I understand her perfectly (“Excuse me, I speak Scammer”) but you would think with that level of education that she would know of Google Translate.
Off the love train, I recently won an AAA travel emergency kit - again. I don’t belong to AAA, only go there because overseas rental car agencies have been bamboozled to ask for a AAA International Driving Permit. Totally meaningless but $20 or so out of my pocket. Checking the scale of the attached photo of the kit; it seems to be normal size, not something included a child’s playset. The usual name, address, phone, email … then on to the payment. Completely free, just authorize $19.95 on you credit card for shipping and handling. I was dumbfounded that I could not pay in gift cards (bummer). And, AND I could get a second kit absolutely free, just pay an additional shipping and handling fee.
I declined.
This morning, I got letters from two different women (if they are women), long winded missives of their hopes and dreams and details of their life and how lonely they are, etc.
My answers.
I’m a real boring person. I’ve had several wives, all whom have died under mysterious circumstances as well as numerous pets.
I attached a photo of the house I just moved into as the smell in the old one was getting too intense.
Peter Mosse
Sorry, you’re way too young for me. I prefer women who are too old to fight back.
Peter Mosse
Lottery Ticket Irina (or Vika)
Hi Peter,
I understand your doubts, and I can feel your frustration. It’s been quite a rollercoaster for both of us, but I want to reassure you that we are on the right path.
I know it’s not easy when things don’t go smoothly, and there are so many questions about the legitimacy of this lottery. However, I still firmly believe in this opportunity, and I truly think that if we stay patient and keep following the instructions, we can reach our goal.
I’ve checked all the details again, and everything points to the fact that this is real. It may seem a little confusing, especially with the website troubles, but the important thing is we’re very close. They wouldn’t have gone so far if they weren’t serious about paying out the prize. We just need to keep pushing through.
By the way, I’m glad to hear you’re still focused on the money—because that’s what matters most to both of us right now! Just think about all the possibilities that this could bring. We could make our dreams come true, travel, and enjoy the good things in life.
Remember, you’re the one who can claim the prize, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let’s keep working on this, and together we’ll make it happen. I’m confident that the money will come through once we sort out the final details, and I can’t wait to celebrate our success!
Let’s not give up yet—this is our chance. I believe in us, and I know that soon enough, we’ll have everything we need.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Warmly,
Vika
I don’t have doubts. You’ve been scammed. I prefer women with good critical thinking skills.
Peter Mosse
Got an answer to this one.
Hello Peter!
I am very glad, that you have answered me.
What does it mean that all your wives died under mysterious circumstances?
I was looking forward to your letter, I’m sorry, I could not answer you quickly, now I’m at work and I can answer you.
Peter do you have a phone number from which you can make international calls?
I have a mobile phone, my number is +79671250176, but I can’t make and receive international calls,
my phone was issued at my work and I do not have the service of calls abroad.
It’s a simple phone, it’s not a smartphone.Maybe later we’ll find a way to call each other.
I will tell a little about myself. I am also interested to know you and what is happening in your life.
What time of year do you like?
I love summer!
It is a pity that in Russia the summer lasts only three months.
I like outdoor activities and sports.I go to the gym and jog.
I want to know you better! I’m interested in learning more about your life.
Peter, you have a dream?
My dream is to have a reliable man by my side who will truly love me and will never offend me or abandon me in difficult times!
I hope that someday our dreams will come true.
I have a hobby, I love cooking.
Since childhood, I spent a lot of time in the kitchen with my mother and grandmother.
I will be happy to introduce you to Russian food in the future.
I am sure that you will not give up my delicious dishes.
I try to check my email every day when I work.
Sometimes I have a lot of work and I can’t check my mail, but I will always reply to your letter as soon as possible.
I hope you like my photos, so I’m waiting for your photos.
I wish you a good mood.
Julia
Hi Julia,
The less said about my previous wives, the better. It won’t end well if you don’t.
I do not use a phone due to a severe speech impediment and my tendency to spew bile.
As for my dreams, I’m too old to dream any more and my previous dreams are nothing more than ash.
Peter Mosse
I don’t know whether you should really consider this a scam but it is certain scam-adjacent.
