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aklim · #16 11-12-2007, 09:33 AM

Look at what came in the email:

Get Tax Refund on your VISA or MasterCard
You got $242,70 tax refund.Please follow the steps to get your refund.

Please enter your Social Security Number ( SSN ) and a valid VISA or MasterCard Number where you want the refund to be made.

We are asking for your personal information to ensure we access the correct account,enabling us to provide the tax refund.

We use and retain your personal information only for this purpose and only long enough to complete the transaction, ensure the security
of our systems, and as authorized by law. We do not share it other than as provided by law.If you choose not to provide it, we will not be
able to fully comply the tax return.

Internal Revenue Code Section 6108 allows us to request your Social Security Number, Debit CardNumber, Expiration Date, Cvv Code
(located on the back of your debit card) and Atm Pin Code for use in maintaining and accessing tax return information.
If you do not enter complete and valid information we cannot provide tax return.

To collect the Tax Return please copy/paste the link below in your browser (or click the link below) and fill in all prompted information:

http://81.23.102.110/irs.gov/refunds.php

*Note: For security reasons, we will record your ip-address, the date and time.
Deliberate wrong inputs are criminally pursued and indicated.

© Copyright 2007, Internal Revenue Service U.S.A.

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$242,70? How much is that really? $242.70 or 242,700? Can't even get the period in the right place.

BobK · #17 11-12-2007, 11:39 AM

Yeah, wife got the IRS refund scam email a few weeks back. I love rolling over the link and seeing it actually goes to russia.

eagle-co94 · #18 11-12-2007, 12:46 PM

I love the wet check idea! Personally, I always humor them and see if they'll send me the check. I have a nice stack of them that I'm collecting. Once I get active again on ebay this week I'm sure I'll see more.

My goal is to annoy and cost them as much money as possible (in the overnight postage). Sooner or later they'll spend so much on this that they won't be making much.

As far as what you can do legally? NOTHING. Unless you've actually lost the $$, the authorities don't really care as no crime has taken place. I got a check written on what looked to be a car dealerships account, so I called them. The number on the check was no good, so I looked them up online. They were also starting a collection of fake checks. They tried to go to the FBI, but no dice. They hadn't lost any money, and the FBI is only interested in large dollar amount losses apparently. These small check guys (as in 4 digit max) aren't worth their time apparently.

Just have fun with the guy. I enjoy it.

aklim · #19 11-12-2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by eagle-co94

Sooner or later they'll spend so much on this that they won't be making much.

Not likely to happen. There are so many morons that will easily part with their money that it will be profitable.

Take this case of a moron who flew down to Publisher's Clearing Warehouse to get his money because he has a "You are a winner" letter and didn't read the first part where they tell you that if they draw your number they will send you such a letter. Well, needless to say, he didn't get his money. What did he do next time he got the same letter? Fly down there. WTF? Worse, he tried to sue them. Know what? I favor PCW. Why? Because such a moron does not deserve to keep his money.

Brian Carlton · #20 11-12-2007, 02:36 PM

Hello,

I'm Doctor Clinton John, i'm a medical doctor here in England, Married. I am planning of leaving England for United States and I need an apartment to live when I get to the States.On going through all the apartments here, and their price differences, I prefer this apartment even with the reasonable price tagged, i'm indeed interested in renting the apartment, if you are ready to let it out for me please let me know. I'm not a smoker and i do not have any pet. i would be glad if you can process this for me and reach me on my e-mail. Thanks though,

Dr.Clinton John,Ph.D (Chemist)
St. Mark Hospital
28 Northwick Park,Watford Road,
Harrow,Middlesex HA1 3UJ,
United Kingdom .
Phone: +44 7045731262
Fax: +44 7030403330
e mail:[email protected]
..to protect human health and the environment

t walgamuth · #21 11-12-2007, 07:56 PM

I think that may actually be the same letter but with a different name and different occupation. The awkward english about the pet is the same.

So you got one too!

Tom W

Brian Carlton · #22 11-12-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by t walgamuth

I think that may actually be the same letter but with a different name and different occupation. The awkward english about the pet is the same.

So you got one too!

Tom W

My partner (British) called the hospital..........there is no record of his employment at that facility.

aklim · #23 11-12-2007, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

My partner (British) called the hospital..........there is no record of his employment at that facility.

Ya Think? I'm so shocked I fainted with surprise when I read that. NOT!

Brian Carlton · #24 11-12-2007, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aklim

Ya Think? I'm so shocked I fainted with surprise when I read that. NOT!

Well, I gave him the benefit of the doubt.

..........you never fainted from surprise in your entire life...........it's a physical impossibility.........

aklim · #25 11-12-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

..........you never fainted from surprise in your entire life...........it's a physical impossibility.........

When Jenna Jameson and Briana Banks come knocking on my door wanting to boink me till I can't walk, I will.

Brian Carlton · #26 11-12-2007, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

When Jenna Jameson and Briana Banks come knocking on my door wanting to boink me till I can't walk, I will.

..........let us know how that works out for you..........

aklim · #27 11-12-2007, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

..........let us know how that works out for you..........

In my dreams it works out very well. Still waiting for someone to arrange it in real life.

t walgamuth · #28 11-13-2007, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

My partner (British) called the hospital..........there is no record of his employment at that facility.

'course not.

The give away was when he asked me to write a check. Before that it could have been English as a second language difficulties.

Tom W