MAYOR AQUEEN 2005-08-28
Here is an example of a scam that was attempted on a ministry with which I am associated. I have included the FULL HEADERS of the originating email to reveal the IP address and identity of the would-be scammer, and have censored my ministry's email address to protect it from further spamming. Following the original email is my initial response.
From: "mayor aqueen"
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Subject: REMAIN BLESSED IN THE LORD.
Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2005 22:01:43 +0200 (CEST)
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Dear brothers and sisters in christ,
I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ our Lord, we have to worship our Lord Jesus christ with all our heart because we have determined to remain under the covering of His anointing, Obedience to His purpose and living a life that honours Him will keep us under His hand of blessing.
I am Mrs Aqueen Mayor from Kuwait. I am married to Mr Phillipe Mayor who worked with Kuwait embassy in Ivory Coast for nine years before he died in the year 2003.We were married for eleven years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days.Before his death we were both born again Christian.
Since his death I decided not to remarry or get a child outside my matrimonial home which the Bible is against.When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of US$2.5million dollars in a Bank here in Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire.Presently, this money is still in bank.
Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next Eight months due to cancer problem. The one that disturbs me most is my stroke sickness. Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to a charity organization that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein.
I want an organization that will use this fund for orphanages, school and church ,widows, propagating the word of God and to endeavor that the house of God is maintained. The Bible made us to understand that "Blessed is the hand that giveth".I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not Christians and I don't want my husband's efforts to be used by unbelievers.
I don't want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly way. This is why I am taking this decision. I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the Lord.Exodus 14 VS 14 says that "the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace".
I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health hence the presence of my husband's relatives around me always. I don't want them to know about this development.With God all things are possible. As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the Bank here in Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire.
I will also issue you an authority letter that will prove you the present beneficiary of this fund. I want you and the church to always pray for me because the lord is my shephard. My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian. Whoever that Wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and Truth.
Please always be prayerful all through your life.
Contact me on the this e mail. mayoraqueen@yahoo.fr , any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing another church / Organisation or individual for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I Stated herein. Hoping to receive your reply.
Remain blessed in the Lord.
Yours in Christ.
Mrs.Aqueen Mayor.
From: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
To: "mayor aqueen"
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Subject: Re: REMAIN BLESSED IN THE LORD.
Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 18:44:55 -0500
Dear Mrs. Mayor,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and of your deteriorating health. You will certainly be in our prayers as you suffer this ordeal. We thank you for your interest in donating to XXXXXXX Ministries. As you have contacted us with the expressed understanding that we would use the funds for purposes relating to the propagation of the Gospel, you have obviously seen our website and understand what type of ministry we are. Please be assured that all funds donated to XXXXXXX Ministries are used for the propagation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as described in detail on our website. Likewise, any funds that you should donate to our ministry will be used in accordance with our official policy. If you are interested in
donating these funds to XXXXXXX Ministries to be used according to our official policy, please visit the following webpage and complete the form. We cannot proceed with any transactions until this form is completed. Please also make assurance that all of your representatives handling the transaction undertand and agree to the
terms delineated on that webpage, as they cannot be amended. Please keep us updated on your health, as we will be praying for you. Here is the link:
[LINK REMOVED]
Here is a transcript of the information on the link...
After being contacted several times by international persons and agencies with proposals of donating funds to XXXXXXX MINISTRIES, we have decided to publish this webpage with our OFFICIAL POLICY regarding the acceptance of monetary funds.
I. DEFINITIONS - For the purposes of this document, the pronouns we, us, and our shall refer to XXXXXXX MINISTRIES and/or its affiliates, [affiliates named here], and/or their respective members, directors, and/or representatives. For the purposes of this document, the pronouns you and your shall refer to the DONOR or BEQUEATHOR of the funds in question. In circumstances where the donor or bequeathor of said funds handles the transaction(s) and/or communication(s) through a representative individual or agency, it shall be understood by all persons involved that this document shall apply fully and completely with all transactions associated with XXXXXXX MINISTRIES and/or its affiliates, etc. as above listed.
II. XXXXXXX MINISTRIES is thankful for any desire from any individual(s) or group(s) to support our ministry(ies) financially. With gratitude for the generous spirit in which the donated funds are offered, we set forth these guidelines and policy(ies) in order to better facilitate the acceptance, delivery, and usage of said funds. Effective May 01, 2004, it is the policy of XXXXXXX MINISTRIES to provide this policy to any persons proposing donation(s) to XXXXXXX MINISTRIES and/or its affiliates. Upon receipt of this document, further pursuit of the proposed transaction implies acceptance or the terms and conditions of this policy by all persons and/or agencies involved.
