Pakistan Emergency Scams - anyone seen any yet?

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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:38 am

Just flagging up scams like this, as if they turn up I for one will want to nail them to the wall.

Have checked my feeder accounts but nothing yet. I guess they take a while to get the scripts up and running .. Evil or Very Mad

Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:43 am

I say we'll see one by the end of the week.

The bastards were quick to bomb their Haiti earthquake formats...

Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 7:03 am

Thanks thrylos.

Sharpening my sticks as I wait ..

Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 4:32 am

There is an emergency in Pakistan? What's going on?

Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 6:21 am

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2010-08/04/c_13429257.htm

Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 6:21 am

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2010-08/04/c_13429257.htm

I'd say the end of the week for scripts as well

Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 6:30 pm

Please keep an eye on your catchers.

These scams make terrific Bank Account [details] Baiting, and I'm sure that we would like to post the very first one in Scamwarners "News and Announcements".

Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 1:41 am

Mjwoody wrote:

There is an emergency in Pakistan? What's going on?

Thanks. That's exactly how I will respond to the first scammer email that mentions the Pakistani floods. Wink

Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 1:44 am

if we weren't trying to educate the lads, I would send out an ASEM saying that I needed a bank account to send the money from the mugus to.
Specifically mentioning Mr.Gomer

Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:06 pm

I doubt we´ll see one on the subject, as floodings are recurring disasters.
Earthquakes are spectacular disasters, fire and brimstone, God´s judgement and all that.

We haven´t even seen formats based on the recent tremendous oil spills in China.
What I´m waiting for is a format based on the pirates in the Red Sea.

edited to add- I suspect a hi- profile Facebook presence makes a difference too.

Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 11:42 pm

Does anybody who was a member in 2005 recall any Katrina-related scams?Or do the lads stick to third world disasters?

Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:37 am

My psychic powers may have let me down.

The BBC reports:
Britons have donated £4m towards the flood relief effort in Pakistan in less than two days.

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) said the response to Friday's television appeal had been "fantastic".

Millions of people have been affected by the worst floods to hit Pakistan for 80 years, and at least 1,600 have died.

The DEC said that 300,000 people had already received emergency care, clean water, food or shelter as a result of British aid.

'Real impact'

DEC chief executive Brendan Gormley said: "As always the British public have shown themselves to be extremely generous.

"Despite the tough economic times, the public response has been fantastic and the donations we have received are now having a real and immediate impact on people who have been affected by the flooding.

"Although the situation in Pakistan is difficult with waters having washed away or severely damaged bridges, roads and railway tracks, the aid is getting through and reaching those who need it most. Aid agencies are already distributing life saving medical supplies, clean water and food parcels."

The TV and radio appeal was presented by journalist John McCarthy, a former British hostage in Lebanon.

International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell has said the UK government is sending 2,000 all-weather tents to affected districts in Pakistan.

That is in addition to £10m of aid for the country already pledged by British ministers.

The DEC, an umbrella organisation of 13 UK humanitarian aid agencies, urged anyone who has not donated so far to make a contribution by calling 0370 60 60 900 or visiting dec.org.uk.

The DEC charities are ActionAid, Age UK, British Red Cross, Care International, Cafod, Christian Aid, Concern, Islamic Relief, Merlin, Oxfam, Save the Children, Tearfund and World Vision.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-10904828

Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 1:13 pm

Well if the scams aren't being sent out, that's good news, and money is going to the right people. Very Happy

Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 9:35 am

One is featured here http://www.scamorama.com/earlcourt_ahmedkhan.html
Sorry about the necro, but it's in a good cause.

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