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07 Jul 02 - 12:19 AM (#743602) Subject: the latest swindle From: mack/misophist I must be either too innocent or too stupid to understand this. Surely it's a swindle, but how? The information requested doesn't seem dangerous enough to be useful to a thief. Would some of the more criminous types here tell me where the gaff is? Dear Friend, I am the first son of the late Mobutu Sese Seko, the former President of the Congo Republic. I am presently under protective custody in Nigeria as a political refugee. I got your contact during my search for a stranger that can cooperate with me in this mutual transaction. I want you to note that this business will benefit both of us. However, you must confirm your ability to handle this because it involves a large amount of money. The money (50 million US DOLLARS is my share of my father's estate. I boxed and shipped the money to a security company abroad at the peak of the war/political crisis that rocked my country few years ago. Now the crisis has ended and I need a trustworthy person like you to proceed to the place of the security company in order to clear the fund and invest on my behalf as I dont want my name to be used for now. Note that I will send to you the relevant documents that will enable you take possesion of the the fund for onward investment for our mutual benefit. All I need from you is as follows: 1. A letter of committment (duely signed) that you will keep the transaction strictly confidential. 2. Your confirmation of your ability to handle this. 3. Your IDt or driving licence number for identification to the security company. 4. Your telephone and fax numbers for communication. 5. Your full permanent address. As soon as I get the above information from you, I will disclose to you the name and the country of the security company. I will forward your name and particulars to the security company to enable them contact you accordingly. I will also send to you a LETTER OF AUTHORITY to enable you clear the fund on my behalf. Note that this is a very safe transaction as this money is my share of my father's estate. I am waiting for your response to enable us proceed. Regards, Mr. Nzanga Seko Mobutu Seseseko
PS, OF COURSE I reported this.
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07 Jul 02 - 12:21 AM (#743604) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: wysiwyg It's a very old scam/hoax, details here: www.truthorfiction.com Bookmark that site-- it's a treasure. ~S~ |
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07 Jul 02 - 12:26 AM (#743606) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: GUEST POST THE ADDRESS - I'll take the chance - Its probably better than a gamble on Argentina right now. |
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07 Jul 02 - 12:50 AM (#743617) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull I got one similar, but mine was from an Nigerian princess, and it was only $20 million! |
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07 Jul 02 - 12:59 AM (#743621) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: catspaw49 How many of these are we going to post here? Folks, get yourself into a good hoax/urban legend site like the one Susan listed or Snopes....Great reading and you can save the space here. Spaw |
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07 Jul 02 - 01:04 AM (#743625) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Hi spaw, it's about time a normal guy turned up, for the past couple of hours I have ben talking to Guest and .,gargoyle! hows it going? |
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07 Jul 02 - 01:19 AM (#743633) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: GUEST,.gargoyle Hi Spaw - glad you showed up - John in Hull thinks the MudCat is a chat-room - set him straight OK, with a PM.
But be nice, maybe he is recovering from a a stroke or something, (could he be drunk? not all the time?) I was led to believe that the Brits had a better school system than ours .... BUT.....given the stuff I've seen here lately, the "Brain Drain of the 50's" didn't leave much behind to reproduce. |
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07 Jul 02 - 01:25 AM (#743636) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: GUEST John someone once wrote -Don't judge other people, or you might get judged yourself.
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07 Jul 02 - 01:25 AM (#743637) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: JohnInKansas So let's see misophist - You give him your complete name and address, driver's license number, and a sample of your signature. He sends a change of address (with your signature) to the post office. Within a week, he probably gets your half dozen lastest credit card offers. If he "accepts" them all for you, at least a couple should come through before your credit report turns to sh...t and the slow ones back off. Inside of two weeks, you have run up anywhere from $2k to $50k in credit card charges. and you're not worried??????? John |
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07 Jul 02 - 01:27 AM (#743638) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull I can't read your'e small writing.If youv'e seen the members you will know I wear glasses. Please write BIGGER. |
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07 Jul 02 - 01:29 AM (#743639) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull What's your point Guest? |
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07 Jul 02 - 01:40 AM (#743643) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Hey Gargy- At the top of every page it says " Lyrics Forum & Chat" If you have a problem with this, maybe you should bugger off and start your own site, where you could keep the rest of the chatters out. Sincerley John |
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07 Jul 02 - 01:43 AM (#743644) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: GUEST,.gargoyle Sorry about your eyes (but it was meant for Catspaw only)
John....let me ....let you....in on the "big secret." The joke has gone on long enough...and I sense your frustration.
The "gods of the mudcat" ... the "joe clones" have set up a "VIRTUAL SHELL" of the real Mudcat....that means it "looks" like the real thing but....it is not.
It is a place they direct the real A**HOLES....people like You and ME. We can't interact with the "nice people" and that's why you don't see their posts here...right now....its because we are in the "make-believe-world" of the Mudcat "Virtual Shell." Actually, it can be great fun for the others (who can switch between screens)as they watch two weirdos "duke it out" in the center ring.
It was a brillant solution to the chaos that ruled before.
Don't take is personal. Its just the way things are.
Sincerely, |
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07 Jul 02 - 01:46 AM (#743645) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: GUEST,.gargoyle Could read it ok? |
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07 Jul 02 - 01:53 AM (#743652) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Thanks for the big writing, but I have a few questions for you 1 What do you sense is "My frustration"? 2 What is th real Mudcat? 3 Who are "The nice people? 4 Who are "the Others? |
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07 Jul 02 - 01:56 AM (#743654) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Yeah, read it fine, as others have said, if you don't like it here folk off. |
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07 Jul 02 - 01:57 AM (#743655) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: GUEST,.gargoyle John, I LOVE it here.
