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rowdy3 · 25 April 2014, 12:28 PM

I got an email from UCF saying a scam is hitting social media. A few student's have fallen for this. If you fall for it you shouldn't be in college. The scammers are asking you to buy a money pack and they can add a 0 at the end. If you buy one for $100 you get $1000 and if you add $200 you get $2000. I did some research on instagram and type in moneypak and it amazes me how many people fall for this. Scammers are stealing pics of Rolexes, Lambo's from other people and making it their own. If you have a teen tell them don't fall for this.

Kingair · 25 April 2014, 01:35 PM

Thanks

I almost did . . . .

HAGOne

Darlinboy · 25 April 2014, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rowdy3

...If you buy one for $100 you get $1000 and if you add $200 you get $2000...

Wait, what??!! This doesn't work? Crap!

I just yesterday sent a $100(0) moneypak to an official in Nigeria, to help him get some funds out of the country.

Now I'll have to send him another $900 to make up the difference.

Cesium133 · 25 April 2014, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Darlinboy

Wait, what??!! This doesn't work? Crap!

I just yesterday sent a $100(0) moneypak to an official in Nigeria, to help him get some funds out of the country.

Now I'll have to send him another $900 to make up the difference.

DrTom · 25 April 2014, 09:58 PM

you know, it really takes 50 yrs to figure out whats going on....then you have about 10 yrs to get er done before you run out of steam....i say let the darwinian effect separate the kids from their $.....survival of the fittest i say...

joe100 · 25 April 2014, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DrTom

you know, it really takes 50 yrs to figure out whats going on....then you have about 10 yrs to get er done before you run out of steam....i say let the darwinian effect separate the kids from their $.....survival of the fittest i say...

I agree. If you're that damn dumb...

Moneypack seems like it would be used by criminals

Cc1966 · 28 April 2014, 12:12 AM

Who would get nailed by this thin scam??? Hmmmmmm.........

drifter01 · 28 April 2014, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Cc1966

Who would get nailed by this thin scam??? Hmmmmmm.........

Morons who want something for nothing!

mtrunner · 28 April 2014, 01:09 AM

How can someone seriously fall for something like this? Man some people are so naive.

padi56 · 28 April 2014, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rowdy3

I got an email from UCF saying a scam is hitting social media. A few student's have fallen for this. If you fall for it you shouldn't be in college. The scammers are asking you to buy a money pack and they can add a 0 at the end. If you buy one for $100 you get $1000 and if you add $200 you get $2000. I did some research on instagram and type in moneypak and it amazes me how many people fall for this. Scammers are stealing pics of Rolexes, Lambo's from other people and making it their own. If you have a teen tell them don't fall for this.

This is one reason I never use any of the so called social network sites.

Invictus Maneo · 28 April 2014, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

This is one reason I never use any of the so called social network sites.

X2.
I try to stay "off the grid" as much as possible but it's getting harder & harder to do so.........

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Wesley Crusher · 28 April 2014, 06:35 AM

It's always funny when somebody posts on a forum, a social media site, about how they are anti-social media.

It's hard to stay off the grid, but I do my best to have a limited number of online profiles. I do not use facebook/myspace/twitter/instagram, etc...

I am a member of a few forums, but TRF is really the only place where I am active. I wish I could delete my accounts on all other forums.

77T · 28 April 2014, 07:12 AM

This one has been going around for almost a year and it's really just another spin on the "dropping a 20" con game.

This blog goes through how it works..
http://predators-and-parasites.blogs...ypak-scam.html

FTX I · 28 April 2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I wish I could delete my accounts on all other forums.

I did. a couple emails sent and that was it.

Wesley Crusher · 28 April 2014, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

I did. a couple emails sent and that was it.

I've spoken to a few admins and they are all reluctant to delete my account. They have offered to ban me, but isn't the point. I don't know if there is any technical downside to deleting an account.

FTX I · 28 April 2014, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I've spoken to a few admins and they are all reluctant to delete my account. They have offered to ban me, but isn't the point. I don't know if there is any technical downside to deleting an account.

That is uncool. I had no such trouble. was offered to change my profile to "guest" and I was fine with that. Wish you luck buddy.

77T · 28 April 2014, 11:40 AM

The data held in the server backups is there for years. So your email addy and any other pertinent data is only as safe as their weakest security link.

