Archive for October, 2008
NEW YORK (OCN) — Shop Acura (Similar to Shop Honda) is Acura’s latest marketing ad to get users to visit their official web site www.ShopAcura.com to see pictures, features and specs, current offers and more. Although the advertisement directs users to go to Yahoo Search so they can find a special link, surfers who are [...]
October 31st, 2008 | Posted in Local | Comments Off
NEW YORK (OCN) – Phishing emails from “friends” Head of Internal Audit Banque Commercial Bank Dear Friend, I know that this mail will come to you as a surprise since we have not known or met before now, but please, I would like you to treat it like blood brother affair and with the urgency and [...]
October 30th, 2008 | Posted in Local | Comments Off
NEW JERSEY (OCN) — Another failed attempt at using the UK National Lottery to scam unsuspecting people. DEAR WINNER Claims Processed On Behalf Of WINNER Congratulations on emerging as one of our lucky award winners! UK NATIONAL Lottery offers awards to Lucky owners of selected emails that came out in our Random Draws. You have therefore been [...]
October 29th, 2008 | Posted in National | Comments Off
GIBRALTAR (OCN) — Scam artist are getting a little more sophisticated. On May 21st, we reported that scam artist had a EPPICard Scam Email floating around. Now the scoundrels are now using text messages (See below for numbers and websites) along with a new message to send to Chase Bank account holders. So what should [...]
October 28th, 2008 | Posted in International | Comments Off
October 27th, 2008 | Posted in Local | Comments Off
CHINA (OCN) — I was looking to invest in a gas station since gas prices were on the rise so I made a few inquires and sure enough, someone tried to pull a scam using the a name to a Russian billionaire and the main owner of private investment company Millhouse LLC. Greetings, I sincerely [...]
October 26th, 2008 | Posted in International | Comments Off
NEW JERSEY (OCN) — CharSteakhouse.com, the online pressence of Char Steakhouse of Raritan, NJ is seeking working professionals for their establishment. Currently, positions are open for a Broiler Person, Runners/Bussers, Steakhouse Servers, Host/Hostess, Food Service Assistant and Bartenders. Visit the New York Forum and check under Jobs in New Jersey if you are interested. Below [...]
October 25th, 2008 | Posted in National | Comments Off
ENGLAND (OCN) — First it was the Toyota International Lottery, now it’s BMW turn. BMW AUTOMOBILES GROUP PROMOTION PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT, BMW Automobiles House,22 Garden Close, Edmonton, Lincs, PE9 2YP, London, United Kingdom. Attention: This is to inform you that you have been selected for a cash prize of 850,000.00 pounds (Eight hundred and fifty [...]
October 24th, 2008 | Posted in International | Comments Off
CHINA (OCN) — Hang Seng Bank phishing emails. I am Mr Patrick Chan, Director,Hang Seng Bank Hong Kong,please contact me for a business transaction with my private email: patrickchan102hk@live.com ### Dear Friend I am Mr.patrick chan, a Director of the Hang Seng Bank Ltd, hong kong. An iraqi made a fixed deposit of 12.5m USD [...]
October 23rd, 2008 | Posted in International | Comments Off
SUDAN (OCN) — An email from Mrs. Rebecca Garang. From Mrs. Rebecca Garang. Address: No 5B Bank RD South Khartoum Sudan Greetings in the name of the most high GOD. The source through which I got your contact gave me the confidence to reach you. I am Mrs. Rebecca Garang the widow of late John [...]
October 20th, 2008 | Posted in International | Comments Off
ENGLAND (OCN) — David Moyo & Associates scams are back and we are ready to fight them. DAVID MOYO & ASSOCIATES Notaries public, Barrister Solicitors of the Supreme Court of south Africa No 8 Groove avenue Pretoria gauteng republic of s/a Te/fax no +2788833491 Email Davidmoyo@live.co.uk NOTIFICATION OF REQUEST On behalf of the Trustees and [...]
October 19th, 2008 | Posted in International | Comments Off
NIGERIA (OCN) — Before reading the email, we knew it was a phishing scam to get readers but like a moth to a flame, we opened it anyways. Why? There is a good chance that you will get it as well and will visit a search engine to see if it is valid or not. [...]
October 18th, 2008 | Posted in International | Comments Off
ENGLAND (OCN) — Another phishing email to scam those who drink alcohol beverages. PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPT THE GUINESS GAME SPOT PROMOTIONS LONDON. UNITED KINGDOM SW1V3DW Dear Winner, You have been awared the sum of £900,000,00 by the THE GUINESS GAME SPOT PROMOTIONS. However, the results were released on November 1st,2008 and your email was among [...]
October 17th, 2008 | Posted in International | Comments Off
KENTUCKY (OCN) — Below is an phishing email that was mentioned to us from a reader in the State of Kentucky. BATCH REF: november/008/YY This is to inform you that you have won prize money of Three Million United States Dollars (US$3,000,000.00) for the end of the year promo E-mail Draw which is Organized by [...]
