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If you are going to scam, grammar is crucial
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supercrutch | Report | 28 Sep 2016 13:59 |
I really do think they could have made more effort: |
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AnnCardiff | Report | 28 Sep 2016 14:09 |
I'll mark that "could do better" |
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Dermot | Report | 28 Sep 2016 14:28 |
We are becoming a nation of money worriers. Our self-inflicted financial wounds are as numerous as a swarm of flies swirling ferociously around a lump of fresh cow dung – too many to count. |
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GlasgowLass | Report | 28 Sep 2016 14:52 |
I received yet another a call at 6pm last night from this number: 02031988079 |
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JoyLouise | Report | 28 Sep 2016 15:29 |
Don't you just love it when they're lost for words, Glasgow? :-S |
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Dermot | Report | 28 Sep 2016 15:49 |
Begorrah! 'Words' are my favourite insanity. |
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JoyBoroAngel | Report | 28 Sep 2016 15:57 |
I have given up now I answer the phone |
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Sharron | Report | 28 Sep 2016 17:00 |
I wonder if fewer people would notice the bad grammar than would have done when we were in education. |
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GlasgowLass | Report | 28 Sep 2016 17:31 |
Off topic just a wee bit but Sharron reminded me... |
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Dermot | Report | 28 Sep 2016 17:32 |
'Words are the dress of thoughts, which should no more be presented in rags, tatters and dirt, than your person should'. (Earl of Chesterfield). |
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PatinCyprus | Report | 28 Sep 2016 17:49 |
Heard a policeman talk about these scams, the grammar is deliberate according to him. If you don't notice poor grammar or bad spelling you are more liable to believe the scam. :-( |
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Andysmum | Report | 28 Sep 2016 21:33 |
I remember when these scams first started, in the 90's I think. They were Nigerian, beautifully written, tailored to the recipient and extremely plausible. |
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InspectorGreenPen | Report | 29 Sep 2016 12:23 |
Today's offering:- |
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+++DetEcTive+++ | Report | 29 Sep 2016 12:24 |
Yep - had that the other day. Whooosh - straight in the bin :-D |
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RolloTheRed | Report | 29 Sep 2016 12:43 |
"Sara Thornton, who joined the Met Police in 1986 and went on to become vice president of the Association of Cheif Police Officers, narrowly missed out on the top job at the Met in 2008." |
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InspectorGreenPen | Report | 1 Oct 2016 06:45 |
Oh dear, those helpful people at the Nat West are having a go this morning:- |
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Andysmum | Report | 1 Oct 2016 12:25 |
We regularly get emails from Barclays along similar lines. |
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InspectorGreenPen | Report | 2 Oct 2016 10:31 |
Surprise surprise one from Barclays a few minutes ago:- |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 3 Oct 2016 01:36 |
Well, I'm miffed - I rarely get any of these on my computer :-| |
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SueMaid | Report | 3 Oct 2016 09:07 |
Me: Hello |