 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2008 : 23:22:29
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| I've had this too. Sent a message to Bossarea about it. I'm (sort of) glad I'm not the only one. Common sense applies. |
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August West
Bronze Member

USA
137 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2008 : 00:46:38
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| Why is it you think it's connected to this forum? I haven't gotten any emails like that. From your post I'm not sure what it was that makes you think it's related to Bossarea. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
    
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2008 : 09:31:10
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Hi furra, & Guys
Any chance you can post what the header to the email looks like. I'm keen to see the actual header - From-To-Subject
I'm not aware of how Bossarea has or will respond, but I do know if you are a member here. You cab send email to other members that allow it. But when you receive the email, It always says Sent from Bossarea.
For now, All I can think of, is that the person spamming, joined the forum, & is able to mail you & other members, via the forum mail.
If you don't respond, & you never should, they will never see your email. As they can only send it from the forum, the forum never shows you actual email address.
I'm waiting to see what Bossarea's comments about this are.
So for now, DON'T Respond to these mails, else they'll have your email.
Regards Dr. Bob 
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bossarea
Forum Admin
    
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2008 : 16:09:52
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Thanks for the headsup. 
It looks like newly registered member celina111 has been spamming other forum members. I have locked out this account but the registration system is automated so they may be able to do it again.
If anyone receive more spam, please notify me or Dr.Bob and we'll take the appropriate actions. |
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nathanscribe
Silver Member
 
United Kingdom
376 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2008 : 20:53:46
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The message:
quote: You received the following message from: celina111 (celina.doudou@yahoo.com)
At: http://www.bossarea.com/forum/
Letter of Relationship and Establishment Aid. From :Miss Celina Amina Doudou Abidjan Cote d' Ivoire West Africa.
Attention: Respectful Greetings and How are you Dear Friend.I am Celina Doudou from Ivory Coast in West Africa.I would like you to Please permit me to apply through this medium for your cooperation to secure an opportunity to invest and do joint relationship and establishment with you in your country. As I have a substantial capital which I honourably Inherited from my late father Chief Emile Boga Doudou who was the minister of Interior and also have Cocao and Coffee plantation and deals in Gold, Diamond Mining and Trading in bouake Northern District of Coted' Ivoire in Western Africa.Before the Epmigo Rebels killed Him during the political crisis on the mutiny rebellion upraising that equally lead to the death of former military junta Robert Guei. I am contacting you because of my need to deal with honest person whom I can lay trust and personal confidence on with hope that he will not let me down,because since the murder of my father,I have been subjected to all sorts of harassment and intimidation with lots of negative reports emanating from the rebellion people due to this political crisis we are facing which have resulted to war in some part of our country Cote d' Ivoire in West Africa since this past years. I legitmately inherited this sum from my late father who died recently and I intend to invest this money in profitable areas in your country into a very lucratives business venture of which you are to advise and execute the venture over there for the mutual benefits of both of us. Most especially is for you to help me come over to your base if possible for You be able co-operate with me to become my business partner in your country and create ideas on how money will be invested, properly managed and the type of investment after the money is transferred to your custody with your assistance.I inherited this sum from my late father whom the rebels killed because he was not supporting their selfish interest to topple the president Gbagbo the present president of Cote d' Ivoire in West Africa. I want to consider my situation and reply me on the indication of your willingness to handle this transaction sincerely by protecting my Interest and upon your acceptance of this proposal.I will furnish you with the full details information, procedure on how to continue.The exact amount involved is the sum of Nine Million Five Hundred Thousand USD ($9.500.000.00)USD If you accept to associate with me,both of us will mutually agree on your percentage interest and share holding for helping me to secure the release of the deposit and investing the money into lucratives profitable venture in your care.I will be glad to reserve this respect and opportunity for you if you so desire to relate with me with good mind and honesty. I do urge you to kindly give this matter your immediate attention and the maximum seriousness it deserves for the smooth achievement of the aim. I want you to be rest assured that everything is in order and legitimate it was due to the political crisis in our country that have resulted to war in some part of our region which have cause everybody to find a way of geting out from the country,for this reason I use this medium to request for your assistance with hope that you will not let down the confidence I have already reposed on you. This money is legitimately acquired by my late father from sales of Cocoa and Coffee and Diamond dealings.If it interests you Please forward your reply including your telephone number and fiscal address to my private email address so that I can provide you with more clarifications and details about it all. Looking forward for your prompt response Thanks for your understanding and future cooperations. Sincerely Celina Doudou Abidjan Cote d' Ivoire
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Racer X
Silver Member
 
USA
299 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2008 : 21:08:58
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| Damnit !!! I promptly responded and sent my check !! |
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DeFrag
Moderator
    
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2008 : 02:30:37
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| I too am out millions.. |
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gutocap
Copper Member
Brazil
3 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2008 : 20:47:27
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| I received this message too. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
    
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 09/25/2008 : 08:58:53
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Hi gutocap
Welcome to the forum from Australia.
That spammer has been banned..
Regards Dr. Bob |
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brannon67
Copper Member
USA
18 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2008 : 00:38:48
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There is no way around it, SPAMMERS SUCK. PERIOD.....   |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
    
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2008 : 14:22:25
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Yes they suck big time and if anyone is getting spam through the forum, please e-mail me or post here and I'll ban them immediately.
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
    
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2008 : 01:28:39
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| no spam yet but they should be banned |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
    
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2008 : 15:22:13
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| and should be taken out back and beaten |
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Vim Fuego
Gold Member
  
Denmark
566 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2008 : 19:51:00
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Hey.. i could use a percentage of the sum of Nine Million Five Hundred Thousand USD ($9.500.000.00)USD ( I see boxed SP-1 and VB-2 in the horizon )
and he states its legit.. what could go wrong ????
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TKO Ken
Silver Member
 
USA
162 Posts |
Posted - 02/21/2009 : 05:41:36
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| all clear here..... |
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