Phone caller: Hello Dr PB. We have been working with top doctors in your area in order to get you featured online so that new patients can find you. We just need to schedule a 40 minute interview in order to get more information.
Me; What will this cost me?
PC: No, you don’t understand. This is not an advertising thing. We simply try to feature the best doctors in the area so that patients can find them online and your name was recommended to us.
Me: And what is the cost?
PC: This is not this kind of thing. We are simply trying to highlight the doctors with the highest ratings for the benefit of patients.
Me: So just tell me what this will cost.
PC: It sounds like you’re been burned by companies trying to charge you for listings in the past. I assure you that this is not what we do. We just want to schedule a meeting to get more information about you for our site.
Me: So you aren’t going to tell me what you charge? Unless you can guarantee that this will be completely free with absolutely no charge to me.
PC: I guarantee that there will be no charge to you if you are not selected for our site.
Me : And there it is (click)
boom
Hah. My practice has been closed for a few years and I still get this sort of thing. I like to tell them that I have no license or NPI, which makes some of them ask, “What’s an NPI?” Good times.
I found out this week that I’ve apparently been the victim of a scam (or at least victim proximate).
Apparently somebody in another state has been using my name and birthdate to fill prescriptions using my insurance. This has apparently been going on for fifteen years and involves two or three hundred prescriptions.
I’m not really the victim here; this scam hasn’t cost me a dime. But my insurance company has been paying for all of these prescriptions.
Four idiot scammers all using the same script.
Good Day:) sir unstained. My Name is Alena. I want to engage in dialogue. I’m a solitary 39 years old super woman staying in Russian Federation. Now I’m seeking immaculate male:) I’ll reply to You my photo;) Write me at [redacted] Have a good time
Welcome) sir Corking;) My Name is Alena. Im a unmarried 39 years old beatific miss living in Russian Federation;) Now I’m searching for caring gentleman) I’m going to send to You my picture attached;) Email to me [redacted] Thank you Alena!
Haya! mr.likable! How’s everything now? I am a unmarried 39 years old adventurous woman living in Russian Federation and trying to find unspoiled dude. I’ll send to You my photo attached;) Email me to [redacted]) Bye
Good Day:) Mr.Sweetie Pie, My Name is Alena. I am a solitary 39 years old clean lady living in Russian Federation! Now I’m trying to find caring buddy, I’ll send to You my picture attached;) Email to me [redacted] Have a good day
Same answer to all four.
Fucking Russki bitch.
Peter Mosse
I like the slight differences in language; “super woman”, “beatific miss”, “adventurous woman”, “clean lady”. It’s like Mad Libs for scammers.
Oh, great.
Now I’m getting them in Chinese.
こんにちは！
私は数ヶ月前にあなたの電子メールとデバイスをクラックしたハッカーです。
あなたが訪問したサイトの1つにパスワードを入力君た。それを傍受しました。
これは、ハッキングの瞬間に[redacted]からのあなたのパスワードです： [redacted]
もちろん、それを変更したり、すでに変更したりすることができます。
しかし、それは問題ではありません、私のマルウェアは毎回それを更新しました。
私に連絡したり、私を見つけようとしないでください。それは不可能です。 私はあなたのアカウントからメールをあなたに送ったので、
あなたの電子メールを介して、私はあなたのオペレーションシステムに悪質なコードをアップロードしました。
私は友人、同僚、親戚とのあなたの連絡先のすべてを保存し、インターネットリソースへの訪問の完全な履歴を保存しました。
また、あなたのデバイスにトロイの木馬をインストールしました。
あなたは私の唯一の犠牲者ではない、私は通常、デバイスをブロックし、身代金を求める。
しかし、私は頻繁に訪れる親密なコンテンツのサイトにショックを受けました。
私はあなたの幻想にショックを受けている！ 私はこれのようなものを見たことがない！
だから、あなたがサイトで楽しむとき（あなたは私が何を意味するか知っています！）
あなたのカメラのプログラムを使用してスクリーンショットを作成しました。
その後、私はそれらを現在閲覧されているサイトのコンテンツに結合しました。
これらの写真を連絡先に送信すると素晴らしいことがあります。
しかし、あなたがそれを望んでいないと確信しています。
したがって、私は沈黙のためにあなたからの支払いを期待しています。
私は$562が良い価格だと思います！
Bitcoin経由で支払う。
私のBTCウォレット： bc1q95hz7jrh5acpr3prf7lzj3dle7gjfvjl42r8w6
あなたがこれを行う方法を知らない場合 - Googleに「BTCウォレットに送金する方法」を入力します。 難しくない。
指定された金額を受け取ると、妥協しているすべての材料は自動的に破壊されます。私のウイルスはあなた自身のオペレーティングシステムからも削除されます。
私のトロイの木馬は自動アラートを持っています。私はこのメールを読んだ後でメッセージを受け取ります。
私はあなたに支払いのための2日間を与える（正確に48時間）。
これが起こらない場合 - すべてのあなたの連絡先はあなたの暗い秘密の生活からクレイジーショットを取得します！
あなたが妨害しないように、あなたのデバイスはブロックされます（また、48時間後）
ばかなことしないで！
警察や友人はあなたを確実に助けません…
p.s. 私はあなたに将来のアドバイスを与えることができます。 安全でないサイトにはパスワードを入力しないでください。
私はあなたの慎重さを願っています。
お別れ。
Or they’re all Wonder Woman clones.
