International 419-SMS
I don’t know if I get more spam than other people because my phone numbers are public, or if I’m just more of a touchy, grouchy git than other people and just react to every spam I get.
So, here is another SPAM-related post.
I just got an SMS from +256715316646 saying:
CONGRATULATION- You have won a TOYOTA LANDCRUISER VX worth $80,000 US DOLLARS.Contact the manager DR: STEPHEN through +254720043297 (JAPAN INT. MOTORS) THANKS.
Look closely. Firstly, it’s a 419-scam via SMS. I’ve never seen one of those before. 2nd, it’s from Uganda (a Uganda Telecom cellphone number). Third, it wants me to call someone in Kenya (a Safaricom cell number).
What on earth does one do to stop such things? Either this is run by a group with people on the ground in both countries, or they are using online bulk-SMS services. But International SMSs aren’t cheap. And I have no idea who to complain to about this. Let’s hope that this kind of spam doesn’t become common, because it’s virtually unstoppable if it does (like International e-mail spam).
Update: This page seems to have become a rant-board for people getting this spam. If it isn’t plainly obvious, here’s what to do: nothing. Don’t respond, don’t give them details, it’s a scam!.
Update 2: I won’t be replying to any of these comments any more - read the update above.
Update 3: Comments disabled, as this post is collecting more of the same comments. Don’t try and contact me personally if you have got a similar message, I’m not interested.
Comments
Japan International Motors
I was woken up by a message 02h24 this morning with a message from +25576232752 saying that i have won a Toyota Landcriuser vx costing $ 140,000 and was the asked to call the manager at +254713786630. i am now realising that this is aslo a spam. Really what kind of people can do this. I mean, i a so frustratyed that this for me was a miracle. I hope that these people realise what they are doing to people. This is a worse kind of torment on the lives of people who are living below the minimum wage, people like me. I wish that the Japan International Motors could trace these people and make them pay for what they are doing, because they are also using the company and therefor other people would think that it is them taht are frauding people. Can you imagine, if i hadn't seen this page. I would have gone out of my way to try and get cash to call these people and it would cost me a whole tin of powder milk for my little girl. The pain i am feeling right now, i cannot express.
Japan International Motors
i recieved a similar sms from (+255768194902)on 31 Oct 2008. i was saying that i won a toyota prado vx worth $US110000 in Global Internet Rewards Promotion.
i was then told to ca mr Nick on +255754731530. i am sure this is publishing a negative image on Japan International Motors and i hope that these dubious people will be traced a legal action taken against them.
SMS SCAM
SAME PROBLEM, I THINK WE SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA SA AND JAPAN
i just want to know if this
i just want to know if this is a spam bout we winning cars. ive got a sms 07Nov saying that i win a landcruiser. is ths a scam please tell.
yes... spam!
yes... spam!
5 sms in 5 minutes
ive gotten 5 of those stupid ass messages in 5 minutes!!! ITS SO ANNOYING...
i dont even understand how they got my number!
Same problem
Also got the same message form those people. What do they actually want? Where is this going eventually? And where do they get our numbers? Kind of scary I'd say..
419
Same problem. But, please explain, how do I see it to be a 419 scam?
Scam
These people are obviously using some bulk sms system. They will probably ask you to pay for some admin fees to claim your prize via your credit card. Then they transact against your card and defraud you of money. We just got the same sms from the Japan International Motors with a Kenya number to call a Mr Nick. The person couldn't even spell Internet (internate in the sms). I suggest you do absolutely nothing in terms of getting in touch with them. Just ignore the sms and carry on with life. They will get caught.
I JUST GOT THE SMS!
BEING 21 AND IN DESPERAT NEED OF A CAR I GOT THE SHOCK OF MY LIFE. LUCKILY I WAS SMART ENOUGH TO REALISE IT WAS A SCAM. I DID PHONE N I WAS TOLD TO SMS MY NAME,SURNAME,ID AND NEAREST AIRPORT. I THE ASKED HOW MUCH WOULD IT BE TO TRANSPORT THE VEHICLE HE SED, R2000.......I THEN GOOGLED JPM N WHAT YOU KNOW ITS A BLOODY SCAM. ITS SAD DAT INNOCENT PEOPLE GET CAUGHT UP IN THIS SHIT. THE NUMBER I CALLED WAS 4 DR MARTIN, +254736978572 FOR A DRAW IN KENYA....TOYOTA LANDCRUISER WORTH $140000
toyota
i got a massage saying that i won a toyota landcruiser this moring. i thought it was my lucky day. i send them my i.d card number and i am talking with them now. what can you advise me to do?
i thought am lucky
one of our cellphone network provider is running a promotion with toyota landcruisers as first prize. when i got the message i thought i have won "the car" only to realize that it was scam. i was really frustrated.
