Sunday, February 27, 2011

Golden Horn Agency Hacked By Scammers

The website for Golden Horn Agency:
http://www.goldenhornagency.com/index.php
http://whois.domaintools.com/goldenhornagency.com

Has been hacked by scammers and contains a Craigslist phishing site here:
http://goldenhornagency.com/accounts.craigslist.org.com/

As an advisory, if you have an account on this site, please check your settings to determine if your data has been compromised.
California Law requires site owners to contact all persons to warn them in the event their accounts are hacked:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_breach_notification_laws

Here is an image of the phishing area on the hacked site:

Leia Mais…

Saturday, February 26, 2011

How DonDominio enables scammers

ebay-purchase-program.com
(a fraud domain)
was recently registered and is currently being hosted by:
http://www.dondominio.com/  http://whois.domaintools.com/dondominio.com

That in itself is not unusual, as you can see by the list of spoof sites here:
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2010/04/spoof-sites.html
It is quite common for registrars and web hosts to allow fake sites to be on their servers.

The thing that is notable about ebay-purchase-program.com, is the fact that it was allowed to be registered using the data that is presented in the whois for the domain.
See for yourselves:
http://whois.domaintools.com/ebay-purchase-program.com

Domain Name:
 EBAY-PURCHASE-PROGRAM.COM
Domain Status:
 Active
 Registrar of Record: Don Dominio (SCIP)
 Registrar URL:   http://www.dondominio.com/
 Record last updated: 23/02/2011
 Record created:  23/02/2011
 Record expires:  23/02/2012
Registrant:
 Name:   eBay INC
 Organization:  eBay INC
 Email:   support-ebay@secure-buyer-protection.com
 Address:  2145  Hamilton Avenue
 City:   San Jose
 State:   California
 Postal Code:  95125
 Country:  US
 Phone:   +1.4085658285
 Fax:
Admin Contact:
 Name:   eBay INC
 Organization:  eBay INC
 Email:   support-ebay@secure-buyer-protection.com
 Address:  2145  Hamilton Avenue
 City:   San Jose
 State:   California
 Postal Code:  95125
 Country:  US
 Phone:   +1.4085658285
 Fax:
Tech Contact:
 Name:   eBay INC
 Organization:  eBay INC
 Email:   support-ebay@secure-buyer-protection.com
 Address:  2145  Hamilton Avenue
 City:   San Jose
 State:   California
 Postal Code:  95125
 Country:  US
 Phone:   +1.4085658285
 Fax:
Nameservers list:
 ns4.dondominio.com
 ns2.dondominio.com


Not only did this web host, SOLUCIONES CORPORATIVAS IP,SLU
aka DonDominio allow a fake site to be hosted on its servers, it allowed the scammers to use eBay's real name and location to be used in the obviously invalid whois data.

To make matters worse, the web host has allowed the fake site to be registered to a defunct fake site:
secure-buyer-protection.com
http://whois.domaintools.com/secure-buyer-protection.com

That domain is mentioned in a scam here:
http://forums.ebay.com/db2/topic/International-Trading/The-Email-Is/520262446

i want to buy lot x 2 Iphone 4
the seller tell me send mail to him markbromer@gmail.com
and i received mail from support@secure-buyer-protection.com
Congratulations - eBay Transaction Started - 2 x Apple iPhone 4 32GB Brand New Unlocked
Transaction Details:
2 x Apple iPhone 4 32GB Brand New Unlocked
Brand: Apple iPhone Inspection Period: 7 business days
Model: 4 32GB Price:
US $1,000.00
Case ID: 7X4GBR35X6 Shipping: US $0.00
Description: Brand new , factory unlocked, 100% original Apple iPhone 4 32GB in sealed boxes. 1 Year international Apple Care warranty.
WesternUnion
Locate the nearest Western Union office click here.
Make the payment with cash using the eBay Representative details.
Please send us a copy of the Western Union receipt by fax at :
International : 001 206 202 5619
USA : 206 202 5619
You have to send the money to our eBay Representative.
WARNING: Do not send the money to the seller directly.
We can not guarantee the safety of your transaction if
the seller have the money before you get your items.
eBay Representative Details:
First Name : Cristian
Last Name : Dustenlar
Address : 27 Denbigh Place
City : London
Zip : SW1V 2HA
Country : United Kingdom
Amount to be sent: US $1,000.00
We will refund your WesternUnion fees after you receive and approve your merchandise.

