Ever think (or even suspect) that most (if not all) of these scams are the terrorists' way of obtaining money to finance their operations?

For something like this? I doubt It as to predict or get in line somewhere down the line is highly unlikely as the chain would have to be predicted based on who each person is most likely to email the most and even then the prediction could go wrong and all the possibilities would require considerable computer power and terrorists don't have those types of resources at their beck and call, Only the US Government or the Equivalent in size would. So It isn't even remotely probable If You ask Me.

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

Ever think (or even suspect) that most (if not all) of these scams are the terrorists' way of obtaining money to finance their operations?

For something like this? I doubt It as to predict or get in line somewhere down the line is highly unlikely as the chain would have to be predicted based on who each person is most likely to email the most and even then the prediction could go wrong and all the possibilities would require considerable computer power and terrorists don't have those types of resources at their beck and call, Only the US Government or the Equivalent in size would. So It isn't even remotely probable If You ask Me.

I agree and disagree with you on this one, SJ.

To pull this sort of thing off all you need is a computer (not even a server, just a laptop would do) and a purchased list of a few thousand valid email addresses. Hit them, and you’ll have (at least) few hundred gullible enough to pass it on to hundreds in their address books. Nuclear chain reaction on the internet.

But I doubt that this is in the terrorist money-making playbook. Most terrorism is either politically or religiously motivated and thus taps into money at the nation-state level. Far bigger bucks to be had there.

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Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.

Albert Einstein

I was just thinking about the new email system wich was developed by a german university.
You no longer need email adresses.
It will analize the subject and the message and sent to different adresses.
Could be interesting.
I´m glad i do have a strong spam filter.

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With each crime and every kindness we birth our future.

You no longer need email adresses.
It will analize the subject and the message and sent to different adresses

How can you send it to different addresses when the previous line just stated that they are no longer needed? They must be used on some level.

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You no longer need email adresses.
It will analize the subject and the message and sent to different adresses

How can you send it to different addresses when the previous line just stated that they are no longer needed? They must be used on some level.

I have no idea i didn´t develope it.

I think it will work on the greetings.
Lets say i write a mail to Eric.

Hi Eric how are you.
The system is searching for Erics in my adressbook.
If there are more than one everyone gets it.

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With each crime and every kindness we birth our future.

Hi Eric how are you.
The system is searching for Erics in my adressbook.
If there are more than one everyone gets it.

That's scary. What if I know three Erics, but one I recently had a problem with so I write an email that says "Eric, YOU SUXORS!!!!!1!!!11"? Even if I specify the last name, I don't think its very appropriate to tell all the Erics which one I'm mad at, particularly if they do not know each other.

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Hi Eric how are you.
The system is searching for Erics in my adressbook.
If there are more than one everyone gets it.

That's scary. What if I know three Erics, but one I recently had a problem with so I write an email that says "Eric, YOU SUXORS!!!!!1!!!11"? Even if I specify the last name, I don't think its very appropriate to tell all the Erics which one I'm mad at, particularly if they do not know each other.

I didn´t say its a good idea.
And if this will be the standard we have to learn our lesson.

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With each crime and every kindness we birth our future.

Hi Eric how are you.
The system is searching for Erics in my adressbook.
If there are more than one everyone gets it.

That's scary. What if I know three Erics, but one I recently had a problem with so I write an email that says "Eric, YOU SUXORS!!!!!1!!!11"? Even if I specify the last name, I don't think its very appropriate to tell all the Erics which one I'm mad at, particularly if they do not know each other.

I didn´t say its a good idea.
And if this will be the standard we have to learn our lesson.

Going by studies of human behavior, many never learn their lessons, which is why we have a high expectation of technology to solve our shortcomings. This would be a step backward for technology, IMO.

