How stupid do scammers think we are???

[Talent312]

There is a sucker born every minute -- PT Barnum

Everytime I see this quote attributed to PT Barnum, I feel compelled to set the record straight. Barnum never said it. More likely, it was said by a competitor (David Hannum) about Barnum's ability to make money with hoaxes.

See: http://www.historybuff.com/library/refbarnum.html
and: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/There's_a_sucker_born_every_minute

 

[pianodinosaur]

Fascinating. Thanks for the information.

 

[TV Man]

I just got the same email , different name-David Lomaxs

Good day..I am Mr David Lomaxs.P.hd........I am interested in acquiring the timeshares as an extension of my asset acquisition.......I will like you to get back at me so as to know the reasons for selling, condition for sales,sales period and also the most important thing price and i will like to pay you in (CERTIFIED CHECK) and pay you full as soon as i get to know weather the price is duely favorable for me or not ...I may be contacted on david_lomaxs@hotmail.com ...I hope to read from you soon..God bless.... Thanks in anticipation.... Mr,David Lomaxs