Domain Name:
SECURE-BUYER-PROTECTION.COM

Domain Status:
Active

Registrar of Record: Don Dominio (SCIP)
Registrar URL:   www.dondominio.com

Record last updated: 07/02/2011
Record created:  07/02/2011
Record expires:  07/02/2012

Registrant:
Name:   Whois Privacy Service Protects this domain
Organization:  Only contact by email, all postal mail will be rejected
Email:   secure-buyer-protection.com@whoisprivacycontact.com
Address:  c/ Fabrica, 25 2
City:   Manacor
State:   Illes Balears
Postal Code:  07500
Country:  ES
Phone:   +34.871987733
Fax:   +34.871986601

Admin Contact:
Name:   Whois Privacy Service Protects this domain
Organization:  Only contact by email, all postal mail will be rejected
Email:   secure-buyer-protection.com@whoisprivacycontact.com
Address:  c/ Fabrica, 25 2
City:   Manacor
State:   Illes Balears
Postal Code:  07500
Country:  ES
Phone:   +34.871987733
Fax:   +34.871986601

Tech Contact:
Name:   Whois Privacy Service Protects this domain
Organization:  Only contact by email, all postal mail will be rejected
Email:   secure-buyer-protection.com@whoisprivacycontact.com
Address:  c/ Fabrica, 25 2
City:   Manacor
State:   Illes Balears
Postal Code:  07500
Country:  ES
Phone:   +34.871987733
Fax:   +34.871986601

Nameservers list:
ns4.dondominio.com
ns2.dondominio.com


Send complaints to:
abuse@ovh.net
Consumers are not protected on the internet from web hosting companies and domain registrars.

Leia Mais…

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

starexpresscourier.com SCAM

http://www.starexpresscourier.com/  FAKE FRAUD SCAM

starexpresscourier.com is a fake shipping and escrow company run by scammers in Romania.
These scammers place fake ads for vehicles on the internet and ask for payment, usually with Western Union or MoneyGram.
We all know thats automatically a scam.

One of their previous sites is mentioned here:
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2010/08/globalsafecouriercom.html

The fake site is being hosted by a company in Thailand.
http://whois.domaintools.com/starexpresscourier.com
It is registered to an ID Theft victim in North Mill Creek,North Mill Creek,US 46365
Send complaints to:
 name: Chaiyo Hosting Co., Ltd.
 mail: support@chaiyohosting.com tel: +66.21870187

The fake site claims to have offices in the USA:

United States Offices
405 North Reo Street
Tampa, FL
33609
United States
United States Offices
5598 Deer Creek Dr
Orlando FL 32821
United States

Here is an image of the fake site:

 

Leia Mais…

moneybookers-confirm.com Targets Renters in Ireland

moneybookers-confirm.com  FAKE FRAUD SCAM

The site is being hosted by my "ole friends" at XO Communications. 
Send complaints to them at:
abuse@concentric.com
The scammers used the ID and most likely the stolen credit card for someone in:
Admin Address........ Joplin
Admin Address........ 64801
Admin Address........ MT
http://whois.domaintools.com/moneybookers-confirm.com
Scammers using the domain moneybookers-confirm.com and the email address invoice@moneybookers-confirm.com
The targets of these scammers are people looking to rent an apartment in Lough Atalia Ro, Galway City Centre Ireland.

The scammer is using the email address:
amandagr34@live.com
First name: Amanda
Last name : Grant
Address    : 87 David Lee Point
City : London
PostalCode:  E15-3LF
Country   : United Kingdom
to post fake ads on the internet:
http://www.google.com/search?q=amandagr34@live.com


Contact Me At: Amandagr34@live.com Lough Atalia Ro, Galway City Centre - Click to view photos

Apartment to let


Furnished, Minimum 1 Year Lease
2 Bedrooms (2 double), 2 Bathrooms

Contact Name: Amanda
Phone: 026875676
The scammer is sending fake invoices from moneybookers-confirm.com with instructions to send Western Union deposits to:
First name: Kurt
Last name : Benson
Address   : Lewisham Way 158
City/State: London
PostalCode: SE14 6PD
Country   : United Kingdom
 

Leia Mais…

Friday, February 18, 2011

Romanian Scammer Adrian Ghighina Pleads Guilty

Release Here:
http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2011/February/11-crm-206.html


Department of Justice
Office of Public Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 17, 2011
Romanian Man Pleads Guilty for Role in International Fraud Scheme Involving Online Auction Websites
WASHINGTON – A Romanian man pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Matthew F. Kennelly in Chicago to one count each of wire fraud and conspiracy for his role in moving and hiding the illicit proceeds of an international fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Patrick J. Fitzgerald for the Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. for the District of Columbia.

Adrian Ghighina, 33, of Bucharest, Romania, was indicted by a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Illinois in April 2008 on seven counts of wire fraud.   In May 2010, Ghighina was separately indicted by a federal grand jury in Washington on charges of conspiracy, bank fraud and money laundering.

