Hector's Free write- Well i was looking over the links and read all about the story that happened in Nigeria. It is really interesting to find out that even in the poorest countries, their leaders are corrupted and try to benefit from all the money. The letter I read was written by Mrs. Mustapha who was addressing the happening of her husband "Mustapha". She said that her husband is accused of tooling billions of american dollars. Furthermore, she also mentioned that $6.8 belonged to him, and that its was planned to used for investment overseas.The money is in cash and not traceable, only she and him knows where is at.
This is JoeAnn Noreiga responding to Hectors message, I too read the story and felt that this is like a Bernie Madoff pounzy scheme to bilk unspecting americans out of their life savings or to involve them into something illegal with criminal ramifications. Also with the suggestion of playing a game to me, may cause a virus in my computer.
And i agree with JoeAnn, i think it was interesting, also i realized that it was a watse of time. I also think that e-mails like "Mrs. Mustapha" are some sort of virus or schemes, to kind a trick people.
1.What exactly was the whole point of this website? 2.what was the whole point of that game? 3.What was the sounds about? 4.Why wasn't the digital link working? 5.what was the whole point of the game?
Tobias Freewrite:well I was reading the story about what happen in Nigeria and its said to know even the pooriest countries leaders are taken control of. The letter that was written by Mrs. Mustapha who was talking about what happen to her husband. Her husband was accused of having billions of dollars but 6.8 million belonged to him. They planned on using the money for investments. Only the husband and wife knows were the money is.
this is JoeAnn Noreiga i am responding to Tobias's response. 1.What exactly was the whole point of this website? 2.what was the whole point of that game? 3.What was the sounds about? Ms. Patterson what was the point of the sounds ? were we suspose to hear some type of hidden message within the sound ? And the game,were we suspose to take a chance and possibly receive a virus in our computer or what ? also , this website seems a little far fetched and a waste of time.
bertha dessein freewrite- after i read the letter that Mrs Mustapha wrote to her dear friend,I said to myself probably Mrs. Mustapha and her husband did steal the money because, if they didn't why are they trying to invest it so fast? This kind of money should b in a bank account or a CD so the bank can invest it for them. Even in the poorest country people are still stealing what is not rightfully theirs. when will society change. Mrs Mustapha should also b in jail as well.
To all Professor Slalegh students. I need help! Can someone rescue me. That was so hard for me to get in through that blog, but finally I've joined the blob.
My God! My God! Can someone tell me what is the purpose of all that brain teaser by creating that blog? I was so frustated, cause I didn't known how to even create that hell blog.
bertha dessein-1.what was the audio about in the assignment? 2.was the audio trying to send a secret message? 3.what was the concept of the game? 4.what was i suppose to learn from this website? 5.professor patterson can u explain this website to me further more,I got a virus on my computer because of this site?
Hi. JoeAnn asked "Ms. Patterson what was the point of the sounds?" Mendi+Keith Obadike explain the sounds in their statement, "At the WITHDRAWAL module, you will find audio pieces based on the 4-1-9 scam. These initial sound pieces are meditations on the repeated structures of the letters: the apologies, the no-risk guarantees, the calls to secrecy, and the descriptions of loss or violence. As participants create letters in the DEPOSIT area, we will use these texts as the source for new audio pieces."
Bertha asked, "professor patterson can u explain this website to me further more,I got a virus on my computer because of this site?" The 4-1-9 website should not give your computer a virus. In response to your question, I have a question for you: Which of our vocabulary terms might help you explain the website?
Marla Franklin Freewrite; this reminded me of a mail scam I recieved in the mail. The letter asks you to deposit a 5000.00 and mail 4800.00 back to them. A lot of people fall for scams like this.
Henry E freewrite~~ That is a very interesting link. I actually became slightly addicted to the game, at least until I went crazy trying to figure out why is the nuke transforming into Africa! Was there something I missed? Wait so if America uses the mercy ball we nuke Africa? There must be a detail I missed or need to know because it is set up in a bank style. The American banks will cause the nuking of Africa? Am I the only one to come to this conclusion? This is from my first visit. Time to see what more information will do to this viewpoint!
The story I read made me think about the things people go through for money. It's crazy to know that even in other countries money plays a big part in society. It doesn't matter how much money you have there's always some one who has more power then you. I guess that being said even if something is yours it can easily be taken away from you.
