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[Analysis] Could that email or IM be a trailhead, or SPAM?
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ndemeterModerator
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 		Nothing weird from the WHOIS record:

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
Registrant:
ANET-Hosting

23 oaklea Crescent
Blantyre, Scotland g72 9px
United Kingdom

Registered through: GoDaddy.com, Inc. (http://www.godaddy.com)
Domain Name: ROMXNCE.NET
Created on: 31-Dec-06
Expires on: 31-Dec-07
Last Updated on:

Administrative Contact:
Melrose, Robert raz_broondSPLAThotmail.com
ANET-Hosting
23 oaklea Crescent
Blantyre, Scotland g72 9px
United Kingdom
07835267513

Technical Contact:
Melrose, Robert raz_broondSPLAThotmail.com
ANET-Hosting
23 oaklea Crescent
Blantyre, Scotland g72 9px
United Kingdom
07835267513

Domain servers in listed order:
NS1.ANET-HOSTING.COM
NS2.ANET-HOSTING.COM


I will try emailing the hotmail.com address if there is more to this.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:42 pm
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DJP3DRO
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 		Cool. I'm gonna try unblocking this AIM address if it's not a virus or porn. Maybe squeeze a little info out of him.

EDIT:

Quote:
DJP3DRO (7:52:11 PM): Hello? What is this website?
DJP3DRO (7:52:41 PM): And this odd flight?
TransientAxiom (7:52:55 PM): The location of the prodigal son.
DJP3DRO (7:53:37 PM): I won't be able to catch this flight.
TransientAxiom (7:53:48 PM): Why would you consider it?
TransientAxiom (7:53:51 PM): It is not your flight.
DJP3DRO (7:54:26 PM): You do seem to have chosen me to send this website to. Are there others that have recieved this address?
TransientAxiom (7:54:38 PM): I'm sure that there are others with knowledge of it.
DJP3DRO (7:55:07 PM): Is there anything I need to know? Other than this flight?
TransientAxiom (7:55:43 PM): It would be wise to ascertain the identity of a certain passenger, as well as the destination of the flight.
DJP3DRO (7:56:19 PM): Yes... thank you. I'm sure this could come in useful.
TransientAxiom (7:56:35 PM): That depends on many things yet unknown to you.
DJP3DRO (7:56:50 PM): I suppose all I can do is follow the road, no?
TransientAxiom (7:57:08 PM): Or carve your own, yes?
DJP3DRO (7:57:33 PM): The road does not matter as long as I get to the destination I want. So yes.
TransientAxiom (7:58:12 PM): What does matter is the road behind you. You would do well to remember your history.
TransientAxiom (7:58:42 PM): Or, perhaps it was before you? Only time will tell.
DJP3DRO (7:59:09 PM): I am cautious. But we'll see what happens.
DJP3DRO (8:00:33 PM): I must go.
TransientAxiom (8:00:38 PM): As you wish.


Can anyone see where Flight 11 is heading tomorrow? And I don't suppose it would be possible to see who's on it, as that would be a violation of privacy, wouldn't it?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:51 pm
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konamouseModerator
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Quote:
25th February 2007 - Sunday - Flight Number SQ11 / Aircraft (B747-400)

Airport Scheduled Time Actual Time Estimated Time Status
Departure From Los Angeles (LAX) 13:05
Arrival In Tokyo (NRT) 17:50 (+1)
Departure From Tokyo (NRT) 19:00 (+1)
Arrival In Singapore (SIN) 01:30 (+2)


Flight lists are not public records so they are not available.
*konamouse* is pretty proud of her ability to track this info....wasn't as easy as just plugging in a flight number, needed to know either the departing or destination city to get the info from the Singapore website.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:03 pm
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Kitrona
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 		I got the same link in IM.

Edit: I Googled the domain name, minus the .net, and came up with several links, but it looks like there was other content at romxnce.net before this.

