# Scam (Internet and Otherwise) Omnibus Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 4, 2022, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265 "2022-04-04T18:23:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/161 "2022-07-18T23:46:53Z")
Some sort of job scam going right now. To avoid needing a resume, I said I’ve worked for one company and claimed almost all my work was for the Dept of Defense and secret. The only public project was The Magrathea Project and my supervisor was Mr. Arthur Dent. (My persona is retired and a Consulting Airflow Engineer) My work ID [![Imgur](https://i.imgur.com/wph5tQQ.jpeg "imgur.com") ](https://imgur.com/wph5tQQ) ---
**Author:** ![gnoitall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/162 "2022-07-19T00:10:32Z")
Nice. The QR even matches. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/163 "2022-07-19T00:13:52Z")
> [@gnoitall](#): > > Nice. The QR even matches. - Well, of course. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/164 "2022-07-19T14:02:48Z")
Different scam. Waiting for delivery of an ATM card from DHL. I have to pay $250 for storage fees. They want Sephora or Nordstrom gift cards. ETA:The reply > No, we do not take credit card, I want you to ask people around or you can go to other stores like FredMeyer and find Sephora card or Nordstrom cards or steam. > > Can you send Bitcoin? > > I want you to know that everything is now in your hand because everything is ready only waiting for the fee of $250, try to go to Walmart store and buy Sephora gift card and receive your fund. I photoshopped(GIMP, actually)a picture of a wallet with a gold Bitcoin symbol on it. I’m going to send that and tell him to take out what he needs and send the rest back. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/165 "2022-07-19T14:31:14Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > I photoshopped(GIMP, actually)a picture of a wallet with a gold Bitcoin symbol on it. I’m going to send that and tell him to take out what he needs and send the rest back. I had no idea they made people _this_ stupid. > Not possible, send the Sephora or you forget about the funds My reply > > Since the funds don’t exist, I’ll have to go with option (B). > > Send my wallet back. > > Peter Mosse ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/166 "2022-07-19T15:06:23Z")
WTF? > You are not ready Reply: Not ready for what? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/167 "2022-07-19T20:14:40Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > I _have_ found that my persona “Peter Mosse” makes some scammers assume I’m German. Just got another one. Oh, wait. I recognize the contact name. Someone wants to go another round. Idiot scammer. You’re going on the list. (To quote @Mangetout) ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/168 "2022-07-19T21:36:19Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > > You are not ready > > Reply: Not ready for what? To be fair, my sense was that you … maybe _weren’t_ ready 😉 ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/169 "2022-07-19T21:41:16Z")
If I knew what I was supposed to be ready for, I would have been ready. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/170 "2022-07-19T23:39:13Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > Some sort of job scam going right now. > To avoid needing a resume, I said I’ve worked for one company and claimed almost all my work was for the Dept of Defense and secret. The only public project was The Magrathea Project and my supervisor was Mr. Arthur Dent. > (My persona is retired and a Consulting Airflow Engineer) - I just got a job offer to act as a US representative for an engineering company in Sri Lanka. The same one as the quoted post. It’s even the same person though a different email. ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/171 "2022-07-20T00:22:50Z")
Might be time to apply some stress to your benefactor. Say that you’re very disappointed in his inaction. “If you will furnish me with your address, I’ll have my personal representative AND his associates meet with you. They will have funds for the transaction to pay you just as soon as they verify the legitimacy of the ATM card.” Something something about how this gentleman is very busy but willing to go out of his way to assure a safe transfer of funds. Not to be trifled with. Well connected with banking, and security and governmental interests. You know, just a real fun guy - with backup. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/172 "2022-07-20T00:45:57Z")
I’ve got three other ATM cards in various stages, a box of money and a inheritance coming. Plus the double job offer. I just try to keep each going as far as possible without seeming uncooperative. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/173 "2022-07-20T01:28:01Z")
A tasty bowl of word salad to share. > **Hello!.** > > **In sequel to your Names that appear on Payroll in beneficiary lists, we are bound to bring to your Notice that your Payment is in Physical Credited ATM Master Card and We seek your consent of engagement in making personal Visit To our Bureau Address here in California for collection of your bond ATM Credit Master Card. However, due to Covid19/Omicron Variants Rules, if you live in affected Areas/Nation whereby you are unable to Come/Visit to the United States of America At Moment, We can sign to forward by delivering your ATM Payment Card to your Address through Mailing Service on your own choice. Provide the below information’s to verify your identity** > > **Full Name: > Country: > Age: > Phone Number: > Occupation: > State: > City: > Address: > Valid Id/ international passport or national id:** > > **United Nations in support by the New Empowerment of President Elect JOE BIDEN has promised to eradicate famines through selective payroll annually.United Nations Peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet!.** > > **Best Regards > Mrs Kristalina Georgieva > United Nations Liaison California > Secretary for International Payments > United States of America USA.** ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Hedonia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ann_hedonia/32/319_2.png) [@Ann\_Hedonia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Hedonia)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/174 "2022-07-20T01:58:36Z")
I filled out a form to apply for a job with Amazon on a fake scam website. I told them, among other things, that I was a horrible person and that I wanted the job so I could steal lots of money from them and get the addresses of lady customers so I could go to their houses and ask them on dates. Thirty seconds after submitting it, I got hired! I didn’t take it any further by responding to the job offer. But about a week later I got an email from the fake website. The entirety of the e-mail was one word, text only…….pussy. Still not sure what that was about. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/175 "2022-07-20T02:01:40Z")
> [@Ann\_Hedonia](#): > > Still not sure what that was about. - Scammers tend to be like little children with insults. Not only are they pathetic at it but some actually giggle like they’re getting away with something. It’s pretty cringey. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/176 "2022-07-20T02:05:13Z")
Well, they spelled “liaison” correctly. ---
**Author:** ![Riemann](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/riemann/32/3133_2.png) [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/177 "2022-07-20T02:09:41Z")
> [@susan](#): > > they spelled “liaison” correctly Sure, but a quick google search tells you that’s not the name of the real Secretary for International Payments. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/178 "2022-07-20T02:10:15Z")
> [@susan](#): > > Well, they spelled “liaison” correctly. And then they blew it with " **United States of America USA.**" By the way, as usual, that woman is real. > **[Kristalina Georgieva](https://www.imf.org/en/About/senior-officials/Bios/kristalina-georgieva)** > > Kristalina Georgieva was elected Managing Director of the IMF on September 25, 2019. She assumed her position on October 1, 2019. Before joining the Fund, Ms. Georgieva was CEO of the World Bank from January 2017 to September 2019, during which time... ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/179 "2022-07-20T05:45:59Z")
I was getting TONS of spam calls on my cell phone in recent weeks. I wound up Activating the Verizon Call Filter app (the free version, not the paid) and it seems to be working! My phone has rung once in the past 4 days, from a known number. I can see blocked calls in the app - interestingly, the volume has dropped a lot as well. I have to assume that whatever was allowing that massive influx of calls from “real” numbers, has gotten locked down. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265/180 "2022-07-20T11:31:29Z")
Ho-hum. Another UN ATM card scam. The amusing part is the card “contains some huge amount of money”. My reply: Get back to me when you figure out how much money is in there. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scam-internet-and-otherwise-omnibus-thread/962265.md?page=10)