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Facebook 419 Eater

  • 23-05-2009 6:49am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭


    http://consumerist.com/5263537/bad-luck-facebook-scammer-you-picked-a-target-who-reads-consumerist
    I just read your article today (http://consumerist.com/5260397/nigerian-scammers-break-into-your-gmail-ask-your-friends-for-money) and was very amused.
    Then, I'm on facebook tonight, and a girl I am friends with from High School, who I haven't actually talked to in years, IM's me. Very surprising.
    FakeKate hey there
    FakeKate how are you
    Liz hi! doing good. :-):-)
    FakeKate i'm in some kind of deep **** right now
    Liz oh?
    FakeKate i'm stranded in london
    Liz oh really.
    FakeKate got mugged at gun point last night
    Liz that's terrible! how can I help?
    FakeKate all cash,credit card and phone was stolen
    FakeKate my return flight leaves in few hours but having troubles sorting out the hotel bills
    FakeKate wondering if you could loan me some few $$ to sort out the hotel bills and also take a cab to the airport
    Liz well, first, call the american embassy. their number in london is 0-11-44-207-894-0007
    Liz they will loan money to americans.
    FakeKate yes, i have talked to the consulate over the phone but its taking them time and process to get me help
    Liz well, they have a 24-7 number here in the US 0-11-44-207-894-0007. you can even call collect! isn't that super convenient?
    Liz so what are you doing in london?
    FakeKate well i had to visit a resort in london on vacation and i was robbed at the park close to the hotel where i lodged
    Liz oh, what hotel?
    Liz i can look it up on trip advisor and write a bad review since apparently it's in an area where people are getting robbed!
    FakeKate D-Next Hotel
    Liz hmm, I'm not familiar with that hotel.
    Liz Well, how can I help????
    FakeKate my return flight leaves in few hours but having troubles sorting out the hotel bills
    FakeKate wondering if you could loan me some few $$ to sort out the hotel bills and also take a cab to the airport
    Liz Do you want me to wire you a lot of cash?
    FakeKate well all i need to get on a plane back home now is $900
    Liz Well, that is all? I was thinking you'd need more money to get back to the US!
    Liz What airport are you flying out of?
    FakeKate Heathrow
    Liz And where are you flying to?
    Liz What flight are you on?
    Liz I'm sure my mom can come get you at the airport after all you've been through!
    FakeKate Chicago O'Hare International Airport
    Liz Not Midway?
    Liz That's a lot closer to your house!
    Liz Well gosh, let's not nitpick. Let's get you home safely!
    FakeKate how long can you get the money wire?
    Liz what about paypal?
    Liz or sendmoneysuperfast.com?
    FakeKate you can send it via western union directly to my name as i receive the few i have on me right now, you can even do it online at :westernunion.com
    FakeKate ??
    Liz oh?
    Liz what about paypal?
    FakeKate no
    Liz that is the fastest way to send money
    Liz once I deposit the funds, you can print it out of any color printer and its real money!
    FakeKate you can send it via western union directly to my name as i receive the few i have on me right now, you can even do it online at www.westernunion.com
    Liz hmm, I really think paypal is better!
    Liz they even have fraud protection.
    FakeKate Kate [redacted]
    FakeKate 81 Kentish Town Road, London, NW1 9QB United Kingdom.
    FakeKate that's the details you need
    Liz isn't that the Alsham Restaurant‎?
    Liz Why are you at a restaurant if you need to catch a plane?
    Liz I'm so confused! Help me Kate!
    Liz Are you there?
    Liz How much money do you need?
    Liz I should call your husband, right?
    Liz You're not cheating on him are you?????
    Liz He works for the government, so I know he'd be upset and know how to find you!
    Liz While you're waiting, here's a really interesting article I recommend: http://consumerist.com/5260397/nigerian-scammers-break-into-your-gmail-ask-your-friends-for-money
    Liz Now excuse me, I have some FBI contacts that I need to email about how you've broken into FakeKate's account.
    FakeKate is no longer online. The following was not sent:
    Liz Thanks for giving me the address, now they can find you more easily.
    "You can print it out of any printer and its real money!" :pac:



Comments

  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,058 ✭✭✭✭Abi


    Lulz. V good :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,159 ✭✭✭✭phasers


    I don't get it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭samhail


    my dads friends aunts neighbours dogs old owners daughters first high school love is trapped in Nigeria can anyone send $500 to him please.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 228 ✭✭5318008!


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    .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,814 ✭✭✭TPD


    I used to go to school in Kentish Town. Weird.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    phasers wrote: »
    I don't get it
    Eejit hacks email account > gets into facebook account > starts targeting the contacts list.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,917 ✭✭✭towel401


    facebook is ****


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