Friday, June 25, 2010

Watch Out On Freecycle

I recently posted on a freecycle site and received two replies, supposedly from different people.

Funny how both replies included, "I was planning to publish a cost-free offer for it, but I saw your desired post very first, very good timing! I put up a couple pics and my position upon this web site."

Hmmmm, does something seem strange about those posts?

On top of the weird language, in both cases, the name on the e-mail did not match the name at the end of the message.

Look, never, ever, ever click on a link provided by someone who replies to you in such an odd way. Especially when you get two messages that are so similar from two "different" people. Whether the intent is to get your e-mail address (for spam) or to direct you to a dangerous or porn site, just don't do it. Don't fall for the BULL DROPPINGS!

(Freecycle groups are found on yahoo. They're all over the country and a wonderful way to find new homes for everything from furniture to pets. They keep perfectly good stuff out of the landfill -- all for free!)