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

Tue Aug 17 20:42:59 CDT 2010

This looks similar to a scam documented on Snopes.com, a website that
clears up rumors, scams and urban legends:

http://www.snopes.com/fraud/distress/family.asp

Check out the second story in this category...very similar, no?

Kathleen

> Sorry Histonetters, but this needs to be cleared up!  OK, Jerry
> Santiago, are you alive and well in FL or the UK in trouble, or is
> this another ridiculous scam????  I know how well connected you are,
> so one of your colleagues should know.......
>
>
> 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 1:47 PM, Eric Hill wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> My wife got scammed with something almost the same a month ago,
>> less detailed message in hers though!  They got into her gmail and
>> deleted all her contacts and tried to delete all her most recent
>> emails (they forgot to clear out her trash though, so she got most
>> back).
>> Don't fall for it!
>> -Eric
>>
>> Research Tech 1
>> Program in Memrane Biology
>> Mass Genreal Hospital
>>
>> On Aug 17, 2010, at 4:37 PM, Akemi Allison wrote:
>>
>>> 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
>>>> ********************************************************************
>>>> **********************
>>>> * 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.
>>>> ********************************************************************
>>>> *************************
>>>> 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
>>>>
>>>> ********************************************************************
>>>> ********
>>>> **************
>>>>
>>>> * 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.
>>>>
>>>> ********************************************************************
>>>> ********
>>>> *****************
>>>>
>>>>  _____
>>>>
>>>> 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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