Who knows about internet scams?

[puffling]

I got an e mail telling me that Bill Gates will send me a cheque for forwarding the email on.
How does this scam work? it's not as if it's asking me for money.

[mears]

I have received loads of e-mails about free marks and spencer vouchers in association with persimmon homes if you pass it on. Has anyone seen that? I haven't passed any on because I think it is too good to be true and i could be passing on a virus.

[PinkMartini]

You're not passing on a virus you're passing on email addresses which can then be used to encourage people to buy viagra, cialis, xenical all that crap.

puffling - are you puff the make up queen? cod was looking for her.

[puffling]

perhaps they ask for your bank details in order to pay you.

[mears]

I see. A scam anyway then

[puffling]

I don't believe I'm a make up queen, although I did once ask about good foundation.

[UnquietDad]

They just use them to harvest email addresses.

[Cmaxy53]

A word of warning about a web site that looks like Hobbs but isn't, it's a cheap Chinese rip off, silly me I didn't take time to research and got sent the most rubbish t shirt dress that looks nothing like the Coast dress it was supposed to be, can't believe I was had!! Web site is www.hobbsdressukshop.com/contacts/index/. DO NOT ORDER AYTHING FROM THEM

[OnHold]

Oh dear Steve.

[BitOfFun]

Haha @ Steve

[wombattoo]

Yes of course Steve. I'm sure you'll understand why I have reported you

[GreyStars]

Is it just me that's interested in the foundation and who is this mystery puff the make up queen?

even if this was originally posted in 2007

[Steve1970]

Wobattoo . Not sure if you are serious.:'/

[wombattoo]

Sorry Steve. I was reading through a wine fog

[Steve1970]

;-) no worries

[Glossolalia]

Steve I would like to pay you for this service, please send me your bank account details

[Steve1970]