Scam artist on Trademe.

**MattRSK** · 22nd August 2009, 19:02

Loving the over the top reactions.

**Katman** · 22nd August 2009, 19:17

Originally Posted by PrincessBandit

all I saw in my panic was that someone else (i.e. "Balu") was able to view my personal data.

Of course, there's no problem with that, is there?

**PrincessBandit** · 22nd August 2009, 19:22

Originally Posted by Katman

Of course, there's no problem with that, is there?

But then he might find out my real age and occupation....!!!!

**Katman** · 22nd August 2009, 19:31

Originally Posted by PrincessBandit

But then he might find out my real age and occupation....!!!!

A 60 years old librarian?

**Metalor** · 22nd August 2009, 19:34

HAHAHAHAHA! Awesome!!

For all you fools that fell for it.... GET A BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIN!

**Metalor** · 22nd August 2009, 19:39

Haha, reading more of the replies.... jeeeeesus!

All it is, is a link such as "my profile".. just like "my watchlist". If your browser is set to autologon it'll go straight to your profile as you'll be logged in.

No need to fret, no one is in your account, only you. Jizah has just been a sneaky bugger and you computer illiterate peeps fell for it! Good job!

**Metalor** · 22nd August 2009, 19:45

Originally Posted by Beemer

Yay, that's all I wanted - to not have morons hanging around me! Job well done!

Bit rich.

.......

**oldrider** · 22nd August 2009, 19:49

Found this a bit confusing for a start, I never use my TradeMe account etc and got a bit of a fright thinking some prick had been using it to post scams!

After nervously reading the rest of the posts on the thread, the penny began to drop that someone was holding up a mirror and I was logging on to my own account!

On the one hand I can see the joke but on the other hand, my computer ignorance left me a bit insecure and my subconscious kept cocking my left hook!

Would the OP think it funny if he was within reach and copped a smack in the mouth for his trouble?

Practical jokers often demonstrate that they can't take it when their practical jokes go sour on them.

This one seems harmless enough, so I guess I can afford to have a good laugh at my self after-all!

**MattRSK** · 22nd August 2009, 21:06

Originally Posted by Metalor

Bit rich.

.......

Hahaha Brilliant

**Maha** · 22nd August 2009, 21:20

Originally Posted by Virago

Gah. Thud.

No-one else will be logged into your TM account by clicking that link. Each person will be taken into their own account (except of course for those who don't have one).

Edit: If you don't log out of TM, visiting again fairly soon will take you straight back in (through cookies on your 'puter).

Bullshit, I just logged on and got your account, what the hell are you going to do with 45 packets of Kornies and 10 tubs of Honey?....

**Virago** · 22nd August 2009, 21:23

Originally Posted by Maha

Bullshit, I just logged on and got your account, what the hell are you going to do with 45 packets of Kornies and 10 tubs of Honey?....

I've still got to buy the bath-tub, unfortunately...

**MattRSK** · 22nd August 2009, 21:32

Dear Friend,

I am Mr.Emory Barr, Accounts Manager, of Abbey National PLC
Bromley Rd Branch. I have an important business proposition for you.

On December 12th, 2001, a German contractor with the British Pertroleum co-orporation, United Kingdom ,Mr. Olaf Partetzke made a numbered time (Fixed) Deposit for twelve calendar months, valued at US$ 17,350,000.00 (Seventeen Million Three Hundred Hundred and fifty Thousand Dollars only) in my branch.
Upon maturity,I sent a routine notification to his forwarding address but got no reply. After a month, we sent a reminder and finally we discovered from his contract employers, the British Pertroleum co-orporation that Mr.Olaf Partetzke died from an Automobile accident further investigation,
I found out that he died without making a WILL,and all attempts to trace his next of kin was fruitless.

I therefore made further investigation and discovered that Mr. Olaf Partetzke did not declare any kin or relations in
all his official documents, including his Bank Deposit paperwork in my Bank. This sum of US$ 17,350,000.00 is still sitting in my Bank and the interest is being rolled over with the principal sum at the end of each year. No one will ever come forward to claim it. According to inheritance Laws of the United Kingdom, at the expiration of 5 (five) years, the money will revert to the ownership of the Local Government Authorities here in Wales, United Kingdom, if nobody applies to claim the fund.

Consequently, my proposal is that I will like you to stand in as the next of kin to Mr. Olaf Partetzke
so that the fruits of this old man's labor will not get into the hands of some corrupt government officials.This is simple, I will like you to provide immediately your full names and address so that the attorney will prepare the necessary documents and affidavits that will put you in place as the next of kin. We shall employ the services of an attorney for drafting and notarization of the WILL and to obtain the necessary documents and letter of probate/administration in your favor for the transfer. The money will be paid into your account for us to share in the ratio of 60% for me and 35% for you and 5% for Expenses Incurred in the course of the transaction .

There is no risk at all as all the paperwork for this transaction will be done by the attorney and with my position as the Manager with my bank will guarantees the successful execution of this transaction. If you are interested, please reply immediately to my private email
box : emory400@xasamail.com

Upon your response, I shall then provide you with more details and relevant documents that will help you understand the transaction. You should observe utmost confidentiality, and rest assured that this transaction would be most profitable for both of us because I shall require your assistance to invest my share in your country.

Awaiting your urgent reply.

Thanks and regards.

Emory Barr