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Title: Scammer trying to scam
Post by: Rebel on March 31, 2011, 09:09:47 AM
Got this in my e-mail today:


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From:   
John Montgomery III <jyfmiii@aol.com>
       
I'm writing this with tears in my eyes,i came down here to London England. for a short vacation to visit a resort and got mugged at gun point last night at the park of the hotel where i lodged.All cash,credit cards and cell were stolen off me.I've been to the U.S embassy and the Police here but they're not helping issues at all,my flight leaves today and I'm having problems settling the hotel bills.

The hotel manager won't let me leave until i settle the hotel bills($2,000USD).Will really appreciate if you can help us with the loan

John


Hmm, wonder what I could respond with? First off, I don't believe him. Mugged at gun point? Guns are illegal in England. There are no guns in England. Sheesh.  :sarcasm:
Title: Re: Scammer trying to scam
Post by: JohnnyReb on March 31, 2011, 09:17:22 AM
Gun laws are real helpful........for criminals.

There's a sucker born every minute...hmmmm...60 minutes in an hour times $2,000 per sucker ='s ....$120,000 times 24 hours in a day ='s......hey I'm stuck in SC and only need a $100 for a tank of gas to get out....can you help me....please.
Title: Re: Scammer trying to scam
Post by: Rebel on March 31, 2011, 09:18:44 AM
Maybe I should send him the link to DU. Afterall, they think they're the most charitable and compassionate.
Title: Re: Scammer trying to scam
Post by: Chris_ on March 31, 2011, 09:19:16 AM
Two grand for a hotel room?  Was he living there? ::)
Title: Re: Scammer trying to scam
Post by: NHSparky on March 31, 2011, 10:25:45 AM
Well, the exchange rate there DOES kinda suck.  But yeah, last time I was there with the ex, we stayed in Knightsbridge right behind Harrod's (Millenium Hotel?) and it was still in the $200/night range after taxes and such.  Probably more now, but still.

And yeah, this is a common scam, particularly with elderly or distant relatives.
Title: Re: Scammer trying to scam
Post by: AllosaursRus on March 31, 2011, 11:43:00 AM
And I gots a bridge in Brooklyn to sell ya to! CHEAP!
Title: Re: Scammer trying to scam
Post by: DefiantSix on March 31, 2011, 03:15:02 PM
Quote from: NHSparky on March 31, 2011, 10:25:45 AM
Well, the exchange rate there DOES kinda suck.  But yeah, last time I was there with the ex, we stayed in Knightsbridge right behind Harrod's (Millenium Hotel?) and it was still in the $200/night range after taxes and such.  Probably more now, but still.

And yeah, this is a common scam, particularly with elderly or distant relatives.

I was seeing it for a while on Facebook, when the hackers would get into the account of a friend.