According to court documents, Ghighina, who entered the United States legally in late 2004, acted as a “money mule” in a complex Internet fraud conspiracy.   Ghighina’s co-conspirators, many of whom are in Romania, created fraudulent online auctions for expensive items such as cars, motorcycles and RVs on websites such as eBay, Craigslist and AutoTrader.com.   Victims who responded to these fraudulent listings were directed, in some cases by e-mail or telephone, to transmit payment for the non-existent items using Western Union and bank wire transfers to accounts controlled by Ghighina.   Ghighina admitted that he moved from city to city opening new accounts at various banks using false identification as part of the conspiracy.   The victims never received the items for which they had paid.   From approximately September 2005 until his arrest in October 2009 in Miami, Ghighina opened accounts and/or received funds in Illinois, the District of Columbia, Florida, New York, Arizona and elsewhere.

Ghighina faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on the count of wire fraud from the Chicago indictment, and a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on the count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud from the Washington indictment.   Both counts also include up to three years of supervised release following any prison term.   Sentencing is scheduled for May 9, 2011.   Ghighina also previously was convicted on related charges of wire and visa fraud in the Southern District of Florida and sentenced on those charges to 27 months in prison.

The Chicago case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Hayes with the Northern District of Illinois.   The Washington case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Springsteen for the District of Columbia.   Mr. Springsteen also serves as a Trial Attorney with the Criminal Division’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section.   Assistance on the Washington case was also provided by CCIPS Trial Attorneys Gavin Corn and Mysti Degani.   The Criminal Division’s Office of International Affairs provided assistance in this matter.   This case is being investigated by the Chicago and Washington Field Offices of the FBI, as well as the Chicago Police Department and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations.
11-206Criminal Division

According to some court documents, Adrian Ghignina came to the United States in 2004 with Bela Balint, Gabriel Toader  and Andrie Ovidiu.
Here is an excerpt:

"Case: 1:07-cr-00862 Document #: 145 Filed: 02/13/09 Page 2 of 12 PageID #:508
FACTUAL BASIS
4. In October of 2004, Mr. TOADER was 23 years old and a citizen
Romania. Since the age of 15, Mr. TOADER had worked in restaurants and
hotels. While working at a five star hotel in Romania, Mr. Toader heard that
there were excellent job opportunities in America.1 Along with his friends, Bela
Balint, Adrian Ghighina and Andrie Ovidiu, Mr. Toader applied for and was
granted a work visa to come to the United States. The group of friends was
hired to work at the Polo Club, located in Boca Raton, FL. After working at
several clubs in Florida, the group of friends relocated to Chicago, in
approximately April, 2005. Mr. Toader and several of his friends were then
employed at a restaurant in Greek Town.
After working in Chicago for a few months, Mr. TOADER went to get a
hair cut and met Estera, the stylist who cut his hair. Estera’s two sisters also
worked in the salon, one of whom was married to Christian Bentan. (Mr.
Bentan was a defendant in the companion case 06 CR 923.) Mr. Toader and
Estera started dating and thereafter he met Mr. Bentan in or around July,
2005. Mr. Toader was struggling to make ends meet and Mr. Bentan, who
appeared to be well off, often picked up the tab when the couples went out
together. Over time, Mr. Toaders friends Bela Balint and Adrian Ghignina also "

Here is more data on Mr Toader:
http://il.findacase.com/research/wfrmDocViewer.aspx/xq/fac.%5CFDCT%5CNIL%5C2008%5C20080911_0000976.NIL.htm/qx
and an accomplice Constanin Palanceanu
http://courtlistener.com/pdf/2010/11/24/USA_v._Constanin_Palanceanu.pdf
http://courtlistener.com/ca7/VtX/united-states-v-constanin-palanceanu/

Mr Toader is currently serving time in a Texas prison, but still manages an active internet presence:
http://www.friendsbeyondthewall.com/ppbtw/ads-male/t/toader_gabriel_13965.html

Leia Mais…

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

homefitnessmart.com SCAM

http://www.homefitnessmart.com/  FAKE FRAUD SCAM

homefitnessmart.com is yet another fake store asking for payment via Green Dot/MoneyPak.
More information in an older post here:
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2011/01/onsalefurnituremartcom-scam.html

It is being hosted by hostnine.com
http://www.hostnine.com/contact-us/

Here are some images of the fake site, look familiar?



Leia Mais…

usdirectauto.com and edmunds-us.com SCAM

http://www.usdirectauto.com/  FAKE FRAUD SCAM
http://www.edmunds-us.com/  FAKE FRAUD SCAM

Both sites hosted by Netfirms in Canada.
Send abuse reports to:
abuse@netfirms.com

usdirectauto.com advertises cars at prices that are too good to be true.
The scam is to get you to order a vehicle from their site and then they send a spoof email from
edmunds-us.com telling you the deal is secure.

