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This just arrived:
I don't trust this, first, notice the "about us" mentions Tridell International, then goes on to talk about Tramell International...which one is it?

A quick online search increases the suspicion.

copimad-2@infonegocio.com, this is just a Spanish (yes, Spain) broadband provider.

Add to this they are sending this out in the blind.

3 strike, don't trust this:

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I hope this email meets you in good health. I feel quite safe dealing with you in this mutual beneficial transaction. Though, this medium Internet has been greatly abused, I choose to reach you through it because it still remains the fastest way to get in touch with people.

Another wave of scam bank emails. Notice the scam link on this has anchor text that says "Wells Fargo Home Page" but it will acutally take you to:
http://skarrbag.net/Undie/cool/wellsfargo-online.com/wellsfargo.com/update.htm
Not even close.

Be aware!

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Wells Fargo Security PlusSM

Thank you for your interest in Wells Fargo Online Services. Online Services enables you to access your accounts and conduct transactions, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from the comfort of your home or office - or anywhere you have Internet access.

SCAM Email Below - Be Aware!
Lessons to learn below: look at the *Real* URL.
The fake URL is: businessclassonline.compassbank.com
The scam URL is: businessclassonline.compassbank.com.dir8045.fhjj1.es

Yes is looks the same except for the end part .es. This is where they probably have a fake form and STEAL your personal info.

LOOK OUT!
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Subject: Security measures Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:15:16 +0300

Dear Compass Bank customer,

Due to technical issues, the new banking software release is currently on hold. However, a number of innovations have been added. The new client-server protocol is one of them. To make sure your online account correctly corresponds with the new protocol, you need to complete Compass e-Access Form to update your data. If you are a Compass BusinessClass Online user, please use the same link and choose Compass BusinessClass Form from a menu on the web-site.

Fake southeast Asia Lottery email notice. This is a fake, Don't fall for it:
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SOUTHEAST ASIA INT'L LOTTERY

SOUTHEAST ASIA INT'L LOTTERY ORGANIZATION
3 Rajdamnern Soi 80 Bangkok 10200

FROM: THE DESK OF THE VICE PRESIDENT.

BATCH: EGS/ 42690-0: REFERENCE: D.STC/4672467117/10
ATTENTION: CONGRATULATIONS!
RE: CONGRATULATIONS! PRIZE/AWARD NOTIFICATION.

This is to inform you of the release of SOUTHEAST ASIA INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS ORGANIZATION PRIZE DRAW, held on the 5th of JANUARY 2009, but owing to some mix up of numbers and addresses and the holidays, the results were released on the 21st of FEBRUARY 2009.

If only I could win the powerball as many times as I've "won" these overseas lotteries.
Scam email follows...don't fall for this:
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Ref Num.T9Q/102/0035,

FROM:GOVERNMENT ACCREDITED LICENSED LOTTERY, INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/ PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT.
Pol.Lasao, Area Anardi
155, 28090 Madrid.
Spain Branch.

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International Programs held March 2009, your e-mail address attached to Ref Num.T9Q/102/0035, Has just won you an award sum of 500,000.00 Euros, (Five Hundred Thousand Euros) In this category A, You re requires to stake your claim with this info:

Somehow, the wikipedia link is thought to lend authenticity to this fake email:
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I am Jackson Lee,an attorney at law. A deceased client of mine, that shares the same last name as yours, died as the result of a heart-related condition on March 12th 2005. His heart condition was due to the death of all the members of his family in the tsunami disaster on the 26th December2004 in Sumatra Indonesia .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Indian_Ocean_earthquake

I can be reached on (barr.jacksonlee001@gmail.com) for more information.
My late Client has a deposit of seventeen point five Million Dollars ( US$17.5 Million Dollars) left behind.

Typical Baloney: swift response, right.

Fake email, watch out.

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Dear Friend,
I have a secured business proposal for you.l will like to know if you are willing to assist me as a partner. Contact me on my private email address
(dav4_204wksinh@yahoo.com.hk) for more information.
YOUR SWIFT RESPONSE WILL BE APPRECIATED!!!

Some "Russian" fake email. Wow includes a link to a video...must be real...NOT:
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Dear Friend,

I am Mrs. Marina Litvinenko, wife of Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian security officer who died in a London hospital after apparently being poisoned with the highly-toxic metal thallium by Mr. Lugovoi, a Russian Government Paid agent.

This is my husband's life in a video for your full understanding.

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-420098/MI5-told-Litvinenko-Your-life-danger.html

Your can read articles about my Husband's ordeal via the

Not sure where these clowns bought their email list, but it is not well targeted. I don't live in the UK.

My guess is if you call, they'll take your info over the phone and "ring" you later if you qualify...while taking all of the personal info and stealing your identity??

Just thinking out loud...

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I am Mr. Steven Newton, and i am ready to help you. I am a private money lender, Are you in bad credit? Does your financial standard need refurbishment? I operate a registered and government approved financial institute. I give out loans to companies and individuals for 3% interest rate to individuals between the range of TEN TO A HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS (GBP), while to Co-opertare body, FIFTY THOUSAND TO FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS (GBP). I give out local and international loans to any body in dire need of a loan, and that is willing to repay the loan, all over the world. I give out loans via account transfer or bank certified check to what ever country you are. I am not a bank and I do not require much documents. If you are interested in getting a loan from our firm. You can reach us via paydaymoneyloan2@sify.com .And please i am very sorry if this information came to you as a shock or invaded your privacy.

This one should be real easy to see that it is a fake email. One of the many red flags: the multiple references to greenpinoy.com.

You should never follow a link in an email to "your bank". always "manually" go there and login.

FAKE EMAIL BELOW:
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Security Update Notification

Dear Valued Customer :

We are unable to activate your account because we have just upgraded our online security parameters to make your Bank account and informations more secured from online frauds,so we request that you reconfirm your online Banking details with the one we have on file before you will be able to send and receive money online.