Thursday, May 31, 2007

Sweetheart? Spammer?

I think I'm a victim of the lowest spam campaign ever -- sweetie spam. Someone clicked my profile and sent me this message:

"Just wanted to say Hi and that I really liked your profile. Its great to have some things in common, it makes life easier dont you think ? Anyhow I am moving to your part of town in about a week. Its a new start for me- how do you like living out there ? Sorry I dont have a picture yet but if you can see me at my work site. Go to lowauto.com and just type in your zip and hit the Unitrin or Progressive part and you will see me a headset on. People say I look like Mel Gibson, Im just taller-lol. If you like what you see I would like to hear from you.. Thanks Matt "

I'm suspicious after reading the email. It's just too generic. He doesn't say what about me interests him, and he doesn't ask specific questions about the Metroplex. Most telling of all is that part about no photo -- he could have just downloaded his photo from the website then uploaded to match.com.

Next I checked his profile, and found he's a Christian who wants kids and has a conservative political outlook. Yeah, tons in common, baby.

And then lastly I try out his "see me" instructions, and can't find a photo of him anywhere. Unless he's a she. Lots of photos of women, but no men with headsets.

So I've been spammed, and I fell for it. I clicked to his stupid site, and looked for the photo.

I can't decide what to do next. Part of me is tempted to play him/her/them just to see how far I can get this to go. Then, if I don't get a reply or get a stupid reply, I can report him/her/them. The smarter part of me says to delete it and move on. I've wasted enough time.

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