Scamming a scammer

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I received a response from a rental ad I posted on KIJIJI. Obviously a scammer, I'm interested in having a little fun. Anyone have ideas? I was thinking when the time comes and he sends a fraudulent cheque my way, I could also ask for $5 USD in cash as a bank processing fee or something. :D


Hello Sir,

I work as an auditor in an oil servicing company
(Global Oil Serv. Africa). There is an assignment
Given to me by my company out of my country, which
will make me seek accomodation which i will stay for
two months (60days) for completion of the assignment.

I will like to rent your apartment/room for the two months
(60days $425 per month) that am willing to stay.

I want to know if its still available.

Isaac Williams.
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use a different email once you respond your screwed,
 
lol.. bro have your fun with scammers! i love these guys, its pure jokes and games!
 
Having done a bit of 419 baiting a while ago, I have 2 implications that apply here:
1) Scamming the scammer makes you guilty of fraud
2) 419 scammers are members of organized crime organizations with members in Canada, Europe and the US. You piss the wrong one off and you might have a couple of angry Nigerians at your door.
 
FiReSTaRT said:
Having done a bit of 419 baiting a while ago, I have 2 implications that apply here:
1) Scamming the scammer makes you guilty of fraud
2) 419 scammers are members of organized crime organizations with members in Canada, Europe and the US. You piss the wrong one off and you might have a couple of angry Nigerians at your door.
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LMAO he has a good point, i would just let it be.
 
These scammers must have nothing better to do with their time if they're going to send their goons after you and I'm sure their lawyers will be waiting with baited breath to nail you with fraud. :rolleyes:

If you want to have some fun I highly recommend the following site:

http://www.netscientia.com/nigerian_email_scam.html

As you can see down the page it gives the scammers a "bank account" website and login with password where you can direct them to make their payments. I adore the screens that come up. :D (It's completely harmless but it gets the point across.)
 
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hawker said:
I received a response from a rental ad I posted on KIJIJI. Obviously a scammer, I'm interested in having a little fun. Anyone have ideas? I was thinking when the time comes and he sends a fraudulent cheque my way, I could also ask for $5 USD in cash as a bank processing fee or something. :D
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Maybe I'm naive (that's doubtful), but I don't see how the guy's message makes it obvious that he's a scammer.
 
I know people like having fun, but one thing that is often forgotten, especially on the internet is that there is another human on the other side. While their methods may seem unscrupulous, I doubt they're making millions or even a decent wage. They could very well just be trying to eek out an existence. To middle class people $5 might be nothing but who knows, $5 might be a week's worth of dinner or something to the person on the other side. Just let it slide.
 
Guymen who make it big, they get to live better than most of us here. That includes multiple pimped out houses, women, toys, the works. Now chances are, that the ones that contact you are poor (it's the management that gets the lion's share), but they're involved with organized crime. At a couple of points in my life, my family couldn't make ends meet and eating wasn't a certainty. We found ways to make it without becoming criminals. So can they.
 
WoBblyCaT said:
I know people like having fun, but one thing that is often forgotten, especially on the internet is that there is another human on the other side. While their methods may seem unscrupulous, I doubt they're making millions or even a decent wage. They could very well just be trying to eek out an existence. To middle class people $5 might be nothing but who knows, $5 might be a week's worth of dinner or something to the person on the other side. Just let it slide.
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So your argument is that we should let them scam people because they don't make alot of money? I don't think people should be screwing with them either, but we shouldn't feel sorry for them. These people don't steal $5 the steal thousands, they ruin people's lives.

Like people said above they're dangerous and have dangerous connections here. What they're doing is a crime both in Canada and in Nigeria. They're really no different than the person that mugs you on the street, or steals your bike. Those people are often poor too, so should we 'Just let it slide' when that happens as well?
 
JRS said:
So your argument is that we should let them scam people because they don't make alot of money?
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My argument is to just move on. Like the same you do with e-mails about online pharmacies or non-surgical ways to increase your breast size. My time is worth more than sinking to their level and trying to scam the scammer.
 
While I appreciate everyone's input, I have since deleted the email. It's not worth my time and effort to pursue this (as fun as it may have been) :D.

For those of you who may be interested, I found this article on the net.
 
FiReSTaRT said:
Having done a bit of 419 baiting a while ago, I have 2 implications that apply here:
1) Scamming the scammer makes you guilty of fraud
2) 419 scammers are members of organized crime organizations with members in Canada, Europe and the US. You piss the wrong one off and you might have a couple of angry Nigerians at your door.
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isnt that why you have a glock in the night side table and not scared of opening it on some fool. Really , be dumb get shot
 
i was all hyped to buy a newer bike from an ad i saw on kiji...
but this is the response, so i guess, no bike for me for now.
guess, $2100 for a 2005 Yamaha R6 was wishful thinking. :(

"Hello there and thanks for your interest,
My Bike is in absolutely perfect condition.The price is only $2100 and I will not negotiate any dollar. I sell the bike urgently because my platoon has been sent back to Iraq and don't want it to get old in my garage.. The price is low because I need to sell it before sept 14Th...I will take care of all transport arrangements.Usually shipment takes maximum 3 to 5 days depending on your location and will be fully insured against damages, shipped in a crated container.....on my cost!I have reserved the bike for you until I will have your final answer.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!"
 
squid pro quo said:
i was all hyped to buy a newer bike from an ad i saw on kiji...
but this is the response, so i guess, no bike for me for now.
guess, $2100 for a 2005 Yamaha R6 was wishful thinking. :(

"Hello there and thanks for your interest,
My Bike is in absolutely perfect condition.The price is only $2100 and I will not negotiate any dollar. I sell the bike urgently because my platoon has been sent back to Iraq and don't want it to get old in my garage.. The price is low because I need to sell it before sept 14Th...I will take care of all transport arrangements.Usually shipment takes maximum 3 to 5 days depending on your location and will be fully insured against damages, shipped in a crated container.....on my cost!I have reserved the bike for you until I will have your final answer.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!"
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What a moron, his platoon is going back to Iraq.. Too bad Canadians don't serve in Iraq.
 
*sigh*

Firstly, I need to tell you that i am located in Anchorage,Alaska.I sell the bike urgently because my platoon has been sent back to Iraq and don't want it to get old in my garage. The price is low because I need to sell it before October 5th..I will take care of all transport arrangements.
Usually shipment takes maximum 3 to 5 days depending on your location and will be fully insured against damages,shipped in a crated container.....on my cost!!
I am a member of the eBay buyer protection program and using this service you will get a 5 days testing period after delivery. During that 5 days testing period I will not be getting any money.
If you agree with my above terms, I'm sure that we can close the deal as soon as possible.
I have reserved the bike for you until I will have your final answer.
Let me know if you're interested in buying so i can provide you shipping company's contact details.
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