Funny Scam

I thought this was humorous. Its kind of a long read, so I'll give a summary. I got this little ad in IRC today, and was just curious. Basically this guy is selling uber alienware and voodoo desktops and notebooks (top of line everything, software, everything, all about $9,000) He even admits they are stolen. If you want to buy one of these, you have to send him $600 in CASH. And get this, you cant just put it in an envelope. You have to lihideli in a cd jewel case. Check it out for yourself...

http//monstermachines.150m.com/ ( Apparently this site is loaded with spyware attempts, proceed with caution; You'll be fine with firefox)

oi.

dont click that link without being sure you can deal with the spyware and adware.

i run a pretty secure computer and somehow it got past.

Oh. I didnt even notice the spyware / adware. Firefox blocked it all. Fire fox owns all.

yea, im going to have to check it out.

here's the info..don't bother clicking the link.

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Monster Machines

Okay, let's get straight to the point. Why is this stuff SO cheap? It's stolen. Yea yea yea, it's hot. Is it really that big a deal? Chances are that 90% of the software on the computer you're using right now is "stolen". Besides, to enormous corporations really need any more money? You can consider me a nerdy, modern-day, Robin Hood. I steal from the rich and... sell to the poor. Hmm.. that didn't sound as valiant as I had hoped. Anyway, moving on...

Now, these prices don't come without a catch. So listen carefully, I'm going to outline in detail exactly how payment WILL work. After that, I'll do my best to explain the logic behind it all. The first thing you need to know is that I will accept NO NEGOTIATIONS whatsoever on any of these policies. If you e-mail me trying to sway even slightly from the method(s) explained here, I will ignore you immediately. I've done this before, and within an hour or so of advertising, I'm going to have 50+ e-mails from interested buyers. I don't have time to deal with the people who aren't prepared to go about this MY WAY. I understand that 90% of you guys won't go for this at all, which is cool. Hell, I wouldn't do it. However, I know that there are a select few of you who like to gamble a little bit. Maybe you have some extra money you can justify "risking". Maybe you just like to throw it all on the line for the chance to win the biggest pay-off you'll ever see. Those people, that 10% of the population, are the ones I am trying to reach with this. And they do exist, trust me.

So, what is the big deal? In short, you'll be sending me money before you get your system(s). Don't run away yet, and stop swearing at me (don't deny it; I know you're swearing at me)! These are the steps that will be taken on the path to a successful business transaction

First thing's first; e-mail me to make sure I have the hardware you're specifically interested in still left in stock. If I do, you'll be given until noon the following business day to have completed your side of the transaction with the details I provide you with. If you don't, I'll put the hardware back up for sale. I know it sounds like a shitty thing to do, but I'm far more concerned with time than I am with money. I want this stuff sold as quickly as possible. I'm not going to wait around for ANYONE, because it'd be risking my own ass even more.

1. Funds will be sent in US liCASHli, so come up with it.
2. Find a CD jewel case. For a CD case, pop the back off, lay the cash down flat, and pop it back on. Make absolutely sure you cannot see the cash. Wrap it up like a birthday gift. Use two if need be.
3. Also include a piece of paper with your exact order and your exact shipping address hidden along with the money.
4. Take it to UPS (yes, only UPS) and mail it to an address I will provide you with using their Overnight service.
5. E-mail me the tracking number.

Once I receive payment, your system will be shipped to the address you provided me with the cash. It will also be sent using UPS' Overnight service, and I will also e-mail you the tracking number for your hardware immediately. You will not have to pay for shipping.. I get all my shipping for free (even for my legitimate business) through my company's account.. 100+ shipments are sent from my office (again, legitimate orders) daily. A few extra will not be questioned or noticed. I've been doing this shit for years. Soooo, basically, when you'd normally have to pay more for shipping than you are for your system, I've eliminated that burden as well. Shipping is taken care of.

Okay, so why the hell does it have to work exactly like this? The answer is quite simple my anonymity. Every other method requires that I divulge details about myself, and I'm not prepared to do that. It wouldn't be all too smart of me to parade around IRC like an idiot advertising stolen hardware and then handing my real information over to any stranger that asks. PayPal requires a credit card which I do not own, and wouldn't use if I did (real info). A C.O.D. shipment requires I show valid identification. A money order requires I show ID to cash it. There is no other way that protects me the way this method protects me. And like I said above, if you try and sway from this in even the slightest way, you will be ignored and I will move on to the next customer. So if you're not 100% confident in following through with this, don't bother wasting both our time.

