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  Re: WARNING: Paypal fraud!
 
I usually run it through spamcop if I'm not sure, although it is so easy to spot the fakes that it's hardly more than a verification that the email is indeed fraudulent. (19 years ago, 23-Oct-05, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: WARNING: Paypal fraud!
 
(...) It also helps that some mail programs (Eudora, for example) will actually warn you if a link in an email directs you away from the supposed originating site. That's a good way to spot them. Also, it often helps that these phishing emails are (...) (19 years ago, 23-Oct-05, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: WARNING: Paypal fraud!
 
(...) I have found that its a good idea to just ignore any emails from paypal or most banks. If its important enough that they need to tell you, they will tell you via some other means. (19 years ago, 23-Oct-05, to lugnet.general)
 
  brickshelf.net no longer used?
 
Some of my old pages linked to images on brickshelf.net, because that was the domain I first used to access BrickShelf. But it appears that domain is no longer registered, so those with old web pages and links may want to go back and change all (...) (19 years ago, 22-Oct-05, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: WARNING: Paypal fraud!
 
(...) Snip (...) Paypal has some very good advice related to recognising fraudulent emails here: https://www.paypal.c...of-outside At least for Paypal, you can be sure if it doesn't have your first and last name in the greeting, it's not from (...) (19 years ago, 22-Oct-05, to lugnet.general)
 
  WARNING: Paypal fraud!
 
Be careful people, I jsut got this email today: You have added jewelryseeler@yahoo.com as a new email address for your PayPal account. If you did not authorize this change or if you need assistance with your account, please contact PayPal customer (...) (19 years ago, 22-Oct-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  The Mantis Man
 
I recently fell in love with Mike's BrickFa armature. It's so simple, yet so complex. That armature you can see (URL) HERE>. So anyway, I felt the need to build a version of my own... a more... castley version. And how more castley can you get than (...) (19 years ago, 20-Oct-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, FTX) ! 
 
  Re: LEGO®FAN.org is the New Place to Find the Shop at Home Specials!
 
(...) Bwah ha ha haaa ha... Seriously, this is cool, nice work by the LEGOFan staff and the cooperation from TLG, specifically S@H. It's good to see this type of interaction. It took me a few minutes to read the blue sidebar telling me how to (...) (19 years ago, 19-Oct-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  LEGO®FAN.org is the New Place to Find the Shop at Home Specials!
 
Hi all, LEGOFan.org now is providing information on weekly Shop at Home Specials at their website! Just go (URL) here> to see what is on sale this week! This is updated directly from LEGO Shop@Home, and will be available every Wednesday. If you want (...) (19 years ago, 19-Oct-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX) ! 
 
  Re: BimPCast 16 - Short but SWEET
 
(...) You DO?!???:-) Joe Meno Editor/publisher, BrickJournal (19 years ago, 19-Oct-05, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: New bulk sets
 
(...) But: They have been reported to be available at METRO (A reseller-only chain in Germany) for EUR37.69, and I've seen them at a market of the REAL chain in Germany, costing EUR 49.95. Yours, Christian (19 years ago, 19-Oct-05, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: The bikkie tins are back...
 
(...) Excellent, that means there is hope for us that live in the middle of nowhere, like Brisbane..... imagine combining my two favourite things, lego and biscuits.... Anita (19 years ago, 19-Oct-05, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: The bikkie tins are back...
 
I got two of the trucks as well :) I got mine from a different Big W store, just in case cheers SAB (19 years ago, 19-Oct-05, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Quadrachnid update: Omega version
 
(...) Hello Todd, looks cool. It reminds me of a spider although there are some legs missing for that. I totally agree with Bryce in case of the red you used. Those color spots look great. Keep it up Marco (19 years ago, 19-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: New bulk sets
 
(...) I am most excited by the concept itself. The idea that they've decided to explore this semi-theme is what I find so great. :) AB (19 years ago, 19-Oct-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Re: New bulk sets
 
(...) Well I'm holding my breath.... if the only window parts are Peeron #4132 and #4133 (the 2x4x3 ages 3+ windows), then it will be disappointing. We'll have to see... However, the title to the box is rather encouraging... Also Lego sold parts in (...) (19 years ago, 19-Oct-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Re: New bulk sets
 
(...) This looks amazing. More than once I've had discussions with both adult LEGO builders and parents of kids who build and more than once the words have been spoken, "kids today can't even build their own house out of LEGO bricks." Well, now they (...) (19 years ago, 18-Oct-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Re: When will the Lego CD be finished?
 
In lugnet.general, Gerhard R. Istok wrote: <snip> Wow! Thanks for the update. I didn't remember the scope of the proejct. If I'm not on the list for a Limited Edition CD, please add me? Best Regards, Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 BAYLUG (19 years ago, 18-Oct-05, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: When will the Lego CD be finished?
 
(...) Hey Paul, Finishing up the text to the Lego CD as we speak.... When I started out, I was sooooo naiive! The thought that early Lego fits so nicely into different catalog years, was well... WRONG! Below I have included a sample sub-chapter on (...) (19 years ago, 18-Oct-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce)
 
  New bulk sets
 
Anyone notice these new sets over at Brickset? 3600 Build Your Own House tub (URL) XXL Basic tub - 2000 pieces (URL) XXL Dulpo tub - 250 pieces (URL) the older style blue tub on 3600. It is not shaped like a brick. And 3598 & 3599 are round (...) (19 years ago, 18-Oct-05, to lugnet.general)  


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