Re-thinking Nigerian Scam ! [Histonet] FW: NEEDS URGENT HELP !!!

[Akemi Allison]

I am rethinking this email since I read it over again.  The scam  
email I received asked for money ($1,800) to be sent to England via  
Western Union.  I am not sure about this since this supposed Jerry is  
asking for just a response email.  I would still be very cautious!

The Idaho news said the lady received a "yahoo request" (same as  
mine) asking for email address, password, country of origin, mothers  
maiden name, ect.  Once the perpetrator had the information, they  
immediately extracted all her information and cleaned her bank  
accounts out.  This was a business computer  account and it shut down  
her business!


Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL
Director
Phoenix Lab Consulting
Tele: 408.335.9994
E-Mail: akemiat3377 <@t> yahoo.com

On Aug 17, 2010, at 1:20 PM, Valantou Grover wrote:

> Thanks, I deleted the message, now I am going to run a anti virus  
> program.
>
> Valantou
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> From: Akemi Allison [mailto:akemiat3377 <@t> yahoo.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 4:14 PM
> To: Valantou Grover
> Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: Re: Nigerian Scam ! [Histonet] FW: NEEDS URGENT HELP !!!
>
> The email you received is a Nigerian Scam.  Someone was able to  
> hack into Jerry's computer and get all his contact list!  You  
> happened to be one of his contacts.  The same sort of Scam happened  
> to me last October.  Fortunately for me, I didn't have any bank  
> account information in my computer.  I have a MAC and so I went to  
> the Apple Genius Bar and they checked my computer for any viruses.   
> Fortunately, it is very difficult to get into a MAC.  This has been  
> on the news in Idaho and various other states.  DO NOT RESPOND to  
> any emails that want any personal information!!!  You need to clean- 
> up your computer from any viruses.
>
>
>
> Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL
> Director
> Phoenix Lab Consulting
> Tele: 408.335.9994
> E-Mail: akemiat3377 <@t> yahoo.com
>
> On Aug 17, 2010, at 12:53 PM, Valantou Grover wrote:
>
>
> I am just curious, can someone check on Jerry to see if he is dead  
> or alive,
> or if someone stole his phone/laptop to get this message to me.  I  
> remember
> the email address from Florida Society for Histotechnology, I am  
> wondering
> if this is real or if someone is assuming his identity overseas,  
> foul play,
> etc.
>
>
>
> Valantou Grover, Ph.D.
>
> HT/HTL(ASCP), PA, MBA
>
> Biosciences Product Line Manager
>
> Polysciences, Inc.
>
> 400 Valley Road
>
> Warrington, PA 18976
>
> Fax: 1-800-343-3291
>
> Phone number: 1-800-523-2575 X7418
>
> Direct:1-215-488-7418
>
> Cell phone: 1-215-409-8327
>
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>
> * Visit us at the 36th Annual National Society for Histotechnology
> Convention - September 26-28, Seattle, WA - BOOTH 126-128
>
> ********************************************************************** 
> ******
> ****************
>
> * Polysciences/Bangs Laboratories, Inc. will be hosting the 2010 Latex
> Course in Orlando, FL at the Grand Floridian Resort from 10/3 - 10/5.
> Please enquire at info <@t> bangslabs.com for additional details! Phone:
> 800-387-0672, 317-570-7020.
>
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>
>   _____
>
> From: JERRY SANTIAGO [mailto:santij1 <@t> bellsouth.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 1:53 PM
> To: undisclosed recipients:
> Subject: NEEDS URGENT HELP !!!
>
>
>
>
>
> Help! I'm sorry to be emailing you like this, but I am in need of some
> urgent assistance. As  you have know, I've been traveling through  
> Europe.
> But last night in Scotland, my worst fears came true. As we were  
> headed back
> to the hotel, we were robbed but a crazy man with a knife. He took  
> our bags,
> wallets, and phones. We have no credit cards or cash.Thankfully, we  
> had left
> our passports in the safe at the hotel. We need to get back home,  
> but we
> have no way to get to our flight in Germany that leaves for home  
> next week.
>
> Right now our only option is to fly home from here. We need some  
> money so we
> can purchase tickets to get to JFK, and then fly home from there.  
> As soon as
> we get back home, I can repay you, I just need to get some cash to get
> there. If you can help, send me an email back, we have internet  
> access from
> the lobby in the hotel. I'm sorry to bother you, I just didn't know  
> how else
> to contact everyone quickly Thanks!
>
>
>
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