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Originally Posted by Pocket Trips
Is this the worst attempt ever at an email scam?
The name in the email is an old college friend who I've only spoken to once or twice since I got on Facebook so the email is obviously a scam attempt, but I don't see where they have any chance of getting any money? The idea seems to be to get me to send $$ quickly without actually checking it out 1st but they don't tell me where I am supposed to send it to?
say something like 'man, i'm a little strapped now, but could probably send a couple grand to help you out.' then give them a bunch of fake western union info. if they get back in touch, say 'omg i can't believe what an idiot i am, been trying to get you, it was actually (competitor)'