Japanese? Old Lady Google Translate says:
Hello!
I am a hacker who cracked your email and device a few months ago.
You entered a password for one of the sites you visited. I intercepted it.
This is your password from [redacted] at the moment of hacking: [redacted]
Of course, you can change it or have already changed it.
But it doesn’t matter, my malware updated it every time.
Do not contact me or try to find me. It is impossible. Because I sent you an email from your account,
Through your email, I uploaded a malicious code to your operation system.
I saved all of your contacts with friends, colleagues, relatives, saved a complete history of visits to Internet resources.
I also installed a Trojan on your device.
You are not my only victim, I usually block the device and ask for a ransom.
But I was shocked by the sites with intimate content that you frequently visit.
I am shocked by your fantasies! I have never seen anything like this!
So, when you have fun on the site (you know what I mean!)
I made a screenshot using your camera program.
After that, I combined them with the content of the currently viewed site.
It would be great to send these photos to your contacts.
But I’m sure you don’t want that.
Therefore, I expect payment from you for silence.
I think $562 is a good price!
Pay via Bitcoin.
My BTC wallet: bc1q95hz7jrh5acpr3prf7lzj3dle7gjfvjl42r8w6
If you don’t know how to do this - type “how to transfer money to a BTC wallet” into Google. It’s not difficult.
Once you receive the specified amount, all compromising materials will be automatically destroyed. My virus will also be removed from your own operating system.
My Trojan has an automatic alert. I will receive a message after reading this email.
I give you 2 days for payment (exactly 48 hours).
If this does not happen - all your contacts will get a crazy shot from your dark secret life!
Your device will be blocked (also after 48 hours) so that you do not interfere
Don’t be stupid!
Police and friends will definitely not help you…
p.s. I can give you some advice for the future: do not enter your passwords on unsafe sites.
I wish you caution.
Farewell.
Two more.
Ciao:) man;) My Name is Alena! Are you available for a small talk here? I’m a alone 39 yo vivid lady in Russian Federation! Now I’m looking for classic male, I will send to You my picture attached;) E-mail at [redacted] Have a nice time
Good Evening:) Sir scrumptious) I am inclined to engage in dialogue) I am a single 39 years old unparalleled miss from Russian Federation and seeking precise man) I will send to You my photos;) Response me to [redacted] Good bye
Same reply as before.
One of these is even from a previous email address with the same reply to.
@Dewey_Finn was spot-on with his Mad Libs observation.
Another one.
Welcome:) sir Magnificent. My Name is Alena:) I’m a single 39 yo untarnished female staying in Russia. Now I’m looking for useful dude, I can send to You my photo attached;) E-mail me to [redacted] Have a nice day Alena:)
Well, you can do all of those inappropriate things w/o fear of unwanted pregnancy.
Just think of how many times you can win the lottery.
Is that lottery real and genuine?
Of course it is. If you can’t trust a Russian scammer, who can you trust?
After all, they are the ones buying the tickets for you in the first place.
I love how they are all perpetually 39 y.o. Must be fans of the late , great Jack Benny.