Messing With a Bitcoin Scammer
It’s been a while since I last messed with an online scammer, but today when I received a known phishing attempt I decided to have a little fun.
The correspondence didn’t last particularly long and I doubt I’m getting a final response, but here’s the full conversation below. I also reported the email address to Google as a phishing attempt. Enjoy.
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On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM, Coindesk <marketing@coindesk.com> wrote: </marketing@coindesk.com>
Hello, we would like to offer one of our advertising opportunities – Reviewed by CoinDesk.com
Includes – Full review of your website, security, services, payment options and many other, It depends on your business type.
Review is about 8000-14000 characters.
Price depends on a company type. Contact us for more information.
Banners for sale.
CoinDesk Ltd
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On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 11:06 AM, Mike Solomon wrote:
Hello,
Could you send me an example of one of these Reviewed by CoinDesk articles? Where do they appear?
I might be interested in one for bitcoinmegaphone.com. What are the rates?
Thanks,
Mike
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On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 12:05 PM, Coindesk <marketing@coindesk.com> wrote: </marketing@coindesk.com>
Hello. Thank you for answer.
This review was for gambling site – http://www.coindesk.com/new-satoshidice-owner-launches-tribute-game/
This costed 0.4 BTC
CoinDesk Ltd
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On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 8:25 PM, Mike Solomon wrote:
Awesome, thanks!
OK, I’m in. How can we get started?
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On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 1:38 PM, Shakil Khan <coindesk.com@gmail.com> wrote: </coindesk.com@gmail.com>
Hello,
Please make payment to Bitcoin address below.
1HQ8jcCAmYE5pWxt5T16Xx5GJ3bjiPmKg5
After payment notify us.
Best Regards
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On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 8:49 PM, Mike Solomon wrote:
Ok cool. I’m getting the payment ready now. Just to confirm, it will be .4 BTC ($233 USD), correct?
Also, one more quick question about the bitcoin payment… I’m going to send the money to 1HQ8jcCAmYE5pWxt5T16Xx5GJ3bjiPmKg5, but what address should I send it from?
Thanks!
Mike
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On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 1:51 PM, Shakil Khan <coindesk.com@gmail.com> wrote: </coindesk.com@gmail.com>
Hello,
Everything is correct and you can pay from any of your bitcoin addresses.
Best Reards
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On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 1:59 PM, Mike Solomon wrote:
Gotcha, thanks.
Ok, setting this up now… Just a head’s up my handwriting’s pretty bad lol!!
~Mike
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On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 9:12 PM, Mike Solomon wrote:
Sorry to bombard you with questions…
How much postage do you recommend? (I want to make sure the transaction goes through but don’t want to waste any money…)
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On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 2:15 PM, Shakil Khan <coindesk.com@gmail.com> wrote: </coindesk.com@gmail.com>
Hello,
0.0001 will be enough.
Best Regards
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On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 2:36 PM, Mike Solomon wrote:
Ok, thanks. I’m about to send the payment (see attached image for proof) but I have one more question – can you wait until Monday to publish the article? I’m going to be traveling with spotty internet this weekend and want to be available if any server issues come up.
Thanks,
Mike
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And here’s the image I attached. (I have yet to receive a response.)
