Con-men ain't what they used to be.

[Senator Jack]

Jim Thompson would never have got a story out of this guy. Got this e-mail with a subject of "Greetings from China". Is it me, or are they not even trying any more?



Hello,
I want to solicit your attention to recieve money on my behalf. The
purpose of my contacting you is because my status will not permit me
to do this alone.

When you reply this message,i will send you details of the business
and more information about myself.

My personal email is : mou_xinshengchina@yahoo.com.hk Thank you.

Mou Xinsheng

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Yeah ... the e-mails from 'Africa' are far more impressive. Someone puts a lot of effort into those goofy things! I've even received versions of them in French.

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[Diamondback]

Ooh, posting his email addy for the spambots to pick up and add to their target-lists. Nasty, Jack, just plain nasty. I like it!

"Oh, my, you are devious...*chuckle*"--'Pinpoint' Townes, Zero Hour

 

[jamespowers]

Ooh, posting his email addy for the spambots to pick up and add to their target-lists. Nasty, Jack, just plain nasty. I lie it!

"Oh, my, you are devious...*chuckle*"--'Pinpoint' Townes, Zero Hour

Let the carpet bombing begin.

 

[Diamondback]

Let the carpet bombing begin.

Actually, Townes' specialty was laser-based weapons and tactics.

(Not getting your joke, obviously my humor coprocessor is malfunctioning again.)

 

[Viola]

Considering how they run a "news" item every year on how you should not give major tidbits of personal information to telemarketing scams, there seems to be ample evidence of individuals who reach 65+ years of age without learning not to talk to strangers.

-Viola

 

[koopkooper]

I actually like to lead them on by replying and in the subject box write something like "I would like to help you"

Then when they write back to me all excited I write something along the lines of "gee it's really annoying when people waste your time isn't it" I usually go on and insult their parentage. Gives me a kick everytime!

 

[jamespowers]

I actually like to lead them on by replying and in the subject box write something like "I would like to help you"

Then when they write back to me all excited I write something along the lines of "gee it's really annoying when people waste your time isn't it" I usually go on and insult their parentage. Gives me a kick everytime!

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
Definitely on the same wavelength there Koop. :cheers1:

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I write back and say that if they were to deposit millions in my account, I'd keep every penny ... and then report them to whichever 'African dictator' they're trying to 'save' themselves from.


Mind you, I'm well aware that every word of their 'autobiography' is nonsense.

.

 

[jamespowers]

I write back and say that if they were to deposit millions in my account, I'd keep every penny ... and then report them to whichever 'African dictator' they're trying to 'save' themselves from.


Mind you, I'm well aware that every word of their 'autobiography' is nonsense.

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Better make sure that the account you give them doesn't have a single red cent in it. They would probably steal even 5 cents from the account given the chance.:eusa_doh:

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I don't give them the account number, I only say that if they were to deposit the cash, I would keep all of it. They never write back after that. lol

Better make sure that the account you give them doesn't have a single red cent in it. They would probably steal even 5 cents from the account given the chance.:eusa_doh:

 

[jamespowers]

I don't give them the account number, I only say that if they were to deposit the cash, I would keep all of it. They never write back after that. lol

Hmmmm--- how Honest, Fearless and Efficient of you.

 

[Absinthe_1900]

One of the great scam baiters here:
http://sweetchillisauce.com/finished.html

 

[Elaina]

I usually send them all kinds of porn mail and links I get from yahoo. Then forward all my junk mail, jokes, etc. And sign them up for all the free offers.

The address goes kaput in about a week.

 

[Diamondback]

Ms. Elaina, you are just plain evil. I like that tactic, it reminds me of me when I was young in a sick, twisted kind of way.

 

[Elaina]

Thank you. And then wonder why one of my clothing lines is called Devil Duck. The other isn't as interesting, but then, it's not as interesting clothing either.



(My maiden name is Quackenbush. Kind of self explainatory now isn't it? )

 

[Diamondback]

Thank you. And then wonder why one of my clothing lines is called Devil Duck. The other isn't as interesting, but then, it's not as interesting clothing either.

(My maiden name is Quackenbush. Kind of self explainatory now isn't it? )

I see that wicked sense of humor is still hard at work... lol

 

[MrPumpernickel]

Probably the best scambait ever, a person who fooled the Nigerian 419 scammers that they would only recieve money if they joined her church of faith and sent photographs of butterflies painted on their faces. Wonderful! Be sure to scroll down the page for the photos.

Read about it here: http://forum.scambaits.com/showthread.php?t=2772

 

[katiemakeup]

Ha! I've gotten a few of those Nigerian emails. I always shake my fist and say "I'm gonna report you!" then I just delete it because I don't know who to contact.[huh]

 

[pretty faythe]

I actually got a new twist on one a few days ago. A man in dire search of a wife. How, romantic. Yah, like I'd fall for that one. Just let me send you money orders dear wife, you deposit them in your bank accounts, send the money to me, and then I can come join you!!