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Thread: Apparently I owe the I.R.S. $9372.36 and they want it in Target Gift Cards...

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    We have the intellect to imagine the finality of our own demise but do not have the sophistication to overcome our survival instinct and accept it.
    Solution? Magical thinking and childish promises of everlasting life.
    Ergo, religion.

    rac·ist
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    a person who believes that a particular race is superior to another.
    Ask yourself honestly if this describes what you believe to be true.
    If the answer is yes, you are a racist.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Damocles View Post
    An IRS automated call told me to call them at a number in NYC for some reason and that if I didn't the "local police agency" was coming to arrest me...

    I called and they told me to pay them in Target Gift Cards...


    I got a call wanting me to pay my Direct TV bill for six months and it would be reduced by 50% if I did, with the NFL package and HBO for free if I paid in Amazon gift cards!

    Are there really people that fall for this? That’s scary

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    Quote Originally Posted by Damocles View Post
    An IRS automated call told me to call them at a number in NYC for some reason and that if I didn't the "local police agency" was coming to arrest me...

    I called and they told me to pay them in Target Gift Cards...


    It is totally legit. Their way of making sure the GOP cannot retroactively cut your taxes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phantasmal View Post
    I got a call wanting me to pay my Direct TV bill for six months and it would be reduced by 50% if I did, with the NFL package and HBO for free if I paid in Amazon gift cards!

    Are there really people that fall for this? That’s scary
    actually, that was Direct TV.....its how they do business......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Althea View Post
    There are a variety of scams going on. I feel a little guilty about abusing a guy with a thick Indian accent last week. He called me on my cell, and asked if I'd used (forgot the name of the company, but it's like Western Union) for a money transfer recently. I know that some scams just try to get you to speak key words that will be recorded and used later when they sign up for credit lines in your name. So...I refuse to say the word 'yes', whenever I get these calls. I was snotty with this guy, and asked "do you show that I used that company to transfer money?" He replied in the affirmative, and I got even more snotty. Turns out, he was legit, and just had the wrong number. He apologized 4 times, and I felt a little guilty about abusing him. Almost.

    You abused an innocent man because he had an "Indian" accent and feel no shame.

    That's racist.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Legion View Post
    You abused an innocent man because he had an "Indian" accent and feel no shame.

    That's racist.
    ​sounds of silence!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Althea View Post
    There are a variety of scams going on. I feel a little guilty about abusing a guy with a thick Indian accent last week. He called me on my cell, and asked if I'd used (forgot the name of the company, but it's like Western Union) for a money transfer recently.

    I know that some scams just try to get you to speak key words that will be recorded and used later when they sign up for credit lines in your name.

    So...I refuse to say the word 'yes', whenever I get these calls.

    I was snotty with this guy, and asked "do you show that I used that company to transfer money?"

    He replied in the affirmative, and I got even more snotty.

    Turns out, he was legit, and just had the wrong number. He apologized 4 times, and I felt a little guilty about abusing him.

    Almost.
    I've noticed that they've started to use more and more woman in their attempts.

    It looks like they're hoping that the person on the other end of the phone will listen to what the woman's saying, as opposed to just telling a guy to fuck off.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Damocles View Post
    An IRS automated call told me to call them at a number in NYC for some reason and that if I didn't the "local police agency" was coming to arrest me...

    I called and they told me to pay them in Target Gift Cards...



    WTF ...
    ONE-N-DONE, YOU GOT PLAYED; Time To Play-On
    Remember ... ELECTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES ... So STFU Bitch

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leonthecat View Post
    Almost every day I get an Email telling me my bank accounts have been suspended due to "suspicious activity" and all I need to do is give them my password, user name and ss# and they will reactivate my account.
    They always do.
    My thoughts and prayers go out to these wonderful banks for being so diligent in finding ways to protect me from scammers who want to steal my money.
    I thank God they take such measures to protect me from cyber-theft.
    No one would take the time to get the $.50 you have to your name, boy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Legion View Post
    You abused an innocent man because he had an "Indian" accent and feel no shame.

    That's racist.
    I abused a person who called on my cellphone. The call sounded like so many others that are telemarketers. He asked if I used a certain service. I don't accept those calls.

    He called twice in 30 seconds...so you bet your ass I abused him.
    Once in a while you get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phantasmal View Post
    I got a call wanting me to pay my Direct TV bill for six months and it would be reduced by 50% if I did, with the NFL package and HBO for free if I paid in Amazon gift cards!

    Are there really people that fall for this? That’s scary
    Yes, there are. My buddy's wife loves when these people call. She avoids their questions, and asks them things like "Can you tell me how to get rid of a body?"

    They don't know how to respond. One guy told her that he was going to call the local police because she's trying to get rid of a body. She told him "no you won't...you're a scammer"

    he hung up.
    Once in a while you get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Althea View Post
    I abused a person who called on my cellphone. The call sounded like so many others that are telemarketers. He asked if I used a certain service. I don't accept those calls. He called twice in 30 seconds...so you bet your ass I abused him.

    Bullshit.

    Quote Originally Posted by Althea View Post
    I feel a little guilty about abusing a guy with a thick Indian accent last week. I felt a little guilty about abusing him. Almost.
    You're like Desh, adding details that weren't in your story initially in an attempt to justify your obvious racism.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Althea View Post
    Yes, there are. My buddy's wife loves when these people call. She avoids their questions, and asks them things like "Can you tell me how to get rid of a body?" They don't know how to respond. One guy told her that he was going to call the local police because she's trying to get rid of a body. She told him "no you won't...you're a scammer" he hung up.
    Cool story, bro.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Legion View Post
    Bullshit.



    You're like Desh, adding details that weren't in your story initially in an attempt to justify your obvious racism.
    Congrats...you made the list!!!
    Once in a while you get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Althea View Post
    Congrats...you made the list!!!
    Run away and hide you head in the sand.





    You're branded, racist.

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