Possible scam warning - Page 4

**The Flying Mouse** · 02 Aug 2010, 01:33

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Originally Posted by Pudding

Does FUKKING TW@T work for you?

technically, there is already a "t" in "@", so you don't need the t on the end, but I can deal with that

24K · 02 Aug 2010, 01:33

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Originally Posted by Pudding

As Caryl rightfully pointed out earlier, anyone who's known someone battling cancer, knows that they get on with the fight and don't broadcast it to gain sympathy or financial help.

This is true.

24K · 02 Aug 2010, 01:35

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Originally Posted by Pudding

Does FUKKING TW@T work for you?

LMFAO Absof%ckinglootley !

MeatGrl1 · 02 Aug 2010, 01:36

I am and was not in any position to donate and neither would I of offered to someone whom I've not only never met but on-line period. I buy every pin almost to support this cause and it makes me feel so sick and angry that someone would use this disease as a profit for their own gain.
As someone said earlier it is a massive slap in the face to those who are either going through it or has had it and battled it, someone in my family has had breast cancer and is now clear but it makes me angry realising this was a ploy to get a free ticket and what's worse people fell for it.

24K · 02 Aug 2010, 01:41

I will say that when Meat did the Newcastle charity event which was for cancer charities. Myself and my hubby raised £2000 given by members from here and .net and our own donation, this was a huge amount and we felt very privileged to be trusted with this money. Money i might add that was sent via personal cheques to myself, my paypal account and in cash.
Meat matched that money, which meant because of fans and Meat cancer charities got £4000. These charities were very grateful and do great work with the money raised.

Pudding · 02 Aug 2010, 01:44

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Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

technically, there is already a "t" in "@", so you don't need the t on the end, but I can deal with that

I'm using the a in the @ symbol and not the sound of the symbol itself, because that would be text speak, like when people mispell mate for m8 or your for ur etc. Text speak pisses me off.

MeatGrl1 · 02 Aug 2010, 01:46

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Originally Posted by Pudding

Text speak pisses me off.

I agree

!!

24K · 02 Aug 2010, 01:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pudding

I'm using the a in the @ symbol and not the sound of the symbol itself, because that would be text speak, like when people mispell mate for m8 or your for ur etc. Text speak pisses me off.

I am pleased i am not the only one who hates text speak !

**The Flying Mouse** · 02 Aug 2010, 01:46

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Originally Posted by Pudding

I'm using the a in the @ symbol and not the sound of the symbol itself, because that would be text speak, like when people mispell mate for m8 or your for ur etc. Text speak pisses me off.

k, rit u r

CarylB · 02 Aug 2010, 02:10

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Originally Posted by Pudding

As Caryl rightfully pointed out earlier, anyone who's known someone battling cancer, knows that they get on with the fight and don't broadcast it to gain sympathy or financial help.

Yes, I think people who have genuinely been affected by it only speak of it publicly to help, support or console others .. not to elicit sympathy for themselves. Playing the card on a website dedicated to a man whose mother died of the disease, and who so often supports fundraising for cancer research, disgusts me.

Something else we agree on .. I abhor text-tawk too

Caryl

Vickip · 02 Aug 2010, 02:10

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Originally Posted by ~Helen~

Not gullible, kind-hearted and caring. And it's a nice trait not a bad one that you are trusting enough not to assume anyone who comes along with a sorrow story isn't having you on - like many of us did (and let's face it, it's not a nice world to be in where you can't believe that kind of story until you have some evidence ... even then, some of us may still be too skeptical to believe).

Ha yeah I second that.

Vicki sorry to hear how this has affected you, but certainly don't blame yourself for someone else's actions!

Thanks Helen .. I really appreciate it

Vickip · 02 Aug 2010, 02:12

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Originally Posted by roomster

I was also fooled by the scam...

So you're not alone

I'm sorry to hear that roomster

mszee · 02 Aug 2010, 02:15

I guess it would explain to everybody who knows that I am generous to a fault why I never even touched any of this with a ten foot pole...although should the mod squad here have come to a conclusion that the claim is genuine I would quietly and gladly part with what you would call a few quid...but with so many scams around...hard to believe anything anymore...

Vickip · 02 Aug 2010, 02:16

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Originally Posted by carole

Don't feel stupid Vicki, just because you were nice enough to offer help to him, and he took advantage of that generosity. I think everyone at some time gets taken in by people like that. Some people can be very convincing when pulling on our heart strings.

Carole

Thanks Carole.

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Originally Posted by 24K

Aww Vicki, no, you were not stupid, gullible yes, but so have i been in the past on more than one occasion. Trusted someone then got screwed !
Please don't beat yourself up, you have a kind heart and that is a good quality to have.
I line up to give you a hug, who's next ?

Thanks Chelle

Vickip · 02 Aug 2010, 02:17

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Originally Posted by mszee

but with so many scams around...hard to believe anything anymore...

