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freestyler105 · 03-07-2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBurninator

Ok ok here's the deal. Bullzi IM's me on MSN and tells me what's up, about the computers. At first I'm like, hmm I don't think so. Then he tells us (this is on Ventrilo, a teamspeak program) to ask for his dad, Tony Melise, up in Dell support, so he can get a discount. So at this point I'm skeptical, but nonetheless excited. I look him up on an online New York (where he lives) phonebook, and I find an Anthony Melise. So he's not making bullshit up. He wouldn't have given us his real name, and eventually his home address...

The next day we're talking, and he's explaining the specs of the computer he's gonna build us, the same one's we requested the day before, to exact detail, showing that he wrote it down. Bullzi then asked him if he could ship the peripherals for us to use before he builds the actual rig, and he agrees. So apparently, he's going to ship everything BUT the computer itself on Saturday, and it will arrive on Thursday. That will be the determining factor in this wild controversy.

And we're definately not giving our real names, but telling him to send them to InsaniTech inc. for me, and something else for Bullzi.

So we'll see how this goes. If it does come in... Naner naner boo boo... LOL

Corey

For the phonebook, he could've been looking in the same phonebook and read the address out of there.
And as for writing it down...he could've just recorded the session.

I'm not saying don't try it, just be skeptical. Did you give him your address yet?? Hopefully you didn't. Instead of giving a real address, find some abandoned house and use it as a drop site. Make sure he gives you a package tracking number. When the package is supposed to arrive, scope out the drop site from a distance where you can't be seen. (not inside the place though) If there's a legit delivery guy there, you can go sign for the package, but I would recommend letting him leave one of those attempted delivery notices, and then sign that so the guy is allowed to leave the package on the doorstep for you to pick up the next day.

Don't ask how I know that, haha.

Not trying to rain on your parade, just caring about a fellow member's safety.

If you actually by some miracle get it, be sure to shoot PM's around

hascet · 03-07-2007, 09:29 PM

^Ya that just gave me an idea, what if this is the next unibomber who is trying to lure people by saying hes sending very expensive free gifts yet its really a bomb...thats scaring me thinking about it, i'm not trying to scare ya away just be careful I wouldn't want someone dying from that!!! if it does work send a pm

freestyler105 · 03-07-2007, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hascet

^Ya that just gave me an idea, what if this is the next unibomber who is trying to lure people by saying hes sending very expensive free gifts yet its really a bomb...thats scaring me thinking about it, but i don't want someone to die from it so just be careful!!!

Seriously, you never know. You really have to be careful. Honest to God, there were these people who live in a neighborhood not far from mine (about 5-10 miles away) who were busted for having homemade bombs inside their house for some terrorist plot they had.

superman22x · 03-07-2007, 10:26 PM

But I didnt Bullzi also say other ppl have used thsi guys computers too. Well if he is legit I'm sure he cant afford to give us all $4000 pcs, but some parts here and there wouldnt be too bad...
lol, tell us how it goes plz. and tell us if you get a trakcing number, and the wieght of the package and all to see if it matches what should be in it.

Taylor · 03-07-2007, 11:56 PM

you can add me to list of ppl that are gonna get a pm if this whole thing works out good, no strings attached. Thats pretty sweet

Jenox · 03-08-2007, 12:11 AM

I'll admit, I've been generous enough to do things to random people on the internet, for instance in World of Warcraft I've willingly bought low level characters the best gear for their level and enchanted all of it, costing a fortune, but I still did it nonetheless. However, spending upwards of $4,000 for no reason whatsoever, I doubt it to be true. But, there are rare occasions where nice things do happen, but I wouldn't get your hopes to high only to find out it was a scam. Just a word of caution is all.

Brookfield · 03-08-2007, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by macbook

too good to be true..

Exactly, that's what I told him, ah well, on his head be it, if he goes ahead with it, he's only got himself to blame, hasn't he?

**celegorm** · 03-08-2007, 07:49 AM

Still too good to be true. i'm still skeptical. you never said if you cleared it up with your parents....

drumthrasher · 03-08-2007, 10:29 AM

can he make me a free kick butt rig?!

Cabbs · 03-08-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by drumthrasher

can he make me a free kick butt rig?!

