tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post8636920259495540252..comments2023-11-03T04:53:09.679-07:00Comments on Con Man's Blog: Scam Artists' Focus: Senior Citizens Make Best TargetsJack Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02838385417692720281noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-17357702873877192972010-10-22T09:07:48.576-07:002010-10-22T09:07:48.576-07:00Generally I do not post on blogs, but I would love...Generally I do not post on blogs, but I would love to mention that this post extremely forced me to try and do therefore! really nice post. thanks, here's a similar subject you'll like [url=http://corina33.broadkast.me/2010/10/21/some-great-benefits-of-owning-a-natural-light-alarm-clock/]Vintage stuff[/url]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-23758765719910699762010-02-12T20:23:13.898-08:002010-02-12T20:23:13.898-08:00Good post and this mail helped me alot in my colle...Good post and this mail helped me alot in my college assignement. Gratefulness you seeking your information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-37125981823452431952008-08-21T03:11:00.000-07:002008-08-21T03:11:00.000-07:00Wow, firstly, not many people can write anything a...Wow, firstly, not many people can write anything as long and.. as interesting as this, I was totally drawn to it, which is rare :) thanks<BR/><BR/>Secondly - funny AND true as hell. It´s a funny world we live in and.. younger people always kinda at some level take advantage of older people and hence why they tend to "proclaim insane" (for money).<BR/><BR/>It´s also said that.. young people can´t EVER be considered smart - I mean I know it may be the ego part talking and I may be hellishly subjective, but I know a lot of things by now since.. I started learning&experimenting with everything at a really really young age and.. people are way too stubborn and claiming "oh my god, you can´t know anything yet! you´re only 21!" <BR/>GOD! I dislike hypnotized & preconceived people.<BR/><BR/>I´m really going to stick around your blog from now on, since I don´t stumble upon people who are smart very often and.. it´s just like a cool breeze on a warm summer day :)<BR/><BR/>best of luck with everything!<BR/>take care, peaceRPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907658081534580857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-34178384445967174142008-08-19T19:44:00.000-07:002008-08-19T19:44:00.000-07:00My favorite line was never try to milk a bull. Is ...My favorite line was never try to milk a bull. Is it related in some way to bullshit I don't know. Love your tongue in cheek writing style - great I will have to read your book on finders fees. What do I know about anything I am an accountant.(CPA) I am fascinated by these get rich schemes. The organisers get rich and the mugs (an English term - Muggles in Harry Potter) get a lot poorer. There are red flags when a "product" cost thousands and over 90% goes in "commissions". Why are jails not even more crowded I dunno!<BR/><BR/>"The IFRS Exorcist" Darla S.The IFRS Exorcist ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/09869565780772207595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-91194100555622350822008-08-17T20:00:00.000-07:002008-08-17T20:00:00.000-07:00Your Mom's sign did tickle me, Kathleen.The rest o...Your Mom's sign did tickle me, Kathleen.<BR/><BR/>The rest of you guys, thanks.Jack Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838385417692720281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-59954446134237089662008-08-17T19:48:00.000-07:002008-08-17T19:48:00.000-07:00I have an ex-friend who looks for elders who live ...I have an ex-friend who looks for elders who live alone. He offers to mow the lawn, or do some chores. He really does no major harm - except to "borrow" things, ask for tools, says he "needs" things... It's not money in this case. It's "getting stuff" on the pretense of caring, and it's all for his own slovenly benefit, because he doesn't work. He sells stuff that he enmasses from senior citizens <BR/><BR/>It's a spin-off of what you've written, but a scam nevertheless. <BR/><BR/>My mom had a sign amidst her legal papers - "Milk of Amnesia" - for people who can't remember shit". (Thought you would just like that). <BR/><BR/>Great article.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-60208608058013053782008-08-16T21:42:00.000-07:002008-08-16T21:42:00.000-07:00good post, telling other about this idea is too go...good post, telling other about this idea is too goodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-64755284451239155202008-08-16T19:49:00.000-07:002008-08-16T19:49:00.000-07:00I think the figure I heard was $60 billion. That'...I think the figure I heard was $60 billion. That's the total assets of senior citizens in the U.S. That's a juicy market for con men.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-32806002780421559342008-08-16T19:43:00.000-07:002008-08-16T19:43:00.000-07:00how do a top a comment to a brillant post? I canno...how do a top a comment to a brillant post? I cannot lol that is brillant experience is the best teacher I agree!<BR/>ta<BR/>hb~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-32922687293474748362008-08-15T23:35:00.000-07:002008-08-15T23:35:00.000-07:00beautiful blog, post very interesting, greetings f...beautiful blog, post very interesting, greetings from italy! Hi Dino!Dinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12392841436970586131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-53946380328019112662008-08-15T22:03:00.000-07:002008-08-15T22:03:00.000-07:00great post.I really enjoyed reading your articles....great post.I really enjoyed reading your articles.I will definitely come back for some new ones.Keep it up.AxedbyDaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848637296407665528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-49114525312869561922008-08-15T15:22:00.000-07:002008-08-15T15:22:00.000-07:00Thought I would check in with my favorite line fro...Thought I would check in with my favorite line from this post...which I'm sure you could not live without. It's never try to milk a bull...I will have to try to remember that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-52970937037272993342008-08-14T16:11:00.000-07:002008-08-14T16:11:00.000-07:00Ha haha, Great post Jack....Humorous yet informati...Ha haha, Great post Jack....Humorous yet informative, I very much enjoyed it and your writing, as always...