Alright, now that I have given you all the horrific details, I'll attempt to appeal to your human side. I'm not some scamming little prick out to take you for your money. Whether you believe me or not (and I suspect you don't), that isn't what I'm about. I fully realize how difficult it is to come up with spending money these days. $500 could mean rent for a roof over your head, or food for your family, or payment towards your education. The fact is, it doesn't matter what it is for - you aren't going to lose it. The prices are THIS low to minimize your risk as much as I possibly can. Yes, it is a RISK, but it is a calculated risk. When you weigh in what you stand to GAIN, the choice becomes somewhat clearer. Would you "risk" $500 for the chance to gain $9000 worth of product? In any case, I ultimately can't convince you. You are going to have to make the decision on your own. I refuse to baby anyone through this. You're big boy and girls; you can figure it out for yourself. Only you can make this work. I can't force you to do anything you aren't comfortable doing. As little as I'm sure it means to you, you have my word that this is for real. You have my word that you will not lose a penny. You have my word that this could potentially be one of the best decisions you've made for yourself in a very long time. I hope you can see that I'm genuine.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Are you a cop?
No. I'm not affiliated with law enforcement in any way, shape, or form.

2. How did you get this stuff?
Are you kidding? Ummm... let's just say this. Some of these manufacturers sell online "only", right? Not exactly. You customize a system online and place an order. It is shipped out to a holding location near you (the customer) where it is checked over to make sure everything is in proper working order, and then is shipped the rest of the way via ground delivery. So, the systems liDOli reach an actual physical destination before they arrive on your doorstep. Ahem. Enough said.

3. Can you ship to __________ ?
Yes. I can ship ANYWHERE. I've shipped to every continent in the world (except Antarctica). If UPS doesn't exist in your country, DHL works as well. No matter where you are from, you will not pay a cent for shipping.

4. How long will all of this take?
Well, you send payment overnight. I send system overnight. If all goes according to plan, we're looking at a turn-around of only 48 hours.

5. I don't have any money right now. Can you save something for me until I get paid?
NO. I can't. I've made it quite clear that I am very intent on getting rid of this stuff quickly. I'm not going to hold on to something and risk being caught with it just so you can manage to empty your piggy bank. Sorry, but no way.

6. Are you going to be doing this again in the future?
I'd hope to not have to, but you never know.

7. Is this stuff all brand new?
Yes. It is all brand-spanking-new. All in its original boxes, even with the plastic wrap still in tact.

8. How do I know I can trust you?
You don't. If you don't understand that by now, you aren't too bright. P That is what makes this a RISK on your part. Selling stolen stuff to a stranger is a RISK on my part. I can't hold your hand through a decision like this. It is up to you whether or not you can trust me. No matter what I say to you, YOU need to make the final decision.

9. Do you have past references I can contact?
Yes, but you aren't getting their information from me. How would you feel if you had just purchased some stolen goods from me and I handed out your personal information to any stranger that asked? Wouldn't be such a good idea, would it? I do everything possible to protect my customers from even the slight possibility of getting in trouble for MY illegal actions. After the deal has gone through, your information will be deleted and/or burned. I'm dead serious.

10. Boxers or briefs?
I'm a boxers man. )

So there you go, I've given you all the information I can. If you're interested in going through with this, please feel free to e-mail me. If you aren't 100% confident, please don't waste our time. I suggest that you make your decision relatively quickly though, this stuff will be completely sold out within hours, I promise.

ATTENTION! - Buy one item and get the second item for half-price! - ATTENTION!
ATTENTION! - ALL PRICES ARE IN AMERICAN FUNDS - ATTENTION!





Item Description Quantity Price
Alienware Area-51® Gamer’s Rig (Desktop)
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Desktop Enhancements Exclusive AlienGUIse Theme Manager
Alienware® Full-Tower Case (480-Watt PS) - Cyborg Green
Alienware® 480 Watt Power Supply
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor w/ HT Technology Extreme Edition 3.4GHz
ASUS® P4C800-E Deluxe - Intel 875P Motherboard
2GB Dual Channel DDR PC-3200 SDRAM at 400MHz - 2 x 1024MB
ATI RADEON™ X800 XT Platinum Edition 256MB DDR3
AlienAdrenaline Video Performance Optimizer
AlienIce™ Video Cooling System - Astral Blue
400GB Hitachi Deskstar 7K400 7,200 RPM w/8MB Cache
Lite-On® 16x DVD-ROM Drive with Software DVD Decoder
Plextor® PX-712A 12x DVD±R/W Drive
3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive - Black
Creative Sound Blaster® Audigy® 2 ZS Platinum Pro High Definition 7.1
Integrated High Performance Intel® Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
ALX High Performance Network Cable Alienware® ALX Network Cable
Norton™ Internet Security ™ 2004 Professional Edition
Alienware® USB 2.0 256MB Flash Drive v2.0
Belkin® Universal UPS 1200VA (670W Capacity)
NEC 20" LCD 2080UX+-BK MultiSync - Black
NEC 20" LCD 2080UX+-BK MultiSync - Black (Dual Monitor Setup)
Creative GigaWorks™ THX® S750 - 7.1 700-Watt Speakers
Microsoft® Multimedia Keyboard - Cyborg Green
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 - USB - Cyborg Green
Targus DEFCON Authenticator™
Epson Stylus Photo RX600 Printer
Razer Viper™ 1000
Sennheiser HD570 Open-Aire Dynamic Stereo Headphones
Doom 3
Benchmark Software 3DMark®03 Professional
Microsoft® Office 2003 Professional Edition ($499.99 MSRP)
Adobe® Photoshop CS

