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 06/28/2008 07:34:39 PM · #1
Not sure what to make of this...

My name is Sam Phillips and i am presently in France on an urgent job.. My only daughter is having her wedding ceremony on the 6th of September,2008 and i will like to employ your service as the professional photographer who will take all shots on that occasion. Kindly let me know how you can be of service and also let me know all informations you need to get me a quote for your service meanwhile transportation to the venue wont be a problem as i will arrange a pick up for you down to the venue so as to avoid delay in time on that day.

I await to read back from you soonest so that i can do all necessary things to make my bookings.
Best wishes.
Sam Phillips.

06/28/2008 07:36:27 PM · #2
It's a common scam.

Message edited by author 2008-06-28 19:36:41.
 06/28/2008 07:52:40 PM · #3
what do they hope to get out of it?
 06/28/2008 07:53:53 PM · #4
There's an old thread about this, somewhere. I'll see if I can find it.

Here is an explanation of how the scam works.

Message edited by author 2008-06-28 19:59:00.
 06/28/2008 07:59:06 PM · #5
anytime I get an email that says "kindly... somthing or antother..." I always think scam.
 06/28/2008 08:04:09 PM · #6
Originally posted by rox_rox:
There's an old thread about this, somewhere. I'll see if I can find it.

Here is an explanation of how the scam works.


scumbags! I had that date free too lol
 06/28/2008 08:09:20 PM · #7
Originally posted by lentil:
Originally posted by rox_rox:
There's an old thread about this, somewhere. I'll see if I can find it.

Here is an explanation of how the scam works.


scumbags! I had that date free too lol


LOL, well you could always use the time for revenge...Scambaiting.
 06/28/2008 08:11:45 PM · #8
Yup, its defo a 419 scam. Many moons ago I used to do a little scam baiting and sadly people still lose lots of money (I was even reported to the police once whilst trying to help someone that had lost almost £10,000).

If you have an hour to spare you might enjoy reading The Princess and the Pantomime Horse staring yours truly ;)
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