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31Jan/110

Scam artist on Facebook – part 3

(If you haven't read the previous posts, then start at part 1)

To be honest, her messages are getting really boring. I am still having my fun in my responses though. By the way, in case anyone is under the illusion that "she" is in fact being genuine, and isn't just an all out scammer...do a search for some of the phrases "she" uses. You will find the exact same scripts being used elsewhere in scams. The scammer is just adding their own bits to it. (do a search for "something I had never felt before which at first made me feel uneasy, stupid and even a bit childish" brings you to the Scamwarners site)

26Jan/110

Scam artist on Facebook – Part 2

(you can read part 1 of this here)

This is the next message I get from "Evette". It shows that "she" is actually reading what I am writing. How much is comprehended is anyones guess. But I am still having my fun.

20Jan/110

Scam artist on Facebook – Part 1

So, I got a message from someone in my Facebook inbox the other day, someone I don't know and who isn't in my Friends list. This was the message:

Evette:

Hello
t's nice to come across your profile, I was bored so I decided to read through some profiles to get myself busy. I think I like what im reading from your profile so far and i would love to know more about you. I hope to hear from you soon

It looked like an obvious spam/scam type script. I was a bit bored, so I responded:

Me:

Hi Evette. Where are you from?

The reply I got to this was what made it pretty damn obvious that this was just your typical Nigerian scam in a different guise:

12Jan/110

How fast are F1 cars really?

Saw this article on this site. Just in case it dissappears, I am going to post the videos here.

First take a look at this video with some really fast cars (Porsche, Caterham, Lotus etc)

And now, have a look at an F1 car taking the same corner (Eau Rouge, Spa)

2Jan/112

10 things every 20 year old male should know

  1. Dreams are made in bold strokes but lost in shades.
  2. Just because an employer wants you to be loyal, does not mean that they will be loyal to you. Your employer owes you nothing. You are responsible for your own success and career. No one will make it for you. Anyone who wants you to believe differently is exploiting you for professional gain.
  3. People lie. If you wondering about the motivations of someone, more often than not you are detecting deception.
  4. Never date a woman who cares about the looks of men or about what you drive; and never date a woman you can't have a conversation with.
  5. If you are trying to make a decision about someone's character, watch them make a tough decision.
  6. Anyone who is advocating a belief system to you is not your friend. Also, most people who are trying to convince you of something are just trying to convince themselves.
  7. Everyone has a wound they are trying to heal whether they realize it or not.
  8. Do whatever you can to keep money from being a major influence in your life. It will control you. It allows others to control you.
  9. How you handle risk and pressure will determine most of your life's outcomes and rewards.
  10. Don't worry about the meaning of life. The meaning is to wonder, live and find something you love more than yourself.

Most of this is sourced from here.