Interesting day today, not in a good way. I checked emails thus afternoon and saw one marked “invoice”. I opened it and saw a charge from paypal for $489.88. Now I didn’t order anything. The invoice had a phone number for customer service so I called it. An Indian voice answered and I told them I ordered nothing and to cancel the order. I was told they would but I needed to get a refund. He had me put a piece of software on my computer. I’ve had to do that before so I didn’t think it odd. Ultimately I filled out a form,  I was brought to a command prompt where I was to insert my amount to refund. That I did think was odd. I was also told not to insert the full amount just $400, even odder. I did so even though I thought it odd, but the scam wouldn’t work if I had typed in the correct amount to include the cents. Now the scam started to pick up speed. The $400 instantly turned into $40,000. And I could see that the transfer had taken place. Needless to say I was surprised and wanted to get the money back to the rightful owner. Now the hook was set and I was fully in the scam. I called my bank to make sure the money was in my acc’t. It was. The scam artist told me so that neither he or I would have to pay a 21% business tax if I took it out as cash we’d skip the tax and he would tell me where to send it. But not all of it ‘cause that would raise red flags, just $10k. “So how do I get the rest back to you?”, I asked. “A little at a time, we’ll figure it out.” I was told. So I went to the bank and couldn’t find withdrawal slips. But the teller called me over and gave me one to fill out right there n front of her. No doubt they’d seen this before. At least that was my take after the dust settled. So I filled it out and she checked my ID and such. Someone I took to be security came up and asked me what was going on. The teller I had talked to over the phone also came into the conversation. I explained what was going on and was told it was a scam. What would happen in a few days or a week was that after I sent the $ the transfer would be cancelled and I’d be left holding the bag, out the $40,000 of their money and on the hook for the $10,000 I sent. It was suggested that I just leave the $ in the acc’t and it would fix itself in a few days. So I had the withdrawal slip destroyed and left. Then the scam artist kept calling my phone, so I blocked all the #s he was using. Then he started to call my land line, so I unplugged it. The I called the cops to report it. Nothing they could do except make a report but I felt I had to let them know.

FWIW, I knew I didn’t type in $40,000. But the scammer did type it in and claimed that the key stuck. Remember the software he put on my computer? So the $40,000 is sitting in my acc’t. I think I’ll keep an eye on it to see when it disappears.   

Just in case, I changed passwords and I looked for the software but I had deleted it from my tray and it wasn't installed in the computer, I checked in the control panel.

What a dirtbag. Using our honesty to steal money. Lowest of the low.

Brian

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Tabac Tuesday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Tabac Shave Soap
Jayaruh #466 Synthetic
Unmentionable Razor
Unmentionable Blade
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Tabac After Shave

The Tabac Shave Soap lathered well with Jayaruh #466 Synthetic Brush. Two passes and touch ups with an Unmentionable Razor and an Unmentionable Blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse I finished off with Humphrey's Witch Hazel and Tabac After Shave. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

I have dug pretty far into the bottom of the bin looking for antique Lather Catcher Razors to fuel my addiction. But I definately found my limit on Ebay today!

For Sale, beautiful rare antique Kampfe razor. 

       

I found this bottle in a dusty old antique shop pile for $5.00. It was a bit fuller than now but not much. No idea of the age as there is no manufacturer info or anything, just Printed in U.S. labels. 

This cologne is actually really nice as it is. It is gentle and comforting and smells like a warm spiced raisin pie! The wife says its a keeper. Wonderful treat used sparingly for old fashioned shaves.

       

I have been looking for one of these for years and recently came across one. 

       

Saturday's Planned Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
Van Der Hagen Luxury Shave Soap
Jayaruh #424 Synthetic
Unmentionable Razor
Unmentionable Stainless Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Duru Cologne

Got to visit my older brother this last week in Florida.  We haven't seen each other in almost 30 years.  Unfortunately, life happened and got in the way.  We had a great time.

Saturday's Cold Water Shave

Cold Water Rinse
LaToja Shave Stick
Jayaruh #144 Two-band Badger
Unmentionable
Unmentionable Blade
CWR
Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Lilac Vegetal After Shave

I've been trying bentonite clay mixed with water with 1/6 bentonite clay roughly and so far the results have been good. I've been using it with blades and or razors that I've found particularly harsh. So far not even a small drop of blood and no irritation. The razor I'm using at the moment seemed to give me some type of bumps on my cheek. They weren't ingrown hairs and were just barely raised and visible but still. The bumps came with no irritation and discomfort I just happened to notice them and was annoyed by it. The same razor also seemed to make my face more sensitive to some shaving soaps with burning before the shave even began. But that again is with no redness or irritation on shaves before them.

Anyway so far good results. I do have good technique. The razor I'm using is a bad unmentionable new design. It was my first ever razor sent to me in the mail at 18 in 2008 lol.

But yeah try bentonite clay. I've had similar results with bentonite clay soaps that's what gave me the idea.

Working a stay in place crew for Artic Storm