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Entries from December 2009

Scam baiting and the art of reverse prank calls

December 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

The name’s James Bond – James – Bond. As far as you know, if you’re a telemarketer. Enter the world of scam baiting – according to 419 Eater, perhaps the #1 scam baiting forum, scambaiting is “[entering] a dialogue with scammers, simply to waste their time and resources. Whilst you are doing this, you will […]

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Tags: pwn3d! (Hacks and Tricks) · Spam and Telemarketing · Telephones

Skype To Go F%#k Yourself

December 22nd, 2009 · 3 Comments

Woke up at the crack of noon to an unusual email (emphasis mine):
When you bought Skype Credit or your subscription, you got a Skype To Go number as part of your purchase.
It’s the easy way to use your Skype Credit or subscription from your mobile to call phones abroad – really handy when you can’t […]

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Tags: Technology · Telephones