Should I trust this guy??

[jack's smirking revenge]

Sounds like a pretty common scam to me, only more personalized than I've ever seen it done before.

tyler

[Partial]

I believe these are called 419 scams for people interested in learning about more common ones. I get a ton now that i'm on eBay, and they come in all forms.

These guys are good, they use images and html in email to make it look authentic and whatnot. Hell, sometimes they can even fake the email domain (@paypal.com). You've got to be very careful. Anything that asks you to click a link, verify information, or anything involving money I get to that companies homepage using a google search and call their 1-800 number.

Thounsands of people have lost their life saving by being taken advantage of this way. This one is really obvious, some are not. Hell, I was almost tricked into shipping an xbox thinking a Western Union money order was being delivered to me since they faked it so well.

It only got a little weird when I stopped responding to emails and they came out of their cover within an hour or so of our exchange.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Without question, you can trust this guy like a family member. I say send him all of your private information because you may only get a chance at this once.

[justanotherpackfan]

That guy is cool.

[Scott Campbell]

(Warning. The following is for spoof purposes only.)


Dear loyal and valued PackerRats patrons:

As you know, I will be running the semi-annual PackerRats telathon this Labor Day weekend. Proceeds will go towards ending world hunger, curing AIDS and making sure they don't shut off Mad's electricity again for non-payment.

Our Top 10 donors will receive 2 40 yard line (15th row) tix to the Bears game in Lambeau a week from Sunday - including a pre-game field pass. And our Grand Prize Donor will win an all expense paid weekend for four beaver hunting trip to Hattiesburg, MS, hosted by Brett Favre himself. Enjoy Sunday "Breakfast with Bonita", and Saturday evenings gala extrodianaire "Dancing With Deanna". And you know how that Brett loves kids. John Deere will be sponsoring a modified lawnmower/funny car drag racing event for juniors (kids under 7 need to bring their own fire suit). Hey kids, now's your chance to to beat Brett at his second favorite game, and like Brett says "nothing runs like a fuel injected, supercharged, nitrous fed Deere". It's sure to be a hot ticket.

So give from your heart. PackerRats has no big corporate sponsors, or the financial backing of a mediocre major daily newspaper. PackerRats runs because of the support from generous and compassionate viewers like you.

So do your part today. Right now. For the children. PM Honest Scott Campbell for PayPal donation instructions.

Sincerely,

Your PackerRats Staff.

[esoxx]

Kevin Omah sounds rock solid and trustworthy. This Scott Campbell guy does not. Go with Omah big time.

[Scott Campbell]

Kevin Omah sounds rock solid and trustworthy. This Scott Campbell guy does not. Go with Omah big time.

How can I make it sound more legitimate? I'm open to suggestions.

[jack's smirking revenge]

Sorry Scott, but I trust Kevin Omahgod more than you. He probably has fewer wives to support.



tyler

[Tony Oday]

Dear loyal and valued PackerRats patrons:

As you know, I will be running the semi-annual PackerRats telathon this Labor Day weekend. Proceeds will go towards ending world hunger, curing AIDS and making sure they don't shut off Mad's electricity again for non-payment.

Our Top 10 donors will receive 2 40 yard line (15th row) tix to the Bears game in Lambeau a week from Sunday - including a pre-game field pass. And our Grand Prize Donor will win an all expense paid weekend for four beaver hunting trip to Hattiesburg, MS, hosted by Brett Favre himself. Enjoy Sunday "Breakfast with Bonita", and Saturday evenings gala extrodianaire "Dancing With Deanna". And you know how that Brett loves kids. John Deere will be sponsoring a modified lawnmower/funny car drag racing event for juniors (kids under 7 need to bring their own fire suit). Hey kids, now's your chance to to beat Brett at his second favorite game, and like Brett says "nothing runs like a fuel injected, supercharged, nitrous fed Deere". It's sure to be a hot ticket.

So give from your heart. PackerRats has no big corporate sponsors, or the financial backing of a mediocre major daily newspaper. PackerRats runs because of the support from generous and compassionate viewers like you.

So do your part today. Right now. For the children. PM Honest Scott Campbell for PayPal donation instructions.

Sincerely,

Your PackerRats Staff.

I just liquidated my 401(k), sold all my stocks, sold my house, sold my cars, and sold my 6 month old son! Where do I donate all that money too? what is your paypal account number!!!!

[Scott Campbell]

I just liquidated my 401(k), sold all my stocks, sold my house, sold my cars, and sold my 6 month old son! Where do I donate all that money too? what is your paypal account number!!!!

Good bless you and your remaining family members Tony. See, doesn't giving feel wonderful?


Raised So Far!

$1,213,497.64

[BallHawk]

Apparently, there have been many renditions of this e-mail.

http://www.northeastfraudforum.co.uk/emails.asp

MAD IT'S A SCAM!

[Scott Campbell]

Re: Should I trust this guy??

Moreover, I will offer you 15% of the sum as compensation for your kindness as soon as the money is transferred to your bank account on my behalf while 5% will be for any expenses you might incurred during the process of this transaction.

Scott Campbell's Fraud Busting Tip Of The Week:


Hold out for 25%.

[MadtownPacker]

I dont peeps, this guys has had it ruff. I know what that feels like. This deal could help us both out. Im sure he is looking out for me too!

[esoxx]

Just do it Mad. Hell, I haven't seen a slam dunk investment opportunity like this since Kevin Costner's WaterWorld project. It's gold Jerry, gold!!!

[MadtownPacker]

I think Im gonna do it !!

You think he will accept some of it in pesos?