Emails with a Scammer

massphatness · 03-31-2011, 05:34 PM

My buddy's email account apparently got hacked overnight, and I received one of those "cry for help - please send money" emails. I alerted my friend, and while he was dealing with his ISP, I thought I'd have some fun with the fraudster. I've replaced my friend's email addy with "Scammer" in the thread below. The comments in red are my notes.

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From: Scammer
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 6:47 AM
Subject: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman

I am writing this with tears in my eyes, I came down here in Orange City FL, to Visit my Uncle and i was told that he has heart problem. so he has rush down to the Hositalp,but i thank god that his getting better now but the problem is that the Dr, told us to get some Medicine for his heart and health to keep him stronger, i really don't know what to do now have been runing around to see if i can get any help but no way for me and i haven't get paid from work, so i needed you to loan me some little cash so that i can get him the Medicine i swear and promise to return the money back as soon as possible i just hope and pray that this is not going to scared you away, hope to hear back from you soon.

Robert

-----Original Message-----
From: Vin
To: Scammer
Sent: Thu, Mar 31, 2011 9:49 am
Subject: RE: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman
Robert - that’s horrible! Let me know where I can send some little cash. He doesn't pick up on my mocking his use of English

-----Original Message-----
From: Scammer
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 10:16 AM
To: Vin
Subject: Re: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman

Thanks for your quick response I really appreciate i need you to do for me is to loan me $450 and i will refund it as soon as i get back home,I promise to pay you back once I get home.. you can get it to me via MONEY GRAM, kindly walk up to any nearby store or filling station that operates on MONEY GRAM to send the money.

Receiver's Name..marilyn gleason
City..Orange City
state..FL
Zipcode..32763
Text Question..what for
Answer..Medicine

you have to send the money to my Uncle's Wife so that she can go Pick the money up, i will be waiting for you to get back to me ASAP with the MONEY GRAM transfer details, as soon as you have it done, you will need to get back to me with the MONEY GRAM number and other transfer details and total amount sent to enable me pick up the money As soon as i get back home, i will pay everything back.

Robert

-----Original Message-----
From: Vin
To: Scammer
Sent: Thu, Mar 31, 2011 10:47 am
Subject: RE: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman
Dude – are you sure that’s enough? Give me a call: (904) 721-1211 (This is the number for the FBI office in Jacksonville) I’m mtg down here with Robbards. I could always shoot down from Jax’ville.

-----Original Message-----
From: Scammer
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 10:53 AM
To: Vin
Subject: Re: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman

The money is okay for now if i needed another help i will let you know but Sorry i wish i could call but my phone was broke but i can use my Uncle's wife phone to text you right now and also she out of Credit on her phone. i really need you to get this done for me hope to hear back from you soon

-----Original Message-----
From: Vin
To: Scammer
Sent: Thu, Mar 31, 2011 11:42 AM
Subject: RE: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman
This gonna sound silly, Bobby, but I was asked to ask you – what’s my dog’s name? (I was starting to get bored with this)

-----Original Message-----
From: Scammer
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:47 AM
To: Vin
Subject: Re: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman

Oh my god what a million question?...am really disappointed in you,i will seek for someone else.its really painful to me that you can't even trust me.. (f'ing pricess!)

-----Original Message-----
From: Vin
To: Scammer
Sent: Thu, Mar 31, 2011 11:55 AM
Subject: RE: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman
And to think I got my buddy’s in the FBI to square away your little problem last year. Prostitute or no, underage is underage. Don’t be such a whiny b!tch, Bob. !!

-----Original Message-----
From: Scammer
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 12:06 PM
To: Vin
Subject: Re: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman

Am so sorry if i really hurt you because i know how you feel about the past but all the same i still want you to help me out,and promise to never let you down i need to make things faster,i will return your money as soon as possible
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After that last message, my buddy called to say he had regained control of his account, but was concerned he would have to explain to his wife about my underage prostitute comment.

HollywoodQue · 03-31-2011, 05:52 PM

That's some funny stuff....good job on picking up on the scam.

Coach Deg · 03-31-2011, 05:53 PM

Awesome!!!

