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Janice · 01-22-2005, 11:23 AM

I know of at least one other person besides myself whose PM box was spammed by 'calling from villaran'. The spammer claims that she was the widow to the former finance minister of the Phillipines and that she had inherited 12 million dollars and something about wanting help her to transfer a trunk of money to the U. S.

Anyone else receive anything like this?

TJL · 01-22-2005, 11:26 AM

Nope, never got any spam like that.

Now send me some money so I can collect my inheritance.

Penny Lane · 01-22-2005, 11:46 AM

I am one of the "lucky" ones!

Brian Damage · 01-22-2005, 11:51 AM

I didn't get that either.

Penny Lane · 01-22-2005, 11:55 AM

Here is the exact same thing that I got in that PM. Found this on The Honeymooners page. Look at the entry by Villaran under "Anybody remember this lost episode?"

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...splay.php?f=73

Janice · 01-22-2005, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penny Lane

Here is the exact same thing that I got in that PM. Found this on The Honeymooners page. Look at the entry by Villaran under "Anybody remember this lost episode?"

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...splay.php?f=73

Well Marlene, if money laundering was my bag, I'd go for it.

Stormtracker TF · 01-22-2005, 12:08 PM

I got a PM from them too, earlier this morning at about 8am. I found it more amusing than anything.

Penny Lane · 01-22-2005, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

Well Marlene, if money laundering was my bag, I'd go for it.

Hey! I'll bet TJL would go along with us on that! How about it Tom?

robyrob · 01-22-2005, 12:38 PM

that "spam" is actually an illegal "phishing" scam, i have heard stories where they have bilked thousands of dollars out of naive individuals trying to cash in on some "easy money". Please don't respond to it or give them ANY of your personal information.

there is actually a website where you can report these to the FBI - I'll see if I can find it later....

TJL · 01-22-2005, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penny Lane

Hey! I'll bet TJL would go along with us on that! How about it Tom?

Meet me at the parking garage on 47th and 8th at midnight and we'll make plans. Make sure you're not followed.

I'll be disguised as a maroon Ford Escort.

Penny Lane · 01-22-2005, 01:52 PM

Superstar · 01-22-2005, 01:55 PM

I got it. I haven't replied to it though and I dont intend to

Penny Lane · 01-22-2005, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

Meet me at the parking garage on 47th and 8th at midnight and we'll make plans. Make sure you're not followed.

I'll be disguised as a maroon Ford Escort.

I'll be the one in the trenchcoat and fedora and dark glasses

Janice · 01-22-2005, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

Meet me at the parking garage on 47th and 8th at midnight and we'll make plans. Make sure you're not followed.

I'll be disguised as a maroon Ford Escort.

Don't cut me out. I'll be wearing a Tom Brady mask.

Penny Lane · 01-22-2005, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

Don't cut me out. I'll be wearing a Tom Brady mask.

Ok!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's Do It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-22-2005, 11:23 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Little Spam with your morning coffee? I know of at least one other person besides myself whose PM box was spammed by 'calling from villaran'. The spammer claims that she was the widow to the former finance minister of the Phillipines and that she had inherited 12 million dollars and something about wanting help her to transfer a trunk of money to the U. S. Anyone else receive anything like this?

01-22-2005, 11:26 AM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Nope, never got any spam like that. Now send me some money so I can collect my inheritance.
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01-22-2005, 11:46 AM	#3
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01-22-2005, 12:38 PM	#9
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,211	that "spam" is actually an illegal "phishing" scam, i have heard stories where they have bilked thousands of dollars out of naive individuals trying to cash in on some "easy money". Please don't respond to it or give them ANY of your personal information. there is actually a website where you can report these to the FBI - I'll see if I can find it later....
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01-22-2005, 11:51 AM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I didn't get that either.

01-22-2005, 11:55 AM	#5
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,308	Here is the exact same thing that I got in that PM. Found this on The Honeymooners page. Look at the entry by Villaran under "Anybody remember this lost episode?" http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...splay.php?f=73

01-22-2005, 12:08 PM	#7
Stormtracker TF Happy Easter! Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 102,598	I got a PM from them too, earlier this morning at about 8am. I found it more amusing than anything.

01-22-2005, 01:52 PM	#11
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,308

01-22-2005, 01:55 PM	#12
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	I got it. I haven't replied to it though and I dont intend to