Interesting point @Tobias. By you saying that it made me instantly think about the start of the "physical" act of slavery for African Americans. Our right for freedom was traded in the name of greed for wealth and power. Something that was ours so easily taken away.
Bertha Dessein controlling ideas- The website was very confusing to me at first but, as i scan through it some more i had a more understanding of what i am about to learn. The first visual that poped up when i press on the website was a text that said "4-1-9 or you cant view a Masquerade by standing in one place". Next to it, it had four words Statement,Deposit,Withdrawal, and balance. I already had an idea that this documentation have something to do with money.
You guys got the point of the letter wrong,it is basically a scam letter from somewhere in the world trying to get gullible people to send them money.It's basically about scam letters from Nigeria,incase u receive such email,do not respond because it's a scam.
@rilwan can you elaborate on that idea some more because from reading the email I was under the impression that this couple had money that they are trying to smuggle out of the country with the aid of someone that in the end result would receive a profit. Am I completely wrong?
Free write: People around the world are always looking for a quick way to make money, be it by good intentions or bad. When an unsuspecting person recieves an email like this with the chance to get rich quickly, they are easy victims to scammers. The people behind these emails have no morals and use this as their way of getting rich. The con artists that prey on innocent, hard working people need to be stopped. I remember watching a documentary on these scammers, and how investigative reports went to Africa to try and track them down because people in the US were being victimised for millions of dollars. But it was almost impossible to get any hard evidence to pin on a particular individual. If more and more people are made aware of these scams like the help of this website 4-1-9, hopefully it will save people from being taken advantage of. Knowing how scammers operate, if one scam fails, they will always find another way to scam people out of their money.
PS. I don't know if everyone is having problems with this link loading to leave comments, like I'm having, because there should be more comments up here right?
I would actually like to meet the person who is gullible enough to believe this. If they got the email then they should have google too at least and find out exactly what is going on that way.
@Henry; When I got the letter in the mail I imediately knew it was a scam because; first, I already heard there was scams out there targeting people to show compasion; second, I called the number list on the letter and constantly received a busy signal; and finally, there was no way a stranger is going to ask me to deposit money in my own account for them and no be crazy! My common sense just would not let something like that happen to me. I hope others thought twice before responding.
Leandrea Williams wants to know: What is the purpose of the game? How are these noises relevant to the link? What is the purpose of the scam? Have any other actions been taken to eliminate the problem? What makes the noises relevant to the essay?
The noises on the withdrawal link sound like something from outerspace. They sound really weird and eerie. It makes you think about all the bad stuff in the essay that was mentioned. In a way the essay doesn'tmake any sense to me but on the other hand it does. I want to know if this was the sounds that were going through the authors head when he was writing the article. Its really strange and confusing.
The basis of the controlling idea is to understand the point and purpose of the essay. Once you get the understanding of the essay, it will be better to elaborate on it. So since I don't have a clear understanding of it I can't give a well developed paragraph on it. If you get this Professor Patterson before class tomorrow maybe you can explain it to me. If not I will get the understanding of it tomorrow in class.
1. Why were there soccer players? 2. What was the actual meaning of her essay 3.Why did she seem kind of passionate 4. what was the point 5. Okay for what is was, but still don't fully understand it
Faithe's free write... I have a slightly different opinion on the 4-1-9 website than i did the very first time i visited it. The withdrawal link wasn't quite as clear even though i did like it in a way. The music reminded me of something from outer space or a song that could be featured in a movie like that. It reminded me of the movie with Joaquin Phoenix called "Sign". that was an alien movie. And i also sort of liked the game, even though i get the feeling there was no actual point to it. It was kind of reminiscent of my life when people actually play pac man and semi-enjoyed it... It was very interesting how none of the links seemed to make actual connections with one another. They all seemed to be focused on different things, and maybe i'm misinterpreting it all together but thats the way it seemed.