N2 GOLD · 03-31-2011, 06:10 PM

Blueface · 03-31-2011, 06:11 PM

That is funny chit Vin!

14holestogie · 03-31-2011, 06:14 PM

If you're going to bring up all my past disgressions, good luck on ever getting me to ask you for some money when I need it!

LeoM · 03-31-2011, 06:13 PM

smelly4tay · 03-31-2011, 06:26 PM

good ol Nigeria!

timo · 03-31-2011, 06:47 PM

Very funny

MiamiE · 03-31-2011, 06:50 PM

03-31-2011, 06:57 PM

If my uncle ever ends up in the Hositalp I know who I'm not emailing for help.

MurphysLaw · 03-31-2011, 06:57 PM

nice work

G G · 03-31-2011, 07:03 PM

Bravo Vinnie.

kelmac07 · 03-31-2011, 07:39 PM

Nicely played Vin...nicely played.

Zeuceone · 03-31-2011, 07:48 PM

Lol. Reminds me of that website where they make the nigerians do a bunch of funny stuff. They have them put a loaf of bread on there head and take a picture for the money.

Kreth · 03-31-2011, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeuceone

Lol. Reminds me of that website where they make the nigerians do a bunch of funny stuff. They have them put a loaf of bread on there head and take a picture for the money.

Is that the site where the guy got one of the scammers to pay shipping on a bunch of Anus brand laptops (really just a bunch of junk laptops that his company was getting rid of)?
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Zeuceone · 03-31-2011, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

Is that the site where the guy got one of the scammers to pay shipping on a bunch of Anus brand laptops (really just a bunch of junk laptops that his company was getting rid of)?
Posted via Mobile Device

Its a completly different site. That laptop scam was classic.

I found the site on google. Its www.419eater.com

Starscream · 03-31-2011, 08:31 PM

That's epic! Similar to what I do on the phone with telemarketers.

MajorCaptSilly · 03-31-2011, 08:34 PM

I guess I'm not gonna get my $450 then.

MCS

Don Fernando · 04-01-2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starscream

That's epic! Similar to what I do on the phone with telemarketers.

telemarketeers are fun, I managed to get a flower bouquet once from someone who wanted to sell me some sort of retirement funding

03-31-2011, 05:34 PM	#1
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Emails with a Scammer My buddy's email account apparently got hacked overnight, and I received one of those "cry for help - please send money" emails. I alerted my friend, and while he was dealing with his ISP, I thought I'd have some fun with the fraudster. I've replaced my friend's email addy with "Scammer" in the thread below. The comments in red are my notes. --------------------------------------------- From: Scammer Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 6:47 AM Subject: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman I am writing this with tears in my eyes, I came down here in Orange City FL, to Visit my Uncle and i was told that he has heart problem. so he has rush down to the Hositalp,but i thank god that his getting better now but the problem is that the Dr, told us to get some Medicine for his heart and health to keep him stronger, i really don't know what to do now have been runing around to see if i can get any help but no way for me and i haven't get paid from work, so i needed you to loan me some little cash so that i can get him the Medicine i swear and promise to return the money back as soon as possible i just hope and pray that this is not going to scared you away, hope to hear back from you soon. Robert -----Original Message----- From: Vin To: Scammer Sent: Thu, Mar 31, 2011 9:49 am Subject: RE: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman Robert - that’s horrible! Let me know where I can send some little cash. He doesn't pick up on my mocking his use of English -----Original Message----- From: Scammer Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 10:16 AM To: Vin Subject: Re: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman Thanks for your quick response I really appreciate i need you to do for me is to loan me $450 and i will refund it as soon as i get back home,I promise to pay you back once I get home.. you can get it to me via MONEY GRAM, kindly walk up to any nearby store or filling station that operates on MONEY GRAM to send the money. Receiver's Name..marilyn gleason City..Orange City state..FL Zipcode..32763 Text Question..what for Answer..Medicine you have to send the money to my Uncle's Wife so that she can go Pick the money up, i will be waiting for you to get back to me ASAP with the MONEY GRAM transfer details, as soon as you have it done, you will need to get back to me with the MONEY GRAM number and other transfer details and total amount sent to enable me pick up the money As soon as i get back home, i will pay everything back. Robert -----Original Message----- From: Vin To: Scammer Sent: Thu, Mar 31, 2011 10:47 am Subject: RE: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman Dude – are you sure that’s enough? Give me a call: (904) 721-1211 (This is the number for the FBI office in Jacksonville) I’m mtg down here with Robbards. I could always shoot down from Jax’ville. -----Original Message----- From: Scammer Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 10:53 AM To: Vin Subject: Re: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman The money is okay for now if i needed another help i will let you know but Sorry i wish i could call but my phone was broke but i can use my Uncle's wife phone to text you right now and also she out of Credit on her phone. i really need you to get this done for me hope to hear back from you soon -----Original Message----- From: Vin To: Scammer Sent: Thu, Mar 31, 2011 11:42 AM Subject: RE: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman This gonna sound silly, Bobby, but I was asked to ask you – what’s my dog’s name? (I was starting to get bored with this) -----Original Message----- From: Scammer Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:47 AM To: Vin Subject: Re: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman Oh my god what a million question?...am really disappointed in you,i will seek for someone else.its really painful to me that you can't even trust me.. (f'ing pricess!) -----Original Message----- From: Vin To: Scammer Sent: Thu, Mar 31, 2011 11:55 AM Subject: RE: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman And to think I got my buddy’s in the FBI to square away your little problem last year. Prostitute or no, underage is underage. Don’t be such a whiny b!tch, Bob. !! -----Original Message----- From: Scammer Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 12:06 PM To: Vin Subject: Re: I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!! Robert Sawman Am so sorry if i really hurt you because i know how you feel about the past but all the same i still want you to help me out,and promise to never let you down i need to make things faster,i will return your money as soon as possible ---------------------------------------------- After that last message, my buddy called to say he had regained control of his account, but was concerned he would have to explain to his wife about my underage prostitute comment. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