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00851221226545023655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-4626477304565222732008-08-14T15:11:00.000-07:002008-08-14T15:11:00.000-07:00I like your thoughts on how to avoid scam artist. ...I like your thoughts on how to avoid scam artist. You tell it as it is. Thanks for sharing.Dr. Annmarie Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02872300527819042159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-45903142730893157322008-08-14T12:58:00.000-07:002008-08-14T12:58:00.000-07:00haha thnks about my world satire blog. I just HAD ...haha thnks about my world satire blog. I just HAD to say something about McCain just discrediting Obama and not talking about the issues as much as beforeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-15588267965796916392008-08-14T11:26:00.000-07:002008-08-14T11:26:00.000-07:00I like your idea of fair play, Kadamian.But I thin...I like your idea of fair play, Kadamian.<BR/>But I think firing squads are out. No hanging either. How about the good old electric chair, gas, or lethal injections?Jack Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838385417692720281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-72196777875569706882008-08-14T11:23:00.000-07:002008-08-14T11:23:00.000-07:00Great story about your Dad, Pam. What blew me awa...Great story about your Dad, Pam. What blew me away was that "takes 2 steps at a time." Wow. I'd kill for that kind of agility. With my arthritic knees I am hobbled to the point of heavy thinking about how to negotiate a roadside curb.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your compliments, Michael. Like a pig is slop, I am wallowing in these.<BR/><BR/>Nice to hear that, as you grow older, you are pondering all the right things, Swu. It's tough, but when you are aware of this well ahead of time, you are ahead of the game.<BR/><BR/>Common problem, Dolcett. So, it runs in your family too? <BR/><BR/>Same thing, I guess, for Ione and Bern. This "trusting nature" is a big component in how the elderly--in all too many cases--set themselves up for a fleecing.<BR/><BR/>"What goes around comes around." That's an old saw I'd like to believe in too, Heidi.<BR/><BR/>Inform. That's what I'm trying to do, Wendy. You'e lucky. With that youthful, muscular, chisled Greek God of a husband to protect you, you have nothing to worry about concerning pending old age.Jack Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838385417692720281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-31450413997471889652008-08-14T11:02:00.000-07:002008-08-14T11:02:00.000-07:00Glad to hear you are going to read my Six Hours Pa...Glad to hear you are going to read my Six Hours Past Thursday, Gene. It will give you insights to the con man mind like you've never seen in print before--anywhere.Jack Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838385417692720281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-30852329267057718082008-08-14T10:49:00.000-07:002008-08-14T10:49:00.000-07:00Why does our government mollycoddle these people? ...Why does our government mollycoddle these people? I say round them up and give them a fair traial, then line them up and shoot them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-50588929864670698242008-08-14T07:17:00.000-07:002008-08-14T07:17:00.000-07:00Never try to milk a bull.You sure go the right.Tis...Never try to milk a bull.<BR/><BR/>You sure go the right.<BR/><BR/>Tis a shame that the older generation has to put up with that. <BR/><BR/>Wish there was a way to inform each and every one of them the hazards fo scams<BR/><BR/>Before I forget thanks for stopping my blog Jack. Love your commentsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-28831251272631000632008-08-13T22:36:00.000-07:002008-08-13T22:36:00.000-07:00I'll go along with Ione. My dad is from the old s...I'll go along with Ione. My dad is from the old school and he believes devoutly in the Great American Way. He's always proclaiming the basic honesty of people. I've seen him get set up for big money losses two times. So far he's lucky, and has been able to avoid disaster, but I always worry about him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-65182236207939784422008-08-13T21:13:00.000-07:002008-08-13T21:13:00.000-07:00As I have mentioned before-I love your style of wr...As I have mentioned before-I love your style of writing but the message is clear and this makes me feel very sad that there are these awful predators out there. What goes around comes around-at least that is what I have to believe.HEALTH NUT WANNABEE MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091372418641843957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-83039856058681567782008-08-13T20:20:00.000-07:002008-08-13T20:20:00.000-07:00You're right about this greatest generation. My g...You're right about this greatest generation. My grandparents are from this group...in fact, my granddad fought in World War II in the South Pacific as a Marine. They both have their values and have a firm belief in America and the goodness of people. It's frustrating at times trying to get them to see the light. I am so afraid they are going to give in to a con man someday...they are so naive about how things are in our present day world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-30085009464126053532008-08-13T18:55:00.000-07:002008-08-13T18:55:00.000-07:00I agree with Dolcett. It's lack of ability to col...I agree with Dolcett. It's lack of ability to collect evidence that is the biggest lure to con men.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267286454117551349.post-77322844147019098052008-08-13T10:11:00.000-07:002008-08-13T10:11:00.000-07:00I think your point number 3 hits the nail right on...I think your point number 3 hits the nail right on the head. The con artists know the elderly are bad at compiling evidence to be used against them. My grandmother was so gullible. When she died she had a stack of Readers Digest books standing on the floor six feet high. Nobody could talk her out of this and she had no receipts or any other evidence that she had ever bought them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com