I just found this at http://www.eecl.org/scam/interview_with_scammer.shtml nd found it to be 'interesting' :)
Moderators, please do not remove for being offensive or dirty, I think it is most valuable with providing some guys with a wake-up call.
Interview with a scammer
We managed to interview a professional scammer (at least he introduced himself so to our mediator).. In the beginning he did not agree to answer our questions; he was afraid that we were FSB agents. But then the mediator persuaded him.
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HI! It's been long time after the University, while I was looking for a good well-paid job, but nothing has been on the horizon. Had worked at some nasty places and made no money. Tried other places, other jobs - nothing. Looked for job in many places, stayed at home for long time, ganged out, was doing nothing..... In general I had been doing nothing great before I got engaged into this correspondence for money.
2. When do you plan to stop?
As soon as America will stop supplying us with idiots, cretins, stupid assholes, mother-fuckers, old farts. Since this is an endless process, thus I think. I'm full-time, full-life employed by this.
3. How many other scammers do you know?
About 20-25...(fellows).... as for girls maybe more.
4. Do legal marriage agencies hurt your scamming business?
No. They support us. They give us bread for the table, deliver work.
5. Is your scamming business increasing, decreasing or steady?
I can say that the business is very much stable. The more you work ? the more you get, the more money you make. If I work full day as in the past, it is increasing of course. If I work 4 hours a day like, it is stable.
6. Have you and another scammer ever scammed the same man at same time? If so, how did you work it out with the other scammer?
Of course YES! Since some old men think they are so handsome that they can make TWO pretty beautiful young girls fell in love for them. The other scammer was sitting next to me, shoulder to shoulder and we had no problem to work this situation out. The man had paid twice to the TWO different girls, we both were making money and didn't care for the fucker much.
7. Are there Russian Gay (Homosexual) Scammers?
I do not think so. We are Russians ? we are more normal. We are more like GOD built us. Normal guys, normal girls. I had not met any homosexual. Why?
8. Is a scammer a married man usually or single?
Doesn't matter. One man who used to work with us had two children (he has been making pretty good money, why not?), but later moved to another city and left us. There are also some guys married with our girls, they just work together.
9. How many girls work for scammer as assistants? Are they students or unemployed?
I bet this is a secret, but.... we have only 7 girls. That doesn't really matter. All of them are students and always provide us with the pictures of their friends (other girls, with real names and life-stories). They usually come over only when we call for them. All the girls I know are students and also know two ladies; they are English teachers from the school.
10. How long does it take to pull off a scam on average?
Maximum two weeks for a small bite? as the start.
11. How long does it take before the person figures out they have been scammed? What was the longest (shortest) period.
After three-four times when the man doesn't get from the girl what he has asked for, he starts to understand that he had been scammed. But still he does not want to believe that for a long time, until the 'big money' disappears. The man does not want to believe into Jesus, I have been scammed? and doesn't want to confess in being stupid. To make sure, he sends MORE and only when looses money disappears (who wants to be shown fooled?).Usually one man is good enough for a year. Shortest - 2-3 months. Longest - 2-3 years.
12. What is the most money you got from a single scam?
$25K
13. How much money on average do you make a year?
This is definitely a secret, man. I just bought a new car and one-room apartment for myself last year. I would say $2K a month.
14. How many <alias> names have you used?
Up to 300 maybe more.. I do not remember. It doesn't matter.. I was Lyudmila about 30 times, Natasha - more than 50, Olga - 20.. etc.. doesn't really matter...
15. Have you ever been scammed? How did it make you feel?
I of course have not been scammes for money. I was scammed for my time. There are plenty Americans and other idiots who have no money but pretend they do, they scammed my time. I wasted time that drove me mad.
16. What scam technics work the best? Used most often?
Well..... this is one of the most secret answers. All I can say is that there are about 30-35 technics now. Some of them are very old and work only for the beginners. We have more progressive means to scam now, systems how to make man pay. I'd say that recently I was more successful with last 4-5 good NEW technics; those were just amazing
17. From what country do people who are scammed came from?
99% from America/Canada/UK.. others were Europeans. I can tell that Europeans have less money and are more smart to be scammed.
Maybe off topic a bit, but is it generally accepted to be OK to send her a Porsche Boxter before we meet? If not, surely a VW Lupo isn't over the top then?
Of course with all the documents in Russian, that speaks for itself. Hence with fully transparent Russian windows (nudge nudge Jet) until they freeze over.
On that point, maybe a hardtop is better? I've always had a soft spot for softtops, but maybe that's just me as some call me Sunshine.
I'm familiar with both Hummer & Hammer, but Scammer's a new one - will anyone explain what's a scammer pls?
I think I can help you out with that explanation Thunderdome, first, if your a US citizen, I'll need your SSN, I'll need your, date of birth, mothers maiden name, all pertainent credit card information along with saving and or checking account information along with routing numbers.
It's required before we explain what a scammer is..
Pssst. Scotty, Thunderdomes' yanking your chain. He's from South Africa and been around the block her a couple of times.
Scotty I can give all that information to you and there's not a damn thing you can do with it. And it only cost's 10 bucks a month. Hell I could post it on the forum.
Well nasfan,, I'd like to give a bash if it's all the same with you, yes, please post all pertinent info and lets see what I or any of us poor idiots can do.
Never mind the block Nas, globe's more like it. Should add the US though.
And Scotsman, only my dogs wear chains - I'd disadvise yanking.
I think I've found out what a scammer is though: A her turning he when being nice to financially.
Well well now, and what were those details you wanted off me again?
;-)