MIKE SWEENEY is NOT stranded in the UK

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 14 Nov 2009 8:24 am

Someone apparently hacked Mike Sweeney's Yahoo account. This is a common scam. Here's the email that I received this morning:

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Hope you got my message on time, I need your assistance urgently. I could barely think straight at this point. I had a trip here in  United Kingdom  on a mission. I am presently in Sheffield and I am having some difficulties. I misplaced my bag on my way to the hotel where other valuable things were kept along with my passport. I feel so ashamed because i am so stranded and idle.  I will like you to help me with a loan of $1500 to pay my hotel bills and also return back home. I will refund the money to you as soon as I get back,  I have spoken to the embassy here but they are not responding to the matter effectively I currently have limited access to emails for now.

Best regards

Mike

Don't be fooled. This is a scam.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 14 Nov 2009 9:59 am

Now you tell me...

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 14 Nov 2009 10:09 am

b0b wrote:...Someone apparently hacked Mike Sweeney's Yahoo account. This is a common scam. Don't be fooled...

How do malicious people like that sleep at night ?

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 14 Nov 2009 10:16 am

Alan Brookes wrote:How do malicious people like that sleep at night ?

They don't. The email was mailed at 4:02 AM.

Cal Sharp · Post by **Cal Sharp** » 14 Nov 2009 1:27 pm

Got it, too. Also got it a month ago from a guy I knew in college.

Randy Gilliam · Post by **Randy Gilliam** » 14 Nov 2009 2:35 pm

Hang On Mike I am Gonna Be a Millionaire, Ahab The Arabb, Put me In Charge Of His 72 Million Dollar Inheritance, As Soon as I get It I Can Loan you $1500.00 If bOb will Co sign!

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 14 Nov 2009 3:21 pm

those morons are getting more and more sofisticated, I guess the best thing is to call person on the phone..I`m sure there is people on this forum who will send the money to help fellow player in distress..this is a very low hit...but this is the world we live in today and I`m affraid it ain`t going to get any better any time soon...

Db

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 14 Nov 2009 6:13 pm

they are not getting any more sophisticated when we can instantly identify them by their bad language and spelling mistakes.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 14 Nov 2009 11:39 pm

Bugger I just sent him the price of a Double Whammy Burger and fries ....and some mushy peas !

Billy Murdoch · Post by **Billy Murdoch** » 15 Nov 2009 1:04 am

I too received this mail,
We are on holiday in Spain at the moment and the internet access is not good,I did smell a rat from the wording.
I guess We can trust nobody.
Billy

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 15 Nov 2009 2:58 am

The good thing is that if Mike had genuinely been coming to England or the UK, we would have known about it in advance I'm sure.

This operator is probably in some African or far East country, and it is a despicable act.

Roger Hurst · Post by **Roger Hurst** » 15 Nov 2009 7:36 am

At first I was concerned that it might be a legit e-mail because the sender said "James Sweeney" but it was signed "Mike" and I doubt if most people outside the steel guitar community know that he goes by "Mike". Also, we all know that Mike would not be in England on vacation unless he was with a band playing, and not by himself.

Those SOB's that hack computers and send out viruses should face the death penalty.... NO EXCEPTIONS!

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 15 Nov 2009 7:42 am

..so are you saying that you want me to return all the checks for $1500 that I've been getting from members of the forum? I was just getting used to having some spending money

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Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 15 Nov 2009 10:31 am

There are enough members in Britain who would be only too glad to welcome a fellow steeler. If anyone ever gets stuck over there just access the Forum and relate your problem and I'm sure that within an hour or two you'll have a plethora of offers to put you up and help.

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 15 Nov 2009 11:06 am

First, I want to say a big "THANK YOU" to b0b for posting this so quick. This is the first time I've had to deal with something like this and I'm in agreement with Roger Hurst regarding the punishment for people who try to rip people off doing things like this. We do know this came out of Nigeria. I know things are bad there but that's no excuse to use a ploy like this to get money from people. My Yahoo account has been closed so there should be no more emails. If you would like me to have your email address just send me an email through the Forum and I will add you to my address book and send you my new email address. I sincerely hope no one followed through with this scam. If I do get overseas again I will be sure to post it here so all the members will know about it before I go!

Thanks again to all of you,

Mike

John Davis · Post by **John Davis** » 15 Nov 2009 2:37 pm

Hey Mike, If you ever did get in the doodah in the UK you know you and Teresa are very welcome at my place.......

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Al Collinsworth · Post by **Al Collinsworth** » 15 Nov 2009 2:38 pm

Mike, I'm glad you made it back...

Cal Sharp · Post by **Cal Sharp** » 15 Nov 2009 4:11 pm

Hey ya'll, I'm stranded in Nashville. Been here for 30 years and am running low on funds and trying to get back to Michiana. PayPal anyone???

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 15 Nov 2009 4:58 pm

Mike, Mum said she'll put you up!

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 15 Nov 2009 5:46 pm

Billy Murdoch -- are you on holiday all the time mate ???

so you have to slum it in Spain cos they won't have you back in Malta ?? Those shares you have in Johnny Walker distillery have come in handy !!

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 15 Nov 2009 6:57 pm

Paddy Long wrote:Bugger I just sent him the price of a Double Whammy Burger and fries ....and some mushy peas !

Slendid paddy, Any 'Currie sauce' on that??

Roger Miller · Post by **Roger Miller** » 16 Nov 2009 7:00 am

Mike, I kept looking at that email and just in amazement on how far people will go. Keep your head up and s_____T happens. Fish and Chips anyone?????
Roger

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 16 Nov 2009 8:18 am

Hey Mike on a good note..You are World famous.

.Probably the only Steeler to get Nigeria recognition...

I had a message of that sort a while back but I listed it in my spam protector..Have not had one since but I'm sure they are working on it..

Mike Sweeney · Post by **Mike Sweeney** » 16 Nov 2009 9:05 am

Roger,

Had I been stranded anywhere I would have called you and asked if you had another $5.00 '64 Fairlane so I'd have a ride.

At least Mike Baker would have.....

Roger Miller · Post by **Roger Miller** » 16 Nov 2009 11:09 am

I haven't laughed so hard. Do you think that Ford would have gotten you out of the Jungle. For 5 bucks, it's worth a try. I bet there was a weed eater in the trunk.
Roger

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