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Henry P Snicklesnorter
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« on: March 22, 2011, 05:55:05 AM »
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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2011, 06:24:30 AM »
Henry this post has just made my day! Love it!!!!  :rofl;  :rofl;  :rofl;
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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2011, 07:54:17 AM »
Good for you, Henry!   :rofl; :rofl;

If I had more time, I would do something similar with all the lotteries that I have won....

 :clap; :clap;

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« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2011, 11:31:55 AM »
 :rofl; Love this! My son was selling his iPod on Craigslist and got many similar offers. Just give us your PayPal! We will throw in extra cash! Urgently need the iPod LOL!
He did end up selling it but it was through Amazon and he got his full price.
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« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2011, 04:55:36 PM »
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« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2011, 07:44:57 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2011, 08:13:02 PM »
What a kick  :rofl; 
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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2011, 11:01:30 PM »
I remember a thread that Epoman started about a man who decided to scam a Nigerian scammer.  It was hilarious!!!  He told the man that he would have to join his religion and made up all kinds of crazy things the man would have to do.  There were even pictures.  I don't know if I could find it now.
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« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2011, 11:00:54 AM »
Oh, we could have used this many years ago when we answered a Craigslist ad for a low-priced Lexus. Too low, obviously, because it became clear very quickly that it was a scam. He said he was in another country. (He said Wales, which was an unfortunate lie for him to tell us. I think we found out he was actually Romanian.) I'd give him a ranking between 'severe brain damage' and 'can you tie your own shoelaces'.  :rofl; :rofl;
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« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2011, 04:24:13 PM »
Sounds like 419ers !
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« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2011, 06:19:39 PM »
Quote from: Bajanne on March 22, 2011, 11:01:30 PM
I remember a thread that Epoman started about a man who decided to scam a Nigerian scammer.  It was hilarious!!!  He told the man that he would have to join his religion and made up all kinds of crazy things the man would have to do.  There were even pictures.  I don't know if I could find it now.
One of the funniest stories ever...

http://www.419eater.com/html/joe_eboh.htm

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« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2011, 05:39:58 PM »
Yeah Willis, Shiver Metimbers is IMO, the best. You need to have lots of time to waste reading the scams though.

BTW, have you tried googling "Willis giselle"?
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« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2011, 10:17:59 AM »
Quote from: Stoday on March 26, 2011, 05:39:58 PM
BTW, have you tried googling "Willis giselle"?
So perhaps I should update my avatar?  :rofl;
 
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« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2011, 10:38:25 AM »
I have downloaded some scams for translation by Amazon to my kindle.

Some can take the whole dialysis session to read, especially when I fall asleep 1/2 way through.
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« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2011, 11:25:36 AM »
Quote from: Willis on March 25, 2011, 06:19:39 PM
Quote from: Bajanne on March 22, 2011, 11:01:30 PM
I remember a thread that Epoman started about a man who decided to scam a Nigerian scammer.  It was hilarious!!!  He told the man that he would have to join his religion and made up all kinds of crazy things the man would have to do.  There were even pictures.  I don't know if I could find it now.
One of the funniest stories ever...

http://www.419eater.com/html/joe_eboh.htm

 :rofl;

 

Dear oh dear, what a laugh!
I can hardly believe it!
Well done Willis and thanks for letting us know!
Thanks from Kristina.
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« Reply #15 on: March 27, 2011, 12:05:47 PM »
I adore 419eater.com!

Henry, the next time you have a large block of time on your hands, perhaps you could join their crusade. I suspect you'd be a welcome addition to the 'scam the scammers' world. :2thumbsup;

I'd love to give it a go, but I spend too much time on the computer as it is.
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« Reply #16 on: March 27, 2011, 05:44:54 PM »
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One of the funniest stories ever...

http://www.419eater.com/html/joe_eboh.htm

 :rofl;

 :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;

That took a huge chunk of time, but well worth it..... :clap; :clap; :clap;
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« Reply #17 on: March 28, 2011, 09:27:15 PM »
Onya, Henry!
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