MetaLRasaM Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 (edited) Hey guys. I went 2 comics.com and this popup came up. I was surprised why it even came in the 1st place...anyways...i read it...and wanted 2 see what kinda SPAM was it. I clicked. And shockingly enough...no links were attached so that grabbed my attention! i called them, it?s a pretty good deal...u can call and see what their offering, i had the price lowered to 99 dollars!! (The vacation is like 1500 dollars, but u won like 1200..so u have to pay the rest, but i lowered the price for 99 dollars. Anyways, I wasn?t interested, it sounded too good to be true! I told em how im not interested, and they forwarded me to the manager, while i was waiting, i did a WHOIS on the site and the name David McGuire came up. After talking to the manager, he was like we can lower it to $99, i told him how I?m sorry, but i can?t! anyways, then i asked him if he knew Mr. McGuire and he FREAKED OUT! hes like YA! how do u know him? im like DAVID? we go way back!! and mann..he got ****ed off a lil bit..and hes like OOO..uve been waisting my time..bla.. bla..hes the owner of the corporation...anyways..im like..dude..chill..i used whois.net!! now took a deep breath..and chilled a lil bit! It sounded a lil too good 2 be true...but if u guys want...try it out...AT YOUR OWN RISK! edit: a lil better grammer! Edited June 9, 2004 by MetaLRasaM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougkinzinger Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 You didn't win, dude....it wasn't (isn't) free. It's called a SCAM. And your grammar is so poor that this thread will likely be closed soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadiz Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Yep, a total scam. I've seen tons of ads like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetaLRasaM Posted June 9, 2004 Author Share Posted June 9, 2004 is it bad that i gave them my credit card number? :blush: i have the fruad protection, so i sometimes tend to do something stupid like giving it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougkinzinger Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I seriously hope you are kidding, friend. If you are kidding, say so, and we'll share a laugh. If you're serious about this, then yes, you're going to get a huge credit card bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starcom826 Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 is it bad that i gave them my credit card number? :blush: i have the fruad protection, so i sometimes tend to do something stupid like giving it out... Uh yeah. Best bet is to have them cancel any transactions, void ur card, issue you a new one, and watch your account for any suspicious activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiegel Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 is it bad that i gave them my credit card number? :blush: i have the fruad protection, so i sometimes tend to do something stupid like giving it out... well you love spam so you get a bunch of these you should know better ;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Yeah, it was really not smart to give them your CC#. They just don't give stuff like that away for nothing. I'd call your CC Company and block the transaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digital vibe Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 is it bad that i gave them my credit card number? :blush: i have the fruad protection, so i sometimes tend to do something stupid like giving it out... If you have givin' your credit card number just cancel the card right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your the dumbest person on Neowin. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How could you even think of doing that!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aem4162 Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetaLRasaM Posted June 9, 2004 Author Share Posted June 9, 2004 (edited) ****t..ok. im gonna call the credit card company right now...intercourse that was really dumb huh? ok..dont intercoursing flame man...im ****ed @ ma self too! i gave it 2 them..and i was like..woa! why did i do that? Don't usurp the swear filter....BOOG Edited June 9, 2004 by BOOGSoftball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougkinzinger Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 You are the dumbest person on Neowin.How could you even think of doing that!? I must agree with Rob B. If you're smart enough to do a whois on the domain, but stupid enough to give him your credit card you a) should have a credit card, let alone b) a computer. EDIT: Nice profanity too, dude. :rolleyes: :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotRoot Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I've had a company get my CC# from somewhere else. I don't know the company's name because my bank called me and told me that there is an FBI Investigation open about it and they sent the bank a letter advising them to shut my card down and enter it as stolen. So if I were you just be safe and enter it as stolen and get a new one in (usually) a week, because stolen cards (usually) get priority over other cards being created and processed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniPi Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 You're 18 years old. Please, go to school. Now. Edit: Now you just want attention...if its true about the whole Credit Card thing, I hope they charge millions of $ on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xer34 Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 What... the.. hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougkinzinger Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 :yes: And take Consumer Ed while you're there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rek Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 ****t..ok. im gonna call the credit card company right now...intercourse that was really dumb huh? ok..dont intercoursing flame man...im ****ed @ ma self too! i gave it 2 them..and i was like..woa! why did i do that? dont by pass the swear filter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-uk Veteran Posted June 9, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 9, 2004 :huh: LOL :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnjoyHIC Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Sweet, what is your name... I'll call and have em put a vacation for me on your account... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougkinzinger Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Sweet, what is your name... I'll call and have em put a vacation for me on your account... :laugh: You may have not won a vacation Metal Man, but we all get one free with your credit card!! :woot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatCat Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Hey don't listen to these guys , My name is Bob and I is from sweden , I have great vocation deals for u, just pm me with you adress and include your credit card nomber please, so I can set something up for you I have great deals fur Canada and all of the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougkinzinger Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 LOL @ FatCat.... ;) :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigglesTheFish Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 (edited) ****t..ok. im gonna call? the credit card company right now...intercourse that was really dumb huh? ok..dont intercoursing flame man...im ****ed @ ma self too! i gave it 2 them..and i was like..woa! why did i do that? i am not one to normally comment on how another person spells or what abbreviations are used, but wow... that is horrible... i mean if you want people to take you seriously you might want to try using actual words, not trying to "cheat" the swear filter, and possibly not making your post seem like a conversation over the phone with your friends... just an observation... Edited June 9, 2004 by BOOGSoftball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetaLRasaM Posted June 9, 2004 Author Share Posted June 9, 2004 hey guys..i just finished talking to my bank..i told them the situation..i told them a BROTHER DID IT :blush: (i dont have a brother) anyways..their like OK..they canceld my account..and a new card is coming in 5-7 days! that was da dumbest thing ive done in 2004! (so far anyways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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