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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
I got an e-mail from Gazzo this morning, claiming that he was robbed in Spain and that he needed money to get home. This e-mail is bogus. I called Gazzo to check on him. He is not in Spain. He is at home and is doing well.
This is a well-known scam. Gazzo is the victim here.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
DonDriver Inner circle 1790 Posts |
Sorry to disagree with you Bill.Gazzo isn't the victim.Eveyone of his friends that gets this email and sends money are the victims.
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Sir Richard Special user 650 Posts |
Just saw the e-mail & deleted it before I read this! It sounded phoney to me as there are some other scams going on as well.
Sir Richard.
"In the land of Murphy there is but ONE law!"
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
I got the email too. Thanks for the heads up.
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
Sir Richard Special user 650 Posts |
The e-mail lists a phone # of the alleged Hotel desk he's supposed to be staying at. Is it possible to somehow notify the Spanish authorities, do they have a Spanish "Bunko Squad?" Here is the e-mail I received:
"Hi, Apologies, but I made a quick trip, to Valencia, Spain and got mugged, my bag stolen from me with my passport and credit cards in it. The embassy is willing to help by authorizing me to fly without on a temporary identification, instead of a passport, I just have to pay for a ticket and settle Hotel bills. Unfortunately, I can't have access to funds without my credit card, I've made contact with my bank but they need more time to come up with a new one. I was thinking of asking you to lend me some quick funds that I can give back as soon as I get in. I really need to be on the next available flight back home. Get back to me so I can send you details on how to get money to me. You can reach me via email or hotel's desk phone, +34962463145 waiting for response. Gazzo Osborne" I think it's kind of funny...as if Gazzo couldn't grab a deck of cards and some matching cups of some sort and make a bunch of money in a short time! Sir Richard.
"In the land of Murphy there is but ONE law!"
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Pizpor Elite user 476 Posts |
I got something similar from a friend of mine via my FaceBook messages. They hacked into his account and sent messages from his FaceBook account.
Here's how it read: Hello, I am writing you this message in tears and I hope you get it on time, sorry I didn't inform you about my trip in United Kingdom for a Program. It has been a very sad and bad moment for me here, the present condition that I found myself is very hard for me to explain. I am really stranded here in United Kingdom because I was attacked and robbed on the way to my hotel, all cash, documents and cell phone which I have all my contacts were stolen off me. Presently, I have limited access to internet, I will like you to assist me urgently with a soft loan of $1,350 to sort-out my hotel bills and to get myself back home. I have spoken to the embassy here but they are not responding to the matter effectively, I will appreciate whatever you can afford to assist me with, I'll refund you as soon as I get home without any delay. Please use the details below to send the money to me via Western Union money transfer because that is the only way I could be able to get the money fast and leave. Here's my info below... Name: Brent Cxxxxxx After you might have sent the money,email me here the western union money transfer control number so that I can pick up the money fast and leave. Thanks and get back to me soon with the transfer details so that I can leave. Regards, Brent Cxxxxxx |
vernon Special user Scotland 559 Posts |
I also got one, the exact same one. also got email from Kenny Lightfoot promoting some weird sh*t...scammers, oh how Id love to find them and say nasty things to them...
James James |
Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
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On 2011-03-28 12:06, DonDriver wrote: I think this scam has been going on long enough that most of us know to call the person who is being "held hostage." Certainly, we know how to access Gazzo's web site.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
jazzy snazzy Inner circle run off by a mob of Villagers wielding 2109 Posts |
Just received one from Eric Jones.
It directed me to one of those "Make $15,000 a month" scams.
"The secret of life is to look good from a distance."
-Charles Schulz |
Mario Morris Inner circle Mario Morris 2044 Posts |
My hotmail account was high-jacked in thge last few days, managed to change password!
All is safe agian including my web-site's. Mario |
epoptika Elite user Florida 477 Posts |
I'm stranded in Ohio and need to get back to Florida. Can anyone help me out... ?
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Gary Dayton Special user New Jersey 542 Posts |
I got one of these emails, too! It was from Frank Garcia! Can you believe it? It said I could have s%%x with a sweet senoriana for only ..... Do you think it true? Ha chaa chaa!
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aitchy Loyal user 222 Posts |
I got this email from his account also and I deleted it as I was 99% sure it was bogus.
The problem with all this is that if anyone does get in trouble and really need help, it wont be responded to. the boy who cried woolf... |
jazzy snazzy Inner circle run off by a mob of Villagers wielding 2109 Posts |
The old gag line; "I'm not paranoid, everyone really IS out to get me." has become sadly true.
The fact is, there are multiple factions devoting vast resources to acquire our money, our homes, our identities and anything else they can get their hands on. Information is a commodity and the internet is the LEAST SECURE communications medium ever devised. My family and immediate circle of friends have used code words for many years now. The children are taught this at the same time they learn not to talk to strangers. We live in a surveilance society and we must be aware that MOST of those with access to information have no business with it. Complacency is their most powerful weapon. Josh, you have an excellent lawyer. They are few and far between.
"The secret of life is to look good from a distance."
-Charles Schulz |
mmreed Inner circle Harrisburg, PA 1432 Posts |
Gazzo is really that Nigerian prince looking for help bringing back his family's fortune!
I for one am happy to help by providing my SSN, Credit card info, and blood type.
Mark Reed
Wedding and Event Entertainment |
TristanBuckley New user 45 Posts |
When I get a message from a scammer, I drag them along for a little bit, let them think I'm a sucker, then I try to scam them right back. Only then do they realize I'm on to them.
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