If you have the money, I don't see why not. It's just that most people aren't stupid/nice enough to just give away a several-thousand dollar PC.

alvino · 03-08-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenox

I'll admit, I've been generous enough to do things to random people on the internet, for instance in World of Warcraft I've willingly bought low level characters the best gear for their level and enchanted all of it, costing a fortune, but I still did it nonetheless. However, spending upwards of $4,000 for no reason whatsoever, I doubt it to be true. But, there are rare occasions where nice things do happen, but I wouldn't get your hopes to high only to find out it was a scam. Just a word of caution is all.

Exactly.

Whatever, if it works out, I'm interested.

ArrizX · 03-08-2007, 12:16 PM

Lil bit late on this thread, but BS!

TheBurninator · 03-08-2007, 12:48 PM

What part of "slow" didn't you get? I'm thinking, since he's about 24, lives with his mom, and plays world of warcraft, maybe he's thinking giving free stuff away will make people like him more. If that's what he's thinking, he'll get a friend out of me. And besides, from hearing his voice, he seems more like an overgrown kid, who was apparently beat repeatedly by his parents just trying to gain acceptance.

We'll see what happens.

FYI, Bullzi talked to him last night, and confirmed he was shipping, so he has our addresses, but not our names, so he can't send a bill, and can't steal our identities, and technically CAN send anthrax and what-not, but I don't value my life too much as it is right now. I'm pretty much open to anything.

Corey

hascet · 03-08-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBurninator

What part of "slow" didn't you get? I'm thinking, since he's about 24, lives with his mom, and plays world of warcraft, maybe he's thinking giving free stuff away will make people like him more. If that's what he's thinking, he'll get a friend out of me. And besides, from hearing his voice, he seems more like an overgrown kid, who was apparently beat repeatedly by his parents just trying to gain acceptance.

We'll see what happens.

FYI, Bullzi talked to him last night, and confirmed he was shipping, so he has our addresses, but not our names, so he can't send a bill, and can't steal our identities, and technically CAN send anthrax and what-not, but I don't value my life too much as it is right now. I'm pretty much open to anything.

Corey

ya that could be the case, you'll have to see what happens and report back

bullzi · 03-08-2007, 01:22 PM

ok guys, ya ive talked to my parents, they say dont get your hopes up, which im not, and im making up a name, and only giving the address which is all he wants, and with this many responses im not going to just post his email here, he would get about 20 im's instantly, and frankly (not trying to be mean) i dont think he could handle all that, hes a tad slow, but a really nice guy, ive known him for a year, played games with him online, and talked to other ppl that have received his pc's for free, no strings attached, ill keep all of you posted, and once (if) everything gets here, i will post pics, and let you guys know what to do to get ahold of him

Kyle

Brookfield · 03-08-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bullzi

ok guys, ya ive talked to my parents, they say dont get your hopes up, which im not, and im making up a name, and only giving the address which is all he wants, and with this many responses im not going to just post his email here, he would get about 20 im's instantly, and frankly (not trying to be mean) i dont think he could handle all that, hes a tad slow, but a really nice guy, ive known him for a year, played games with him online, and talked to other ppl that have received his pc's for free, no strings attached, ill keep all of you posted, and once (if) everything gets here, i will post pics, and let you guys know what to do to get ahold of him

Kyle

That's a very good attitude, you're being very open about this.

bullzi · 03-08-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Brookfield

That's a very good attitude, you're being very open about this.

ya, im tryin to get opinions and ideas of how to handle this, which i think i have

, so hopefully all goes well

Anubis1980 · 03-08-2007, 02:39 PM

Yeah i think its good not to give out his details, by the sounds of him ,he might just be doing it to get friends, its sad really, dont take advantage! lol.
Hope it works out.

joxley1990 · 03-08-2007, 02:57 PM

Well my opinion, in which im rather sure on, is that you won't get it. Remember, people can be nice online, but you never know who they really are.

Jenox · 03-08-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by joxley1990

Well my opinion, in which im rather sure on, is that you won't get it. Remember, people can be nice online, but you never know who they really are.

QUOTED FOR FREAKIN TRUTH!!!!