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 Post subject: Jack Tom
PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 1:48 pm 
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Hello all,
i received this e-mail off a bloke calling himself Jack Tom and personally, it seems like a scam. Just wondering if anyone else has had an e-mail off this guy.

This is the e-mail he sent:

Hello
How are you doing? my name is Jack tom i live and based in australia i am
interested in ordering some of your artwork and ship them to me here in
australia my method of payment is via my credit card details kindly let me know
if you can assist me with the order ,kindly get back to me with your website
address or photos of some of your works you have instock so that we can proceed
with this transaction I will await your prompt response as soon as you receive
this mail,i will be be very glad if you treat this email with good concern
Thanks with Regards
Jack tom.


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 Post subject: Re: Jack Tom
PostPosted: Sat May 24, 2008 1:51 pm 
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Yep, it's a scam. I just typed his e-mail address into google. Seriously though, how stupid do these people think we are! Haha 8)


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 Post subject: Re: Jack Tom
PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2008 7:50 pm 
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Yep, I got exactly the same message. Obviously a scam.

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 Post subject: Re: Jack Tom
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i've had one from him too - Nerds :x

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 Post subject: Re: Jack Tom
PostPosted: Sat May 31, 2008 7:17 am 
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Hi guys, just had exactly the same e-mail. Isn't it a real shame there are people out there who will try and rip you off, no conscience. Ah well back to painting.

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