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Reader Beware -- a PayPal chain letter scheme

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by compar, Apr 20, 2005.

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  1. #1
    I've just received an interesting invitation to join, or participate in, a chain letter scheme using PayPal as the payment method.

    I normally delete all these types of messages, but this one looks so well organized that I get the feeling it might just work. The problem is that I'm reluctant to send it to friends or contacts without their prior approval. I've done this once in the past and several people were really offended.

    So I'm posting this message and inviting anyone who is interested to PM me and I'll send the details and information to you.
     
    compar, Apr 20, 2005 IP
  2. anthonycea

    anthonycea Banned

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    Gota love your spirit Bob, you will try anything to make a buck....

    Do you think I can make a quick 100 grand without going to the slammer?
     
    anthonycea, Apr 21, 2005 IP
  3. web-rover

    web-rover Peon

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    #3
    sure i'll read it.
     
    web-rover, Apr 21, 2005 IP
  4. noppid

    noppid gunnin' for the quota

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    I sent you a PM and included my CC # and my bank account number.

    Am I rich yet?
     
    noppid, Apr 21, 2005 IP
  5. anthonycea

    anthonycea Banned

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    Hey I got here first, Compar I want my name under yours :p :D :D :D
     
    anthonycea, Apr 21, 2005 IP
  6. paymentapprovaltooslow

    paymentapprovaltooslow Banned

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    #6
    Just delete it.

    Paypal gives scammers a way to operate the chainletter schemes without the post office getting involved. Mailfraud caries some tough penalties.
     
    paymentapprovaltooslow, Apr 21, 2005 IP
  7. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    You have to keep up with the times, Anthony.

    Martha went to the slammer for 6 months and while she was in there her net worth increased by about 19% -- and her popularity increased and she had new TV contracts when she got out, even before they removed the tracking cuffs.

    She might even lend you her prison outfit :eek:
     
    minstrel, Apr 21, 2005 IP
  8. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    No, no, no...

    You did it all wrong, noppid :eek:

    PM --> compar

    CC# and bank info --> me

    Red rep --> Anthony because green embarasses him :D
     
    minstrel, Apr 21, 2005 IP
  9. noppid

    noppid gunnin' for the quota

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    My money is gone. I wish you posted first. You sound honest.
     
    noppid, Apr 21, 2005 IP
  10. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    I am honest, noppid. How about your mothers CC#? Got any bonds?

    I'll take an IOU if you promise you're good for it... :eek:
     
    minstrel, Apr 21, 2005 IP
  11. noppid

    noppid gunnin' for the quota

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    Well of course I'm good for it. But don't ask mom for any more money. I think she's out. :(
     
    noppid, Apr 21, 2005 IP
  12. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    She's holding out on you.

    Check her beer jar in the closet behind her shoes...
     
    minstrel, Apr 21, 2005 IP
  13. Blogmaster

    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    Compar, you've got to be kidding. Someone posted one of those on sitepoint the other day and got banned.
     
    Blogmaster, Apr 21, 2005 IP
  14. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    Uh, Tute... he didn't post it.
     
    minstrel, Apr 21, 2005 IP
  15. Blogmaster

    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    #15
    of course not there
     
    Blogmaster, Apr 21, 2005 IP