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419Eater is my life Joined: 12 Jun 2005 Posts: 442

This just happened earlier in the week ... a bit disconcerting since it was one on of my REAL Facebook accounts. Being somewhat of a public figure, this was account of mine where I go ahead and accept most legit appearing friend requests, but one occasionally slips through the cracks, as in this case. (screenshot images below)

The lads one and only photo on the profile doesn't show up in the screenshots, as it disappeared after I blocked him. Maybe I'll bait from a bogus account.

Ah well just sharing.

Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:04 am

Somewhat of a public figure from the USA?

Hmm...

Are you by any chance also running for the GOP primary? I've always suspected Ron Paul is a closet scam baiter.

Scammer - "Greetings in Jesus Name! I have 9 million euros to give you."
RP - "Well hey there! Euros you say? How about gold? We really need to get this country back on the gold standard. Do you know much about Milton Friedman? How about the Mises Institute? No? All right then, I'd love to get you in touch with some literature I have here about Libertarianism, oh, and can you send me a photo of yourself with a sign saying "I Love Austrian Economics?"

419Eater is my life Joined: 12 Jun 2005 Posts: 442

Oh crap! Yep, I'm Ron Paul. You got me! Laughing

Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:57 am

I hate to break it to you but just because you're the heir to several Nigerian fortunes, it doesn't make you a public figure.

Kidding Razz

Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 10:09 am

Not a big surprise, as I've been getting date scam attempts on my Skype account for years now.

Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:52 pm

It feels good to have 0bama on our team.

Welcome Mr. President

Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:30 pm

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public figure from the USA

Welcome Kim Kardashian! Read the stickies, bait safe.

Master of Master Baiters Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 669

I'm glad the topic of Facebook was mentioned. Have any of you heard about this new law, which is still in the works and as of yet not enacted, which is geared against lying online?

Here's a bit of info: http://www.pcworld.com/article/243920/us_department_of_justice_seeks_law_against_lying_online.html

I am VERY curious how such legislation would affect scam baiting for those of us in the United States. My understanding is that it would certainly have a bad impact on baiting through social networking sites. Maybe the suits in the government would allow exceptions?

Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:03 pm

I wouldnt worry too much, i cant see that passing.

I Mean how could they actually enforce that law?

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