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THERE IS A MAJOR CON-ARTIST AT WORK ON EGYPTSEARCH! HE GOES BY THE NAME OF DJEHUTI, DOUG M, JMT, SEEKING, TABULA RASA, ARGYL 104, TA SETIS REVENGE ETC. ABOUT TWENTY OR MORE NICK'S. HE IS NOT AN AMERICAN FROM ATLANTA, NOR A PHILLIPINO: HE IS A DEAF/MUTE BLACK SURINAMESE LIVING IN AMSTERDAM. HE HATES NORMAL PEOPLE, HATES BLACKS AND WANTS TO PROOF HE AS A HANDICAPPED PERSON IS SUPERIOR.
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Con artists make money through deception. They lie, cheat and fool people into thinking they've happened onto a great deal or some easy money, when they're the ones who'll be making money. If that doesn't work, they'll take advantage of our weaknesses -- loneliness, insecurity, poor health or simple ignorance. The only thing more important to a con artist than perfecting a con is perfecting a total lack of conscience.
What does the average con artist look like? Despite what you may think, he isn't always a shady-looking character. A con artist is an expert at looking however he needs to look. If the con involves banking or investments, the con artist will wear a snappy suit. If it involves home improvement scams, he'll show up wearing well-worn work clothes. Even the basic assumption that the con is a "he" is incorrect: there are plenty of con women too.
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You might think you can spot a con artist because he's someone you instinctively "don't trust." But the term con artist is short for confidence artist -- they gain your confidence just long enough to get their hands on your money. They can be very charming and persuasive. A good con artist can even make you believe he is really an old friend you haven't seen in years.
Con artists do share certain characteristics, however. Even the best con can only go on for so long before people start getting suspicious. For that reason, con artists tend to move frequently. They may have a job that allows this, or they might claim to have such a job. Railroad worker, carnival worker and traveling salesman are all parts con artists play to cover up their constant relocations.
A Con's a Con Different terms for con artists include: flim flam man, sham artist, shyster or sheister, bunco man (after the name of a popular "fixed" card game that has since become synonymous with scams), bamboozler, swindler, grifter and hustler.
It would be impossible to catalogue every con, because con artists are inventive. While many cons are simply variations on ones that are hundreds of years old, new technologies and laws give con artists the opportunity to create original scams. Many cons tend to fall into a few general categories, however: street cons, business cons, Internet cons, loan cons and home improvement cons.
Watch for signs.Con artists often give themselves away if you ask enough questions. Ask for some kind of written documentation of their offer. Check for a real address, not a P.O. Box. Ask to see a driver's license, and write down the information on it. Write down license plate numbers, and make sure the con artist sees you doing it. If it's a legitimate offer, he won't mind. Tell him you need to think the deal over for at least a few days before making a decision. A con artist will often pressure you to make a decision on the spot -- often using hard sell tactics, such as saying that the deal won't last. They may get nervous when you ask for something in writing, and will usually refuse to provide it. When someone wants your money, if the offer is legitimate, it will still be around next week.
If You've Been Conned
The most street-wise person can get taken in by a con. If you've been victimized, what should you do? Con artists count on their victims feeling foolish and afraid to report the scam. But if you remain silent about being conned, you're letting the con artist move on to steal from others. Write down every detail you can remember as soon as possible, while it's fresh in your memory. Collect any documented evidence you might have as well. This includes receipts, contracts or even your own phone records. Now it's time to contact the authorities. You may have to do some legwork to find the right agency, or someone who is willing to help you. Your local police department may have a special division assigned to fraud cases. Also contact your local district attorney. Get in touch with the Better Business Bureau and see if there are any other reports of the same con artist -- this could help you and the police track him down. Many scams also fall under the jurisdiction of certain federal agencies, like the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission. If you really reach a dead end, try your local TV news stations. Many have segments where a reporter tracks down a con artist and demands answers, and con artists hate the spotlight.
Con artists charm their way into a woman's heart, lie to her, and too often, take her for all she's worth. Candace Delong, former FBI Profiler and author, shares tips to keep you away from a con man.
