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#1338 by Fiesty Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:57 pm
Frank Albert aka Vic Mayse -- is this another possible scam or money laundering group? Please help me folks. Here is the header info on this guy and it is different from the rest.

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#1342 by Ed Williams Sun Aug 05, 2007 1:47 pm
IP tracks to the US, could you possibly post the whole email. If it's unsolicited offering goods, services, money etc however, then it's a fair assumption it's a scam. If in doubt, hit 'delete'.
BTW, it might be a good idea to XXX out your email address in your post.
#1345 by Fiesty Sun Aug 05, 2007 2:10 pm
It wasn't a solicitation but someone I met on another site. Eventually, I began to do bookkeeping for him and now some things seem strange. Just curious if his name has popped up anywhere else. Thanks for checking.

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#1346 by Ed Williams Sun Aug 05, 2007 2:22 pm
If things seem strange then I'd reccomend being wary. If you're not happy with things then cease communication. Also the fact that you said
Frank Albert aka Vic Mayse
, the aka seems a little odd. I personally would be very dubious about doing any sort of work for someone I met online. I can't find the names elsewhere online associated with scams but scammers have so many aliases, that means nothing.
#1348 by Fiesty Sun Aug 05, 2007 2:37 pm
This is great advice you present and I thank you for it. It wasn't until I began to actually read some of these things that this became strange to me. I have found another site that lists names, emails etc that has been helpful -- neither of these names was found there so I thought I would ask the pros -- you all.

Within 4 days I have received over 20 "opportunities" and think I will begin the fun now. How to pick one. Hmmmm. My mentor has not been directed in this direction yet so I am on my own. Thanks again for all your help.

God helps those who help themselves.

#1349 by GomerPyle Sun Aug 05, 2007 2:53 pm
If I may, I'd recommend you wait until you get assigned your mentor Fiesty.

The last thing you want to do is pick on someone who is not a scammer to bait. There are many things a baiter can't do, but they could seriously hurt someone who is not a scammer - and baiters take great care not to do that.

They don't bait someone unless they are 100% sure.
#1350 by Fiesty Sun Aug 05, 2007 3:10 pm
That is probably very good advice. I will take it -- and realize the wisdom. I am ready, willing and able to play with them now. Again,t hank you.

God helps those who help themselves.

#1353 by Pat Hamilton Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:45 pm
"Frank Albert" certainly looks like a scammer-type name and I would be instantly suspicious of anyone who uses an alias, especially in a business or professional relationship.

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