The scammer is using the emails:
US DirectAuto fodreline@googlemail.com
US DirectAuto
8831 Research Center Rd E
Minneapolis MN 55428
Phone: (952) 314-1563
Fax:   (952) 314-1056
Website: http://www.usdirectauto.com/
Email: order@usdirectauto.com

Using the fake email edmunds@edmunds-us.com
The scammer then sends a fake invoice asking the intended victims to wire transfer the funds to a bank in the UK:
Edmunds Autos AGENT Details *
Account Holder  SKOWRONSKI P WEL
Bank Name  NATWEST
Iban  GB23NWBK60025710739637
Swift/Bic  NWBKGB21
Address  1 Hardman Boulevard, Manchester
M3 3AQ, UNITED KINGDOM

The invoice includes a live chat located here:
http://livechat.boldchat.com/aid/592635643518139945/bc.chat?cwdid=6425525200047844495
Stop by and tell the scammer hi.

Here are some images of the fake car site usdirectauto.com :






 

Leia Mais…

global-tradingonline.com SCAM Targets eBay Sellers

http://www.global-tradingonline.com/  FAKE FRAUD SCAM

global-tradingonline.com is another in a series of fraud escrow sites targeting sellers on eBay.
This pervious post has more details and images on the other clone sites
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2010/11/global-shoponlinecom-fraud-escrow.html

This site is also being hosted by the same company as the others:
Chaiyo Hosting Co., Ltd.
Email:support@chaiyohosting.com
 tel-- +66.21870187
Chaiyo Hosting Co., Ltd.
3312/33-34 2-3 FL Zone A Soi Ladprao 101 Ladprao rd.
\r
t Klongchan Bangkapi
Bangkok,
TH

Here is an image from the site:


Leia Mais…

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Nigerian Scam Exposed

www.trans-courierservice.com  Nigerian Scam Site

trans-courierservice.com was set up by a Nigerian scammer.
As of 2-12-11 at 2:44PM there is no site.
How do I know its a scam?
trans-courierservice.com was registered to a person in Bronx, NY
http://whois.domaintools.com/trans-courierservice.com
The email address used to register the domain is:
report@bigsky-energy.com
http://bigsky-energy.com/
That company is supposedly located in the UK:

Contacting Bigsky Energy Petroleum plc

Group Headquarters:

20 Garden Place
Aberdeen
AB10 1UR
United Kingdom
Tel: +447024020574,+447024021386
Fax: +44 (0) 1224 652 401
Internet: http://www.bigsky-energy.com/

The site is registered to someone in Minneapolis, MN USA:
Admin Address........ 55411
  Admin Address........ MI (actually the abbreviation for Michigan)
  Admin Address........ UNITED STATES
  Admin Email.......... mendel.placement@gmail.com
http://whois.domaintools.com/bigsky-energy.com

If you do a Google search of the email address used to register the fake petroleum company:
mendel.placement@gmail.com
You get this:
http://db.aa419.org/fakebanksview.php?key=56135
 

Leia Mais…

Thursday, February 10, 2011

freight-lines-ltd.com SCAM Targeting Canadian Renters

www.freight-lines-ltd.com FAKE FRAUD SCAM

freight-lines-ltd.com
http://whois.domaintools.com/freight-lines-ltd.com

This site wa created by a Romanian scammer using the email address:
william.lemmans@hotmail.com
See his ads posted for apartments here.

The scammer was previously using the fake site:
http://www.freight-lines-ltd.all.co.uk/

The site gives a warning when using Google Chrome:
Warning: Something's Not Right Here!
freight-lines-ltd.com contains content from http://www.456ii.cn/, a site known to distribute malware. Your computer might catch a virus if you visit this site.
Google has found malicious software may be installed onto your computer if you proceed. If you've visited this site in the past or you trust this site, it's possible that it has just recently been compromised by a hacker. You should not proceed, and perhaps try again tomorrow or go somewhere else.
Here is some text the scammer is sending his intended victims:

Hello,

 Thank you for your interest. The Apartment located in 231 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON is still available. It has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. I am looking  for someone to live in it, as soon as possible, because my company has won the auction for a project, in construction, for a building that will rise up in London, United Kingdom. I am a civil engineer, so my accommodation period in England will be about 4 years. The renting period is from 1 month up to 4-6 years. As a result of this I want to rent, for this period, at this price and also to find the perfect person for my apartment. I`m the owner of the apt and it's like in the pics.The apartment is unfurnished but if you want you can use my furniture from the storage unit. The rent for 1 month is 760CAD$ (for the whole apartment) including all utilities (water, electricity, Internet, cable, parking, air conditioning, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, refrigerator). You can move in the apt in the same day when you receive the keys. The only problem is that I`m the only person who has the keys but I hope that we will find a compromise.
Any further questions please contact me back by e-mail.