Brain storm: 1) what exactly is the website trying to expose? 2)Are they trying to say that letters are putting a negative veiw on the Nigerians 3)when the letters are actually sent out do they go to any one in particular? 4)why doesnt the the deposit link work? 5)the game is to get us to understand what exactly
Free Write: Thsi to me at first was a bit confusing, i really didn't understand the purpose of this essay. but now as a sit and really look at it for what it is then i can start to see thats its basically telling the stories of scam artist and like any person who finds something dishonest they decide to write about it. but also as i read it, it makes me think that its more so just stealing from the needy which people of all social classes seem to do. from what i personally take from it is that its not just trying to pin point nigerians specifically but is just using them as an example to how easy it can b
Clementine Williams Freewrite: This statement made sound cliche' but its truths still remain prevalent: The love of money is the root to evil." Its such a misfortune the power that this inanimate object obtains but that's just the way the cookie crumbles.
1. Where do people get my emails to send these scams? 2. Why don't all the links on this website work? 3. Would you scam people out of their money? 4. I wonder if anyone of my classmates ever fall for this scam? 5. What is the point of the game?
Hector Rojas- Im still trying to figure out this website.
ReplyDeleteThis website is crazy... I don't know if i'm doing this right.
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ReplyDeletebertha dessein-i dont understand this website at all. its very confusing.
ReplyDeleteHector's Free write- Well i was looking over the links and read all about the story that happened in Nigeria. It is really interesting to find out that even in the poorest countries, their leaders are corrupted and try to benefit from all the money. The letter I read was written by Mrs. Mustapha who was addressing the happening of her husband "Mustapha". She said that her husband is accused of tooling billions of american dollars. Furthermore, she also mentioned that $6.8 belonged to him, and that its was planned to used for investment overseas.The money is in cash and not traceable, only she and him knows where is at.
ReplyDeleteThis is JoeAnn Noreiga responding to Hectors message, I too read the story and felt that this is like a Bernie Madoff pounzy scheme to bilk unspecting americans out of their life savings or to involve them into something illegal with criminal ramifications. Also with the suggestion of playing a game to me, may cause a virus in my computer.
ReplyDeleteHi, this is Jasmine.
ReplyDeleteAnd i agree with JoeAnn, i think it was interesting, also i realized that it was a watse of time. I also think that e-mails like "Mrs. Mustapha" are some sort of virus or schemes, to kind a trick people.
i understand this website in a way but.....then i don't
ReplyDelete1.What exactly was the whole point of this website?
ReplyDelete2.what was the whole point of that game?
3.What was the sounds about?
4.Why wasn't the digital link working?
5.what was the whole point of the game?
Tobias Freewrite:well I was reading the story about what happen in Nigeria and its said to know even the pooriest countries leaders are taken control of. The letter that was written by Mrs. Mustapha who was talking about what happen to her husband. Her husband was accused of having billions of dollars but 6.8 million belonged to him. They planned on using the money for investments. Only the husband and wife knows were the money is.
ReplyDeleteresponse to jasmine yes i was thinking the same things that the email can be a scam to throw people people.
ReplyDeleteim here.. Travis! i read the story.. understood to some point..
ReplyDeletethis is JoeAnn Noreiga i am responding to Tobias's response. 1.What exactly was the whole point of this website?
ReplyDelete2.what was the whole point of that game?
3.What was the sounds about?
Ms. Patterson what was the point of the sounds ?
were we suspose to hear some type of hidden message within the sound ? And the game,were we suspose to take a chance and possibly receive a virus in our computer or what ? also , this website seems a little far fetched and a waste of time.
I sort of liked the website and i didn't understand it's purpose...or perhaps there was none. But it was okay
ReplyDeleteI dont understand the website
ReplyDeleteI neither understand the website.
ReplyDeletebertha dessein freewrite- after i read the letter that Mrs Mustapha wrote to her dear friend,I said to myself probably Mrs. Mustapha and her husband did steal the money because, if they didn't why are they trying to invest it so fast? This kind of money should b in a bank account or a CD so the bank can invest it for them. Even in the poorest country people are still stealing what is not rightfully theirs. when will society change. Mrs Mustapha should also b in jail as well.
ReplyDeleteFrom Christina Armstrong....Dont quite understand the site
ReplyDeletewhat is the purpose of the game...
ReplyDeleteI'm desperately lost.Can someone help me finding my way?
ReplyDeleteTo all Professor Slalegh students.
ReplyDeleteI need help! Can someone rescue me.
That was so hard for me to get in through that blog, but finally I've joined the blob.
My God! My God!
ReplyDeleteCan someone tell me what is the purpose of all that brain teaser by creating that blog?