Signs You're Involved with a Con Artist:
Pressure to get married. Marriage is far too important in life to be rushed. Be wary of a wedding or proposal out of the blue. If a man makes you believe your marrying him is a matter of life or death — he's up to something. Vague answers to questions about his past. Always ask questions about your mate's background or past. If he refuses to answer these questions, be suspicious. If he does answer the questions, and you wonder if he is telling you the truth, look up the information he gives you on the Internet. Questionable financial worth. If a man brags about how much he is worth or claims to be broke because he is paying child support, that can be checked out also. Have him show you income tax records for several years before you merge finances. Always get proof if you aren't sure. Also, be aware if he is always asking to borrow money. Lies about his age. A man lying about his age is cause for concern. He may try to change the date because the real date of his birth is on a warrant for his arrest somewhere. If he claims that there was a mistake on his birth certificate, or his job made a mistake, he is lying. It's illegal to change your birth date. Multiple social security numbers. Having more than one social security number is illegal. If a man has more than one, he is using it to scam money or avoid the criminal justice system. If he claims to be a victim of identity theft, have him show you documentation.
What You Have and Do That Makes You Vulnerable to a Con:
You have something worth getting. These types of men are looking for a woman with something they can take. You don't have to be wealthy or be an heiress to a huge fortune. If you have a job and a little bit of room on your credit card, this may attract him. Gullibility. You have a willingness to believe anything the con artist is telling you. You may think you're a good judge of character, but these guys are really slick. They start learning how to lie at age 3. Believing the grand gesture. Willingness to interpret questionable behavior as love. For example, a man goes to a woman's house when she is not there, gets her stuff and puts it in his place. This is not the loving gesture it might appear to be. For one thing, it's theft. Secondly, it is meant to control her and get her in his world as soon as possible. Also, be wary if he proposes quickly in the relationship. Testing boundaries with money. Usually, this occurs early in the relationship. For example, he may ask you out to dinner and when the check comes say, "Oh, honey, I left my wallet in the car." Your response should be, "Oh, honey, I left mine at home."
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Agreed DJ is up to no good. But all these nicks.. . . . .
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quote:Originally posted by xyyman: Agreed DJ is up to no good. But all these nicks.. . . . .
Well, thank you! Did he sent you personal messages too as Doug M, JMT and such? Person who he has deceived and manipulated personally can better understand my discovery that Djehuti uses twenty nicks and is a con-artist.
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That's funny, but I don't think DJ Robot is that creative.
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That's funny, but I don't think DJ Robot is that creative.
Honey, you know how these catholic priest, who are warning us away from homosexuals, were busy ff these little boys in their tender, little pink a.h? Well, it's the same stuff over here. This con-artist who uses forthy nicks, leads the moral outrage against Colin Farrel's gargantuan penis. Some things never change! By the way, didn't you post a ithyphallic pharaoh/Osiris image somewhere?
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What is it with you and . . .dick. And what is this Honey thing. I picture you as Snipes in that movie with the dirty dancing dude.
Or the serial killer in Silence of the Lambs . . . . NOT Hopkins.
Stay on point . . .bro(not mine!! LOL). You posted interesting stuff otherwise. Give the deleted thread a rest, and stay away from the distastefull vulgar dick talk.
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That's funny, but I don't think DJ Robot is that creative.
Honey, you know how these catholic priest, who are warning us away from homosexuals, were busy ff these little boys in their tender, little pink a.h? Well, it's the same stuff over here. This con-artist who uses forthy nicks, leads the moral outrage against Colin Farrel's gargantuan penis. Some things never change! By the way, didn't you post a ithyphallic pharaoh/Osiris image somewhere?
This is the ancient African God, Min. God of FERTILITY. Not to be confused with the later Roman/Greek Gods, Pan/Bacchus. Gods of drunken anything-goes lust. Posts: 3595 | From: Moved To Mars. Waiting with shotgun | Registered: Dec 2006
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That's funny, but I don't think DJ Robot is that creative.
Honey, you know how these catholic priest, who are warning us away from homosexuals, were busy ff these little boys in their tender, little pink a.h? Well, it's the same stuff over here. This con-artist who uses forthy nicks, leads the moral outrage against Colin Farrel's gargantuan penis. Some things never change! By the way, didn't you post a ithyphallic pharaoh/Osiris image somewhere?
This is the ancient African God, Min. God of FERTILITY. Not to be confused with the later Roman/Greek Gods, Pan/Bacchus. Gods of drunken anything-goes lust.
Thank you, sweetheart. The three of us seem to be regular heroes, discussing men's anatomy! Perhaps, as a specialist in these matters, you know of some story about these Ol'Egyptians having some secret festival (!) where the pharaoh would go and impale himself on some ithyphallic Osiris statue, to save the universe or something. I'm not kidding, read it somewhere. They were doing other kinky stuff like marrying their sister, so why not...?
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^ All I can say is, be critical of anything you read. Especially that originating from Jewish sources and is not substantiated.
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