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419er Lost in Space

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the someone-will-fall-for-it dept.

rjp writes "The Register has what is probably the best 419 scam attempt ever! 419er's in space, if only! As always, check out 419 eater for more 419 goodness."

7 of 198 comments (clear)

  1. Re:What's a 419? by pe1chl · · Score: 4, Informative

    There exist other countries outside the US, that have a legal system.

    419 is a Nigerian penal code number.

  2. Re:What's a 419? by vinit79 · · Score: 5, Informative

    Check this out http://www.419eater.com/html/419faq.htm

  3. 419 Scam by the+JoshMeister · · Score: 5, Informative


    For those wondering what the heck a 419 Scam is, Wikipedia explains.

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    the JoshMeister on Security
  4. Oddly, you're actually telling the truth. by bersl2 · · Score: 4, Informative

    Google cache

  5. Re:Fool me once... Fool me twice... by HoneyBunchesOfGoats · · Score: 5, Informative

    the official whitehouse transcription of the speech in question

    There's an old saying in Tennessee -- I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee -- that says, fool me once, shame on -- shame on you. Fool me -- you can't get fooled again.

  6. Re:Just plausible enough, even if it's parody. by Jussi+K.+Kojootti · · Score: 5, Informative

    You're probably right about plausibility, but Valery Polyakov actually spent 437 days on board Mir.

  7. Worth your while to checkout 419 eater by amichalo · · Score: 4, Informative

    I highly encourage anyone who needs alaughtot checkout the 419 eater website referenced in the news clip.

    They got this scammer to pose with a loaf of bread on his head and mail them a photo!

    And this scammer actually spent $21.50 to mail this guy a $20 USD bill!

    Just browse the trophy room and then read teh entire message.

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    I only came here to do two things; kick some ass, and drink some beer...looks like we're almost out of beer.