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If you want to learn more about scams or just want some entertainment this is a good web site to use. Before trying this, make sure you read all the warnings because some of the people producing scams are very dangerous and you need to protect yourself. Web Scams

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I happened to score this spam today:

Letter of Relationship and Establishment Aid.
From : Wilfred Coulibaly
Abidjan Cote d' Ivoire West Africa

Attention: Respectful
Greetings and How are you Dear Friend.I am Wilfred Coulibaly from Ivory Coast in West Africa.I would like you to Please permit me to apply through this medium for your co-operation and to secure an opportunity to invest and do joint relationship establishment with you in your country. I have a substantial capital which I honourably Inherited from my late father Chief Coulibaly who was minister of Interior and also have Cocao and Coffee plantation with Gold, Diamond Mining and Trading in bouake Northern District of Coted' Ivoire.Before the Epmigo Rebels killed Him during this political crisis on the mutiny rebellion upraising that equally lead to the death of former military junta Robert Guei.
I am contacting on you because of my need to deal with honest person whom I can lay trust and personal confidence on with hope that he will not let me down. Because since the murder of my father,I have been subjected to all sorts of harassment and intimidation with lots of negative reports emanating from the crises from the rebellion people caused which have resulted to war in some part of our country Cote d' Ivoire in West Africa since this past years.
I intend to invest this money I legitmately inherited from my late father in profitable areas in your country into a very lucratives business venture of which you are to advise and execute the venture over there for the mutual benefits of both of us.
Most especially is for you to help me come over to your base if possible for You be able co-operate with me to become my business partner in your country and create ideas on how money will be invested, properly managed and the type of investment after the money is transferred to your custody with your assistance.
I inherited this sum from my late father whom the rebels killed because he was not supporting their selfish interest to topple the president Gbagbo the present president of Cote d' Ivoire in West Africa.
Meanwhile,on indication of your willingness to handle this transaction sincerely by protecting my Interest and upon your acceptance of this proposal.I will furnish you with the full details information, procedure on how to continue.The exact amount involved is the sum of Nine Million Five Hundred Thousand Five USD ($9.500.000.00)USD If you accept to associate with me,both of us will mutually agree on your percentage interest and share holding for helping me to secure the release of the deposit and investing the money into lucratives profitable venture in your care.I will be glad to reserve this respect and opportunity for you if you so desire to relate with me with good mind and honesty.
However, I do urge you to kindly give this matter your immediate attention and the maximum seriouness it deserves for the smooth achievement of the aim.I want you to be rest assured that everything is in order and legitimate it was due to the political crisis in our country that have resulted to war in some part of our region which have cause everybody to find a way of geting out from the country,for this reason I use this medium to request for your assistance with hope that you will not let down the confidence I have already reposed on you.
This money is legitimately acquired by my late father from sales of Cocoa and Coffee and Diamond dealings.If it interests you, Please forward your reply including your telephone number and fiscal address to my private email address so that I can provide you with more clarifications and details about it all.
Looking forward for your prompt response Thanks for your understanding and future cooperations.
Sincerely,
Wilfred Coulibalyabidjan

Had a laugh reading it though! :D

- Luke.

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- Luke.

That says 419 SCAM all over It, I listen to the News quite a bit and the Chief according to the BBC was killed by accident, He wasn't murdered, So this is a badly put together story and old too. Google is Your Friend. :D

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

Hey, I got that one too. Guess old Wilfred has lots of ‘Dear Friends’ about.

:oP

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Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.

Albert Einstein

Hey, I got that one too. Guess old Wilfred has lots of ‘Dear Friends’ about.

:oP

Unlucky for You then Mac. This Cheese Wedge hasn't received one at least. :)

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

I got one of these a few months ago, makes you wanna give them the address and phone to the local government cop-shop. And don't forget to set up the fake email address that forwards email to them!

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"Red Warrior Needs Food Badly"

I think he has put so much effort into that we should have a whip round and all put in 5c to help him out. LOL!

on second thoughts .....forget it give 5c to charity!

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Some of the latest telephone scams:

You receive a call saying a family member has been in an accident and you should call a police officer at a particular 800 or 900 number. If you call you are put on hold to witch you are never answered. Meanwhile you are being charged an exorbitant service rate payable to the person who owns the number. I have heard of rates of as high as $100.00 us per minute. Telephone companies will not reverse these charges although they will take a look into the matter. But by the time you find out about the charges on your telephone bill, these guys have moved onto a new number. Most of these guys operate by setting up accounts through stolen IDs.

