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  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    So this evening, I opened a letter that offered "Android Touchpad Tablet from our gifting department, at no charge." STRIKE 1.

    On the back of the letter, it lists "Owners Consulting Group 322 Cypress St Destin FL 32541" which is not listed as a company in the Florida Secretary of State list of corporations. STRIKE 2.

    Looking up the phone number "(877)534-6328" reveals it is in Montreal Canada. STRIKE 3.

    Oh to have an IP telephone system so I could auto-call them with source numbers from the caller IDs of the SPAM callers who have pestered my cell phone ... the robot callers. Then play the wealthy alzheimer's caller. Of course I'd need a voice masking system.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    So this is a thing with an approximate USD$300 price, being offered for 'free', and you opened the email?
     
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    What made you think it was an email? The fact that there was writing on the back? ;)

    Too bad it wasn't a telemarketer. Tom Mabe has some great ideas.


    This one is my favorite.
     
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    tochatihu Senior Member

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    Jerry is of course correct
     
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    jerrymildred Senior Member

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    "Of course" might be overly generous. LOL! Even a blind pig finds an acorn now and then. :whistle:

    [Edit to change "bling" "blind." Speaking of blind! LOL!]
     
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  6. ILuvMyPriusToo

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    More than one would be nuts! :LOL:
     
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    It is a paper letter. I'm thinking about turning it over to the postal inspector and sending a copy to the Canadian Embassy with a suggestion they pass it to the Mounties.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    I know what letters are, but fewer and fewer people these days ever heard of them. And pens didn't always fit into usb drives. Now when it comes to chalk and pencils i could wax lyrical. :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:​
     
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    Former Member 68813 Senior Member

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    This is old scam. I received it a couple of years ago. Google and you'll find your answer.
     
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    Some pens will fit. :D
     
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