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dogglebe
Posted: April 24th, 2013, 9:16pm Report to Moderator
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I received an e-mail today from someone posing as a friend in need, trying to con money from me.  The following is the discussion I had with him.  Start at the bottom and read up:


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Mark,

I just got back from Western Union.  They informed me that any and all moneygrams being sent to you, or from you, are being held by the US federal government.  Apparently, you are still on their watch list over that blood diamond scam that you ran six years ago.

Is there any other way I can get the money to you?  Even pay your hotel stay with my credit card.  Atleast this way, you'll have a place to stay and food to eat.  And you'll have a place to bring those Phillipino ladyboys I know you like.

Let me know.

Phil



From: Maltose Express
To: Phil

Patricia is fine..Kindly do that and get back to me as soon as possible.



Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:03:03 -0700
From: dogglebe@yahoo.com

I just spoke with Western Union.  They messed up with the money order and I have to go back to the office to refile.  I'll give you the correct number as soon as I can.

What about Patricia?



From: Maltose Express
To: Phil
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 6:54 PM

I tried the number, it didn't work out. You can call the western union agent to confirm the number or you can send the western union receipt to me so that i can check myself.



Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:49:17 -0700
From: dogglebe@yahoo.com

This is the first time I've done this and I'm not sure what I'm reading.  Let's go back to the original number:  3057647795.

Is Patricia with you?



From: Maltose Express
To: Phil

You should be given a ten digit number...this is more than 10.



Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:43:45 -0700
From: dogglebe@yahoo.com

My bad.  I typed the number incorrectly.  It should be:  305764795-5893475.



From: Maltose Express
To: Phil

I tracked it with the confirmation number on western union website but is not available. Whats going on.



Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:27:14 -0700
From: dogglebe@yahoo.com

Here's the confirmation number.  Let me know when you get back.

3057647795-5893475

Phil Knuttsakk



From: Maltose Express
To: Phil

Glad you replied back,I have nothing left on me right now and I was lucky to have my Life and passport with me it would have been worst if they had made away with my  passports,you can have it wire to my name via any Western Union outlet I'll show my passport as ID to pick it up here,I promise to refund it back as soon as  i arrive back home. Here's the info you need:

Name: Mark Szamatulski
Location: 76,Timog ave,quezon
Country: Manila  Philippines

As soon as it has been done, kindly get back to me with the confirmation number.Let me know if you are heading to a western union outlet now..

I owe you a Lot..



Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:52:52 -0700
From: dogglebe@yahoo.com

Sorry to hear about this.  I can send you a thousand dollars, tops.  How do I get it to you?

Phil Knuttsakk



From: Maltose Express
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 5:49 PM
Subject: Sad Trip!!! Urgent Response Needed

I really hope you get this fast. I could not inform anyone about our trip, because it was impromptu. we had to be in Philippines for a program. The program was successful, but our journey has turned sour. we misplaced our wallet and cell phone on our way back to the hotel we lodged in after we went for sight seeing. The wallet contained all the valuables we had. Now, our passport is in custody of the hotel management pending when we make payment.

I am sorry if i am inconveniencing you, but i have only very few people to run to now. i will be indeed very grateful if i can get a loan of 1,800USD from you. this will enable me sort our hotel bills and get my sorry self back home. I will really appreciate whatever you can afford in assisting me with. I promise to refund it in full as soon as I return.





Phil
(sometimes I use my powers for good)
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Penoyer79
Posted: April 24th, 2013, 9:29pm Report to Moderator
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did you know it was a scam right off?
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dogglebe
Posted: April 24th, 2013, 9:31pm Report to Moderator
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Oh yeah.  This is an old scam.

I did call my friend to be sure and spoke to his wife.


Phil
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danbotha
Posted: April 24th, 2013, 9:42pm Report to Moderator
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Funny... I got an email from U.S. president Barack Obama the other day...

I've also won every lottery in the book and have heaps of people emailing me "wanting to be my friend"...

It's amazing what these people try to do to get your money.


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danbotha
Posted: April 24th, 2013, 9:42pm Report to Moderator
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BTW Phil, I got a spam message from your email account the other day. I did try and tell you via SS, but you never responded.


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jwent6688
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Phillipino ladyboys


Must've been a fan of your name, too. Proper English is Filipino ladyboy.

James


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dogglebe
Posted: April 24th, 2013, 9:52pm Report to Moderator
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I had a supposed agent in India e-mail me and tell me that a big name Indian director/producer wanted to produce a script he saw on the boards.  I just needed to send this some money to get the ball rolling.  After some talking with this guy, I had him agree that I would be paid sixty thousand dollars for my script.

The best part was that this script was a two page SNL-like sketch.  And I'll admit it wasn't a good one.  If you want to read that thread (it's a long one), click here.


Phil
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dogglebe
Posted: April 24th, 2013, 9:54pm Report to Moderator
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I must've missed your e-mail, Dan.  I know I was recently hacked, though.


Phil
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Great stuff phil,

I had the microsoft call the other day saying my system had a virus and I needed to pay to get rid of it.
I thought here's my chance to have some fun... and then my mind went blank - my final response was - ahhh, i own a mac - they hung up then.

Michael


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Quoted from tricky
I had the microsoft call the other day saying my system had a virus and I needed to pay to get rid of it.


Norton does that crap to me all the time.  :-)


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Eoin
Posted: April 25th, 2013, 1:21am Report to Moderator
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Apparently Mila Kunis wants to meet up - I'd be so disappointed if I was sending those emails to the trash can in error and leaving frustrated asking her friends why I won't reply . . . Life is full of risks Mila . . .
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Penoyer79
Posted: April 25th, 2013, 2:01am Report to Moderator
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i only asked cause of the prolonged email exchange

you just actually take the time to fuck with them....

which i have to admit is pretty funny. i dont even waste the time to respond.... outside of "get a real job loser"
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khamanna
Posted: April 25th, 2013, 2:41am Report to Moderator
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Funny stuff.
I happen to have a lot of dying relatives in India and Africa - should write back someday and see what they are up to except for dying.
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dogglebe
Posted: April 25th, 2013, 7:45am Report to Moderator
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Chris, you should look at it this way:  when I'm wasting their time, it's that much less time they have to steal from others.  I know it's only a few minutes, but if everyone were to do this, that time would add up.


Phil
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wonkavite
Posted: September 7th, 2013, 7:50am Report to Moderator
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Hey, look - more pranks on Nigerian Princes - this time from an ex-Seinfeld guy. Phil had the right idea! Now, if only there's SOME way to get this guy to read the Nigerian Job...  

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/si.....6356.html?.tsrc=o2de
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