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    Internet Hornswoggling
    Internet Hornswoggling
    Internet Hornswoggling
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    Internet Hornswoggling

    By Les Broad

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    Internet e-mail scams, mostly originating in West Africa, have been one of the downsides of communicating in cyberspace, but, incredible though it may seem, people have actually responded to them. As an aside, an episode of a comedy series on Icelandic television featured a character who did just that: it was very funny, as long as there were subtitles on the screen.
    Some of the funniest examples have been collected together here, proving that apparently unconnected people hundreds of miles apart can write almost identically worded pleading e-mails. There's a small charge for the book, simply because the compiler had to read all this stuff and that deserves a reward, doesn't it?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLes Broad
    Release dateOct 9, 2011
    ISBN9781465864345
    Internet Hornswoggling
    Author

    Les Broad

    That picture isn't me. It's my much-loved Border Collie bitch, who I lost to a spinal tumour in April 2011. She deserves this memorial.I was born a very, very long time ago, very close to my mother in England. Now I live in Wales, which isn't England but is part of the UK. I've written all sorts of stuff, but mostly science fiction. It's sort of believable sci-fi - maybe it can't happen today, but might tomorrow, you know? The sci-fi novels are all on the theme of 'first contact' and the first one is being given away free. You'll have to pay for the others. Sorry.I've got other novels, short stories and things that are supposed to be funny too but whether they are is your decision, right?Some of the books are based on real incidents - I know they are, because they happened to me. There are five in total, I've released two, two are being tidied up and the last one won't be finished for a while yet. If you read one, remember it all happened to me and that I don't mind being laughed at. I'm used to it.A while back I released a free book, 'Top Of The Shop'. (If you're a writer you might want to read it. I'll say no more.) I've since released another one, 'Tea, Drums And Speed'. So now the first sci-fi novel is free, 'Top Of The Shop' is free, and there's a free volume of short stories. I must be mad, giving this stuff away. Mind you, it hasn't stopped me giving away a book of political thoughts. If you're from Wales, or British, or even interested in Welsh politics, it might be worth reading.There's also a free book about some films that appeal to me. You might find it interesting but I thought it would be a bit cheeky to want money for it. Have it on me.There's one little thing I don't understand. Of everything I've put on this site, I think the stories in 'Swift Shifts' are the funniest, yet it's the title that's looked at least often. Why is that, do you think?After a gap of several months I've now added a new three-story volume of funny stories. To balance this, there's a thoroughly miserrable one on its way!A word or two about my pricing strategy might be worthwhile. A lot of people on this site (and I apologise if I've got this wrong) quote prices that are just a bit cheaper than you'd see in a bookstore. I don't do that. Ebooks don't have production or distribution costs, so why should you, the book buyer, have to pay even a tiny share of something that doesn't exist? Isn't it better to spend, say, $3 on three little books than on just one? I want you to enjoy what I've written, and at a realistic cost to you that I can live with. Simple, isn't it?I'll add to this from time to time - there's no point saying everything at once, is there? You'd have no need to come back, would you?

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      Internet Hornswoggling - Les Broad

      INTERNET HORNSWOGGLING

      Les Broad

      Published by Les Broad at Smashwords

      Copyright 2011 Les Broad

      Discover other titles by Les Broad at Smashwords.com

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      The internet is a wonderful tool, enabling people to communicate instantly with each other no matter where they may be. It also allows those of us who choose to do so to broadcast information through websites to anyone who cares to visit those sites from anywhere in the world. It is a huge concept that has the power to do so much good, which it undoubtedly does.

      Sadly, though, there are those who see the internet as a tool that can be harnessed to enrich themselves at the expense of those in the world who are just a little more gullible, a little more vulnerable, than we think ourselves to be. That is what this book is about: it'll bring you examples of scams, confidence tricks and other devices that the unscrupulous use to entrap the unwary.

      Every single example in this book is real; each and every entry has been used in an attempt to reel in the unsuspecting 'mark'.

      What, we hear you ask, is the purpose of this book? Simply this - to make anyone reading it aware of the preposterous concepts, the occasional more likely scenarios and the heart-rending tales intended to make you, the unsuspecting punter, react. So if you get one of these e-mails what should you do? Well, you should ignore it – the one thing you must never do, under any circumstances, is to react to it by giving the sender any inkling that you might be interested. You won't ever get the share of millions of dollars promised; instead you'll find some untraceable crooks have cleared out your bank account and stolen your identity.

      You have been warned!

      So sit back and enjoy the nonsensical rubbish intended to entrap you, but which you're far too astute to fall for!

      Be warned though - the authors of these scams will sink to the lowest levels to engender sympathy and will create stories, sometimes very elaborate stories, around the worst of the world's disasters. This sort of behaviour can be hurtful to anybody who's lost a loved one in similar circumstances.

      Right, to the scams. In date order, the newest first, you can read about all these, complete with the original spelling and grammatical mistakes!

      Brice Meyers

      Subj: New vancancies in our company - please, find out about them

      Date: 14/12/200720:02:50 GMT Standard Time

      Since its establishment in 1959, Waller Truck Co., Inc. has centered its family-owned trucking business on : QUALITY, FAIRNESS, HONES'IY and UNCOMPROMISING CUSTOMER SERVICE.

      Waller Truck Co. is the largest provider of outsourced workplaces for individuals all over the world. The company provides more than 100,000 clients with flexible and cost-effective range of goods and services using help of regional associates at prestigious locations in business hubs and capital cities around the globe.

      The only way that we can ensure our customers receive the highest standard of quality and service is to hire individuals who share our vision, dedication and entrepreneurial spirit. Due to our rapid expansion, we are seeking Regional Sales Managers in the UK.

      If you love hard work but hate routine, if you are adventurous but responsible, if you have great communications skills, are interested in international sales and like a challenge, this job is for you.

      Vacancy offered is a part-time or second employment. You'll be supposed to work from home, but at the same time Your Personal situation must allow you to travel around your place 1-2 hours a day on company assignments (that would be particularly trips to the bank and Western Union branches).

      While implementing Company's assignments You shall be working as a member of a group, helping to enlarge a base of our customers in countries all over the world and liaise with head office on a daily basis. You'll be responsible for delivering high standards of customer service ensuring high delivery speed and quality of orders. That would particularly be done through managing a part of a sales cycle - ensuring fast remittance of payments through your bank account and then - through world wide Western Union system and calculating fees at each step.

      To sum up - Your mission in the company would be to create and maintain positive relationships with existing clients that result in new customers, lead to and maximize opportunities for expansions and renewals to enhance revenue stream.

      To become a Regional Sales Manager You should be able to perform: excellent spoken English & communication skills, significant attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to work unsupervised. You shall be extroverted and outgoing, with a positive outlook, customer focused and focused on own personal goals, integrating the achievement of company objectives.

      Having joined in our team, You'll enjoy a wide range of benefits we can offer! For example, a base salary with generous commissions (10% out of each payment you've dealt with) and expenses, as well as flexible timetable, that will allow you to chose the most suitable time to deal with company assignments.

      If You are interested in a position offered and for the rewards you want, when you want them We are waiting you hearing from you asap. Any questions are welcome.

      Yours sincerely,

      Brice Meyers

      Venesa Deboer

      Sir/Madam, CONGRATULATIONS!!! We are pleased to inform you of

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