Thank you for your interest and i`m waiting for your answer

Hello ,


  Thank you for your reply. Like I have informed you before, the price you have to pay for one month of rent will be 760CAD$  with no extra fees you will have access to all facilities provide by the building. The utility bills are paid directly from my bank account. The price will not increase monthly, it will remain the same for the whole period that the contact will be signed for. We can start with a basic 1 year contract with the possibility of renewing it or with the period of time suitable for you.About the payment, I would like to receive it monthly into my bank account and I hope there will be no problem for you to wire the money to it. The apartment is ready for you, you only need to receive the keys and the contract so you could check it out, and see if you like it. The apt will be unfurnished but it can be rented very easily with the furniture at the same price. Also pets are allowed. Since I'm in London, United Kingdom we need a way to complete this deal that will allow us to make sure we receive what we are asking for. I have found a way for us to complete the deal safely and fast, and in this way you will receive the Keys in less than 2 days. The solution is provided by a company called Freight-Lines-LTD which will handle the payment and delivery of the Keys. I have found a procedure that will allows you to pay for the rent of the apt only after you will receive the keys, and through this way you will see it and decide if you like it or not, before sending the payment. Please click on the link bellow to the Freight-Lines-LTD web site to see how we can complete the deal safely and fast directly from the web site of the company where this procedure is explained in the SAFE EXCHANGE SERVICE: http://www.freight-lines-ltd.all.co.uk/ ( if the link is not working please try and copy it in your web browser)

Let me know if you are interested !

Here are some images for the current fake site:


Leia Mais…

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

bradysdepot.com Scam

bradysdepot.com FAKE FRAUD SCAM

http://www.bradysdepot.com/

Yet another in a series of fake stores on the internet using GreenDot MoneyPak debit card and Google Checkout to defraud buyers.

Details on this scam can be found in my previous posts:
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2011/02/mallofolympiacom-scam.html
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2010/12/homeclearancefurniturecom-scam.html
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2010/12/comodo-sites-safe.html
Additional details on these scammers can be found here:
http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2010/03/25/scammers-use-green-dot-moneypaks-to-steal-online/
and here:
http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2010/04/23/online-scammers-steal-cash-fail-to-deliver-playset/

Images from the scam site:




Text from the fake site:

Green Dot MoneyPak FAQs
We process our customers Green Dot MoneyPak payments through PayPal. However, WE DON'T ACCEPT DIRECT PAYPAL PAYMENT DUE A HIGH CHARGEBACK RISK.
MoneyPak is a safe and secure way to send money to where you need it. The MoneyPak works as a "cash top-up card". Once you purchase it at a participating retailer with cash, you can use it to reload prepaid cards, add money to a PayPal account without using a bank account, or make same-day payments to different companies.
You can add any amount from $20 to $500 onto a MoneyPak at most retailers. You can add up to $1,100 at Walmart.
MoneyPak can be purchased at thousands of stores nationwide, including major retailers such as Walmart, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, 7-Eleven,Rite Aid, Kmart, Kroger and Meijer. Click here to find a store near you.
Pick up a MoneyPak from the Prepaid Product Section or Green Dot display and take it to the register. The cashier will collect your cash and load it onto the MoneyPak.
MoneyPak costs $4.95 or less. There are no hidden fees or charges. Just purchase your MoneyPak, use cash to load it and you are ready to go.
This is my first purchase with bradysdepot.com and your website instructions suggested I should pay with MoneyPak, how do I know my money is safe?
Green Dot keeps records of all transactions ran through their MoneyPak system, this way they can track and protect the purchase. Make sure you have your receipt ready before calling Green Dot Customer Service.

Whats the Green Dot MoneyPak?
MoneyPak is a safe and secure way to send money to where you need it. The MoneyPak works as a "cash top-up card". Once you purchase it at a participating retailer with cash, you can use it to reload prepaid cards, add money to a PayPal account without using a bank account, or make same-day payments (pay for merchandise) to different companies.

Is using a MoneyPak safe?
Green Dot Corporation is a trusted name in the financial services industry and designed the MoneyPak with your privacy and personal security in mind. Unlike other services, you will never need to disclose your personal or financial information to a retail cashier.

How much money can I put on the MoneyPak?
You can add any amount from $20 to $500 onto a MoneyPak at most retailers. You can add up to $1,100 at Walmart.

Where can I purchase a MoneyPak?
MoneyPak can be purchased at thousands of stores nationwide, including major retailers such as Walmart, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Rite Aid, Kmart, Kroger and Meijer. Click here to find a store near you.

How do I buy a MoneyPak at the store?
Pick up a MoneyPak from the Prepaid Product Section or Green Dot display (click) and take it to the register. The cashier will collect your cash and load it onto the MoneyPak.