Retail Value $9000+


3 $600
Alienware MJ-12™m Digital Content Rig (Notebook)
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 2
Exclusive AlienGUIse Theme Manager
Discreet 3ds max® 6 with SpaceBall 5000
Norton™ Internet Security ™ 2004 Professional Edition
Alienware® Notebook Case with 15.4" WideSXGA+ 1680x1050 LCD Display
SiS648FX + SiS963L AGP8X Chipset
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor w/ HT Technology Extreme Edition 3.2GHz
Adobe® Photoshop CS
Wacom® Intuos® 2 6x8 Platinum Tablet Input Device
2GB DDR PC-3200 at 400MHz - 2x1024 SO-DIMMs
NVIDIA Quadro FX Go1000 Module with 128MB DDR
Creative Sound Blaster® Audigy® 2 NX USB External
Hitachi 60GB 7200 RPM ATA100 with 8MB Cache
Additional Storage 60GB 7200rpm Hard drive
4x2x8x DVD+/-RW / 16x10x24x CD-RW Combo w/Software
Integrated 10/1000Mb Gigabit Ethernet NIC
Internal Wireless 802.11a/b/g miniPCI Card
56K Modem with V.92 Technology
Alienware® Premium Backpack
Belkin® AC Anywhere 300W
Targus USB Mobile Port Replicator with Ethernet
Primary Lithium-Ion Smart Battery Pack (Model 766)
Klipsch ProMedia™ Ultra 5.1 500-Watt Speakers
Sennheiser RS85 Stereo Wireless Headphones with HiDyn Plus
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 - USB - Conspiracy Blue
Microsoft® Office 2003 Professional Edition ($499.99 MSRP)


Retail Value $9500+


3 $600
Voodoo m780 Notebook
Voodoo Disaster Recovery System II
Voodoo Koeskin System Binder
Voodoo Performance and Stability Re-Engineering
Voodoo Attack-Pad Mousing Surface
Free VoodooPC T-Shirt
IS090012000 Quality Control Standards
Voodoo Silverstone Blue Allure Finish for ENVY m780
Voodoo ENVY m780 Cinema Gaming Notebook
Keyboard/Mouse
Intel Pentium 4 - 3.40GHz HT Extreme
2 Gig Crucial DDR-400LL Memory Kit
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Cooling Compound
Envy Performance Motherboard
60+60 GiG OS/Data HGST Travelstar Kit
ENVY DVD+-RW Dual Format DVD Writer
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 256 Meg
17" TFT WSXGA+ 1680X1050 LCD
Voodoo ENVY m780 Video Camera
Envy Immersive Theater Audio System
Envy Theaterbook Immersive Subwoofer
Plantronics DSP-500 USB
Voodoo Allure Megaworks THX 6.1
ENVY Gigabit High Speed Ethernet
Voodoo Envy G Wireless
Internal 56K Fax Modem
Voodoo Internal Bluetooth Module
Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003
FUEL Software Essentials v1 ($395 US Value)
Voodoo Allure MX-500 Optical
ENVY m780 Additional Power Adapter
Voodoo Lithium Ion Rechargable Battery Pack
Mobile Car Adapter
Voodoo Stealth XL Metal Notebook Case
Voodoo Natural Leather Notebook Case
The "Voodoo" Tattoo