I was so frustated, cause I didn't known how to even create that hell blog.
Please! Someone read my comments! Cause I want to known if I'm in the right track
ReplyDeletebertha dessein-1.what was the audio about in the assignment? 2.was the audio trying to send a secret message? 3.what was the concept of the game? 4.what was i suppose to learn from this website? 5.professor patterson can u explain this website to me further more,I got a virus on my computer because of this site?
ReplyDeleteHi. JoeAnn asked "Ms. Patterson what was the point of the sounds?" Mendi+Keith Obadike explain the sounds in their statement, "At the WITHDRAWAL module, you will find audio pieces based on the 4-1-9 scam. These initial sound pieces are meditations on the repeated structures of the letters: the apologies, the no-risk guarantees, the calls to secrecy, and the descriptions of loss or violence. As participants create letters in the DEPOSIT area, we will use these texts as the source for new audio pieces."
ReplyDeleteBertha asked, "professor patterson can u explain this website to me further more,I got a virus on my computer because of this site?" The 4-1-9 website should not give your computer a virus. In response to your question, I have a question for you: Which of our vocabulary terms might help you explain the website?
Marla Franklin Freewrite; this reminded me of a mail scam I recieved in the mail. The letter asks you to deposit a 5000.00 and mail 4800.00 back to them. A lot of people fall for scams like this.
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ReplyDelete4-1-9 is a pretty interesting link
ReplyDeleteI agree with Yashira, the 4-1-9 website is interesting despite its weirdness
ReplyDelete@ Unique..I feel your pain.
ReplyDeleteHenry E freewrite~~ That is a very interesting link. I actually became slightly addicted to the game, at least until I went crazy trying to figure out why is the nuke transforming into Africa! Was there something I missed? Wait so if America uses the mercy ball we nuke Africa? There must be a detail I missed or need to know because it is set up in a bank style. The American banks will cause the nuking of Africa? Am I the only one to come to this conclusion? This is from my first visit. Time to see what more information will do to this viewpoint!
ReplyDeletebertha dessein- help, help, help how the heck do you play this game.whats the purpose of playing the game if i can never score any points. smh
ReplyDeleteIs like a game? Its pretty cool!-fatimah
ReplyDeleteI couldn't access the game.
ReplyDeleteThe story I read made me think about the things people go through for money. It's crazy to know that even in other countries money plays a big part in society. It doesn't matter how much money you have there's always some one who has more power then you. I guess that being said even if something is yours it can easily be taken away from you.
ReplyDeleteInteresting point @Tobias. By you saying that it made me instantly think about the start of the "physical" act of slavery for African Americans. Our right for freedom was traded in the name of greed for wealth and power. Something that was ours so easily taken away.
ReplyDeleteI remember recieving emails like this, and I know that I will never fall victim to any scam like that.
ReplyDeleteBertha Dessein controlling ideas- The website was very confusing to me at first but, as i scan through it some more i had a more understanding of what i am about to learn. The first visual that poped up when i press on the website was a text that said "4-1-9 or you cant view a Masquerade by standing in one place". Next to it, it had four words Statement,Deposit,Withdrawal, and balance. I already had an idea that this documentation have something to do with money.
ReplyDeleteYou guys got the point of the letter wrong,it is basically a scam letter from somewhere in the world trying to get gullible people to send them money.It's basically about scam letters from Nigeria,incase u receive such email,do not respond because it's a scam.
ReplyDelete@rilwan can you elaborate on that idea some more because from reading the email I was under the impression that this couple had money that they are trying to smuggle out of the country with the aid of someone that in the end result would receive a profit. Am I completely wrong?
ReplyDeleteFree write:
ReplyDeletePeople around the world are always looking for a quick way to make money, be it by good intentions or bad. When an unsuspecting person recieves an email like this with the chance to get rich quickly, they are easy victims to scammers. The people behind these emails have no morals and use this as their way of getting rich. The con artists that prey on innocent, hard working people need to be stopped. I remember watching a documentary on these scammers, and how investigative reports went to Africa to try and track them down because people in the US were being victimised for millions of dollars. But it was almost impossible to get any hard evidence to pin on a particular individual. If more and more people are made aware of these scams like the help of this website 4-1-9, hopefully it will save people from being taken advantage of. Knowing how scammers operate, if one scam fails, they will always find another way to scam people out of their money.
