Dear members,
Please be aware of the fraud emails spreading offering you millions of dollars. Unfortunately, this web site is also affected by such fraud emails. Some members are individually contacting all members of this site, using the "Contact Member" option.
Here is a sample email sent out by the member http://www.yoursmartcity.com/profiles/viewprofile.aspx?userid=believe
ATTN: Dear Sir/Madam,
I wish to get you informed of this proposal of mine.It is just for the
purpose of investment in your country. I am Believe Solomon, My
Late Father was the late Sierra-Leonean revolutionary RUF leader.
He deposited the sum of twelve million United State dollar with a bank here in Abidjan, I am here with my younger sister, I am sincerely seeking for a foriegn aid to assist me get this fund overseas for investment. Terms of transaction can be negotiated when you indicate your interest.
Email; believe_sol@yahoo.fr
Best regards,
Believe Solomon.
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#2572 Author: joseph Antony Member Level: Silver Member Rank: 0 Date: 08/Feb/2010 Rating:  Points: 2 |
If u find a mail which seems to be spam, just report to spam@mail server (for eg if it is from fftdf@yahoo.com then forward that mail to spam@yahoo.com
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#2579 Author:  tiyemes Member Level: Silver Member Rank: 11 Date: 10/Feb/2010 Rating: Points: 2 |
Dear friends
I had received a few such mails (and also SMS into my mobile)indicating that my ID has won a fabulous prize. Some of them are showing Yahoo related IDs. I either report it as spam or delete it. Is there any means for preventing this ?
tiyemes
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#2580 Author: Tony John  Member Level: Silver Member Rank: 10 Date: 10/Feb/2010 Rating: Points: 3 |
This kind of spam is very common. I know the big email providers like Microsoft, Yahoo and Gmail are working various options to prevent such massive spam. I doubt if we can do anything about it as individuals, other than ignoring such mails. If everyone is aware of such spam and no one responds, probably the spammers will stop investing money for sending spam !
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