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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."

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

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

  2. 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
  3. 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.

  4. 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.