PS. I don't know if everyone is having problems with this link loading to leave comments, like I'm having, because there should be more comments up here right?
@rilwan the more I read the letter I started to see what you was talking about.
ReplyDeleteRealistically,if this is suppose to be some type of scam who in their right mind would fall for something so idiotic? Seriously.
ReplyDeleteI would actually like to meet the person who is gullible enough to believe this. If they got the email then they should have google too at least and find out exactly what is going on that way.
ReplyDelete@Henry; When I got the letter in the mail I imediately knew it was a scam because; first, I already heard there was scams out there targeting people to show compasion; second, I called the number list on the letter and constantly received a busy signal; and finally, there was no way a stranger is going to ask me to deposit money in my own account for them and no be crazy! My common sense just would not let something like that happen to me. I hope others thought twice before responding.
ReplyDeleteI have no idea how to use this site. I've been goin on everyday, and i cant even leave a comment. I'm madd.
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ReplyDeleteLeandrea Williams wants to know:
ReplyDeleteWhat is the purpose of the game?
How are these noises relevant to the link?
What is the purpose of the scam?
Have any other actions been taken to eliminate the problem?
What makes the noises relevant to the essay?
Leandrea Williams Freewrite:
ReplyDeleteThe noises on the withdrawal link sound like something from outerspace. They sound really weird and eerie. It makes you think about all the bad stuff in the essay that was mentioned. In a way the essay doesn'tmake any sense to me but on the other hand it does. I want to know if this was the sounds that were going through the authors head when he was writing the article. Its really strange and confusing.
Leandrea Williams Well-developed essay:
ReplyDeleteThe basis of the controlling idea is to understand the point and purpose of the essay. Once you get the understanding of the essay, it will be better to elaborate on it. So since I don't have a clear understanding of it I can't give a well developed paragraph on it. If you get this Professor Patterson before class tomorrow maybe you can explain it to me. If not I will get the understanding of it tomorrow in class.
1. Why were there soccer players?
ReplyDelete2. What was the actual meaning of her essay
3.Why did she seem kind of passionate
4. what was the point
5. Okay for what is was, but still don't fully understand it
Faithe's free write...
ReplyDeleteI have a slightly different opinion on the 4-1-9 website than i did the very first time i visited it. The withdrawal link wasn't quite as clear even though i did like it in a way. The music reminded me of something from outer space or a song that could be featured in a movie like that. It reminded me of the movie with Joaquin Phoenix called "Sign". that was an alien movie. And i also sort of liked the game, even though i get the feeling there was no actual point to it. It was kind of reminiscent of my life when people actually play pac man and semi-enjoyed it... It was very interesting how none of the links seemed to make actual connections with one another. They all seemed to be focused on different things, and maybe i'm misinterpreting it all together but thats the way it seemed.
Brain storm:
ReplyDelete1) what exactly is the website trying to expose?
2)Are they trying to say that letters are putting a negative veiw on the Nigerians
3)when the letters are actually sent out do they go to any one in particular?
4)why doesnt the the deposit link work?
5)the game is to get us to understand what exactly
Ugh i'm just getting the used to this and class is tomorrow
ReplyDeleteFree Write: Thsi to me at first was a bit confusing, i really didn't understand the purpose of this essay. but now as a sit and really look at it for what it is then i can start to see thats its basically telling the stories of scam artist and like any person who finds something dishonest they decide to write about it. but also as i read it, it makes me think that its more so just stealing from the needy which people of all social classes seem to do. from what i personally take from it is that its not just trying to pin point nigerians specifically but is just using them as an example to how easy it can b
ReplyDeleteClementine Williams Freewrite: This statement made sound cliche' but its truths still remain prevalent: The love of money is the root to evil." Its such a misfortune the power that this inanimate object obtains but that's just the way the cookie crumbles.
ReplyDeleteThis assignment really made me think.
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ReplyDelete1. Where do people get my emails to send these scams?
ReplyDelete2. Why don't all the links on this website work?
3. Would you scam people out of their money?
4. I wonder if anyone of my classmates ever fall for this scam?
5. What is the point of the game?
@ Clementine Williams, money is still the root of all evil, and when you’re desperate for money, someone might just fall for a scam like this.
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