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Hack Attack

"I had to travel suddenly. I'm Indonesia-bound. My cousin needs a kidney And that's just where one was found. I left the States so suddenly I didn't bring much cash, So can you send some money soon? I know this may sound brash... But all I need's 2,000 bucks - Okay, 800 more. It isn't really very much Because of what it's for." This message went to everyone My email's ever reached. I guess you've figured out by now That my account was breached. I've heard from friends from years ago To check to see, in fact, If this were true or merely The result of being hacked. I'm grateful, yes, for their concern But hope, with fingers crossed, That no one fell for this and thus, No money has been lost. The folks who know me best, of course, Knew right off it was fake For it was written with a huge Grammatical mistake!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 2/1/2015 2:22:00 PM
Lovely and interesting eye-opener for those who are not up-to-date with these online scams. Good thing you brought it up, Ilene...reminders are needed from time to time. // paul
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Date: 1/30/2015 2:52:00 AM
It's amazing how many people do fall victim to scams - especially lottery wins and sending some money to secure the win - I got targeted on skype a few months back - all these 'officer and gentlemen' with sob stories - of course I wrote a poem about it lol:-) Hugs Jan xx a 7 from me:-)
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Date: 1/29/2015 9:30:00 PM
Great poem ilene. lousy scam. Maybe someday our e-mail file won't be subject to spam. Peace. :)
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Date: 1/29/2015 10:51:00 AM
Wonderful inner sounds calling both real and virtual world to make justice to the listener whose imaginary meets your rich imagination in a candid invasion beyond the words: in the country of hope.Congrat.
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