How much does a MoneyPak cost?
MoneyPak costs $4.95 or less. There are no hidden fees or charges. Just purchase your MoneyPak, use cash to fund it and you�re ready to go.

Once I purchase a MoneyPak, can I use it right away?
The money is usually immediately available on your MoneyPak. Please note the following exceptions: Walgreens has a 60 minute funding delay, Radio Shack has a 30 minute funding delay and Longs Drugs has a 15 minute funding delay.

Why should I use the MoneyPak as opposed to other same-day money transmitter services?
There are many reasons:
- MoneyPak can be purchased at locations where you shop for your daily needs;
- It is cheaper compared to $8- $13 charged by other money transmitter services;
- There are no special customer service counters and no forms to fill out;
- Use the MoneyPak to make a payment online or by phone 24x7

How do I know if my payment has been received?
You can call or email your companys customer support number to verify that the payment has been received.


Google Checkout PAYMENTS FAQs
If you want to pay through Google Checkout please DO NOT place any order(s) using GreenDot MoneyPak System, email us your request with a complete list of products you want to purchase from us and our payment department will issue the invoice manually. Please allow us up to 5 business days to issue the invoice. At Bradys Depot, we take fraud very seriously. If you're a first time customer and want to pay by credit card please send us proof of address (Water, phone or other utility bill matching you shipping/delivery address) along with your order request. Thank you for your understanding.

Leia Mais…

mallofolympia.com SCAM

mallofolympia.com  SCAM FAKE FRAUD
www.mallofolympia.com

Yet another in a series of fake stores on the internet using GreenDot MoneyPak debit card and Google Checkout to defraud buyers.

Details on this scam can be found in my previous posts:
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2010/12/homeclearancefurniturecom-scam.html
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2010/12/comodo-sites-safe.html

Additional details on these scammers can be found here:
http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2010/03/25/scammers-use-green-dot-moneypaks-to-steal-online/
and here:
http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2010/04/23/online-scammers-steal-cash-fail-to-deliver-playset/


Images from the site:




Text from the fake site:

Green Dot MoneyPak FAQs
We process our customers Green Dot MoneyPak payments through PayPal. However, WE DON'T ACCEPT DIRECT PAYPAL PAYMENT DUE A HIGH CHARGEBACK RISK.
MoneyPak is a safe and secure way to send money to where you need it. The MoneyPak works as a "cash top-up card". Once you purchase it at a participating retailer with cash, you can use it to reload prepaid cards, add money to a PayPal account without using a bank account, or make same-day payments to different companies.
You can add any amount from $20 to $500 onto a MoneyPak at most retailers. You can add up to $1,100 at Walmart.
MoneyPak can be purchased at thousands of stores nationwide, including major retailers such as Walmart, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, 7-Eleven,Rite Aid, Kmart, Kroger and Meijer. Click here to find a store near you.
Pick up a MoneyPak from the Prepaid Product Section or Green Dot display and take it to the register. The cashier will collect your cash and load it onto the MoneyPak.
MoneyPak costs $4.95 or less. There are no hidden fees or charges. Just purchase your MoneyPak, use cash to load it and you are ready to go.
This is my first purchase with bradysdepot.com and your website instructions suggested I should pay with MoneyPak, how do I know my money is safe?
Green Dot keeps records of all transactions ran through their MoneyPak system, this way they can track and protect the purchase. Make sure you have your receipt ready before calling Green Dot Customer Service.

Whats the Green Dot MoneyPak?
MoneyPak is a safe and secure way to send money to where you need it. The MoneyPak works as a "cash top-up card". Once you purchase it at a participating retailer with cash, you can use it to reload prepaid cards, add money to a PayPal account without using a bank account, or make same-day payments (pay for merchandise) to different companies.

Is using a MoneyPak safe?
Green Dot Corporation is a trusted name in the financial services industry and designed the MoneyPak with your privacy and personal security in mind. Unlike other services, you will never need to disclose your personal or financial information to a retail cashier.

How much money can I put on the MoneyPak?
You can add any amount from $20 to $500 onto a MoneyPak at most retailers. You can add up to $1,100 at Walmart.

Where can I purchase a MoneyPak?
MoneyPak can be purchased at thousands of stores nationwide, including major retailers such as Walmart, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Rite Aid, Kmart, Kroger and Meijer. Click here to find a store near you.

How do I buy a MoneyPak at the store?
Pick up a MoneyPak from the Prepaid Product Section or Green Dot display (click) and take it to the register. The cashier will collect your cash and load it onto the MoneyPak.

How much does a MoneyPak cost?
MoneyPak costs $4.95 or less. There are no hidden fees or charges. Just purchase your MoneyPak, use cash to fund it and you�re ready to go.

