The Real Buffalo Joe Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) We're rich! Publisher's Clearing House called my father in law today! He won 2 million (actually 2.8 million, which comes to 2,000,000 after taxes), AND a brand new Mercedes Benz. All my father in law had to do was send them $500 for tax purposes, which make sense, that is a lot of money. For real though, watch out for this scam. PCH doesn't call people. They literally just show up at their house and surprises them with a big check. Edited March 16, 2020 by The Real Buffalo Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Send cash now. PM is on the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Older relatives kept believing they were making a killing on Readers Digest lottery.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Oh boy... you mean the blowies and $1000 I had to give out to a crew of 10 dudes dressed in suits was a scam?!?! They promised my check for $10 Million would be in the mail in the next 12-16 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) PCH? That's nothing. The daughter of a deceased ultra-rich African warlord contacted me via e-mail, promising to marry me and share her vast wealth. Apparently she's heard of my stellar reputation! All I have to do is give her access to my bank account, so that she can show the banks holding up her wealth that she can pay the fees associated with releasing the millions! I can't wait to plan the wedding with her! Edited March 14, 2020 by Koko78 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, Koko78 said: PCH? That's nothing. The daughter of a deceased ultra-rich African warlord contacted me via e-mail, promising to marry me and share her vast wealth. Apparently she's heard of my stellar reputation! All I have to do is give her access to my bank account, so that she can show the banks holding up her wealth that she can pay the fees associated with releasing the millions! I can't wait to plan the wedding with her! Why not just deduct the fees from the millions and release a little less? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, Koko78 said: PCH? That's nothing. The daughter of a deceased ultra-rich African warlord contacted me via e-mail, promising to marry me and share her vast wealth. Apparently she's heard of my stellar reputation! All I have to do is give her access to my bank account, so that she can show the banks holding up her wealth that she can pay the fees associated with releasing the millions! I can't wait to plan the wedding with her! Sounds like an open bar! Please post a save the date for all of us! . Edited March 14, 2020 by Augie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Say hi to Uncle Jerry, will yah? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 I thought this was another McMillion$ for a minute 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 14 hours ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: We're rich! Publisher's Clearing House called my father in law today! He won 2 million (actually 2.8 million, which comes to 2,000,000 after taxes), AND a brand new Mercedes Benz. All my father in law had to do was send them $500 for tax purposes, which make sense, that is a lot of money. For real though, watch out for this scam. PCR doesn't call people. They literally just show up at their house and surprises them with a big check. Hi...grandpa?? I’m in jail. Yeah. It’s me...your grandson. Can you wire me money for bail? I need $7,500. Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: Hi...grandpa?? I’m in jail. Yeah. It’s me...your grandson. Can you wire me money for bail? I need $7,500. Please. That’s usually a scam. With you, it could be true. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 19 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: Hi...grandpa?? I’m in jail. Yeah. It’s me...your grandson. Can you wire me money for bail? I need $7,500. Please. My daughter’s email address book was hacked a few years ago and everyone got an email that said she was out of the country and her passport was stolen, so please wire some money. A few people called to see if it was true. It was very convincing. Scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 I’ve won PCH. Got a check in the mail for $5 4 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 12 hours ago, 4merper4mer said: Why not just deduct the fees from the millions and release a little less? Because that would make for a pretty crappy scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Will your father in law lend us some $ so we can buy the Limeade / Washington thread back, please? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) Several years ago someone ran a version of this scam by mailing bogus checks using my company’s (at the time) bank account number. What a hassle. Clueless people calling us constantly as our bank rejected the checks. Edited March 14, 2020 by KD in CA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 14 hours ago, Koko78 said: PCH? That's nothing. The daughter of a deceased ultra-rich African warlord contacted me via e-mail, promising to marry me and share her vast wealth. Apparently she's heard of my stellar reputation! All I have to do is give her access to my bank account, so that she can show the banks holding up her wealth that she can pay the fees associated with releasing the millions! I can't wait to plan the wedding with her! Does she have any sisters?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocCityRoller Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 that's double what a Nigerian Prince offered me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 6 hours ago, Nextmanup said: Because that would make for a pretty crappy scam. Not if they lie about the fee amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 I've gotten to know so many friendly Nigerians it might be worth a move. Any Bills bars in Abuja? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/13/2020 at 5:11 PM, The Real Buffalo Joe said: We're rich! Publisher's Clearing House called my father in law today! He won 2 million (actually 2.8 million, which comes to 2,000,000 after taxes), AND a brand new Mercedes Benz. All my father in law had to do was send them $500 for tax purposes, which make sense, that is a lot of money. I can't say much publicly, but if your FIL wants to double that, I know of some big deals coming in the stock market. Don't worry, I got all this info from my good friend @Chef Jim. You can trust him because he lives in Cali and owns a hill house. And people know, those hill houses are not cheap. So just have your FIL sign over the check to me when it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 13 minutes ago, Just Jack said: I can't say much publicly, but if your FIL wants to double that, I know of some big deals coming in the stock market. Don't worry, I got all this info from my good friend @Chef Jim. You can trust him because he lives in Cali and owns a hill house. And people know, those hill houses are not cheap. So just have your FIL sign over the check to me when it arrives. It’s been a rough week...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/13/2020 at 10:17 PM, Koko78 said: PCH? That's nothing. The daughter of a deceased ultra-rich African warlord contacted me via e-mail, promising to marry me and share her vast wealth. Apparently she's heard of my stellar reputation! All I have to do is give her access to my bank account, so that she can show the banks holding up her wealth that she can pay the fees associated with releasing the millions! I can't wait to plan the wedding with her! I've actually read that if you play your cards right, you can make some money off of this scam. Not the millions they promise you. But they usually send a few smaller payments for a few hundred to gain your trust. You just have to then take the money out and ask for a new account number. On 3/14/2020 at 6:57 AM, Gray Beard said: My daughter’s email address book was hacked a few years ago and everyone got an email that said she was out of the country and her passport was stolen, so please wire some money. A few people called to see if it was true. It was very convincing. Scary. That's why I have my parents in my phone as just their regular name, not Mom and Dad. And my wife has no special indicator. Read about people that lose their phones, and text close reletives "Hey, my car broke down and I lost my wallet. What's the credit card number so I can pay for a tow." While I trust my parents and wife that they probably wouldn't do that, I'd rather be safe than sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 59 minutes ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: That's why I have my parents in my phone as just their regular name, not Mom and Dad. And my wife has no special indicator. Read about people that lose their phones, and text close reletives "Hey, my car broke down and I lost my wallet. What's the credit card number so I can pay for a tow." While I trust my parents and wife that they probably wouldn't do that, I'd rather be safe than sorry. My wife is still in my phone under her maiden name, even though we've been married over two years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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