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chameleon wrote: For anyone who saw this morning's reincarnation of the former spam poster Teatylove (I ask ya!!) as xping, he too is banned. pinged down the curly wire Good work that man     
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Talking of spam I got a new variation (well it was to me) of the method of communicating a few weeks back. I received an envelope, having a UK stamp, addressed to my full name and address. The grammatically very bad letter inside informed me that someone with my surname had died and that I had been traced as a beneficiary to very many millions of US$ (an old scam). The scam atempt was obvious but the use of a stamped envelope was odd as that will have cost the spammer money (unless stolen). I shreaded the letter at once and I do not recall the telephone number I had to ring to claim my inheritance.
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Leodian wrote: Talking of spam I got a new variation (well it was to me) of the method of communicating a few weeks back. I received an envelope, having a UK stamp, addressed to my full name and address. The grammatically very bad letter inside informed me that someone with my surname had died and that I had been traced as a beneficiary to very many millions of US$ (an old scam). The scam atempt was obvious but the use of a stamped envelope was odd as that will have cost the spammer money (unless stolen). I shreaded the letter at once and I do not recall the telephone number I had to ring to claim my inheritance. Way off topic for the board but worth an airing as a cautionary note:Prepared abroad and shipped enmass to a mailing house in the UK (they specialise in forwarding such items to give a sense of security, being posted British). They make a small fortune out of it, as do Royal Mail who own substantial proportions of some of the firms, all very lrgal and not somethiong they will throw over.These are the firms who also mail the scam lottery letters with ridiculous prizes that will never come. Many now don't ask for cash but require you to buy absolute junk at ridiculous prices, plus postage for example 3 bars of questionable toilet soap including postage works out at around £4.90 a bar! (also posted via british mailing houses). Typically these are aimed relentlessly at the older and rather vulnerable members of our society many of whom are of an era where honesty and fair play was the norm and most sadly part with considerable sums (to claim/win the prize - the cheque will be sent in your parcel...) being bring so taken in by the blurb. Of course the only ones getting rich are these foreign tricksters, extracting as much of poor folks pensions from them as they can.Once you respond, even with a 'no' you are seen to be inquisitive and worth pursuing, your names oes on the 'Suckers List' and circulates arouind similar scammers and the letters begin - sooner or later, many start to buy.The key with these competions, amazing bargains and wonder health cures is simple - if it seems too good to be true, then it almpst certainly is. Beware.Rant over but, watchout for any aging ralative who may become addicted - it is a sad situation    

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