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The Idealware Research Fund

Robert Weiner

Our friends at Idealware (a nonprofit technology resource provider) have created a new fund to support their research. Many of Idealware's reports have been funded by foundations and some have had corporate sponsorship (and some are commissioned by TechSoup.org too). read more.

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Creative credit card donation scam

Robert Weiner

I would like to make everyone aware of a recent situation here that is most likely a scam to launder stolen credit card funds, appearing as a gift. Most likely the originating credit card is stolen, and by having us charge it and then remit most of the funds to another card, we would be “laundering” the funds for the scammer.

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Lame spams of the day: eBay and Paypal transfers

Robert Weiner

Your funds are now available. Dear robert@rlweiner.com, The funds from this eBay payment are now available for use. The subjects were: Your Ebay funds are cleared. The subjects were: Your Ebay funds are cleared. Your Ebay funds transfer confirmation. Check your Transaction Details for more information.

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Year-end donation processing

Robert Weiner

Paul, Executive Director of the Montana Legal Services Association, from the book Advancement Services: A Foundation for Fund Raising , 2nd ed., The check would be considered a 2011 charitable contribution even though the nonprofit did not receive the check and the funds did not clear the bank until January 2012. "A

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Lame spam of the day: Money from Homeland Security

Robert Weiner

are witting to inform you that you have a pending transaction to complete.You are by this notice required to complete the requirements for claiming your funds in our custody.Your fund value $300,000.00 Greeting from Home Land security Emergency Management Georgia U.S.A.We is coming from. Email Address: home.land.security.ga@secretarias.com.

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Lame spam of the day: FBI & Nigerian Govt want to send me money

Robert Weiner

It is obvious that you have not received your fund which is to the tune of $850,000.00 It is obvious that you have not received your fund which is to the tune of $850,000.00 Also with the ATM card you will be able to transfer your funds to your local bank account. To effect the release of your fund valued at $850,000.00

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Lame spam of the day: Meeting invitation from George Adoo

Robert Weiner

left in fixed / suspense account in a bank here in GHANA ,he used my name as his only son for the next of Kin in depositing of the fund. 2) To serve as my guardian and of this fund since I am only 22years. (3) USD($4.500,000) and euros 750,000.00 3) To make arrangement for me to come over to your country to further my education.

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