Once I purchase a MoneyPak, can I use it right away?
The money is usually immediately available on your MoneyPak. Please note the following exceptions: Walgreens has a 60 minute funding delay, Radio Shack has a 30 minute funding delay and Longs Drugs has a 15 minute funding delay.

Why should I use the MoneyPak as opposed to other same-day money transmitter services?
There are many reasons:
- MoneyPak can be purchased at locations where you shop for your daily needs;
- It is cheaper compared to $8- $13 charged by other money transmitter services;
- There are no special customer service counters and no forms to fill out;
- Use the MoneyPak to make a payment online or by phone 24x7

How do I know if my payment has been received?
You can call or email your companys customer support number to verify that the payment has been received.


Google Checkout PAYMENTS FAQs
If you want to pay through Google Checkout please DO NOT place any order(s) using GreenDot MoneyPak System, email us your request with a complete list of products you want to purchase from us and our payment department will issue the invoice manually. Please allow us up to 5 business days to issue the invoice. At Bradys Depot, we take fraud very seriously. If you're a first time customer and want to pay by credit card please send us proof of address (Water, phone or other utility bill matching you shipping/delivery address) along with your order request. Thank you for your understanding.

Leia Mais…

Monday, February 7, 2011

directhomegym.com SCAM

directhomegym.com   FAKE FRAUD SCAM

http://www.directhomegym.com/
Yet another in a series of fake stores on the internet using GreenDot MoneyPak debit card and Google Checkout to defraud buyers.

Details on this scam can be found in my previous posts:
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2010/12/homeclearancefurniturecom-scam.html
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2010/12/comodo-sites-safe.html
Additional details on these scammers can be found here:
http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2010/03/25/scammers-use-green-dot-moneypaks-to-steal-online/
and here:
http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2010/04/23/online-scammers-steal-cash-fail-to-deliver-playset/


Images here:




Here is some text from the fake site:


Green Dot MoneyPak FAQs
We process our customers Green Dot MoneyPak payments through PayPal. However, WE DON'T ACCEPT DIRECT PAYPAL PAYMENT DUE A HIGH CHARGEBACK RISK.
MoneyPak is a safe and secure way to send money to where you need it. The MoneyPak works as a "cash top-up card". Once you purchase it at a participating retailer with cash, you can use it to reload prepaid cards, add money to a PayPal account without using a bank account, or make same-day payments to different companies.
You can add any amount from $20 to $500 onto a MoneyPak at most retailers. You can add up to $1,100 at Walmart.
MoneyPak can be purchased at thousands of stores nationwide, including major retailers such as Walmart, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, 7-Eleven,Rite Aid, Kmart, Kroger and Meijer. Click here to find a store near you.
Pick up a MoneyPak from the Prepaid Product Section or Green Dot display and take it to the register. The cashier will collect your cash and load it onto the MoneyPak.
MoneyPak costs $4.95 or less. There are no hidden fees or charges. Just purchase your MoneyPak, use cash to load it and you are ready to go.
This is my first purchase with DirectHomeGym.com and your website instructions suggested I should pay with MoneyPak, how do I know my money is safe?
Green Dot keeps records of all transactions ran through their MoneyPak system, this way they can track and protect the purchase. Make sure you have your receipt ready before calling Green Dot Customer Service.

Whats the Green Dot MoneyPak?
MoneyPak is a safe and secure way to send money to where you need it. The MoneyPak works as a "cash top-up card". Once you purchase it at a participating retailer with cash, you can use it to reload prepaid cards, add money to a PayPal account without using a bank account, or make same-day payments (pay for merchandise) to different companies.

Is using a MoneyPak safe?
Green Dot Corporation is a trusted name in the financial services industry and designed the MoneyPak with your privacy and personal security in mind. Unlike other services, you will never need to disclose your personal or financial information to a retail cashier.

How much money can I put on the MoneyPak?
You can add any amount from $20 to $500 onto a MoneyPak at most retailers. You can add up to $1,100 at Walmart.

Where can I purchase a MoneyPak?
MoneyPak can be purchased at thousands of stores nationwide, including major retailers such as Walmart, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Rite Aid, Kmart, Kroger and Meijer. Click here to find a store near you.

How do I buy a MoneyPak at the store?
Pick up a MoneyPak from the Prepaid Product Section or Green Dot display (click) and take it to the register. The cashier will collect your cash and load it onto the MoneyPak.

How much does a MoneyPak cost?
MoneyPak costs $4.95 or less. There are no hidden fees or charges. Just purchase your MoneyPak, use cash to fund it and you�re ready to go.