This has become MY creation. Chaos is good. Ignorance is bliss. The Cretins rule. |
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07 Jul 02 - 02:02 AM (#743658) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Gargy-You only answered one qustion, and this is NOT your creation, it is Max's, keep trying! I am still wondering what instrunent you play??? Sincerley John Evans (from Hull) |
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07 Jul 02 - 02:13 AM (#743662) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: GUEST,.gargoyle At the moment I'm playing a full flush.........................................
.................................................toilet........................ ................IN....... .............................The Key of HULL
Thanks for the memories
I'm out of here the game is no longer sport, and got a gig tomorrow.
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07 Jul 02 - 02:17 AM (#743665) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Weirdo! |
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07 Jul 02 - 02:23 AM (#743668) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull PS. Where's your gig? |
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07 Jul 02 - 04:57 AM (#743715) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Bullfrog Jones Yessssssss! John I just love the way you slip that last one in there -- sharp as a stiletto. You're the unsung master of the Parthian shot. BJ |
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07 Jul 02 - 05:00 AM (#743717) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Subtle eh? :-) |
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07 Jul 02 - 07:26 AM (#743743) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Hrothgar If the owners of these animals do not restrain them, I will have to complain to the council. |
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07 Jul 02 - 06:49 PM (#744016) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: GUEST Hast thou slain the Gargoyle? Come to my arms, by beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! Go and chortle in your joy
Well done John! |
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08 Jul 02 - 02:51 AM (#744214) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: GUEST,.gargoyle Church organ and then accordian at a Mexican wedding.
Gracias, |
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08 Jul 02 - 03:03 AM (#744220) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Just 3 questions left to answer now gargoyle! |
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08 Jul 02 - 10:44 AM (#744349) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Little Hawk That story gargoyle wrote about the virtual Mudcat Shell is so devious and scary that it's almost believable. Maybe it's true! I was wondering why most of my more brilliant posts never show up here, seemingly vanishing into some black hole... Obviously they have gone to the REAL Mudcat site, while my stupider comments are directed to this one! What do I do about it??? Which one am I on now, the real Mudcat or the virtual Mudcat? JUST WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE!!!???? AAAAAAARGH! - LH |
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08 Jul 02 - 11:46 AM (#744374) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Pied Piper Just because your're paranoid it doesn't mean that people aren't out to get you.PP |
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08 Jul 02 - 11:57 AM (#744380) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: GUEST Its is what they call A-Hole Hell, or AOL for short. |
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08 Jul 02 - 12:30 PM (#744406) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Jack the Sailor Thanks for the information misophist and those who responded to the original post. Thinking of a nice way to say this... Nope! None come to mind.......resorting to sarcasm....... Nice comment Spaw, heaven forbid that Mudcat members should waste space on the inane! HAHAHA |
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08 Jul 02 - 07:32 PM (#744713) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: kendall snopes is a great site, saves a lot of wasted time. |
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08 Jul 02 - 08:07 PM (#744734) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Jack the Sailor Interestingly enough I checked both sites. Ended up wasting some time. Well not really the sites are interesting. Couldn't find anything on the swindle. However a Google search on "Internet Scams" turned up these to useful sites. The SEC has some good advice on how to deal with scams. Scambusters 10 types of swinsles and how to spot them. Cheers! http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/cyberfraud.htm http://www.scambusters.org/Scambusters48.html |
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08 Jul 02 - 11:51 PM (#744835) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: catspaw49 Jack, those two are also quite good. Snopes I like a lot, but I'm used to searching it and search engines are all a bit different. The page on Snopes is HERE and there is another page of different examples where the Congo and several exact lines from the email are listed under examples (must be about 25 different ones). Spaw |
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09 Jul 02 - 01:53 AM (#744885) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: GUEST,.gargoyle So.... Spaw, come clean....
How much did YOU net from the MudCat healing circle scam a few years back?
Sincerely, |
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09 Jul 02 - 03:15 AM (#744924) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Jack the Sailor Cool Link Spaw, Snopes goes deeper into the history. $100,000,000 whew! |
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10 Jul 02 - 12:20 AM (#745574) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: GUEST John....Post your "not in Hull"
Name Through the Mud Cat lets see what WE can get YOU.
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10 Jul 02 - 12:51 AM (#745584) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Guest, I don't know why you want these details, but I have already posted them all at various times along with my email address! |
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10 Jul 02 - 04:20 AM (#745632) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: GUEST Thought you would like to share again and again and agina. |
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10 Jul 02 - 05:38 AM (#745652) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: greg stephens I've always been a bit suspicious of this John from Hull. the basic persona is quite coherent and convincing, vaguely jovial cretin liable to fits of drunken gibberings, living in a state ofconvivial gormless innocence, and totally ignorant of almost everything. Yet he consistently comes up with the most vicious, studied afterthought put-downs that you could imagine. A total master of understated invective. I think that is the mask slipping, the Machiavellian monster showing his true face,his vanity momentarily preventing his maintaining the adopted character. i think we possibly have soemthing in the nature of a Moriarty-type super-criminal among us. |
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10 Jul 02 - 05:59 AM (#745660) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull i donte know what yoo meen greg! |
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10 Jul 02 - 06:10 AM (#745664) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: greg stephens I've got your number, John, and don't you forget it. |
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10 Jul 02 - 06:20 AM (#745672) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull My number is just for local peple! |
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10 Jul 02 - 06:24 AM (#745676) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: greg stephens 01482PC49 |
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10 Jul 02 - 06:33 AM (#745683) Subject: RE: BS: the latest swindle From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Amazing! |