A second phone scam has to do with automotive warranty expirations. Their recorded message never tells you who's calling and they only give you a number to call back to. Two modes of operation work here. One is the same as described above, and the second is to sell you bogus warranty extensions.

Best advise I can give is; Hang up on any unsolicited calls (The police will come to your door in the event of an accident) and tell the guy at your door that you don't need his services no matter how good they sound.

There's another very important one making it's way around the internet. I thought I'd give you the complete email (Subject: Stinky Cheese) so you can read it for yourself:

Hey, everyone, listen up, your attention if you please
Really want to give you a warning
'Cause I found out this morning
'Bout a dangerous, insidious computer virus
If you should get an email with the subject: "Stinky Cheese"
Better not go taking your chances
Under no circumstances
Should you open it or else it will
Translate your documents into Swahili
Make your TV record "Gigli"
Neuter your pets and give your laundry static cling

(Look out!) It's gonna make your computer screen freeze
(Look out!) Erase the Easter eggs off your DVDs
(Look out!) Erase your hard drive and your back-ups too
And the hard drive of anyone related to you

Virus alert!
Delete immediately before someone gets hurt
Forward this message on to everybody

Soon, very soon, it will make all the paint peel off your walls
It'll make your keyboard all sticky
Give your poodle a hickey
And invest your cash in stock in Euro Disney
Then it will tie up your phone making prank long distance calls
It'll set your clocks back an hour
And start clogging the shower
So just trash it now, or else it will
Decide to give you a permanent wedgie
Legally change your name to Reggie
Even mess up the pH balance in your pool

(Look out!) It's gonna melt your face right off of your skull
(Look out!) And make your iPod only play Jethro Tull
(Look out!) And tell you knock-knock jokes while you're tryin' to sleep
(Look out!) And make you physically attracted to sheep
(Look out!) Steal your identity and your credit cards
(Look out!) Buy you a warehouse full of pink leotards
(Look out!) Then cause a major rift in time and space
And leave a bunch of Twinkie wrappers all over the place
That's right, it's a...

Virus alert!
Delete immediately before someone gets hurt
Forward this message on to everybody
Virus alert!
Delete immediately before someone gets hurt
Forward this message on to everybody
Warn all your friends, send this to everybody
Tell everyone you know, tell everybody now

If you get infected, you'll wish you had never been born
So before it e-mails your grandmother all of your Porn...

Turn off your computer and make sure it powers down
Drop it in a 43-foot hole in the ground
Bury it completely, rocks and boulders should be fine
Then burn all the clothes you may have worn any time you were online

Virus alert
Delete immediately before someone gets hurt
Forward this message on to everybody
Virus alert
Delete immediately before someone gets hurt
Forward this message on to everybody
Virus alert
Delete immediately before someone gets hurt
Forward this message on to everybody
Warn all your friends, send this to everybody
Tell everyone you know, tell everybody now
What are you waiting for?
Just hurry up and forward this to every single person that you know
Hit... send... right... now

(Courtesy of "Weird" Al Yankovic)

Got this one today....


The UK E-LOTTERY 2008/2009!

We are pleased to inform you that you have won

£552,000.00,
in our final online Sweepstakes International program

held in December,2008.

To file for your claim, please contact online claims

agent: Name: Mr.Laurence Cole
E-mail: mrlaurencecoleeventmanager_008@live.com

Congratulations,
Colin Wellings.
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NOTE:Ensure that you file your claim to:
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Common internet scams

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me@rescam.org

Common internet scams

I love it.

It seems to me that internet Scams (one way or another) are cons that have been around for generations. Albeit using older technology, like snail-mail, pony-express or hieroglyphics on a pyramid wall. Same crap, different venue. Thanks Misfit.

BTW: Totally love Bob Parsons and GoDaddy, where Q-Baby makes her happy little home.

In a year and a half of hosting my useless little site: ZERO down time, $7.00 per month. (Wonder if Korpela and company are paying any attention at all to the possibilities here? LOL!)

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Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.

Albert Einstein