Once I purchase a MoneyPak, can I use it right away?
The money is usually immediately available on your MoneyPak. Please note the following exceptions: Walgreens has a 60 minute funding delay, Radio Shack has a 30 minute funding delay and Longs Drugs has a 15 minute funding delay.

Why should I use the MoneyPak as opposed to other same-day money transmitter services?
There are many reasons:
- MoneyPak can be purchased at locations where you shop for your daily needs;
- It is cheaper compared to $8- $13 charged by other money transmitter services;
- There are no special customer service counters and no forms to fill out;
- Use the MoneyPak to make a payment online or by phone 24x7

How do I know if my payment has been received?
You can call or email your companys customer support number to verify that the payment has been received.


Google Checkout PAYMENTS FAQs
If you want to pay through Google Checkout please DO NOT place any order(s) using GreenDot MoneyPak System, email us your request with a complete list of products you want to purchase from us and our payment department will issue the invoice manually. Please allow us up to 5 business days to issue the invoice. At DirectHomeGym, we take fraud very seriously. If you're a first time customer and want to pay by credit card please send us proof of address (Water, phone or other utility bill matching you shipping/delivery address) along with your order request. Thank you for your understanding.

Leia Mais…

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Domainscan.ro and fraud

motors-program.com was recently registered
http://whois.domaintools.com/motors-program.com
It will or is being used by a scammer in the internet to send spoof eBay emails to unwitting buyers.
See the list of spoof domains here:
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2010/04/spoof-sites.html

Domain name: MOTORS-PROGRAM.COM
Created On:      2/1/2011 8:20:58 AM
Last Updated On: 2/1/2011 8:20:58 AM
Expiration Date: 2/1/2012 8:20:58 AM

The fraud domain was registered using this contact information:
Registrant Name: Mihai Vasile
Registrant Organization: NA
Registrant Street1: 81Revolutiei Blvd
Registrant Street2:
Registrant City: Arad
Registrant State/Province: Arad
Registrant Postal Code: 310130
Registrant Country: RO
Registrant Phone: 40.767064487
Registrant Phone Ext.:
Registrant FAX: .
Registrant Email: jenny22339@gmail.com
The email address, jenny22339@gmail.com was also used in connection to the fake site hosted by Domainscan that is mentioned here:
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2011/01/domainscanro-loves-scammers.html
The scammer also has a fake site with that email address here:
http://tahoe20.110mb.com/contactme.htm
A scam involving a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ
See the listings on Craigslist here:
http://www.google.com/search?q=jenny22339%40gmail.com&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&client=firefox-a&rlz=1R1GGGL_en___US365#q=jenny22339%40gmail.com&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rlz=1R1GGGL_en___US365&tbs=qdr:d&prmd=ivns&filter=0&fp=438d7dda7b26e41


The domain is being hosted by "our friends" at
Future Web
    www.domainscan.ro [andreislim@gmail.com]
    G. Cosbuc, nr. 21
    Dej, Cluj 405200, RO
Read what the "CEO" of Domainscan, Cimpean Andrei , has to say about sites like these:
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2011/01/domainscanro-loves-scammers.html

Leia Mais…

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

26 Romanian eBay Scammers Arrested

Prosecutors from DIICOT - Territorial Service Valcea - and police officers are executing search warrants in Valcea, Olt and Sibiu trying  to dismantle a criminal organization (about 26 members) specialized in computer fraud and deceit.
According to investigators, members of the group visited online specialized sites,  offering for sale goods that they actually did not possessed. Typically, the access to these sites was done by creating user accounts, using  stolen identities and stolen credit card information. This way the perpetrators creating to the victims the impression of a legitimate tranzaction. The victims were instructed  to transfer various amounts of money as price of the purchased item, shipping tax, or insurance.   The total damage exceeds 100,000 euros, about 100 persons, foreign citizens have been defrauded.

Here is a video of the arrest.



Related stories:
http://www.financiarul.ro/2011/01/25/perchezitii-in-valcea-olt-si-sibiu-pentru-destructurarea-unei-grupari-ce-se-ocupa-cu-fraude-informatice/

http://www.epochtimes-romania.com/articles/2011/01/article_99094.html

http://www.gds.ro/Ultima%20ora/2011-01-25/Perchezitii+in+Valcea,+Olt+si+Sibiu,+pentru+destructurarea+unui+grup+specializat+in+fraude+informatice

http://www.stiriazi.ro/ziare/articol/articol/perchezitii-in-valcea-olt-si-sibiu-pentru-destructurarea-unei-grupari-ce-se-ocupa-cu-fraude-informatice/sumar-articol/5747894/

http://www.news.ro/justitie/diicot-perchezitii-in-valcea-olt-si-sibiu-pentru-destructurarea-unei-grupari-ce-se-ocupa-cu-fraude-informatice/

 

Leia Mais…