zzyzzogeton wrote: ↑Wed Apr 28, 2021 4:54 pmIt still is. I have just added a new aspect to the hobby. I simply string the scammers along, asking for more pictures, a better description, close ups of ricasso stamps. Eventually, they catch on and quit answering me.
When you're retired, you get your entertainment any way you can.
I haven't been contacted by pocket knife scammers yet, but when I get phone calls about my cars warranty I string then along trying to get a warranty on my '85 Ford F150, with 172,000 miles on it. Basically I try to tie up the phone lines and keep 'em talking until they get frustrated and hang up on me. Feels much better than yelling at them.zzyzzogeton wrote: ↑Wed Apr 28, 2021 4:54 pmIt still is. I have just added a new aspect to the hobby. I simply string the scammers along, asking for more pictures, a better description, close ups of ricasso stamps. Eventually, they catch on and quit answering me.
When you're retired, you get your entertainment any way you can.
Start sharing how much Jesus loves them. Most will hang up right away. If not, you get a chance to share the gospel.Reverand wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 5:14 pmI haven't been contacted by pocket knife scammers yet, but when I get phone calls about my cars warranty I string then along trying to get a warranty on my '85 Ford F150, with 172,000 miles on it. Basically I try to tie up the phone lines and keep 'em talking until they get frustrated and hang up on me. Feels much better than yelling at them.zzyzzogeton wrote: ↑Wed Apr 28, 2021 4:54 pmIt still is. I have just added a new aspect to the hobby. I simply string the scammers along, asking for more pictures, a better description, close ups of ricasso stamps. Eventually, they catch on and quit answering me.
When you're retired, you get your entertainment any way you can.
Steve Warden wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 11:00 amStart sharing how much Jesus loves them. Most will hang up right away. If not, you get a chance to share the gospel.Reverand wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 5:14 pmI haven't been contacted by pocket knife scammers yet, but when I get phone calls about my cars warranty I string then along trying to get a warranty on my '85 Ford F150, with 172,000 miles on it. Basically I try to tie up the phone lines and keep 'em talking until they get frustrated and hang up on me. Feels much better than yelling at them.zzyzzogeton wrote: ↑Wed Apr 28, 2021 4:54 pm
It still is. I have just added a new aspect to the hobby. I simply string the scammers along, asking for more pictures, a better description, close ups of ricasso stamps. Eventually, they catch on and quit answering me.
When you're retired, you get your entertainment any way you can.
THAT'S a great idea, Steve...!!!!Steve Warden wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 11:00 amStart sharing how much Jesus loves them. Most will hang up right away. If not, you get a chance to share the gospel.Reverand wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 5:14 pmI haven't been contacted by pocket knife scammers yet, but when I get phone calls about my cars warranty I string then along trying to get a warranty on my '85 Ford F150, with 172,000 miles on it. Basically I try to tie up the phone lines and keep 'em talking until they get frustrated and hang up on me. Feels much better than yelling at them.zzyzzogeton wrote: ↑Wed Apr 28, 2021 4:54 pm
It still is. I have just added a new aspect to the hobby. I simply string the scammers along, asking for more pictures, a better description, close ups of ricasso stamps. Eventually, they catch on and quit answering me.
When you're retired, you get your entertainment any way you can.
lol That one is great!just bob wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 11:26 pm This is the ultimate telemarketing slam. This is funny and there are other variations of this out there that are funnier.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohQCAFNrU60
Some of that guy’s stuff is hilarious. The one where he reports the female radio weather reporter for exposing her breast on the air had me nearly rolling on the floor laughing.just bob wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 11:26 pm This is the ultimate telemarketing slam. This is funny and there are other variations of this out there that are funnier.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohQCAFNrU60
Just got a pm from this person.. Answering my wanted add..texoma wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 1:09 pm Beware
jill90
mikescott6678@gmail.com
PM received by new non supporting member jill90 today to one of my old want ads asking me to email at mikescott6678@gmail.com. I always have a red flag go up with new non supporting members, after checking the internet for the username and email I found nothing with the username but found multiple scam complaints with the email.
Tying up the phone line is a great strategy. My personal favorite is to use a canned air horn like those used at sports events or on boats. I give them a long blast, and with any luck, have their ears ringing for a week. I’ve yet to have any of them call me back !Reverand wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 5:14 pmI haven't been contacted by pocket knife scammers yet, but when I get phone calls about my cars warranty I string then along trying to get a warranty on my '85 Ford F150, with 172,000 miles on it. Basically I try to tie up the phone lines and keep 'em talking until they get frustrated and hang up on me. Feels much better than yelling at them.zzyzzogeton wrote: ↑Wed Apr 28, 2021 4:54 pmIt still is. I have just added a new aspect to the hobby. I simply string the scammers along, asking for more pictures, a better description, close ups of ricasso stamps. Eventually, they catch on and quit answering me.
When you're retired, you get your entertainment any way you can.
Awe. Poor scammer. Him got upset.
Got the same email today I want be emailing himeuroken wrote: ↑Tue Sep 20, 2022 2:21 am Just got a message from ther457 with the following:
"You must have missed the post of louis09 about ther457 for sale some days
ago... I asked him about it and he said it's still available with him.
Here's his Email mikescott6678@gmail.com"
I can't seem to find any posts by louis09 or ther457 (tried but not good at proper searching methods).
Glad I saw the email address on this post...
Thanks, Admins! We really appreciate what you do to keep this site safe.Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Tue Sep 20, 2022 4:08 am I received the same exact email today about a want ad I have in this forum.
The scammer has now been banned
Beware, as they just keep coming as fast as we can ban them
is no longer present nor accounted for, thanks for bringing this to our attention.
Yup same here, defo the same guy trying his luck
