On Mon, Sep 20, 2004 at 11:52:55AM -0700, Nick Arnett wrote: > Okay, so I just had to forward this rather odd variation on the "419" > scams. These guys want me to open a checking account, into which > they'll deposite money. > > I think they don't quite get how this works. They're either the worst > con men on the net or they're so clever that they *seem* clueless. > > Dave is calling it a "914" scam. > > Nick
Why do you think they are bad? It seems to me they want to get your identity. This by itself could be useful for other scams not involving you directly, and in addition they may be able to use the information to rip you off. Am I missing something? _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l