Discussion » I Think Someone's Trying To Entice Me Into A Scam

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Posted by WarHead, 23:28, 3rd December 2003:
 
I got this SPAM a couple of days ago and I usually just delete the stuff, but sometimes I follow the links to see what it's all about. Well this one is someone supposedly wanting to get us all in on the groud floor on a web TV venture. But it just looks like a pyramid scam to me. You create your own web address and then mail the details to people you know. In turn they can view the 'promotional' video, and they mail you a few more details, and tell you how to get other people to pay you for the privilege, but there's no actual content. So far they haven't asked for any 'investment' but I'm guessing that there will be a request in the post in the next few days. I haven't unsub'd yet as I'm intrigued to see how it's going to go.

If you're interested in seeing it the URL is www.masterytv.biz/welcome.aspx
Posted by WarHead, 00:01, 4th December 2003:
 
I was right. They want me to 'upgrade to Platinum Affiliate' for a mere $299.95

Bastards
Posted by friday, 06:58, 4th December 2003:
 
yep!
Posted by gobbo, 09:10, 4th December 2003:
 
Ok, they expect you to sign up to something you have'nt asked for, and there is no content in it and all you have to do is give them $299.95 - sounds like a bargain!
Posted by WarHead, 12:06, 4th December 2003:
 
I can't afford to give them $299.95 - I just spent my last $300 on the admin costs on my $2,000,000.00 win on the Canadian National Lottery.
Posted by Mr.Nishi, 12:34, 4th December 2003:
 
Well I can lend you the $299.95 just after I collect from the holdings i am helping a former African dicttors wife liberate. She says i'm looking at a 10% share of 5 million dollars US, so I'll be rolling in it.
Posted by friday, 12:41, 4th December 2003:
 
5 million?

thats nothing

ive got one on the roll for a cool 65 million dollars U$
Posted by Orinoco, 12:48, 4th December 2003:
 
repost of this link:

www.419eater.com/

how about a competition to see who can be the first to get a photo of one of these scammers holding a sign saying spremed (or any other iamcal.com reference)
Posted by WarHead, 13:13, 4th December 2003:
 
I don't know why they just don't deduct the $299.95 from my winnings. Petty bureaucracy.
Posted by tommorris, 16:42, 4th December 2003:
 

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Posted by tommorris, 17:01, 4th December 2003:
 
Actually, after further research, I have found a picture of the guy who sends out all the 419 scams.
Posted by cal, 17:27, 4th December 2003:
 
i spy a b3ta image
Posted by friday, 10:46, 5th December 2003:
 
I do too! Very funny!