Wesley Crusher · 28 April 2014, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

That is uncool. I had no such trouble. was offered to change my profile to "guest" and I was fine with that. Wish you luck buddy.

Tell me about it, but what can you do? Really, there are only two forums that I would like to be removed from. I'll ask about changing my profile to guest.

TheMethod · 28 April 2014, 01:16 PM

I got a random call the other day from # 1-000-000-0000 I picked up and a computerized voice prompted me that there was something wrong with my bank account and they needed some pin's for authorization. Call enough people and some will fall for it unfortunately.

sea-dweller · 28 April 2014, 02:18 PM

Thanks for the info!

socalwatchcollector · 28 April 2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

this is one reason i never use any of the so called social network sites.

x2

samsam · 28 April 2014, 07:40 PM

I did it as teenager with my dad. It worked. Believe me!!! He just didn't have to know..

fyjgykdugtk · 28 April 2014, 11:25 PM

Wait, what??!! This doesn't work?[img]http://********************/huht.jpg[/img] [img]http://***************/hu4g.jpg[/img]

FTX I · 29 April 2014, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Tell me about it, but what can you do? Really, there are only two forums that I would like to be removed from. I'll ask about changing my profile to guest.

This "guest" option is nice Wes. Give it a try and let us know.

bayerische · 29 April 2014, 04:56 AM

If you fall for something like that... Hmm.... A fool and his money can be separated.

Frosty · 29 April 2014, 05:15 AM

If you just remember TANSTAAFL (There ain't no such thing as a free lunch), you will stay out of a lot of scams and trouble.

25 April 2014, 12:28 PM	#1
rowdy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Sub Posts: 153	New scam hitting Facebook and Instagram I got an email from UCF saying a scam is hitting social media. A few student's have fallen for this. If you fall for it you shouldn't be in college. The scammers are asking you to buy a money pack and they can add a 0 at the end. If you buy one for $100 you get $1000 and if you add $200 you get $2000. I did some research on instagram and type in moneypak and it amazes me how many people fall for this. Scammers are stealing pics of Rolexes, Lambo's from other people and making it their own. If you have a teen tell them don't fall for this.

28 April 2014, 12:12 AM	#7
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Who would get nailed by this thin scam??? Hmmmmmm......... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

28 April 2014, 07:12 AM	#13
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,933	This one has been going around for almost a year and it's really just another spin on the "dropping a 20" con game. This blog goes through how it works.. http://predators-and-parasites.blogs...ypak-scam.html __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

28 April 2014, 11:40 AM	#17
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,933	The data held in the server backups is there for years. So your email addy and any other pertinent data is only as safe as their weakest security link. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

29 April 2014, 04:56 AM	#25
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	If you fall for something like that... Hmm.... A fool and his money can be separated. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

25 April 2014, 09:58 PM	#5
DrTom "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Canada Watch: gmt master Posts: 426	you know, it really takes 50 yrs to figure out whats going on....then you have about 10 yrs to get er done before you run out of steam....i say let the darwinian effect separate the kids from their $.....survival of the fittest i say...

28 April 2014, 01:09 AM	#9
mtrunner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,826	How can someone seriously fall for something like this? Man some people are so naive.

28 April 2014, 06:35 AM	#12
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	It's always funny when somebody posts on a forum, a social media site, about how they are anti-social media. It's hard to stay off the grid, but I do my best to have a limited number of online profiles. I do not use facebook/myspace/twitter/instagram, etc... I am a member of a few forums, but TRF is really the only place where I am active. I wish I could delete my accounts on all other forums.

28 April 2014, 01:16 PM	#19
TheMethod "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 778	I got a random call the other day from # 1-000-000-0000 I picked up and a computerized voice prompted me that there was something wrong with my bank account and they needed some pin's for authorization. Call enough people and some will fall for it unfortunately.

28 April 2014, 02:18 PM	#20
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Thanks for the info!

28 April 2014, 07:40 PM	#22
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	I did it as teenager with my dad. It worked. Believe me!!! He just didn't have to know..

28 April 2014, 11:25 PM	#23
fyjgykdugtk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: mr Posts: 8	Wait, what??!! This doesn't work?[img]http://******************/huht.jpg[/img] [img]http://*************/hu4g.jpg[/img]

29 April 2014, 05:15 AM	#26
Frosty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,084	If you just remember TANSTAAFL (There ain't no such thing as a free lunch), you will stay out of a lot of scams and trouble.

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