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kornation Bommerang

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Join date: 13 Jan 2005

Posts: 125

12-12-2005 13:54

a peep placed a box in a casino - which had a message displaying (roughly) 'Linden Labs is currently collecting for 'Toys For Tots' please donate'

it also displayed a message saying '18312 l$ collected so far'

a peep nearby - cdawg dripp - asked if i was donating - and i did- but as i donated i noticed it said 'paid cdawg dripp' and as soon as i did he picked up the box and left with it

please do not donate to any inworld charitys unless it can be comfirmed - ive lost out already

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ZsuZsanna Raven

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Join date: 19 Dec 2004

Posts: 2,361

12-12-2005 14:01

(You may want to edit out the name of the person for it is against the TOS.)

This sure seems fishy to me and a report on the person should be sent in to LL. If said person is faking a charitable gesture and keeping the money for his own benefit then he should be hung from the nearest Linden tree. I have nothing but utter disgust for a person such as this...

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Travis Lambert

White dog, red collar

Join date: 3 Jun 2004

Posts: 2,819

12-12-2005 14:02

Ugh - that just sucks.

This is a legitimate charity - but it sounds like a scammer has copied the image to pass it off as their own.

I'd make sure that Kismet Muromachi and MeriJayne Hornpipe from the legitimate Toys for Tots fundraiser are aware, and hope you filed an AR.

Pretty sleezy

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Piccadilly Metropolitan

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Join date: 2 Dec 2005

Posts: 100

12-12-2005 14:06

Or perhaps this Cdawg Dripp character is going to forward the money on to the charity?

People are always so quick to shout scam.

Katt Kongo

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Join date: 9 Jun 2005

Posts: 1,020

12-12-2005 14:09

I think that people should be careful when donating in-world. If you are concerned, check out the person who is holding the money, ask other people what this person's reputation is. This isn't 100% foolproof, but it is one safeguard.

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kornation Bommerang

cant spell, wont spell

Join date: 13 Jan 2005

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12-12-2005 18:41

the reason the name is involved and ive posted it on here is because he said linden labs was doing the charity drive - as it has done b4 with the walk for cancer and other charitable events - after he left in a hurry i checked linden labs website, the forums and even asked live help and a couple of lindens - they all said there isnt any news of this happening, the names inc so that other peeps dont make the same mistake

yes there are peeps who do charitable things in sl and collect for them - i have donated to such charitys (shockproof, live2give, etc) but they do not use linden labs name and they dont place them in other builds (prominently like they were durin the cancer charity drive) so they look like part the build then run off with them

check who built it - check the website - check the forums

ps using the linden labs name for profityable reason is against the TOS - therefor he reliquenst his TOS rights

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Aaron Levy

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Join date: 3 Jun 2004

Posts: 2,147

12-12-2005 18:43

Linden Labs does not hold charity events, and that should have been your first clue. They sometimes provide land or space, but they never process the donations, US$ or L$.

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MeriJayne Hornpipe

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Join date: 12 Mar 2005

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12-12-2005 19:52

That makes me really sad. Aaron is right, LL won't hold fundraisers of any sort. At best, they will co-sponsor. Just for the record, I have never heard of this person & they are in no way affiliated w/ the fundraiser Kismet & I are running to benefit Toys For Tots. As a matter of fact, yesterday, someone named (i don't think I can say now that I think of it) was asking content creators for donations towards our raffle. He then gave me notecards that were supposed to be "gift certificates" from this & that person. Funny b/c the notecard said I didn't have permission to view it LOL. I hope anyone who reads this doesn't tie what we're doing to that. You can look at our Toys For Tots Elves group & see who the officers are. These are the ONLY people we have working w/ us to assist in the fundraiser.

On a lighter note.. we've extending the seasonal display to run the rest of this week & the raffle will be held on the 15th, so there's still time to buy tickets!! We've almost reached the $100,000L mark thanks to you all! XOXOX

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Nyx Divine

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Join date: 11 Dec 2004

Posts: 1,052

12-12-2005 20:04

Anyone can and will assume a charitable facade if it suits them and they wanna scam a few $L's off of us.

I am NOT up on who and all does the REAL good works, I did donate to Pathfinders cause a bit back cuz his name was attached.

NEVER feel bad for TRYING to do the right thing...we live and learn and inform.

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MrNoCal Honey

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Join date: 17 Jun 2005

Posts: 18

12-12-2005 20:20

In all seriousness, I won't donate my Lindens to any charity within SL. I'll go to the legitimate websites of charities and donate there. Then I know it's real.

I'm sure there are some within SL that are legitimate, but there's no way to know for sure. We should all give what we can for legitimate charities, but do so wisely.

Bertha Horton

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Join date: 19 Sep 2005

Posts: 835

12-12-2005 21:20

"Picked up the box and left with it" -- how untechnological, and yet how funny.

