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Shiver Metimbers
419Eater Admin
Joined: 30 Sep 2003
Posts: 7469
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 3:10 am |
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ScamTech
Baiting Guru
Joined: 30 Oct 2003
Posts: 514
Location: New Zealand
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 3:22 am |
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Wow, I'm impressed!
How and when did he get in touch with you?
Did you actually meet the reporter, or was it 'off the record'?
BTW, are you really 41? |
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Shiver Metimbers
419Eater Admin
Joined: 30 Sep 2003
Posts: 7469
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 3:25 am |
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The reporter emailed me to ask if I could talk with him. Of course, I rang the Guardian switchboard 1st to check he was legit 
Didn't meet with him, just spoke on the phone for a short while.
Yes, I'm 41 (only last month), but I like to think I look 31  |
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ScamTech
Baiting Guru
Joined: 30 Oct 2003
Posts: 514
Location: New Zealand
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 3:30 am |
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| Shiver Metimbers wrote: |
| Yes, I'm 41 (only last month), but I like to think I look 31 |
LOL, I was worried that I was too old to be involved in this sport, but it's good to see that there are other 'mature' kooks, like me, out there.
I'm 43, btw.  |
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mechanix
Master of Master Baiters
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 514
Location: Alaska
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 4:16 am |
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Nice plug Mike! Well done. And you're a youngster yet
Tim |
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Guest
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 4:26 am |
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"Mike, a 41-year-old computer engineer from Manchester, runs the scam-baiting site 419eater.com,"
Crap, there goes the neighborhood!
I hope you got bandwidth my friend. |
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Shiver Metimbers
419Eater Admin
Joined: 30 Sep 2003
Posts: 7469
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:36 am |
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I hear where you're coming from.
Last Sunday my visits were an average of 5 per hour. Looking at my stats this morning, the estimate is over 2,500 per hour!
I did pay to have my bandwidth increased a little last week. Methinks I'll have to dig into my pockets again.
Damn! I knew these 419ers would eventually get cash out of me |
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Shiver Metimbers
419Eater Admin
Joined: 30 Sep 2003
Posts: 7469
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:10 am |
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Diamond David Lee Roth got his scammer picture into paper based version of The Observer
(The Abbas Bundu one) |
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Charlie Fake
Master of Master Baiters
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 773
Location: Scotland
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:10 am |
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The War against Lads intensifies!
Onward, men! |
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Spartacus
Hello I'm New here!
Joined: 11 Nov 2003
Posts: 14
Location: By the seaside
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:25 am |
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Well done shiver, Nice article. Wonder if there'll be copies available in Nigeria on Monday morning? |
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Shiver Metimbers
419Eater Admin
Joined: 30 Sep 2003
Posts: 7469
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:28 am |
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 I have the paper based version here with me. I may scan it in and send it to some of the lads whose emails I don't have time to deal with. I could send them the link of course, but I like to think I do my bit clogging up scammer mailboxes |
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cruisectrl
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 12:23 pm |
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I'm incredibly elated and excited and laughing... Terrific site! I found this today thanks to the Guardian article, ofcourse, which I visit daily because newspapers in the USA (where I live) suck. Now that this site is beginning to gather steam and getting more attention, it is my opinion that it will win more credibility and respect if vicious, bitter racists like Gunther tone down their vitriol. Best wishes from America!
I enjoy this and intend to hook some lads as soon as I learn enough. By the way, I'm 45 and won't let anyone of you suspect my youth. What's age got to do with it?! |
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JFC
Master Baiter
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 118
Location: London
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 12:54 pm |
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shockwave
Kipper Nemesis
Joined: 19 Oct 2003
Posts: 21
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 5:47 pm |
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Congratulations Shiver!  |
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Guest
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 6:50 pm |
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@Charlie Fake,
I don't know what it is but the photo of whoever in your avitar inspires confidence that men seem to want to follow. |
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Charlie Fake
Master of Master Baiters
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 773
Location: Scotland
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:49 pm |
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Hmm...I'm in two minds whether that is irony or not...