And that's the sad thing

mszee · 02 Aug 2010, 02:26

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Originally Posted by Vickip

And that's the sad thing

Exactly...too many girls/boys crying wolf...and people really needing help get lost in a shuffle...

Megan · 02 Aug 2010, 02:47

OH MY GOSH! This is horrible -- i feel so duped.. i am thankful i did not send him money, but i sent him prayers and positive thoughts. I know this may sound weird, but when found this site (through Vicki and Suzieq) i was so happy to find a Meat Loaf fan site... i felt like family coming on here... to have this happen really saddens me. I am a moron who joined the "other" fan site,

(can someone tell me how i can "unjoin" that site?) i was thinking could one have too many Meat Loaf fan sites? :) I now know the answer is yes one can.. Thank you MLUKFC Mods and Keepers for keeping this site safe. I am so sorry for all those who sent money to help him. I am going to Dallas and will be happy to take a paint ball gun with me!

Couch Potato · 02 Aug 2010, 03:02

Its sick Ive lost 3 close family members to the Big C, and my Mum and her sister are also putting in their fight against Cancer, and the person deserve to be punished by the law for what they did.
I also had suspicions when they said they sang with the band, come on, everyone must have known that was bull. I honestly did believe that the person had been diagnosed with the big c, but would not make a donation without a site being set up etc. I am disgusted, using an internet forum to try and scam people.
Sick

No one should feel silly or bad for donating, you all believed the person to be genuine, and it shows that you’re good hearted and will help anyone in time of needs.

Its sad, really is sad that there is people out there like this

Vickip · 02 Aug 2010, 03:10

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Originally Posted by Megan

OH MY GOSH! This is horrible -- i feel so duped.. i am thankful i did not send him money, but i sent him prayers and positive thoughts. I know this may sound weird, but when found this site (through Vicki and Suzieq) i was so happy to find a Meat Loaf fan site... i felt like family coming on here... to have this happen really saddens me. I am a moron who joined the "other" fan site,

(can someone tell me how i can "unjoin" that site?) i was thinking could one have too many Meat Loaf fan sites? :) I now know the answer is yes one can.. Thank you MLUKFC Mods and Keepers for keeping this site safe. I am so sorry for all those who sent money to help him. I am going to Dallas and will be happy to take a paint ball gun with me!

I'm sorry you feel duped too Megan

You're definitely not a moron .... unfortunately I still haven't figured out how to "unjoin" that other site. And I'm glad I'll be seeing you in Dallas !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Couch Potato

Its sick and the person deserve to be punished by the law for what they did.
I also had suspicions when they said they sang with the band, come on, everyone must have known that was bull. I honestly did believe that the person had been diagnosed with the big c, but would not make a donation without a site being set up etc. I am disgusted, using an internet forum to try and scam people.
Sick

No one should feel silly or bad for donating, you all believed the person to be genuine, and it shows that you’re good hearted and will help anyone in time of needs.

I absolutely agree. Unfortunately I got suckered into this story about singing with the band ... I was actually happy for him

But thank you for your kind words.

Vickip · 02 Aug 2010, 03:10

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Originally Posted by mszee

Exactly...too many girls/boys crying wolf...and people really needing help get lost in a shuffle...

Couch Potato · 02 Aug 2010, 03:13

It kind of really makes me angry when Ive lost 3 family members to big C and my Mum and Auntie are both putting up a fight against it, and you have morons like that leeching of people like my mum who wont pee and moan about the big C, and you get morons like that scamming innocent good hearted people, makes me sick.

suzieq · 02 Aug 2010, 03:20

Megan...I'm sorry that we were mislead. I'm still trying to find a way to unjoin and unless we email AJ to unjoin, that is the only way. I've deleted my single post from that site. As I do not want any association to this guy. In fact, I almost didn't join this alternative site, because I'm already on a forum with the single campaign, and YES you can have to many Meat Loaf homes. This site is enough when Meat is active, it often takes a lot of time to play catch up.

Vicki...I have a hug lined up for you, see you in Orlando.

Vickip · 02 Aug 2010, 03:28

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Originally Posted by suzieq

Megan...I'm sorry that we were mislead. I'm still trying to find a way to unjoin and unless we email AJ to unjoin, that is the only way. I've deleted my single post from that site. As I do not want any association to this guy. In fact, I almost didn't join this alternative site, because I'm already on a forum with the single campaign, and YES you can have to many Meat Loaf homes. This site is enough when Meat is active, it often takes a lot of time to play catch up.

Vicki...I have a hug lined up for you, see you in Orlando.

Thanks Suzie

I'm looking forward to seeing you in Orlando.

And I'm truly sorry that I told you about that other forum Megan

Aside from emailing AJ (which I absolutely refuse to do), I did a couple of things :

(1). Changed my email address to one that I never use
(2). Changed my personal settings on there so that no one (including him) could contact me via email.
(3). Changed my status so that I would be hidden if I ever go back online.

