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Old Aug 29th, 2006, 08:33 AM   #1
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Default Been scammed? Use ic3.gov, they're a godsend!!
Hi everyone,

I just wanted to let you all know what a blessing ic3.gov is! In one of my previous posts, I described how my dad was scammed out of around $1500 on eBay. I contacted and filed a complaint with ic3.gov on July 18 - and I got a letter today from the State of WV Attorney General's office saying that they want to investigate further and that they will be going after this person after I fill out some papers!

If anybody's been scammed, I absolutely recommend that you file a complaint with them!
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Dear Santa,

I have been a very good girl this year and have worked very hard for my family, my school and my job. This year I would like to wish for only one thing:
THE CUPCAKE CAR!!!

Please and thank you.

Love, Melanie
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Old Aug 29th, 2006, 05:05 PM   #2
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I was given this name today too by a Paypal rep. I'm glad to see they helped you out! Thanks for posting!
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Old Aug 29th, 2006, 10:44 PM   #3
 
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WOW! Great to know!
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Old Aug 31st, 2006, 07:43 AM   #4
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Who's funding the investigations? What's in it for the site?
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Old Aug 31st, 2006, 02:35 PM   #5
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IC3.gov is a website developed by the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center. Oh, and the Attorney Generals Office in West Virginia will be doing the investigating with a partnership with IC3
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Dear Santa,

I have been a very good girl this year and have worked very hard for my family, my school and my job. This year I would like to wish for only one thing:
THE CUPCAKE CAR!!!

Please and thank you.

Love, Melanie
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Old Aug 31st, 2006, 10:29 PM   #6
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Thanks for the heads-up, lamiastella! I'm bookmarking this site!
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Old Aug 31st, 2006, 10:50 PM   #7
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It's great to have this info. Thanks soooooo much for sharing.
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Old Aug 31st, 2006, 10:51 PM   #8
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FINALLY!!!! I was scammed once a while ago. Do you think they will take old cases?
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Old Aug 31st, 2006, 10:53 PM   #9
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Thanks for the site! I bet it will help many!
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Old Aug 31st, 2006, 11:11 PM   #10
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Good luck with the investigation.
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Old Sep 1st, 2006, 01:42 PM   #11
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Do you think they will take old cases?
I wouldn't see why not! Give it a shot. It's free, and you can't lose anything by trying :)
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Dear Santa,

I have been a very good girl this year and have worked very hard for my family, my school and my job. This year I would like to wish for only one thing:
THE CUPCAKE CAR!!!

Please and thank you.

Love, Melanie
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Old Sep 1st, 2006, 01:46 PM   #12
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I got scammed a while ago on eBay, but when I filed a report with them, I never got any reply I'm glad they could help you, lamiastella!
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Old Apr 2nd, 2008, 08:46 AM   #13
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Does it exist something like that in Europe too? U.S.A. are always a step forward us!
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Old Apr 2nd, 2008, 08:52 AM   #14
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that great news...keep us posted
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Old Apr 2nd, 2008, 09:54 AM   #15
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Thanks so much for this info!
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