Results: http://www.google.com/search?q=romxnce&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official

And the cached version:
http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:5G5PwN5fLK4J:www.romxnce.net/+romxnce&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&gl=us&client=firefox-a

PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 3:10 am
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popejaimie
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 		I got this just now, it looks like some kind of joke. I just got involved with ARG yesterday, specifically the Wyoming Incident, and this doesn't seem to be related, but it is very strange (and a little silly), so... anyway, here it is.

cancel sandwich: hello sir
MeJaimieMe: *maam
cancel sandwich: excuse me
cancel sandwich: hello ma'am
MeJaimieMe: hello
cancel sandwich: will you cancel the sandwich
MeJaimieMe: uhhhhh
MeJaimieMe: sure?
cancel sandwich: excellent
cancel sandwich: I have been out of the business for quite some time now
cancel sandwich: it is refreshing
MeJaimieMe: i have no idea what you are talking about
MeJaimieMe: is this code or something?
MeJaimieMe: O.o
cancel sandwich: I hope your are pleased about your induction into the sandwich cancellor's hall of viewing
MeJaimieMe: who is the sandwich cancellor?
MeJaimieMe: and where is this hall?
cancel sandwich: you ma'am
cancel sandwich: you are one of many
cancel sandwich: but the first in a very long time
MeJaimieMe: well, i hope i'm SUPPOSED to be confused as hell
cancel sandwich: such things are not to be discussed
cancel sandwich: I hope you are familiar with this type of thing
MeJaimieMe: no,not really
cancel sandwich: oh?
MeJaimieMe: nope
cancel sandwich: as I predicted...
cancel sandwich: I'm assuming everything is going as planned though
MeJaimieMe: are you asking me?
cancel sandwich: however, I was told you had something to give me. Is this true?
MeJaimieMe: i have no idea who you are or what cancelling sandwiches means or what the heck is going on
MeJaimieMe: so no
cancel sandwich: ah, that seems to be correct according to my notes
cancel sandwich: may I contact you in the future?
MeJaimieMe: sure i guess
cancel sandwich: excellent
cancel sandwich: I bid you farewell, and good evening
MeJaimieMe: bye

PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 5:19 am
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danashulps
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 		^^That definitely seems like a trailhead to me... Smile

I wanna cancel a sandwich! lol.

I'd make a new thread if I were you.

PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:30 am
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konamouseModerator
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 		You have to ask yourself "why would a PM send you down a rabbithole?"

Is this a trailhead, or someone playing a joke?

danashulps wrote:
^^That definitely seems like a trailhead to me... Smile
I wanna cancel a sandwich! lol.
I'd make a new thread if I were you.


Shocked I'm not seeing anything thread-worthy.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 12:07 pm
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Kitrona
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 		I got another IM from TransientAxiom.

Quote:
TransientAxiom (2:21:08 PM): The number (786) 718 1142 x 417 will be active for the next hour. You have that time to call the number and recieve the information at the other end.

kitrona (2:25:36 PM): Thank you. What kind of information?

TransientAxiom (2:22:23 PM): That is for you to discover.

kitrona (2:26:13 PM): *nods* Am I to assume you are just a messenger?

TransientAxiom (2:22:52 PM): I am but An Unkown Observer.

kitrona (2:26:46 PM): Hmmm. Unknown for sure.

TransientAxiom (2:23:41 PM): It it for you to decide what you do with the information at the end of the line. You can report it to me, if you wish, or you may keep it for your own purposes.

kitrona (2:27:36 PM): You don't know what information is to be given?

TransientAxiom (2:24:12 PM): I observe. I have no active role.

kitrona (2:28:04 PM): Ah. This seems active, but I suppose it depends on what it's compared to.

kitrona (2:29:42 PM): *sighs* I wish it hadn't been the phone, but I suppose I can't pick and choose.

TransientAxiom (2:26:37 PM): Some people distrust the internet. Yours truly only uses it sparingly.

kitrona (2:30:26 PM): Fair point.kitrona (2:30:34 PM): It's probably just my little quirk.

kitrona (2:30:45 PM): Plus, of course, if I have to speak, it could be problematic.

TransientAxiom (2:27:39 PM): I only have a rough estimation of what awaits you on the other side of the line. I cannot help you in that respect.

kitrona (2:31:31 PM): *nods*kitrona (2:31:39 PM): I may get someone else to call for me. Is that allowed?

TransientAxiom (2:28:13 PM): Whatever you feel is appropriate.kitrona (2:32:09 PM): *nods* Well, I appreciate the flexibility.

TransientAxiom (2:29:05 PM): At this point you only have about 45 minutes, I imagine.

TransientAxiom (2:29:20 PM): My sources indicate that the number is a temporary contact.

kitrona (2:32:59 PM): Will it take long?

kitrona (2:33:06 PM): I mean, is time an issue here?

kitrona (2:33:14 PM): I will call before the time is up.

