Yet another phisherman...

[280plus]

How would you pronounce this guy's last name?

Dear Prospective Agent,
 
I am Mr. Gerard Van Dijk Based in Uk. I represent a company (PLATFORM
OIL & GAS LIMITED) SAUDI ARABIA that deals in the exportation of
mineral resources.

We are searching for representatives/distributors who can help us
establish a  medium of getting to our customers in Canada and America
as well as making payments through you as our payment officer. It is
upon this note that we seek your assistance to stand as our
representative in your country.

Note that, as our representative, you will receive 10% of whatever
amount you clear for the company and the balance will be paid into an
account we will avail to you. Please, to facilitate the conclusion of
this transaction if accepted, do send me promptly by email the
following:

If you are interested in being a RECEIVING OFFICER in the above
location and your locality, please fill out this form below:

RECEIVING OFFICER Form

Title:
First Name:
Surname:
Age:
Relevant Experience:
Company Background:
Postal Address:
Residential Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:

Yours faithfully,

For: Platform oil & gas ltd
Gerard Van Dijk

[The Rabbi]

Van Dyke.

[280plus]

Ohhhhh,,,, I was thinking,,, never mind.

[K Frame]

"how do you pronounce this last guy's name."

I thought it was pronounced scumbag ahole...

[crt360]

Bah-sed

[Guest]

heheh,  go get him

[tyme]

Technically, that's not phishing.  It's a 419 scam.

Phishing attempts claim to be from reputable companies... credit card companies, banks, online stores, etc.  The object is to get someone to visit a website or call a phone number and provide financial or credit card details.  The victim doesn't intend to pay the scammer any amount of money.  The bait is usually an "accounting problem" or a "hacked account".  Commonly impersonated are ebay, visa, amazon, and various banks.

419 scams promise vast sums of money, but the con revolves around getting people to pay small amounts of money (a few thousand to tens of thousands, usually) based on the promise of millions down the line.  The victim intends to pay the scammer, based on faith that the scammer will eventually pay the promised millions.

[280plus]

Hmph,,,I didn't know that. Thanks for the info. Why 419?

[Twycross]

'419' is the section of Nigerian code covering these type of scams. For more info, try here.