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Mikezilla:
I work at a bank and a dude came in ecstatic saying that he won the candian lottery, and the winnings totaled 3 million dollars and he was going to give me money because I had to set up a wire for him so he could send them 5 grand to claim the funds blah blah blah. I couldnt believe it. This day and age, someone could actually think that these are real. First thing I asked was "have you ever even played the lottery in canada?" Blank look. I had to sit down in my office with this dude for a hour explaining how it was fake. Nigerian scams happen all the time too, had the same thing with a senior lady that thought the same thing.

The sad thing is when people fall for this crap. The Nigerian scam has been going on since the 70's.  ::)

MaineEvent:
I can't really say that I blame them for trying....
What are the top job prospects in Nigeria and who has the education for them?
If the emails weren't hilariously retarded it wouldn't be as fun.

hypernova:
Let me summarize:

If you don't let me give you 10.5 million for a paltry half a grand, I'm going to ruin your life, ---smurfette---!

SavannahLion:

--- Quote from: Mikezilla on September 01, 2011, 06:06:23 pm ---I work at a bank and a dude came in ecstatic saying that he won the candian lottery, and the winnings totaled 3 million dollars and he was going to give me money because I had to set up a wire for him so he could send them 5 grand to claim the funds blah blah blah. I couldnt believe it. This day and age, someone could actually think that these are real. First thing I asked was "have you ever even played the lottery in canada?" Blank look. I had to sit down in my office with this dude for a hour explaining how it was fake. Nigerian scams happen all the time too, had the same thing with a senior lady that thought the same thing.

The sad thing is when people fall for this crap. The Nigerian scam has been going on since the 70's.  ::)

--- End quote ---

The sad part is when innocent people are involved.... Well other than the moron. A kid was pulled out daycare because his moronic parents fell for the scam. Sent them something to the tune of $5k. They had just lost their jobs so they were especially vulnerable. They waited and waited but the money never arrived. Eventually they lost their house and went onto welfare, pulling their child out of daycare. My baby girl was bummer, that kid was the only other kid her age. Last I checked, the parents are still trying to string together cash to get their "winnings" while their poor kid suffers.

I don't give a ---fudgesicle--- if you're so dumb as to fall for that scam, but when it affects those around you, its time for an intervention.

Mikezilla:

--- Quote from: SavannahLion on September 01, 2011, 08:30:47 pm ---
--- Quote from: Mikezilla on September 01, 2011, 06:06:23 pm ---I work at a bank and a dude came in ecstatic saying that he won the candian lottery, and the winnings totaled 3 million dollars and he was going to give me money because I had to set up a wire for him so he could send them 5 grand to claim the funds blah blah blah. I couldnt believe it. This day and age, someone could actually think that these are real. First thing I asked was "have you ever even played the lottery in canada?" Blank look. I had to sit down in my office with this dude for a hour explaining how it was fake. Nigerian scams happen all the time too, had the same thing with a senior lady that thought the same thing.

The sad thing is when people fall for this crap. The Nigerian scam has been going on since the 70's.  ::)

--- End quote ---

The sad part is when innocent people are involved.... Well other than the moron. A kid was pulled out daycare because his moronic parents fell for the scam. Sent them something to the tune of $5k. They had just lost their jobs so they were especially vulnerable. They waited and waited but the money never arrived. Eventually they lost their house and went onto welfare, pulling their child out of daycare. My baby girl was bummer, that kid was the only other kid her age. Last I checked, the parents are still trying to string together cash to get their "winnings" while their poor kid suffers.

I don't give a ---fudgesicle--- if you're so dumb as to fall for that scam, but when it affects those around you, its time for an intervention.

--- End quote ---

I guess thats kinda what I meant, when innocents are involved AND seniors. I dont know, they are usually mean, grumpy, and bitter at life, but I feel sorry for them when someone takes advantage of them. Soft spot for the old folks I guess.  :dunno

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