What's the most annoying/funny SPAM you've received?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Game Producer, Jun 11, 2007.

  1. #1
    Some time ago I got an email in my mailbox saying only this word:
    Man... what are they thinking? Some spammer sent me the word “pingvin”? Penguin? Should I do something about this? Perhaps email them back a word “polar bear”? Not even stock spam doesn't annoy this much, as then at least I know somebody tries to fool money from me... but, some dude sending me word “pingvin” - argh! :) Whadda heck do they want me to do with this?

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    How about you? What's the funniest (or the most annoying) spam you've encountered?
     
    Game Producer, Jun 11, 2007 IP
  2. debunked

    debunked Prominent Member

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    #2
    I always thought that the one word spam was either a virus and my anti-virus removed the virus portion or a spammer waiting for all the replies to build his list with.
     
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  3. timsdd

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    #3
    it's hard top pick just one, they're all so entertaining :rolleyes:

    this one seems to be ripping good:

    visit your website? why don't you ESAD!!!! :mad: :D
     
    timsdd, Jun 11, 2007 IP
  4. Katy

    Katy Moderator Staff

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    #4
    Someone started a similar thread like only a few days if I'm not wrong..?
     
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  5. allout

    allout Prominent Member

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    The question is did you visit the site? ;):D

    I love the ones where someone died and they need your help in securing the $40,000,000 trust by acting as a long lost relative. You keep 10% and pass the rest on. Do people really do this? :confused:

    I can't even imagine that anyone is really that stupid but I get at least 10-20 a week so someone must be falling for it. :(
     
    allout, Jun 11, 2007 IP
  6. hmansfield

    hmansfield Guest

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    #6
    People are falling for it. It's the oldest trick in the book. Three things that you can always get
    "Suckers" to buy.

    1. Loose Weight without eating right and exercise.
    2. Money for nothing.(No hard work, no skills, just easy money, proven everyday on the web. "How can I do it quick and easy and how long will it take?")
    3. Get laid. Attract Women,the opposite sex, Get more sex.

    These things will always attract suckers that believe urban legends of people falling ass backwards into money without any work or dedication.
     
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  7. Felu

    Felu Peon

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    I got an email like we have a prize waiting for you and once i open the email it said, you've won a grand total of $0 :eek:
     
    Felu, Jun 11, 2007 IP
  8. allout

    allout Prominent Member

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    #8

    I guess your right, there is a sucker born everyday. That is why I have a hard time feeling sorry when people post that they have been scammed. 90% of them are scammed because they were looking for something for nothing or a get rich quick scheme.

    You really are a loser when you can't even win a fake prize. LOL J/K
     
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  9. 8everything

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    Spam from my friends:
    - annoying boring forwards
    - annoying friend quizes
    - millions of invitations to social networking sites over and over again

    :p (that's why I don't mix my business account with my personal one!)
     
    8everything, Jun 11, 2007 IP
  10. The Webmaster

    The Webmaster IdeasOfOne

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    Send them a mail back with a word " Polar Bare"..
     
    The Webmaster, Jun 11, 2007 IP