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Brian Pfleuger · August 21, 2014, 08:16 AM

New definition of gullible?

Hell, comparatively, that's a convincing one. You do realize that the Nigerian prince/general/dignitary scam still runs every day, right?

I worked in a bank for 4 1/2 years. You might be shocked at the scams that people fall for. People will argue that "THIS one is different!" even after you look it up on the Internet and show them the scam.

Scam ads sometimes nearly out number legit ads for some items on Craigslist. Pick a fairly expensive item like a late model motorcycle. The highest prevalence is for bikes with scam prices $3,000-$8,000, meaning legit cost would be $5-$12k. Look at Craigslist ads until you find one that's listed for 1/2-2/3 what all the others are selling for and then contact the scammer (It will be a scammer). They'll be out of town, deployed, had to move suddenly, etc, but they can ship it to you. You don't even have to pay until you receive it, just cover the shipping, a mere $500.

Obviously, it's so common because it works. They wouldn't do it if it didn't. People are STOOOPID.

August 21, 2014, 08:16 AM	#11
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	Be careful purchasing MGs online New definition of gullible? Hell, comparatively, that's a convincing one. You do realize that the Nigerian prince/general/dignitary scam still runs every day, right? I worked in a bank for 4 1/2 years. You might be shocked at the scams that people fall for. People will argue that "THIS one is different!" even after you look it up on the Internet and show them the scam. Scam ads sometimes nearly out number legit ads for some items on Craigslist. Pick a fairly expensive item like a late model motorcycle. The highest prevalence is for bikes with scam prices $3,000-$8,000, meaning legit cost would be $5-$12k. Look at Craigslist ads until you find one that's listed for 1/2-2/3 what all the others are selling for and then contact the scammer (It will be a scammer). They'll be out of town, deployed, had to move suddenly, etc, but they can ship it to you. You don't even have to pay until you receive it, just cover the shipping, a mere $500. Obviously, it's so common because it works. They wouldn't do it if it didn't. People are STOOOPID.