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Message 1497123 - Posted: 29 Mar 2014, 13:24:09 UTC

Has anyone else received a request for help from an Indian scientist by the name of ARUN KUMA, It was in my inbox this morning. This guy really can't spell.
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Message 1497124 - Posted: 29 Mar 2014, 13:31:19 UTC - in response to Message 1497123.  
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Has anyone else received a request for help from an Indian scientist by the name of ARUN KUMA, It was in my inbox this morning. This guy really can't spell.


I have not, and I would ignore it unless you absolutely know he or what he is asking help for is truly legit. Could be a scam.
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Message 1497148 - Posted: 29 Mar 2014, 15:24:43 UTC

Yes. On a couple of my email accounts. They screamed scam to me.


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Message 1497163 - Posted: 29 Mar 2014, 16:21:09 UTC

What bothers me is that it came as a PM here in my Seti@home inbox.
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Message 1497167 - Posted: 29 Mar 2014, 16:35:54 UTC - in response to Message 1497163.  

What bothers me is that it came as a PM here in my Seti@home inbox.


That is a little worrying :/ I haven't received one but will keep an eye out. Thanks for bringing our attention to it. Hope you're having a good weekend :)
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Message 1497174 - Posted: 29 Mar 2014, 16:58:26 UTC

I got it too


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Message 1497192 - Posted: 29 Mar 2014, 17:30:18 UTC - in response to Message 1497174.  

I got it too

He must not need my help.

Good! :-D

Does this bird do any serious crunching? I'd be very wary of this guy. :(
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Message 1497212 - Posted: 29 Mar 2014, 18:52:44 UTC

Here is the body of his/her PM
"SIR I ARUNKUMAR I HAVE A TALENTED FOR SCINCE I HAVE A DREAM FOR I AM WORDS BEST INDIN SCIENTISTS SO SIR I HAVE A BEST IDEAS FOR SAVE EARTH IN FUTURE BECAUSE I AM INDIAN SO PLEASE HEIP ME SEND TODAY BACK IN YOUR DICISION"

Reminds me of someone else but this grammar is so much worse. Only been a member for a couple of days.
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