A phone call with a friend I haven't talked to in a while started like this today: "Hey, you do all of that computer stuff. Could you help me figure this thing out?" This is going to be an adventure.
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"They sent me a video of the person who won last year, and he seemed really happy. I also got a certificate claiming it is legitimate. Can I bring it by for you to check out?"pic.twitter.com/jaFPDwSlQr
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This is the document he got, via text from a second person over text instead of Facebook messenger. Because he gave them them his number. And his address. And his full name.pic.twitter.com/HaPAssvfSD
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Finally, after about 140 messages across text and Facebook, I found the "hard proof" he needed to finally accept this wasn't real. But it was more because he didn't have the money and was looking for another way around it.pic.twitter.com/w0HIadSvrk
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I just... The Real Mark Zuckerberg texts you, gotta stop what you're doing.pic.twitter.com/FIUSq3sAm1
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I just... keep an eye on your friends and family, ok? When people are hurting for cash, they'll believe just about anything. Including, apparently, Stella. Who started this pitch after 12 messages calling him handsome and sweetie.pic.twitter.com/HoVdAUPuoY
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Seems legit.
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Sounds like he’s not the only lucky one
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Totally legit. Have him send his social security number, account and routing numbers, and his DOB. Should have the money in no time!
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Should not need a tech expert to answer that question...pic.twitter.com/cG4Fd2K85A
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