Jaiku & Brightkite keeps me busy
SMS spam used to irritate me into insanity but luckily these days I get bothered by so many SMS messages from Google Calendar, Jaiku and Brightkite that I could barely care about a bit of crap coming through every now and then.
Getting you exited for nothing!
This is a spam, My parents received the sms in South Africa, the number wich they must reply to is : +254723556903 for office.
I hope this stops soon!
sms received
I have received a SMS today 17/12/08 at 20.58 in Mauritius from phone number +256718048128 as follows : "JAPAN INTERNATIONAL PHONES & MOTORS GROUP!Your phone number has won a TOYOTA LANDCRUISER VX in World Global Satellite Networks.Contact office on +254714732933".Please confirm whether this message is a spam.Urgent reply please.
Same SMS- WON A TOYOTA LAND CRUISER VX,
These people are cruel, I got the text in Jamaica, 28/12/08, call in the evening cause I thought it was a Japanese number, a DR (foriegn voice pattern wasn't clear answered). Wasted my minutes only to find the office nmber was a cell phone number. number they gave was +254732234572, from a 256755168698 number
same thing,land cruiser vx
same thing,land cruiser vx 110 000$.they gave my chasis batch n engine numbers,good thing I found this site.+256 7155 24130
Dr nick is an asshole i hope
Dr nick is an asshole i hope he rots in kenya he costed me 100rand on phone cals
same problem guys, got it abt
same problem guys, got it abt 5 minutes ago. the most annoying thing is not knowing where they got number from.
i hate does dog shits
i hate does dog shits who r doing this the number that sent me that message +254714225248 STOP TEXTING N FOOLING PEOPLES MOTHER FUCKER
+256718015042 sent " from
+256718015042 sent " from japan international motor dealers, you have won toyota landcruiser vx, new model 2009, worth $150,000 call manager (+254732234578) mr owen for details" twice!!! hoe annoying that this scam can occur!!! how did they get my number??? ignore this rubbish if you get this message!!!!
the same
the same with you. plss tell me the trueth
ToYoTa 2008
You have won a TOYOTA LANDCRUISER VX worth.Contact the manager DR: STEPHEN through +254720043297 (JAPAN INT. MOTORS) THANKS.I got massge say that, what i supost to do ?
Is this really a scam I got
Is this really a scam I got the sms and phoned they said I should sms my passport number address and nearest international airport?This is scary,has anyone actually received the car?
what a load of CRAP....
GOT THE SAME BLADDY EMAIL THIS MORNING AND I WAS JUST ABOUT TO ASK MY BOSS IF I COULD MAKE A INTERNATIOINAL CALL......
THANX
+256718015073 sent to me this msg :
Japan International Phones & Motors! your phone number has won a TOYOTA LANDCRUISER VX in world Global Networks...Contact Office on +254721644945...msg finished.
- Is This real....or not...pls tell me now...
- if was a real....why you sent msg only?. you must call me...not sending msg..
- pls. help me...are you a sierius..??
- I want the car...what do i do..??
khartoum \sudan
I have recieved sms from phone number +256718015073 jaban international phone &motors group in 31/1/2009 your phone number has won a toyota landcruiser vx . please is this real or not ? if was areal please call me on +2499 (0918255718) sudan
Dubai/fujairah, uae
i also have received the same sms for 4 time within 5 mints from JAPAN INTERNATIONAL PHONE & MOTORS GROUP saying i won a toyota land crusier vx in world global satelite networks, contact office, dont know how they got my number, hope these people will be caught soon.
it is scam
No ديل ناس نصابين
لا تسمعوا كلامهم
سيارة يابانية او المانية
جواب يوغندي
الاتصال كيني
طيب اللفي راسه ريشة يتحسس عليها
يا اخوانا الشركة السودانية للاتصالات طلعت ببيان في الصحف
ده نصب
بس
Foolish Spam!!!
I got 4 of these silly messages from an Uganda phone num: +256718015042.. telling me that, From Japan International Dealers, I've won a Toyota LandCruiser VX worth $150,000, and I had to call Mr Owen, the manager on +256715460859 for details!
I believe, they get some money when you call them over there !!! But I just hope these foolish spams stop soon.
Thank you.
About Japans Toyota/Ethiopia
thursday, 12/02/2009 - 11:50am — Temesgen(not verified)
+256715395492 sent to me this msg :
Japan International Phones & Motors! your phone number has won a TOYOTA LANDCRUISER VX in world Global Networks...Contact Office on +254721644945...msg finished.
- Is This real....or not...pls tell me now...
- if was a real....why you sent msg only?. you must call me...not sending msg..
- pls. help me...are you a sierius..??
- I want the car...what do i do..??