TransientAxiom (2:29:45 PM): Well, if 45 minutes pass, then the call can not be made.

kitrona (2:33:42 PM): *nods* Understood. I'm waiting for someone who can speak on the phone, but that person should be back soon.

TransientAxiom (2:30:09 PM): I have no idea how long the call will be, or what it entails. I was only given the number and instructions to give it to you.

kitrona (2:34:47 PM): Ok.

kitrona (2:39:00 PM): It says it's not a valid extension.

TransientAxiom (2:35:31 PM): 417?

kitrona (2:39:12 PM): Yes.

TransientAxiom (2:37:01 PM): Are you positive you have the number correct?

kitrona (2:41:01 PM): Yes. I got a digitized woman's voice asking for an extension.

TransientAxiom (2:37:36 PM): 786-718-1142, extension 417?

kitrona (2:41:23 PM): Yep.

TransientAxiom (2:37:51 PM): Try it once more.kitrona (2:41:36 PM): *nods*

TransientAxiom (2:38:12 PM): I am surprised that I would be given an incorrect number.

kitrona (2:42:05 PM): Yes. That seems kind of silly to send someone on a wild goose chase.

kitrona (2:42:45 PM): Interesting. It asked me to record an introduction.

kitrona (2:43:13 PM): .... Ok.

TransientAxiom (2:39:40 PM): Did it work?

kitrona (2:43:40 PM): Someone named Alex answered, and when I said I was given this number through AIM, he hung up.

TransientAxiom (2:40:16 PM): I see. Alex, then.

kitrona (2:44:15 PM): .... That's all you wanted?

kitrona (2:44:21 PM): I'm sorry, I'm kind of confused.

TransientAxiom (2:41:07 PM): Yes, that is all I need. That in
formation, when shared to the right people, could bring a lot of trouble.

kitrona (2:44:59 PM): .......... Right.

TransientAxiom (2:41:38 PM): "Alex" is in Miami, then.

kitrona (2:45:27 PM): Apparently.

TransientAxiom (2:42:01 PM): Thank you.

TransientAxiom signed off at 2:45:45 PM.
TransientAxiom is offline and will receive your IMs when signing back in.


(I have phone issues, as well as currently being sick, which is why I said if I have to talk it might be a problem.)

PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:50 pm
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danashulps
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 		There's a new thread for this game... I'm gonna take the liberty to copy your post over.

And... as far as cancelling a sandwich goes... wouldn't that be fun?

Let's all be Sandwich Cancellers! Even if this isn't an ARG, let's annoy them. Smile

PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:55 pm
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Kitrona
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 		Ok, thanks. I didn't see the thread.

PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:43 pm
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SpadE
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 		Ok... recieved a very odd email this afternoon... potential phishing scam, I suspect. However, I rarely give out this particular email address so that this sort of thing doesn't come my way.

nonetheless...

Quote:
Hello my friend,

How are you today? Hope all is well with you and your family? You may not understand why this mail comes to you. But if you do not remember me, you might Have receive an email from me in the past regarding a multi-million-dollar business proposal which we never concluded. I am using this opportunity to inform you that this multi-million-dollar business has been concluded with the assistance of another partner from Germany who financed the transaction to a logical conclusion.

I thank you for your great effort to our unfinished transfer of fund into your account due to one reason or the other best known to you. But I want to inform you that I have successfully transferred the fund out of my bank to my new partner's account in Germany that was capable of assisting me in this great venture. Due to your effort, sincerity, courage and trust worthiness you showed during the course of the transaction. I want to compensate you and show my gratitude to you with the sum of $3,500,000 which I left to my secretary on your behalf.

My dear friend I will like you to contact my secretary on his direct email address below for the collection of the fund I authorized him to release the fund to you whenever you contact him regarding for it.At the moment, I'm very busy here because of the investment projects, which I and the new partner are having at hand. Please I will like you to accept this token with good faith as this is from the bottom of my heart, also comply with my secretary's directives so that he will send the money to you without any delay.

CONTACT: MR.JAMES WILSON
POSITION: SECRETARY
ADDRESS: LONDON UNITED KINGDOM
Email: james_legal_compensationSPLATyahoo.co.uk.
Tel: +44 701 112 0415.