03-31-2011, 05:52 PM	#2
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,122 Trading: (46)	Re: Emails with a Scammer That's some funny stuff....good job on picking up on the scam.

03-31-2011, 05:53 PM	#3
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Emails with a Scammer Awesome!!!

03-31-2011, 06:10 PM	#4
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Emails with a Scammer __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

03-31-2011, 06:11 PM	#5
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Emails with a Scammer That is funny chit Vin! __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

03-31-2011, 06:14 PM	#6
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Emails with a Scammer If you're going to bring up all my past disgressions, good luck on ever getting me to ask you for some money when I need it! __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

03-31-2011, 06:13 PM	#7
LeoM "Say what again!" Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Leo Location: Passed out under an Agave Posts: 690 Trading: (87)	Re: Emails with a Scammer __________________ Did you know Smurfs are only three apples tall?

03-31-2011, 06:26 PM	#8
smelly4tay S.H.I.T Greenhorn Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Dave Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 162 Trading: (0)	Re: Emails with a Scammer good ol Nigeria!

03-31-2011, 06:47 PM	#9
timo Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 723 Trading: (0)	Re: Emails with a Scammer Very funny __________________ Smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics

03-31-2011, 06:50 PM	#10
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Emails with a Scammer

03-31-2011, 06:57 PM	#11
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Emails with a Scammer If my uncle ever ends up in the Hositalp I know who I'm not emailing for help.

03-31-2011, 06:57 PM	#12
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Emails with a Scammer nice work __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

03-31-2011, 07:03 PM	#13
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,726 Trading: (10)	Re: Emails with a Scammer Bravo Vinnie.

03-31-2011, 07:39 PM	#14
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Emails with a Scammer Nicely played Vin...nicely played. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-31-2011, 07:48 PM	#15
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Emails with a Scammer Lol. Reminds me of that website where they make the nigerians do a bunch of funny stuff. They have them put a loaf of bread on there head and take a picture for the money.

03-31-2011, 08:31 PM	#18
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Emails with a Scammer That's epic! Similar to what I do on the phone with telemarketers. __________________ Insert quote here.

03-31-2011, 08:34 PM	#19
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Emails with a Scammer I guess I'm not gonna get my $450 then. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?