I got caught in a scam!!

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Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 4:29 pm

@grs-

I am sorry this happened to you. It has happened to me as well. I know how you feel. I also know that baiting makes me feel like I am getting a return on my "investment". Twisted Evil

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 4:38 pm

His phone's been rendered useless for now, he's been forced to switch it off. There's quite a few queued SMS messages waiting for him when he puts it back on.

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 4:52 pm

^^^ Debby Smith's three gmail accounts are receiving a steady inflow of scripted followup letters. I'll gather them all up tonight and pump them for more calls in the morning.

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I'm well aware I won't get my money back, fortunatly I had enough money in bank account that I'm not owing money to bank after they took the money back.
I don't think I mention he never actually collected the boat, apperently the guy he arranged to collect it died in a car crash the day before he was due!!, I was given the boat free so, if I can sell it properly I'll get half my more back.

When I spoke with him on the phone he had a Dutch or German accent.

The number came up as withheld when he phoned me but it showed when he texted me.

The Nigerian IP address was registered with Starcomms in Lagos

The "FBI" guy was gas, said I will go to JAIL FOREVER if I didn't refund!

Baiting Guru Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 2922

@grs-sorry to hear about your loss-as you can see this lad is currently receiving his karma.

Just a quick note regarding the boat-the scammer never wants the item (in this case the boat), they only want the overpayment ($$$ Cash $$$) part of the 'deal'.

419Eater is my life Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Posts: 366

It just occurred to me that neither of the phone numbers are obfiscated in this thread and g00gle now hits on the thread. The posts maybe should be edited in case the scammer is using Goog1e to find out why.

I looked at the g00g1e hits on 447031xxxxxxx Two are from German websites. Three sites total with information.

1) www.zefix.org May 27, 2006 Paul Smith [email protected] Motor Bike purchase references as advert www.motoscout24.com

2) www.race-dezert.com May 17 2006 Jason Holt [email protected] Automotive purchase

3) www.sid.in-berlin.de Mar 13 2006 John Wood london No email Job Check scam

All of these are two years old it is quite possible that the number has changed hands although the first two are over payment purchase scams.

p.

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:56 pm

^^^^ I just did so on my post. Thanks.

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:30 pm

His phone is still switched off but I have sent him an SMS stating I have made the WU payment and stating that he will get the MTCN when the goods are collected.

I asked him to contact me by e-mail so that I can get his current e-mail, then the baiting begins. Until then I'll assist in making his phone useless.

Scammers keep phones and their numbers for years. It's one thing that makes them vulnerable and they hate to have them interfered with. It messes up thir current scams and contacts, and, if carried on relentlessly, will force them into the expense of a new mobile and sending out new scams.

Also, most scammers see only two possibilities - their scams fail or succeed - taking retaliation is not something they are used to - not ones doing this type of scam anyway.

Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 6:30 am

His phone's been back on, but he's stopped answering. I expect it's been a long night Smile

Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 2:18 pm

This came in from a smart one:

Quote:

Smally,

I dont call +4470 it is a freee data call that is diverted to mobile
phones. We have past this level.

Call me on +44703XXXXXXX

0k0r0maduka

But enough of them seem to keep calling and calling anyway to fill up our lad's voice mail:

Quote:

Respectful One,

Your number is not going. Why can't recomfirm your personal details to me as I requested.

Yours regards,

Mr. Paul De3schan3l.

Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:28 pm

A random lotto lad now has the UK redirect number so that i can "hear from a real person that i've won". I directed him to call at 4:00 in the afternoon GMT, which i beleive is around 3:00 in the morning in Nigeria Twisted Evil

Every little helps, after all.

Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 7:36 am

The G0merB0yz are on the case. Just sent...

Quote:

READ CAREFULLY!!!

Mr G0mer and the G0merB0yz Fraternity gonna chop your craigslist 419 check business big style okay. ooooooooo!!!! We know your modalities and we know how to chop them and will chop you in pieces and feed u to Mr G0mer's chickens..

u no be the guyman. Mr Gomer is the guyman and us boys kill for fun. Watch your back mugu and your mobile is been monitered. We kill u and we kill your business both.

