Parasitic scammer scrubbed from Cruisers

**Janet H** · 12-02-2009, 00:47

Recently a new member registered and began sending out PM's to Cruisers members that were blatant spam. They contained an offer to get rich quick by helping him invest a recent inheritance as well as a request for banking numbers so he could wire funds from Nigeria direct to your account.

When this was reported today we removed this individuals account as well as all the PM's that he sent out. You may have received a notice that you got a message from this member but when we scrubbed the account, the PM's were also removed.

If you receive spam via your account here we want to know as this is not allowed. To report abuse, you can use the contact us link at the bottom of the page or message any moderator.

We do not share your member info with anyone, but can't entirely prevent an existing member from abusing the PM system. Thanks to those of you who reported this parasite today - it hastened his departure. Sorry for the inconvenience folks and just a reminder.... if it looks too good to be true it probably is.

Lancerbye · 12-02-2009, 01:11

Thanks Admin I must have missed that.

Tellie · 12-02-2009, 04:32

Oh cr-p there went the cruising kitty. I want a Nigerian refund!!!!!

Chief Engineer · 12-02-2009, 21:49

I think my Barrister, Professor Gimmeallya Dough, Esq. can assist you in this regard.

Vida Nova · 13-02-2009, 09:18

Darn I missed out on a great "investment" once again. I seem to always miss out on the easy money and have to work for a living. Since the inception of the internet there seems to be a huge rise in rich Nigerians dieing off.

starfish62 · 13-02-2009, 09:44

Thanks, Janet!

PS: I like the way you dress your line!

James S · 13-02-2009, 10:12

Always a bridesmaid!

Abaco · 13-02-2009, 10:14

I sure wish you had warned us before I sent them my account information...

BassAckwards · 13-02-2009, 15:02

This site torments the 419 Nigerian type scammers.

I often laughed tears in reading this guy's exploits. He toys with the scammers and baits them into photographing themselves doing outrageous things...ie. Putting dead fish on their heads, holding up goofy signs, getting real tattoos, etc. He tries to get the scammers to spend money on his behalf.

Welcome to the 419 Eater

Colorado Dreamer · 20-02-2009, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by BassAckwards

This site torments the 419 Nigerian type scammers.

I often laughed tears in reading this guy's exploits. He toys with the scammers and baits them into photographing themselves doing outrageous things...ie. Putting dead fish on their heads, holding up goofy signs, getting real tattoos, etc. He tries to get the scammers to spend money on his behalf.

Welcome to the 419 Eater

What a great site. Thanks for the tip.

Sea Wolf · 16-02-2009, 19:17

Janet,
It's nice to know the site is so closely monitored. I do wish, however, you would have waited a day or so before scrubbing him. I would have loved to send all my banking info to Nigeria. Nooooooooottttt!

Loree
Aboard SeaWolf
CruisersLife.com

cdennyb · 24-02-2009, 11:17

The best revenge is to forward one scammers email to another. LoL It's funny. I bet they get a kick out of it too.

12-02-2009, 00:47	#1
Janet H Moderator Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,432	Parasitic scammer scrubbed from Cruisers Recently a new member registered and began sending out PM's to Cruisers members that were blatant spam. They contained an offer to get rich quick by helping him invest a recent inheritance as well as a request for banking numbers so he could wire funds from Nigeria direct to your account. When this was reported today we removed this individuals account as well as all the PM's that he sent out. You may have received a notice that you got a message from this member but when we scrubbed the account, the PM's were also removed. If you receive spam via your account here we want to know as this is not allowed. To report abuse, you can use the contact us link at the bottom of the page or message any moderator. We do not share your member info with anyone, but can't entirely prevent an existing member from abusing the PM system. Thanks to those of you who reported this parasite today - it hastened his departure. Sorry for the inconvenience folks and just a reminder.... if it looks too good to be true it probably is.

12-02-2009, 01:11	#2
Lancerbye Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria at present. Boat: Lancer 44 Motorsailer Posts: 708	Thanks Admin I must have missed that. __________________ The basis of accomplishment is in never quitting Mengzi Meng-tse

13-02-2009, 09:18	#5
Vida Nova Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Boat: Catalina 250 WB - Vida Nova Posts: 21	Darn I missed out on a great "investment" once again. I seem to always miss out on the easy money and have to work for a living. Since the inception of the internet there seems to be a huge rise in rich Nigerians dieing off. __________________ Steve Blackburn VIDA NOVA, Catalina 250WB

13-02-2009, 09:44	#6
starfish62 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Boat: Gulfstar 44 Sloop Posts: 584	Thanks, Janet! PS: I like the way you dress your line! __________________ Starfish

13-02-2009, 10:12	#7
James S Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: I live in Yemen...the boats in Lebenon Boat: 1978 CT48 Arctic Lady Posts: 1,183	Always a bridesmaid! __________________ James S/V Arctic Lady

12-02-2009, 04:32	#3
Tellie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft.Lauderdale, Fl. Boat: FP Athena 38' Poerava Posts: 679	Oh cr-p there went the cruising kitty. I want a Nigerian refund!!!!!

12-02-2009, 21:49	#4
Chief Engineer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North of Baltimore Boat: Ericson 27 & 18' Herrmann Catboat Posts: 2,007	I think my Barrister, Professor Gimmeallya Dough, Esq. can assist you in this regard.

13-02-2009, 10:14	#8
Abaco Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 130	I sure wish you had warned us before I sent them my account information...

13-02-2009, 15:02	#9
BassAckwards Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Galveston Bay Boat: 32' CC Oday Posts: 106	This site torments the 419 Nigerian type scammers. I often laughed tears in reading this guy's exploits. He toys with the scammers and baits them into photographing themselves doing outrageous things...ie. Putting dead fish on their heads, holding up goofy signs, getting real tattoos, etc. He tries to get the scammers to spend money on his behalf. Welcome to the 419 Eater __________________ "You do not ask a tame seagull why it needs to disappear from time to time toward the open sea. It goes, that's all." Bernard Moitessier

16-02-2009, 19:17	#11
Sea Wolf Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Living aboard in North Miami, Florida Boat: Prout, Quasar, 50' - Sea Wolf Posts: 98	Janet, It's nice to know the site is so closely monitored. I do wish, however, you would have waited a day or so before scrubbing him. I would have loved to send all my banking info to Nigeria. Nooooooooottttt! Loree Aboard SeaWolf CruisersLife.com

24-02-2009, 11:17	#12
cdennyb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern California Boat: Beneteau 510, 51' or so Posts: 166	The best revenge is to forward one scammers email to another. LoL It's funny. I bet they get a kick out of it too. __________________ 2003 Beneteau 510, needs a tiny bit of work, but I have lots more time than money...

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