Retail $8500+


3 $600
Voodoo Rage f50 Desktop
Voodoo Disaster Recovery System II
Voodoo Koeskin System Binder
Voodoo Performance and Stability Re-Engineering
Voodoo Renowned Cabling System
Voodoo Attack-Pad Mousing Surface
IS090012000 Quality Control Standards
Voodoo Allure F50 Silent Chassis
Voodoo RAGE f50 Fanless Power Supply
Keyboard/Mouse
AMD Athlon 64 FX-53
2 Gig Voodoo DDR-400 Memory Kit
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Cooling Compound
ASUS A8V Deluxe Motherboard
Voodoo Heat Pipe CPU Silent Cooler
LiteOn 16-48 DVD & CD Reader
Plextor Plexwriter 12X DVD+-RW
400 GiG HGST Sata 7200 RPM
400 GiG HGST Sata 7200 RPM
Voodoo Aluminium Card Reader
ATI Radeon x800 XT Platinum 256
Voodoo Allure Gigaworks THX 7.1
Soundblaster Audigy2ZS Platinum Pro
Linksys WRT55AG Wireless Router
Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003
FUEL Software Essentials v1 ($395 US Value)
Free copy of FarCry on DVD
Voodoo GameDoctor - 1 Year Membership
Voodoo Allure Cordless Comfort Duo
Voodoo Allure MX-700 Cordless Optical Mouse
Logitech Freedom 2.4 Cordless Joystick
The "Voodoo" Tattoo

Retail $9500+


3 $600


Sony 50" XBR® Plasma WEGA™ HDTV


Video Features
High Resolution Plasma TV
Built-in NTSC TV Tuners (2) Media Box
Built-in ATSC TV Tuner (1) Media Box
Built-in Stereo Speakers
Panel System Plasma Display Panel
Screen Size (Diagonally) --- KDE-50XBR950 = 50 inches
Display Resolution --- KDE-50XBR950 =1365 x 768
Antenna 75 Ohm External Terminal for UHF/VHF
TV System (Media Box) NTSC America TV Tuner
Channel Coverage --- VHF 2 - 13 UHF 14 - 69 CATV 1 - 125
Advanced WEGA Engine™ System
DRC® MultiFunction Circuitry
CineMotion® Reverse 3-2 Pulldown Technology
Multi-Image Driver (MID™ X)
HD Detailer™ Wideband Video Amp
DVI-HDTV Interface
Steady Sound® Auto Volume Control
Input Signals --- 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p
Color Temperature Adjustment
Auto Wide/Wide Screen Modes
Monitor Output
Closed Caption (CC)
Multiple Language (3) --- On- Screen Display (English, French and Spanish)
Auto Channel Program
Channel Skip/Add
Clock/Timer (Two Event)
Favorite Channel
Program Palette™ Presets
Sleep Timer
V Chip Parental Control
Audio Features
2 Way Passive Radiator Speaker System
TruSurround®Sound Effect
Audio Power 15Wx2 (30W)
Enhanced Memory Stick® Media Playback
Advantage - Display of JPEG and MPEG1 files on screen
Benefit - Play back of JPEG/MPEG 1 Memory Stick® Media files
TruSurround™ SRS® Audio Processing
Advantage - Generates lifelike sound of rear speakers using only the built in stereo speakers in the cabinet.
Benefit - Eliminates the need to sit in the “sweet spot".

Specifications
2 RF Inputs
2 HD Component Video Input (Y/Pb/Pr)
1 DVI-HDTV Interface
1 Front/2Rear Video Inputs
1 Front/2 Rear S-Video Inputs
1 Front/5RearAudio Inputs
1 Front/2 Rear i.LINK® Inputs (TS/DV/MICROMV)
1 Optical Audio Output (TOS LINK)
1 Control S Output
1 Control S Input
1 Fixed/VariableAudioOutput
1 Subwoofer Output
Power Requirements AC120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption (In Operation Tentative) --- PDM-5010 520W MBD-XBR950 60W

Weights & Measures
Approx.Dimensions(w/h/d) 61.93" x 33.7" x 4.25" (1797 x 937 x 110mm)
Media Receiver Unit MBD-XBR950 16.93" x 3.11" x 13.39" (430 x 79 x 340mm)
Approx. Weight --- PDM-5010 116.845 lbs. (53kg) Media Receiver Unit MBD-XBR950 14.33 lbs. (6.5kg)

Supplied Accessories
Instruction Manual
Preprogrammable Remote Control RM-Y1000
AAA Batteries (2)
AC Power Cord (2)
Cleaning Cloth

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That is really old! I remember seeing that more than 4 years ago!

dang i shoulda done that -P jk

4 years old? Ha thats hilarious. Cant believe this guy is still in business. I thought about emailing him and getting his address. Then I would send him some monopoly money behind the cd case as required. Hehe.

[quoteee0e7e1917="hacktek"]That is really old! I remember seeing that more than 4 years ago![/quoteee0e7e1917]

I'm pretty sure they didn't have 50" HD-TVs 4 years ago...