If anyone else has any suggestions, please let us know.
Thank you.

Pudding · 02 Aug 2010, 03:33

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Originally Posted by mszee

...but with so many scams around...hard to believe anything anymore...

My general rule of thumb is: "If it seems too good to be true then it probably is" and "donate to the actual charity and not to the individual"

mszee · 02 Aug 2010, 03:34

I don't think he will pursue any one of us individually...scam artists work fast and in bulk...to not get caught and make the big profit...I think none of us was individually targeted...it is seeing how we're really all very close here, we were rather targeted as a group...

02 Aug 2010, 01:41	#80
24K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2003 Location: WAY UP NORTH Posts: 1,923	I will say that when Meat did the Newcastle charity event which was for cancer charities. Myself and my hubby raised £2000 given by members from here and .net and our own donation, this was a huge amount and we felt very privileged to be trusted with this money. Money i might add that was sent via personal cheques to myself, my paypal account and in cash. Meat matched that money, which meant because of fans and Meat cancer charities got £4000. These charities were very grateful and do great work with the money raised. Last edited by 24K; 02 Aug 2010 at 01:42. Reason: FW

02 Aug 2010, 03:02	#93
Couch Potato DrumBum Join Date: 27.09.2006 Posts: 342	Its sick Ive lost 3 close family members to the Big C, and my Mum and her sister are also putting in their fight against Cancer, and the person deserve to be punished by the law for what they did. I also had suspicions when they said they sang with the band, come on, everyone must have known that was bull. I honestly did believe that the person had been diagnosed with the big c, but would not make a donation without a site being set up etc. I am disgusted, using an internet forum to try and scam people. Sick No one should feel silly or bad for donating, you all believed the person to be genuine, and it shows that you’re good hearted and will help anyone in time of needs. Its sad, really is sad that there is people out there like this Last edited by Couch Potato; 02 Aug 2010 at 03:12.

02 Aug 2010, 01:36	#79
MeatGrl1 No Day But Today Join Date: 29.05.2006 Location: Sitting on the steps outside looking so restless and reckless and lost! Posts: 9,089	I am and was not in any position to donate and neither would I of offered to someone whom I've not only never met but on-line period. I buy every pin almost to support this cause and it makes me feel so sick and angry that someone would use this disease as a profit for their own gain. As someone said earlier it is a massive slap in the face to those who are either going through it or has had it and battled it, someone in my family has had breast cancer and is now clear but it makes me angry realising this was a ploy to get a free ticket and what's worse people fell for it.

02 Aug 2010, 02:15	#88
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 29.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	I guess it would explain to everybody who knows that I am generous to a fault why I never even touched any of this with a ten foot pole...although should the mod squad here have come to a conclusion that the claim is genuine I would quietly and gladly part with what you would call a few quid...but with so many scams around...hard to believe anything anymore...

02 Aug 2010, 02:47	#92
Megan Super Loafer Join Date: 01.01.2010 Location: Texas Posts: 213	OH MY GOSH! This is horrible -- i feel so duped.. i am thankful i did not send him money, but i sent him prayers and positive thoughts. I know this may sound weird, but when found this site (through Vicki and Suzieq) i was so happy to find a Meat Loaf fan site... i felt like family coming on here... to have this happen really saddens me. I am a moron who joined the "other" fan site, (can someone tell me how i can "unjoin" that site?) i was thinking could one have too many Meat Loaf fan sites? :) I now know the answer is yes one can.. Thank you MLUKFC Mods and Keepers for keeping this site safe. I am so sorry for all those who sent money to help him. I am going to Dallas and will be happy to take a paint ball gun with me!

02 Aug 2010, 03:13	#96
Couch Potato DrumBum Join Date: 27.09.2006 Posts: 342	It kind of really makes me angry when Ive lost 3 family members to big C and my Mum and Auntie are both putting up a fight against it, and you have morons like that leeching of people like my mum who wont pee and moan about the big C, and you get morons like that scamming innocent good hearted people, makes me sick.

02 Aug 2010, 03:20	#97
suzieq Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.10.2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 2,319	Megan...I'm sorry that we were mislead. I'm still trying to find a way to unjoin and unless we email AJ to unjoin, that is the only way. I've deleted my single post from that site. As I do not want any association to this guy. In fact, I almost didn't join this alternative site, because I'm already on a forum with the single campaign, and YES you can have to many Meat Loaf homes. This site is enough when Meat is active, it often takes a lot of time to play catch up. Vicki...I have a hug lined up for you, see you in Orlando.

02 Aug 2010, 03:34	#100
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 29.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	I don't think he will pursue any one of us individually...scam artists work fast and in bulk...to not get caught and make the big profit...I think none of us was individually targeted...it is seeing how we're really all very close here, we were rather targeted as a group...