Stay bless and have a great weekend. It may just be your last.

From The Desk Of Mr G0mer and The G0merB0yz
[Dictated in his abcess]

Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 12:14 pm

He needs to start picking up his phone. There are myriads of warm and generous widows, orphans, bank employees, barristers, executives, lottery administrators, dictators, US soldiers, FBI directors etc., so eager to share their vast wealth with him:

Quote:

Thanks for your cell number sent to me, am so much happy to recieved it and I have been calling to speak with via +4470XXXXXXXX at about 8:35 our local time,am so sorry may be you sleep off, and you cell was anounce to me that it was switched off, I will appreciate you give a call on these number as soon as you get my massage on +27-XXXXXXXXX may I will call you back immdiately.

If anyone sends him an email, tell him there is an urgent message on his phone.

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Both of the email have stopped replying to me now.

Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 11:31 pm

Quote:

Good day to you Debby.

I and my wife called your line several times but it was not reachable.

Please try and help us. Things are really getting out of hand.

Hopefully they still have a little cash left for some more calls tomorrow. Maybe "Debby" will finally pick up.

Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 2:28 am

Things be getting wery out of my hands soon. Please be p0cking you phone up scuse please reelly soon yes.
G0d blees y0u

Brilliant reading these emails...it's catching too.

Roger_Melly

Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 10:03 pm

Today from the same mugu:

Quote:

I have not heared from you. I called you today?. again but the line was very very busy. I will try much later to call you again.

Mr. D0nald.

Well, things have really gotten out of hand with our lad's phone.

Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:52 am

I just sent this out to the 900+ fresh addies just provided by 419baiter:

Quote:

RE: Thank You Very Much For Your Letter

Are you sure that your letter was meant for me? The news is very surprising and raises many questions. Would you be able to call today at +4470XXXXXXX (South London)? Ask for Debby.

Thank you very much.

The mugus should be opening their mails and jumping the lad's phone first thing in the morning, while I am still happily asleep here in the states.

His phone already is toast and I intend to keep it that way:

Quote:

Dear Debby Smith.

I repeatedly tried to call but the network was too busy and I can not get connected. I will continue trying but if you too can try from your end who knows, it maybe better and faster from that point being a more advanced country.

This is true and the $22m will be paid to you and I . Yes, I will talk to you about it. I will keep trying to call . :banghead:

My number is +234 802XXXXXXX. It is an overinvoiced sum.. The original contract sum was paid to the original contractor and this $22m has nothing to do with the man. I need you now to pose as another Contractor and the Government will pay you. We have already secured partial approval . The payment has been listed already.

Pleasze, call me, Ok.

Duk3 0rinm0bi
+234 802XXXXXXX

"Debby's" case is special because of the way "she" came to our attention. I always stay attentive and loyal to the needs of my preferred clients.

Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 3:38 am

Note: I sometimes send my lad this pic to explain why I can't call him.

Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:54 pm

^^^Gnasher, that's it!! I'll start telling them that they can fix all these connection problems by putting their cellphones in a microwave!!!! Shocked

Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:15 pm

That's evil and brilliant. This could be a whole new modality. "Having mobile phone connection problems with your maga? New research from the Prof Gomer Institute Of Technology says putting your phone in a microwave on Max for 5 minutes increases your phone range and power x10 ooooooooo!".

Come on guys, work with me here...

Edit: Sorry for thread hijack but sometimes you have to seize the moment.

Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:19 pm

Any cellphone can be "SUPERCHARGED" to force its way through any problem and reach that maga.

Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:51 pm

~ Gnasher,

I'm definitely adopting that one. Bonus points if anyone can get the lads to take a photo, or better yet, a video.

Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:09 pm

And if they whine their phone melted (faulty microwave, natch) I'm sure we can pass on their details to some local entrepreneurs in Ladland who specialise in cheap Nokias. It's only fair.