October 16th, 2008 | Posted in National | Comments Off
NEW YORK (OCN) — Looking to acquire the same glasses worn by Vice Presidential Candidate, Sarah Palin? For a short time only, you can buy Sarah Palin’s glasses online. These are the Kazuo Kawasaki 704 Duo eyeglasses, which have been selling like crazy every since Sarah Palin was declared the vice presidential nominee! You can get [...]
October 15th, 2008 | Posted in Local | Comments Off
CALIFORNIA (OCN) — We were wondering if Google cares about its AdSense Publishers and then we received the following letter via email. As you can see, this site utilize the feature so we are very impressed. Dear Publisher, We understand that the recent economic turmoil has created a lot of uncertainty in the lives of [...]
October 14th, 2008 | Posted in National | Comments Off
CONNECTICUT (OCN) — L’Oreal, the world’s largest cosmetics and beauty company, was in a hairy situation. L’Oreal, defendant, was in court with Charlotte Feeney, plaintiff, of Stratford. Feeney’s suit claimed L’Oreal Inc. ruined her social life when she accidentally dyed her hair brunette with one of their [hair] products. The case was dismissed last week [...]
October 13th, 2008 | Posted in National | Comments Off
ENGLAND (OCN) — Scam regarding Muhamed Bin Asan. FROM THE DESK OF MR IBRAHIM NGENE UMARU.DIRECTOR AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING UNIT,BANK OF AFRICA (BOA).OUAGADOUGOU -BURKINA FASO.PHONE:+226 78444486 Attention Please, GREETING TO YOU. This message might meet you in utmost surprise, however,it’s just my urgent need for foreign partner that made me to contact you for this [...]
October 12th, 2008 | Posted in International | Comments Off
KENTUCKY (OCN) — KFCRocks.com, which was launched Friday, June 20, 2008, is the site where you can enter KFC’s Guitar Hero Sweepstake. Guitar Hero is a series of music video games published by RedOctane, which was founded by Kai Huang, in partnership with Activision. The series is notable for its use of a plastic guitar-shaped [...]
October 11th, 2008 | Posted in National | Comments Off
ENGLAND (OCN) — Email received from info@bponline.com British Petroleum Company wishes to announce to the general public about its 3rd Quota Recruitment excise which is currently going on now. Short Listed Vancies:Consultant Human Resources Officer Marketing. Account Executive. Chief Accountants. Engineering Managers Maintenance. All Managerial positions. Cost Engineer/ Sr Quantity surveyor All Engineering positions Chief [...]
October 10th, 2008 | Posted in Local | Comments Off
NEW JERSEY (OCN) — RollysBistro.com & ZinnasBistro.com are the online pressence of Cranbury’s American Bistro, has gone live! Upon our visit, we was able to download their 12 page menu and learn more about the business. Based in Cranbury, New Jersey, Rolly’s will be an American bistro and catering restaurant specializing in a full array [...]
October 9th, 2008 | Posted in National | Comments Off
NEW YORK (OCN) — In an effort to educate security professionals in and around New York City on glass retention and window protection films, Jordan Frankel, vice president of ShatterGARD, Inc. and a world-renowned glass protection expert, was asked to speak at a special Times Square Security Association Meeting. Just 10-15 years ago, businesses around [...]
October 7th, 2008 | Posted in Local | Comments Off
SWEEDEN (OCN) — Below is a scam from North America Property Exchange which uses the address PO Box 294 Lake Grove, NY 11755-0294 that is already seen in this scam. Currently, this scam is affecting those in Sweeden, Poland, Denmark, Norway, New Zealand and Australia. Are you affected? If so, please contact us. John Doe: You [...]
October 5th, 2008 | Posted in International | Comments Off
NEW YORK (OCN) — Below are emails from a “Sgt Pittman Dewayne” who claims to be serving in the military of the 1st Armored Division in Iraq. If you have a different version, please use the contact link to send it to us. Hi, I am Sgt Pittman Dewayne, an active American soldier serving in [...]
October 4th, 2008 | Posted in Local | Comments Off
NEW JERSEY (OCN) — Hungry or is in need of catering in New Jersey? If so, head on over to Forte Pizzeria & Ristorante. There you will find Hot Appetizers Cold Appetizers Insalata – Salads Farinacei – Pasta Alforno – Baked Pollo – Chicken Pesce – Seafood Vitello – Veal Sausage or Meatballs Fresh Vegetables [...]
October 3rd, 2008 | Posted in National | Comments Off
NEW JERSEY (OCN) — Hungry or is in need of catering in New Jersey? If so, head on over to Forte Pizzeria & Ristorante. There you will find Hot Appetizers Cold Appetizers Insalata – Salads Farinacei – Pasta Alforno – Baked Pollo – Chicken Pesce – Seafood Vitello – Veal Sausage or Meatballs Fresh Vegetables [...]
October 2nd, 2008 | Posted in National | Comments Off
CHINA (OCN) — Here is the latest but not the greatest scam coming from China on auto maker, Toyota. Too bad it wasn’t a Lexus (which is made by Toyota) as we’d jump right at it. For now, we will hold out for the BMW Automobiles Group Promotion. Related: * Toyota Motors Lottery International Sweepstakes TOYOTA INTERNATIONAL [...]
October 1st, 2008 | Posted in International | Comments Off