Please kindly forward the following information to him to start up with the processing of your funds

FIRST NAME:
MIDDLE NAME:
LAST NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:
HOME PHONE:
CELL PHONE:
WORK PHONE:
DATE OF BIRTH:

Please don't forget to inform me when you collect the money from him.

God bless you and your family.

Your Old Partner,

Dr.DUKE ANTHONY.




that's the email...
When I checked the headers..

Quote:
Microsoft Mail Internet Headers Version 2.0
Received: from gateway7.oc.edu ([205.143.222.15]) by [deleted for privacy] with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.1830);
Fri, 2 Mar 2007 17:12:57 -0600
Received: from ee.47.5546.static.theplanet.com ([70.85.71.238] helo=zagreb.dnsdc.com)
by gateway7.oc.edu with smtp (Exim 4.63)
id 1HNGvg-0008LQ-Em
for [deleted for privacy]; Fri, 02 Mar 2007 17:12:57 -0600
Received: from nobody by zagreb.dnsdc.com with local (Exim 4.63)
(envelope-from <nobody>)
id 1HNGvG-0003U4-B5
for [deleted for privacy]; Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:12:22 -0800
To: [deleted for privacy]
From: Dr.Duke Anthony <legal_compensation000>
Reply-To: legal_compensation000SPLATyahoo.co.uk
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit
Message-Id: <E1HNGvG>
Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:12:22 -0800
X-AntiAbuse: This header was added to track abuse, please include it with any abuse report
X-AntiAbuse: Primary Hostname - zagreb.dnsdc.com
X-AntiAbuse: Original Domain - [deleted for privacy..... my school's domain]
X-AntiAbuse: Originator/Caller UID/GID - [99 32003] / [47 12]
X-AntiAbuse: Sender Address Domain - zagreb.dnsdc.com
X-Source:
X-Source-Args: /usr/local/apache/bin/httpd -DSSL
X-Source-Dir: entertainerportal.info:/public_html/catalog_template_images/ducks
X-Virus-Scanned: Yes, by Mcafee UVScan at gateway7.oc.edu
X-SA-Exim-Connect-IP: 70.85.71.238
X-SA-Exim-Rcpt-To: [deleted for privacy]
X-SA-Exim-Mail-From: nobodySPLATzagreb.dnsdc.com
X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.1.7-deb (2006-10-05) on gateway7.oc.edu
X-Spam-Level:
X-Spam-Status: No, score=0.1 required=5.0 tests=ADVANCE_FEE_1,
FROM_HAS_ULINE_NUMS,GREYLIST_ISWHITE autolearn=disabled
version=3.1.7-deb
Subject: Compensation for your Hard Work
X-SA-Exim-Version: 4.2.1 (built Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:23:22 +0000)
X-SA-Exim-Scanned: Yes (on gateway7.oc.edu)
Return-Path: nobodySPLATzagreb.dnsdc.com
X-OriginalArrivalTime: 02 Mar 2007 23:12:57.0331 (UTC) FILETIME=[5071A430:01C75D20]



Where it says [Deleted for privacy], is where I removed my info by hand.

What do you guys make of it?

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 		Okay, anything that mentions accounts and transferring money is 95% safe to label as spam/scam.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 10:19 pm
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Phaedra wrote:
Okay, anything that mentions accounts and transferring money is 95% safe to label as spam/scam.


Allow me to introduce you to http://www.419eater.com/. Enjoy! Smile
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ndemeter wrote:
Allow me to introduce you to http://www.419eater.com/. Enjoy! Smile


I've only read up to "Detective Superintendent Michael Palin" - but THANK YOU for the link, I haven't laughed so hard in ages.
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Email consisted of this image: http://www.graham-gs-c.prodigynet.co.uk/2_habits.jpg

And then this text directly underneath, without the quotes.

"A brief autobiographical piece, "Reflections on My Life," makes it clear that Lem has been this way from the beginning.
Detecting versions and types of hardware.
A bell rang behind the door.
A Write method has not been called.
Rapid reforms to the system of political authority without economic foundations within a totalitarian society by definition pose a risk of the entire system collapsing in chaos.
A barren land, bare waste.
A block-structured language for designing text processors in the OpenVMS operating system.
A blue glow flickered under his fingers and spread in jagged blue lines, forming a corona at the tip of every feather and bead.
A believer in Natural Philosophy.
A breach that craves a quick expedient stop."

Geh?
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