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chomomma
Not quite a Newb
Joined: 24 Nov 2008
Posts: 25
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Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:36 pm |
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I put up a posting on Craigslist asking for a broken psp, and a guy sent me this email:
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Thanks for the mail... I am not in the state presently and i will like you to get back to me with your Paypal email address so that i can send the payment to you via my PayPal account and you can help me ship it to the confirmed address from PayPal, cos i cant really pick the item up from you due to my busy schedules at work. Furthermore,.Am buying this item for my Son in oversea as a Xmas gift...........I will add $100.00 USD for the shipping cost i will be responsible for the shipping of the item and handing fee via USPS Mail signed..
Get back to me immediately
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If i am not mistaken, this IS a scam. I posted to craigslist warning people about this slimeball.
But can this guy possibly be baited? I was going to just disregard it but maybe it is possible?
I will not be upset if i can't or anything, but I would just like to know. |
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mewing_ghecko
lad harasser
Joined: 28 Mar 2008
Posts: 1564
Location: I was born and raised in... oh look something shiny
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Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:38 pm |
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looks like your typical overpayment scam. yes they can be baited. |
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"nice try you want to spam my box asshole"
"fuck u and that of your company".
"ASSHOLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"FUCK YOU".
"I know person like you fucking scammer".
"FUCK YOU ASHOLE".
"fuck off" Mr Fr@nk Ch@ka
"You are nothing but a crook and a liar,how could you send a fake transfer receipt to me and think that you can fool me".
M00seknuckle co-bait  Mrs ldris, Abidjan to Cotonou P3ter x2, Nigeria to Cotonou, Warri to Abuja
  x?  (only Alan knows)
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chomomma
Not quite a Newb
Joined: 24 Nov 2008
Posts: 25
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Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:40 pm |
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thanks gecko... but i am really looking for some advice on how to start? |
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mewing_ghecko
lad harasser
Joined: 28 Mar 2008
Posts: 1564
Location: I was born and raised in... oh look something shiny
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Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:43 pm |
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that's easy. if he replied to your safe email addy, a simple
"I am interested in your offer, please tell me more" should get you going. |
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"nice try you want to spam my box asshole"
"fuck u and that of your company".
"ASSHOLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"FUCK YOU".
"I know person like you fucking scammer".
"FUCK YOU ASHOLE".
"fuck off" Mr Fr@nk Ch@ka
"You are nothing but a crook and a liar,how could you send a fake transfer receipt to me and think that you can fool me".
M00seknuckle co-bait Mrs ldris, Abidjan to Cotonou P3ter x2, Nigeria to Cotonou, Warri to Abuja
x? (only Alan knows)
<a href="/forum/donate.php">[FREE PORN]</a> |
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luckey
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Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 5672
Location: Check the lost and found
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Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:47 pm |
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Give this topic a read: Click
It isn't specific to overpayment scams, but some of the methods can be easily adapted.
This topic in the Eater University Forum has some good info as well. If you have specific questions as you get things rolling feel free to post questions in this thread, or over in the Hints and Tips Forum.
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A material which slows down neutrons after fission to speeds at which their probability for interaction with the fuel material is increased. |
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chomomma
Not quite a Newb
Joined: 24 Nov 2008
Posts: 25
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Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:51 pm |
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pfft well you see it was to my unsafe email... so i sent him out an email calling him a scammer, you are scum, etc.
i will send him one through my safe one now hope it goes well |
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luckey
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Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 5672
Location: Check the lost and found
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Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:56 pm |
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^^Odds are good he'll answer. Craigslist scammers answer tons of adds and often don't even know what it is they are supposed to be buying.
They can be difficult to bait, since they are usually looking for a quick score and know they don't have much time before their checks blow up, etc.
While you're in your safe account, why not grab a few other lads from Surplus and send out "I think I can help" emails to them as well. Casting a wide net can be a good way to find a truly special lad. |
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A material which slows down neutrons after fission to speeds at which their probability for interaction with the fuel material is increased. |
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