Complaint Review: Barrister Jude Bliss Andrew Christopher Neal Barnard

I was contacted recently about "Winning" a Lottery drawing connected to a rental car company that I recently rented from in Los Angeles, CA. I have already contacted the rental car company and they are aware of the infiltration of their internet systems.

They also seemed to have planted a Fake website to promote Barrister Jude Bliss at http://www.judeblisslaw-org.co.cc/profile.htm (who, when you click on the legal links and search for him, does not actually exist). Also, there is no contact information on the website to inform BR. Bliss of his unfortunate identity theft (because he doesn't really exist). Why would a Barrister advertise himself on the internet and not inform us of a way to contact him??

The ripoff was that they wanted me to send them my bank account number and identification so they could make sure I am the rightful winner of their lottery. If you google the Reference number on the lottery winnings, you get a LOT of scam webpages that pop up.

I did do some corresponding with the Scamsters and attempted to have them deposit my "winnings" via Paypal (no worries, I didn't give them my password---which is VERY secure), but they didn't take the bait just yet. SO...I found this wonderful website that is FREE that lets you track where the e-mails are coming from. It's called whoreadme.com. What you do is register your e-mail address and send them an e-mail through that website and it tracks their IP address and automatically tells you when they opened the e-mail and where they are located. Here is an example:

Tracking Report: barristerjudebliss_assoc@yahoo.com


From (MY NAME & E-MAIL ADDRESS APPEARED HERE)
Subject Confirmation of Receipt of Information
Sent on 2009-07-29 15:23:04
Recipient barristerjudebliss_assoc@yahoo.com
Opened on 2009-07-29 15:43:45
20 minutes 41 seconds after sent
Status Opened by original recipient.
IP Address 41.219.215.53
Host Name dial-pool54.lg.starcomms.net
Location Lagos, Nigeria


Here is the e-mail notifying me of my "winnings":



WINNING NOTIFICATION:
We are pleased to inform you of the result of Atwest Rent International Lottery programs. Which was held on the 10th July, 2009 in the United Kingdom and All our united states customers detail information was send to our United Kingdom branch due to fact that the lotto draw took place in the United Kingdom, your e-mail address Attached to e-ticket number: 883734657492-5319, with Batch number AT-040SB06-03 drew a prize of I, 500,000.00 (ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS).

Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 883734657492-5319 with serial number 7263-267, batch number AT-040SB06-03 drew the lucky numbers 14-22-28-37-40-44 which consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of 1,500,000.00 (One Million and five Hundred thousand United Kingdom Pound Starling in cash credited to file REF: GPRMO6/315116127/27.
The selection process was carried out through random selection in our Computerized email selection system (ESS) from the database of customer date base 50,000 email addresses who patronized our company drawn from all the continents of the World (personal and corporate e-mail addresses). This promotional lottery is the 3rd of its kind and we intend to sensitize the public.
You will receive the sum I, 500,000.00 (ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS) from our Authorized bank. Because of some mix-up with sweepstake prizes, including the Time limited placed on the payment of your prize: we advice That you keep all information about this prize confidential until your Funds have been transferred to you by our nominated bank Which you will contact for the release of your prize. You must adhere to this instruction, strictly, to avoid any delay
with the release of your funds to your person. This program has been abused severally in the past, so we are doing our best to Forestall further occurrence of false claims. This sweepstakes was conducted under the watchful eyes of 8,000 spectators. Also this program is sponsored By CFI Networks to compensate faithful Internet surfers around the Globe.

The Atwest Rent International Lottery programs is approved by the British Gaming Board and also licensed by The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). Congratulations once again for becoming one of the few lucky winners. With Your permission, your e-mail will also be included in the next Sweepstake of I, 500,000.00 (ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS) and a HONDA ACCORD IVTEC CAR, 2009 MODEL.
To begin the processing of your prize you are to contact FIRST TRUST BANK, UNITED KINGDOM admin/prize department for procedures to claim your Prize. You must claim your prize not later than 7-days from the moment you receive this e-mail. In order to avoid unnecessary Delays with your claims, contact the Bank immediately.

We here implore you to kindly Invest this Found on CAR RENT Investment Program In your Country or Establish Charity Organization; we will delegate our Inspection team to monitor the program.
Who We Are
Our mission is to provide affordable and competitive rental cars with no hidden costs or surprises. We are one of the few, if not the only company, that offers all-inclusive rates, regardless of renter's age or whether they have major credit card or not.

. We do our best to rent a vehicle to you even if you are under the age of twenty-five or you do not have major credit card. You can see your total price online, before making your reservation.
. You will not be shocked with extra fees once you arrive to pick up the vehicle.
. Our staff is well trained and will give you the personal attention you deserve. We do our best to keep you happy and earn your business for year's come.
. We carry complete fleet of new and late model vehicles, including Mid-Size or Full-Size SUVs, Specialty Convertibles like Mazda Miata or Ford Mustang. Our vehicles are ONLY NEW or late model.

We have been offering low rates auto rental since our establishment in 2000. Currently, we are serving two cities or San Diego and Los Angeles. New locations will be opening soon in response to the requests of our satisfied customers.

***YOU PATRONIZED OUR OFFICE IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES ON July 08, 2009 10 am To July 10, 2009 3 pm
To claim your winning prize, you must first contact the claims department by email and confirm below the member information is correct.

FIRST NAME: (MY REAL NAME) LAST NAME: (MY REAL NAME)
ADDRESS: (MY CURRENT ADDRESS)
CITY: (MY CITY) STATE: (MY STATE)
COUNTRY: UNITED STATES ZIP CODE: (MY ZIP CODE)
TELEPHONE: (MY CELL PHONE NUMBER)
EMAIL: (MY PERSONAL E-MAIL ADDRESS)

The Claim Promotional Manager
Name: Andrew Christopher
E-mail: andrewchrislot@gmail.com
Managing Director
Neal Barnard
CAR RENTAL COMPANY NAME (CAR RENTAL NAME) affiliated United Kingdom branch
14 Baker Close,
Oakwood Business Park,
Clacton, Essex,
CO15 4TL,
United Kingdom

Not only did this disturb me because they had my home address and telephone number, but I have no idea what they could do with it. Luckily this has happened to me in the last few days of my residency in the state in which I reside. I am utterly SHOCKED that this happened to me. Needless to say, I sent them a VERY nasty message back and informed them of my retaliation to come.

Elizabeth
New York, New York
U.S.A.