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Matthew T
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Topic: Spam and Bull Posted: January 16 2010 at 14:18 |
I don't think we have done this one We all hate it but occasionally even I think very original. Lately I have been getting one my USPS parcel was missed. Someone must know my buying habits (paranoia). Got the Lonely Russian Woman today who is sitting there right now just waiting for me . I know this poll could be cosidered spam but if you have any really shifty or outright appalling ( without to much detail) or funny ones mention it
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harmonium.ro
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Posted: January 16 2010 at 14:32 |
Canadian Pharmacy
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The Sleepwalker
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Posted: January 16 2010 at 15:13 |
What a coincidence... does this count?
All the post options sound very interesting, but absolutely nothing beats the shoe spam.
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A Person
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Posted: January 16 2010 at 15:15 |
floydispink wrote:
What a coincidence... does this count?
All the post options sound very interesting, but absolutely nothing beats the shoe spam.
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Seriously, what is it with all the shoe spam?
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Padraic
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Posted: January 16 2010 at 15:18 |
I got basically a Nigerian 401 scam from Hong Kong the other day, very interesting
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A Person
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Posted: January 16 2010 at 15:23 |
I once read an article in which the author corresponds with a spammer, telling this long, elaborate story throughout their emails.
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Raff
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Posted: January 16 2010 at 17:57 |
Being a woman, when I get the Viagra ads or the letters from lonely Russian women I can't help laughing ... The Viagra ads translated into Italian with the help of one of those notorious online translators are particularly hilarious.
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Any Colour You Like
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Posted: January 16 2010 at 18:27 |
I get loads of Nigerian Bank scams, but I got a Lonely Ukrainian Woman scam a while back. It was nice to see something different for me to laugh at in my Junk box.
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chopper
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Posted: January 17 2010 at 07:00 |
What's Marty Crapper's shop, not come across that one?
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Slartibartfast
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Posted: January 17 2010 at 07:48 |
I've had my e-mail account for so long I don't even pay attention to the crap anymore. In fact it's getting kind of hard to find the e-mails I really need to read as I have signed up for some non-spams (if you know what I mean) also.
Edited by Slartibartfast - January 17 2010 at 18:25
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The Doctor
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Posted: January 17 2010 at 09:37 |
I get all kinds of spam. the viagra adds are the most annoying, but at the same time come up with some of the more interesting subject lines. "Activate your night missile"; "Your pork sword will be ready for action" (never really thought of those terms for my pocket rocket before); "Women will be at your mercy" (are you trying to sell me viagra or a gun? ); "Your girlfriend will be happy" (why are you going to send someone to wash the dishes? ) .
Also, I love the scams where they say "My rich father who used to be president of the country of (insert name of African country here) was killed in a military coup and now I'm trying to smuggle $800 million of his money out of the country. Let me put it in your bank account -because I always trust people I've never met with that kind of money- and I'll give you half. This is perfectly legal and safe."
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I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you?
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drummerpablo1
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Posted: January 17 2010 at 13:01 |
Just to be ironic, my vote is on this site as the most originally advertised, for I don't think Ive seen an advertisement to this site, except perhaps from bands who are linking me to their reviews.
That's clever stuff.
Also:
"Somewhere out there is a company that has actually figured out how to
enlarge penises, and it's helpless to reach potential customers."
--Randal Monroe
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Matthew T
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Posted: January 17 2010 at 13:51 |
chopper wrote:
What's Marty Crapper's shop, not come across that one? |
You did ask so here is it is
From Marty Crappers shop
Dear friends, How are you these days?I just came across a excellent website engaged in famous brand name items like Quality clothes,Watches,Sexy high heels,and lovely UGG Boots,they are designed in ultramodern or traditional styles and incorporating advanced technology, offering strength, resilience, and beauty.They are of great quality,low cost and good service.Best of all,they are now under sales promotion~! It is really a good chance for shopping. Just grasp the opportunity, Now or never! Visit (wto-store.com)
Even I get Canadian Pharmacy down here at the bum end of the world Don't worry if sexual failure happens I will be right ( my get up and go hasn't got up and gone yet ) and as for my money not an issue........luckily the bank emailed me and all I had to do was give all my bank account numbers and they said they would fix the issue. It was not a problem at all I just asked my Nigerian mine manager to forward them on for me
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Matt
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The Pessimist
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Posted: January 17 2010 at 14:26 |
"Get ripped in 'x' weeks!"
Or other "get ripped" related adverts.
One word: BULL sh*t
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"Market value is irrelevant to intrinsic value."
Arnold Schoenberg
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Slartibartfast
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Posted: January 17 2010 at 18:25 |
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Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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The Pessimist
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Posted: January 17 2010 at 19:07 |
Slartibartfast wrote:
The Pessimist wrote:
"Get ripped in 'x' weeks!"
Or other "get ripped" related adverts.
One word: BULL sh*t
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Hell if you drink enough high octane booze you can get ripped in a matter of minutes.
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Haha Have you seen the shirt that says "Excercise is highly addictive: DON'T START"? Your post kinda reminded me of it
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"Market value is irrelevant to intrinsic value."
Arnold Schoenberg
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chopper
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Posted: January 18 2010 at 06:50 |
Slartibartfast wrote:
I've had my e-mail account for so long I don't even pay attention to the crap anymore. In fact it's getting kind of hard to find the e-mails I really need to read as I have signed up for some non-spams (if you know what I mean) also. |
You need to install the Mozilla Thunderbird email client and use its junk filters.
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chopper
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Posted: January 18 2010 at 06:53 |
You should have mentioned the "you've won £50 billion pounds in our lottery that you didn't enter, please send us £50,000 for the admin fee and we'll send you your winnings". I was reading only yesterday that someone was scammed £24,000 in this way. A few years ago, a woman not only fell for it and paid the money, but she actually flew to Holland to hand the money over.
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Matthew T
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Posted: January 18 2010 at 13:45 |
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The Doctor
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Posted: January 18 2010 at 14:15 |
I just got one from the FBI that said that I had to get a document from the Bureau of Economic Crimes Unit to prove that the $1.5M transfer I'm getting from the Bank of Nigeria is not the proceeds of criminal or terrorist activity. The document costs $250. Failure to get this document and show it to the FBI will result in my eventual arrest and a long prison term. You know though the English was terrible. I would expect an FBI director to have better English skills than that.
Oh yeah, and I got one saying I could be her drillosaur tonight. What the is a drillosaur?
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I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you?
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