I've no idea who the guy in the picture is - I was just looking around for something funny to use as an avitar when I came across that. I was after something that looked like it had to do with conmen. Just thought this pic looked hilarious. |
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Shiver Metimbers
419Eater Admin
Joined: 30 Sep 2003
Posts: 7469
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:06 pm |
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I'm 90% sure the picture is of Wilfrid Brambell (of Steptoe & Son fame).
Though I'm probably wrong! |
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Charlie Fake
Master of Master Baiters
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 773
Location: Scotland
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:19 pm |
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Hmm - could be! The guy in the pic looks a bit chubbier though. |
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dragonlady
Master Baiter
Joined: 14 Nov 2003
Posts: 133
Location: Central Mississippi, USA
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:20 pm |
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I saent it to all that think I am crazy for my new sport!!!!!
New Internet Blood Sport! 
I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
DL |
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DEAREST ONE, THANK YOU FOR YOUR EMAIL BUT ONCE AGAIN I FEEL TO SEND YOU MY REFUGEE STATUS CERTIFICATE FOR
YOUR EYE VIEW AND FOR YOU TO TRULY KNOW THAT I AM A SCAMM AS YOU THOUGHT.
YOUR SON,
PRINCE. OLIVER |
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dragonlady
Master Baiter
Joined: 14 Nov 2003
Posts: 133
Location: Central Mississippi, USA
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:23 pm |
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The War against Lads intensifies!
Onward, men! |
And Women!!!
DL |
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DEAREST ONE, THANK YOU FOR YOUR EMAIL BUT ONCE AGAIN I FEEL TO SEND YOU MY REFUGEE STATUS CERTIFICATE FOR
YOUR EYE VIEW AND FOR YOU TO TRULY KNOW THAT I AM A SCAMM AS YOU THOUGHT.
YOUR SON,
PRINCE. OLIVER |
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Charlie Fake
Master of Master Baiters
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 773
Location: Scotland
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:33 pm |
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Ooh, of course! |
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dragonlady
Master Baiter
Joined: 14 Nov 2003
Posts: 133
Location: Central Mississippi, USA
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:33 pm |
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Johnny Depp did a movie "Fear in Loathing in Las Vegas" about Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson. The avatar looks JUST like Hunter Thompson does in real life.
DL |
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DEAREST ONE, THANK YOU FOR YOUR EMAIL BUT ONCE AGAIN I FEEL TO SEND YOU MY REFUGEE STATUS CERTIFICATE FOR
YOUR EYE VIEW AND FOR YOU TO TRULY KNOW THAT I AM A SCAMM AS YOU THOUGHT.
YOUR SON,
PRINCE. OLIVER |
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dragonlady
Master Baiter
Joined: 14 Nov 2003
Posts: 133
Location: Central Mississippi, USA
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:36 pm |
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Nice plug Mike! Well done. And you're a youngster yet
Tim |
Yes, you are. I am older than any of you have admitted to being!!!!
But then, Dragons age well... it is their steady MUGU diet!!!
DL |
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DEAREST ONE, THANK YOU FOR YOUR EMAIL BUT ONCE AGAIN I FEEL TO SEND YOU MY REFUGEE STATUS CERTIFICATE FOR
YOUR EYE VIEW AND FOR YOU TO TRULY KNOW THAT I AM A SCAMM AS YOU THOUGHT.
YOUR SON,
PRINCE. OLIVER |
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Syaka
Hello I'm New here!
Joined: 10 Nov 2003
Posts: 3
Location: USA
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:58 pm |
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That�s beautiful, I have sent the link to my friends who don't uinderstand my fascination with the sport. Congratulations. |
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mechanix
Master of Master Baiters
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 514
Location: Alaska
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Mon Nov 17, 2003 12:06 am |
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@Dragonlady,
Ahhh....but some of us just ain't admittin' anythin', sugar |
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