[BMWCSRegistry] Do you smell scam?

Wed Aug 1 10:57:05 EDT 2007

What do you think they mean by "sensitize the public"?

And do they think giving an acronym for "email selection system" will
somehow make it more convincing?

On 7/29/07, Klynsmith <dklynsmith at eircom.net> wrote:
>
>  Dear Art et al,
> As you're all aware this is the Nigerian 419 scam there are however
> variations, all playing on the recipients greed button.
> It's usually hidden bribe money from some Deceased (Diseased) African
> dictators secret slush fund....
> You're being contacted by the surviving family members...
> These ones are usually just designed to fleece you with upfront money, the
> scary one is when when they pay your ticket to Lagos , Luanda etc.. that's
> when you dissapear and your family starts having to put money together.
> These interrnet scams are from all over, was  African Countries, then SA
> was used, now it's in London.
> And I keep on getting requests from the Royal Bank of Scotland to confirm
> my details for an account I dont have...
> In case any of you get invited, SOP for business in that neck of the woods
> was met at the Airport,  your bodyguard and driver had to have the password
> you set an hour before takeoff (very James Bondish)and they slept in the
> passage outside your Hotel room.
> Irealnd is sooooo peaceful.
> wet, but peaceful
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Art Wegweiser <art at bmwcsregistry.org>
> *To:* CS Coupe Registry USA <bmwcsregistry at idb.ded.forest.net> ; Senior
> Six Registry <gopostal at seniorsix.org>
> *Sent:* Sunday, July 29, 2007 9:21 PM
> *Subject:* [BMWCSRegistry] Do you smell scam?
>
> So, what do you think of this deal, folks. At least it's from the UK not
> Nigeria (or is it)?
> The grammar and syntax is a tad suspicious.
>
> Interesting they use the term BMW - some years ago the legals in Munich
> got very upset that the BMWCCA did not have a space between BMW & CCA - not
> what they wanted. For some absurd reason, probably to justify their retainer
> fees- it had to be BMW CCA.
> Well here's a chance for the legals to possibly earn their money by
> checking out this outfit for being legit and maybe even let us know?
> Of course in Britain they need to wear those charming and attractive wigs
> in court to establish their authority regardless of how silly they look.
> Hard to not snicker whenever we see this absurdity unless you are the
> accused, of course.
>
> Art
> Don't give these sweethearts your mother's maiden name or an account
> number.
>
> At 8:29 PM +0200 7/29/07, BMW PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT wrote:
>
> *BMW GROUP** PROMOTION*
>
> PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT, BMW
>
> Automobiles
> 22 Garden Close, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 2YP, London
>
> United Kingdom
>
> 29.07.2007
>
>
>
> Attention:
>
>
> This is to inform you that you have been selected for a cash prize of*£850,
> 000.00* (Eight hundred and fifty thousand Great British Pounds) from the*BMW e-LOTTERY BONANZA
> * International programs held on Saturday the 20th ofÂ MAY 2007, in London
> United Kingdom.The selection process was carried out through random
> selection in our computerized email selection system(ess) from a database of
> over 250,000 email addresses drawn from all the continents of the world
> which you were selected. Bmw Automobile Car is includes along with the
> winnings, details will be sent on process claims.
>
> e The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). This
> promotional lottery is the 3rd of its kind and we intend to sensitize the
> public.
>
> To begin the processing of your prize you are to contact our fiduciary
> claims department for more information as regards procedures to claim your
> prize.
>
> ================================================================
>
> PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
>
> 7 DOCK WAY, SEFTON BUSINESS PARK
> LONDON, T40 4RT
>
> UNITED KINGDOM.
>
>
>
> *STANDFORD WALES
> BY EMAIL*
>
> *Email:* *info at bmwgrouppromotionalcompany.net*<info at bmwgrouppromotionalcompany.net>
>
> *          * *claimsdept.bmwlotteryprogram at yahoo.co.uk*<claimsdept.bmwlotteryprogram at yahoo.co.uk>
> *Tel:     +447031905212*
>
> ================================================================
>
>
> Contact him by providing him with your secret pin code* X7PYWM2007* and
> your Reference Number* BMW:2551256003/23.*You are also advised to provide
> him with the under listed information's as soon as possible:
>
>
>
>
> 1.Name in
> full.----------------------------------------------------------------
> -----------
>
> 2.Address.----------------------------------------------------------
> -------------------
>
> 3.Nationality.--------------------------------------------------
>
> 4.Age.-------------------------------
>
> 5.Occupation.--------------------------------------------------
>
> *Monthly salary----------------------------------------------------
>
> 6.Telephone Number.---------------------------------------------------
> 7.Present Country.-----------------------------------------------
>
> 8.Short comment on our products. [optional]. -
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> --------------
>
> 9.Fax [optional].------------------------------------------------
>
> 10.Email address. --------------------------------------------
>
> ==================================================================
>
> Please you are to provide him with the above listed details as soon as
> possible so he can begin with the processing of your prize winnings.
>
> Congratulations again from all our staff and thank you for being part of
> our promotional program.
>
> MR.JEFFERY ANDERSON
>
> THE DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS
>
> BMW PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
>
> UNITED KINGDOM
>
>
>
> bmwlotterydept.office at laposte.net
>
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