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Possible fake charity collection
kornation Bommerang cant spell, wont spell Join date: 13 Jan 2005 Posts: 125	12-12-2005 13:54 a peep placed a box in a casino - which had a message displaying (roughly) 'Linden Labs is currently collecting for 'Toys For Tots' please donate' it also displayed a message saying '18312 l$ collected so far' a peep nearby - cdawg dripp - asked if i was donating - and i did- but as i donated i noticed it said 'paid cdawg dripp' and as soon as i did he picked up the box and left with it please do not donate to any inworld charitys unless it can be comfirmed - ive lost out already _____________________ Live Life Lagged (tm)
ZsuZsanna Raven ~:+: Supah Kitteh :+:~ Join date: 19 Dec 2004 Posts: 2,361	12-12-2005 14:01 (You may want to edit out the name of the person for it is against the TOS.) This sure seems fishy to me and a report on the person should be sent in to LL. If said person is faking a charitable gesture and keeping the money for his own benefit then he should be hung from the nearest Linden tree. I have nothing but utter disgust for a person such as this... _____________________ ~Mewz!~
Travis Lambert White dog, red collar Join date: 3 Jun 2004 Posts: 2,819	12-12-2005 14:02 Ugh - that just sucks. This is a legitimate charity - but it sounds like a scammer has copied the image to pass it off as their own. I'd make sure that Kismet Muromachi and MeriJayne Hornpipe from the legitimate Toys for Tots fundraiser are aware, and hope you filed an AR. Pretty sleezy _____________________ ------------------ The Shelter The Shelter is a non-profit recreation center for new residents, and supporters of new residents. Our goal is to provide a positive & supportive social environment for those looking for one in our overwhelming world.
Piccadilly Metropolitan Bendy bus Join date: 2 Dec 2005 Posts: 100	12-12-2005 14:06 Or perhaps this Cdawg Dripp character is going to forward the money on to the charity? People are always so quick to shout scam.
Katt Kongo M2 Publisher Join date: 9 Jun 2005 Posts: 1,020	12-12-2005 14:09 I think that people should be careful when donating in-world. If you are concerned, check out the person who is holding the money, ask other people what this person's reputation is. This isn't 100% foolproof, but it is one safeguard. _____________________ The Metaverse Messenger A real newspaper for a virtual world. Now with over 63,000 readers! http://www.metaversemessenger.com
kornation Bommerang cant spell, wont spell Join date: 13 Jan 2005 Posts: 125	12-12-2005 18:41 the reason the name is involved and ive posted it on here is because he said linden labs was doing the charity drive - as it has done b4 with the walk for cancer and other charitable events - after he left in a hurry i checked linden labs website, the forums and even asked live help and a couple of lindens - they all said there isnt any news of this happening, the names inc so that other peeps dont make the same mistake yes there are peeps who do charitable things in sl and collect for them - i have donated to such charitys (shockproof, live2give, etc) but they do not use linden labs name and they dont place them in other builds (prominently like they were durin the cancer charity drive) so they look like part the build then run off with them check who built it - check the website - check the forums ps using the linden labs name for profityable reason is against the TOS - therefor he reliquenst his TOS rights _____________________ Live Life Lagged (tm)
Aaron Levy Medicated Lately? Join date: 3 Jun 2004 Posts: 2,147	12-12-2005 18:43 Linden Labs does not hold charity events, and that should have been your first clue. They sometimes provide land or space, but they never process the donations, US$ or L$. _____________________ Rezzations.com Home of the Trivia Stadium
MeriJayne Hornpipe LOOK WHAT I CAN DO Join date: 12 Mar 2005 Posts: 299	12-12-2005 19:52 That makes me really sad. Aaron is right, LL won't hold fundraisers of any sort. At best, they will co-sponsor. Just for the record, I have never heard of this person & they are in no way affiliated w/ the fundraiser Kismet & I are running to benefit Toys For Tots. As a matter of fact, yesterday, someone named (i don't think I can say now that I think of it) was asking content creators for donations towards our raffle. He then gave me notecards that were supposed to be "gift certificates" from this & that person. Funny b/c the notecard said I didn't have permission to view it LOL. I hope anyone who reads this doesn't tie what we're doing to that. You can look at our Toys For Tots Elves group & see who the officers are. These are the ONLY people we have working w/ us to assist in the fundraiser. On a lighter note.. we've extending the seasonal display to run the rest of this week & the raffle will be held on the 15th, so there's still time to buy tickets!! We've almost reached the $100,000L mark thanks to you all! XOXOX _____________________ Nerdy Birdy located in Awesometastic (214,134,50) Jesus saves sinners & redeems them for valuable cash & prizes
Nyx Divine never say never! Join date: 11 Dec 2004 Posts: 1,052	12-12-2005 20:04 Anyone can and will assume a charitable facade if it suits them and they wanna scam a few $L's off of us. I am NOT up on who and all does the REAL good works, I did donate to Pathfinders cause a bit back cuz his name was attached. NEVER feel bad for TRYING to do the right thing...we live and learn and inform. _____________________ Yes Virginia there is an FIC! If someone shows you who they are.....believe them! Don't be afraid to go out on a limb, because that's where the fruit is!
MrNoCal Honey Registered User Join date: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 18	12-12-2005 20:20 In all seriousness, I won't donate my Lindens to any charity within SL. I'll go to the legitimate websites of charities and donate there. Then I know it's real. I'm sure there are some within SL that are legitimate, but there's no way to know for sure. We should all give what we can for legitimate charities, but do so wisely.
Bertha Horton Fat w/ Ice Cream Join date: 19 Sep 2005 Posts: 835	12-12-2005 21:20 "Picked up the box and left with it" -- how untechnological, and yet how funny. _____________________ Trapped in a world she never made!

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