III. You assert that you are DONATING the said funds to XXXXXXX MINISTRIES and/or its affiliates, members, directors, and/or representatives without solicitation from us. You further assert that these funds are to be donated to us for use at our sole discretion, without limit or restriction, for purposes relating directly to the goals and objectives of XXXXXXX MINISTRIES.
IV. Any and all fees, taxes, and/or other financial payments or disbursements associated with the transfer of these funds shall NOT be paid by us. It is the responsibility of you and/or your representative(s) to see that these expenses are taken care of prior to initiation of said transaction(s). Under no circumstances shall XXXXXXX MINISTRIES and/or its affiliates, members, directors, and/or resresentatives initiate or authorize any transfer of funds from ourselves or our account(s) at any time whatsoever for any purposes associated with said transaction(s). Our financial institution(s) is/are instructed to allow transfers of monies TO our account(s), but not to allow transfers of monies FROM our account(s). Any attempt(s) to do so shall be viewed as a criminal act of attempted theft, fraud, larceny, and/or any and all other applicable crime(s), and shall be prosecuted as such to the furthest extent of the law.
V. Under no circumstances shall XXXXXXX MINISTRIES and/or its affiliates, members, directors, and/or representatives engage in, or authorize, any interstate or international travel whatsoever in regard to said transaction(s). All communications shall be done via e-mail and/or the United States Postal Service. The mailing address for all materials associated with said transaction(s) shall be:
[Address removed]
The e-mail address for all communications associated with said transaction(s) shall be: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Due to the nature of our ministry and the fact that we do not have a manned telephone system, there shall be no communications via telephone or fax.
VII. We assert that we shall comply with any and all United States Federal, state, and local laws regarding to said transaction(s), including the U.S.Patriot Act (H.R. 3162) enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled on October 24, 2001. Under no circumstances shall we willingly and intentionally participate in any illegal or immoral activities, nor in any way condone their support or funding through our organization. Furthermore, under no circumstances shall any representative(s) of XXXXXXX MINISTRIES authorize the transfer of funds to any individual(s) and/or organization(s) that has/have been determined to be suspect under the previously-cited U.S.A. Patriot Act (H.R. 3162) and/or any other applicable local, state, or federal laws. It shall be understood that XXXXXXX MINISTRIES and/or its affiliates and/or its or their representatives shall not be held liable under any circumstances whatsoever for any unintentional and/or unwitting inolvement with any individual(s) or organization(s) as defined above, and/or for any unintentional or unwitting involvement with any illegal or immoral activities in regard to said transaction(s).
If you agree to these terms, please complete the following form and click SUBMIT.
From: "mayor aqueen"
To: mayoraqueen@yahoo.fr
CC:
Subject: REMAIN BLESSED IN THE LORD.
Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2005 22:01:43 +0200 (CEST)
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Dear brothers and sisters in christ,
I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ our Lord, we have to worship our Lord Jesus christ with all our heart because we have determined to remain under the covering of His anointing, Obedience to His purpose and living a life that honours Him will keep us under His hand of blessing.
I am Mrs Aqueen Mayor from Kuwait. I am married to Mr Phillipe Mayor who worked with Kuwait embassy in Ivory Coast for nine years before he died in the year 2003.We were married for eleven years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days.Before his death we were both born again Christian.
Since his death I decided not to remarry or get a child outside my matrimonial home which the Bible is against.When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of US$2.5million dollars in a Bank here in Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire.Presently, this money is still in bank.
Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next Eight months due to cancer problem. The one that disturbs me most is my stroke sickness. Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to a charity organization that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein.
I want an organization that will use this fund for orphanages, school and church ,widows, propagating the word of God and to endeavor that the house of God is maintained. The Bible made us to understand that "Blessed is the hand that giveth".I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not Christians and I don't want my husband's efforts to be used by unbelievers.
I don't want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly way. This is why I am taking this decision. I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the Lord.Exodus 14 VS 14 says that "the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace".
I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health hence the presence of my husband's relatives around me always. I don't want them to know about this development.With God all things are possible. As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the Bank here in Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire.
I will also issue you an authority letter that will prove you the present beneficiary of this fund. I want you and the church to always pray for me because the lord is my shephard. My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian. Whoever that Wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and Truth.
Please always be prayerful all through your life.
Contact me on the this e mail. mayoraqueen@yahoo.fr , any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing another church / Organisation or individual for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I Stated herein. Hoping to receive your reply.
Remain blessed in the Lord.
Yours in Christ.
Mrs.Aqueen Mayor.
From: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
To: "mayor aqueen"
CC:
Subject: Re: REMAIN BLESSED IN THE LORD.
Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 18:44:55 -0500
Dear Mrs. Mayor,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and of your deteriorating health. You will certainly be in our prayers as you suffer this ordeal. We thank you for your interest in donating to XXXXXXX Ministries. As you have contacted us with the expressed understanding that we would use the funds for purposes relating to the propagation of the Gospel, you have obviously seen our website and understand what type of ministry we are. Please be assured that all funds donated to XXXXXXX Ministries are used for the propagation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as described in detail on our website. Likewise, any funds that you should donate to our ministry will be used in accordance with our official policy. If you are interested in
donating these funds to XXXXXXX Ministries to be used according to our official policy, please visit the following webpage and complete the form. We cannot proceed with any transactions until this form is completed. Please also make assurance that all of your representatives handling the transaction undertand and agree to the
terms delineated on that webpage, as they cannot be amended. Please keep us updated on your health, as we will be praying for you. Here is the link:
[LINK REMOVED]
Here is a transcript of the information on the link...
After being contacted several times by international persons and agencies with proposals of donating funds to XXXXXXX MINISTRIES, we have decided to publish this webpage with our OFFICIAL POLICY regarding the acceptance of monetary funds.
I. DEFINITIONS - For the purposes of this document, the pronouns we, us, and our shall refer to XXXXXXX MINISTRIES and/or its affiliates, [affiliates named here], and/or their respective members, directors, and/or representatives. For the purposes of this document, the pronouns you and your shall refer to the DONOR or BEQUEATHOR of the funds in question. In circumstances where the donor or bequeathor of said funds handles the transaction(s) and/or communication(s) through a representative individual or agency, it shall be understood by all persons involved that this document shall apply fully and completely with all transactions associated with XXXXXXX MINISTRIES and/or its affiliates, etc. as above listed.
II. XXXXXXX MINISTRIES is thankful for any desire from any individual(s) or group(s) to support our ministry(ies) financially. With gratitude for the generous spirit in which the donated funds are offered, we set forth these guidelines and policy(ies) in order to better facilitate the acceptance, delivery, and usage of said funds. Effective May 01, 2004, it is the policy of XXXXXXX MINISTRIES to provide this policy to any persons proposing donation(s) to XXXXXXX MINISTRIES and/or its affiliates. Upon receipt of this document, further pursuit of the proposed transaction implies acceptance or the terms and conditions of this policy by all persons and/or agencies involved.
III. You assert that you are DONATING the said funds to XXXXXXX MINISTRIES and/or its affiliates, members, directors, and/or representatives without solicitation from us. You further assert that these funds are to be donated to us for use at our sole discretion, without limit or restriction, for purposes relating directly to the goals and objectives of XXXXXXX MINISTRIES.
IV. Any and all fees, taxes, and/or other financial payments or disbursements associated with the transfer of these funds shall NOT be paid by us. It is the responsibility of you and/or your representative(s) to see that these expenses are taken care of prior to initiation of said transaction(s). Under no circumstances shall XXXXXXX MINISTRIES and/or its affiliates, members, directors, and/or resresentatives initiate or authorize any transfer of funds from ourselves or our account(s) at any time whatsoever for any purposes associated with said transaction(s). Our financial institution(s) is/are instructed to allow transfers of monies TO our account(s), but not to allow transfers of monies FROM our account(s). Any attempt(s) to do so shall be viewed as a criminal act of attempted theft, fraud, larceny, and/or any and all other applicable crime(s), and shall be prosecuted as such to the furthest extent of the law.
V. Under no circumstances shall XXXXXXX MINISTRIES and/or its affiliates, members, directors, and/or representatives engage in, or authorize, any interstate or international travel whatsoever in regard to said transaction(s). All communications shall be done via e-mail and/or the United States Postal Service. The mailing address for all materials associated with said transaction(s) shall be:
[Address removed]
The e-mail address for all communications associated with said transaction(s) shall be: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Due to the nature of our ministry and the fact that we do not have a manned telephone system, there shall be no communications via telephone or fax.
VII. We assert that we shall comply with any and all United States Federal, state, and local laws regarding to said transaction(s), including the U.S.Patriot Act (H.R. 3162) enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled on October 24, 2001. Under no circumstances shall we willingly and intentionally participate in any illegal or immoral activities, nor in any way condone their support or funding through our organization. Furthermore, under no circumstances shall any representative(s) of XXXXXXX MINISTRIES authorize the transfer of funds to any individual(s) and/or organization(s) that has/have been determined to be suspect under the previously-cited U.S.A. Patriot Act (H.R. 3162) and/or any other applicable local, state, or federal laws. It shall be understood that XXXXXXX MINISTRIES and/or its affiliates and/or its or their representatives shall not be held liable under any circumstances whatsoever for any unintentional and/or unwitting inolvement with any individual(s) or organization(s) as defined above, and/or for any unintentional or unwitting involvement with any illegal or immoral activities in regard to said transaction(s).
If you agree to these terms, please complete the following form and click SUBMIT.
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