On Thu, 19 Jun 2003, Jay Hennigan wrote:
On Wed, 18 Jun 2003, Lars Higham wrote:
Joe,
While I agree with all of your points individually, I would say that only one of them doesn't work for 'following the money'. This one being the pump-and-dump. Everything else involves a sale of some sort -
Send those to "enforcement@sec.gov". They work quietly and in the background, but they carry an impressive mallet.
I prefer to call it a cluestick but whatever floats your boat will work. :) I especially like option number 5 under "SECURITY THREATS" in man 8 syslogd. Additional reporting addresses: FDA webcomplaints@ora.fda.gov Send all food and drug (pharmacueticals) complaints here. ie, weight-loss products, sexual stimulants and enhancements, etc.. FTC uce@ftc.gov Bounce *all* spam here. Period. SEC enforcement@sec.gov Send all stock scams here. Pyramid/Ponzi scams fraud@uspis.gov, pyramid@ftc.gov Send these jewels to these folks if they use the USPS. Nigerian Money Scams/419 Scams 419.fed@usss.treas.gov Send these to the US Secret Service. Also, if you're feeling bored and want to give a 419 scammer the run around, respond to them with your telephone number ((202) 406-5850) and fax number ((202) 406-5031). Tell them how overjoyed you are to be helping them with their financial problems. Take note that the numbers above are for the United States Secret Service, Financial Crimes Division. :) It my understanding that some people send their 419 complaints to the Nigerian Police at these addresses: fpro@nigeriapolice.org, 419@nigeriapolice.org It was my understanding that the many actual members of the Nigerian government are involved in these scams so YMMV and of course I could be wrong. Justin