Spam of the day!

trayhop123 · Post by **trayhop123** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 7:18 pm

thats all a scam ,,,,,,, do what im doing instead ,,,,,,,, invest in the nigerian pyramid scheme :P

aaamusements.co.uk · Post by **aaamusements.co.uk** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:43 pm

trayhop123 wrote:thats all a scam ,,,,,,, do what im doing instead ,,,,,,,, invest in the nigerian pyramid scheme :P

I thought the only pyramids were in Egypt?

barneybear · Post by **barneybear** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:55 pm

Had this GREAT one come through today.....

Hello,
My name is James Linc, a business Merchandising.I just came about your email address through an online email listing and I would be very interested in offering you a part-time paying job in which you could earn alot without quitting your present Job.Are you looking for a part time job? I am looking for someone who can handle my personal and business errands at his/her spare time. Someone who can offer me these services: Mail services: Receive my mails and drop them off at Fed ex (nothing illegal).Shop for Gifts Sit for delivery( at your home) or pick items up at nearby post office at your convenience.Letme know if you will be able to offer me any of these
services.
Thanks,
James..

aaamusements.co.uk · Post by **aaamusements.co.uk** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:26 pm

barneybear wrote:Had this GREAT one come through today.....

Hello,
My name is James Linc, a business Merchandising.I just came about your email address through an online email listing and I would be very interested in offering you a part-time paying job in which you could earn alot without quitting your present Job.Are you looking for a part time job? I am looking for someone who can handle my personal and business errands at his/her spare time. Someone who can offer me these services: Mail services: Receive my mails and drop them off at Fed ex (nothing illegal).Shop for Gifts Sit for delivery( at your home) or pick items up at nearby post office at your convenience.Letme know if you will be able to offer me any of these
services.
Thanks,
James..

Wonder what the scam is exactly though?
String him along for a bit, try to find out... don't reveal any personal details though as I am sure I don't need to tell you!

steveseagull · Post by **steveseagull** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 3:56 am

laundering money and drug trafficking are my wild punts.

definately string him along!

barneybear · Post by **barneybear** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:12 pm

Selling my PS3 on Loot, had this email today. Linda Cole my arse.

I am a Marine agent, residing in Australian ,but out of the statesnow.i will like to buy your item as a Birthday gift for mygrandson,who's father works for the unicef african chapter inNigeria,so i need to get it as a matter of urgency, since his so crazyabout these item and now has new friends,So . I am offering you 300.00pounds for this item and i need 1pieces of it plus the cost of theshipment,(via Usps Express mail(EMS)3-5Days )I will be paying for itthrough my PAY PAL ACCOUNT cos it is very reliable..So i will needyour valid information for payment to made as soon as possible.fullname,home address,country,state,city,code and a valid email id where aconfirmatory mail would be sent to you via PAY PAL But beforethen,I'll like to know, how soon can it be ready for ship,If you areinterested please kindly get to back to me:
Linda Cole

aaamusements.co.uk · Post by **aaamusements.co.uk** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:51 pm

barneybear wrote:Selling my PS3 on Loot, had this email today. Linda Cole my arse.

I am a Marine agent, residing in Australian ,but out of the statesnow.i will like to buy your item as a Birthday gift for mygrandson,who's father works for the unicef african chapter inNigeria,so i need to get it as a matter of urgency, since his so crazyabout these item and now has new friends,So . I am offering you 300.00pounds for this item and i need 1pieces of it plus the cost of theshipment,(via Usps Express mail(EMS)3-5Days )I will be paying for itthrough my PAY PAL ACCOUNT cos it is very reliable..So i will needyour valid information for payment to made as soon as possible.fullname,home address,country,state,city,code and a valid email id where aconfirmatory mail would be sent to you via PAY PAL But beforethen,I'll like to know, how soon can it be ready for ship,If you areinterested please kindly get to back to me:
Linda Cole

They have evidently forgotten that the only info that they need to make a Paypal payment is your email address!