Spanish Translator In The House?

[TripleDigitRide]

I received this crazy text message today, but have no clue what it says, or who sent it. The phone number was crazy.

Felicidades mega sorteos te

informa que tu # telefonico es el

ganador de $60,000 y un

TOYOTA HIALUX modelo 2,008

llama ya al 01150242078972

[Guest Bronker]

Translation...

You're about to get royally screwed if you actually believe that you've anonymously won $60K and a Toyota. But, hey...if you are such a sucker, cal this number 05959690043372711

Gracias,

El Bronquero:D:D:D

[Guest Medic908]

I'm no spanish scholar and I'm sure there are others who speak/understand MUCH better than I.

Very roughly, I think it says, "Congratulations, you have been chosen as the winner of $60,000 and a new 2008 Toyota Hialux (whatever that is...)" and the number at the end is to "claim your prize".

Sounds like a "hook" to me...:-\

[TripleDigitRide]

Thanks guys. I just used an online translator, and that's basically what it says.

Yea, I want no part of that.

Thanks.

[Guest bigsack]

FWIW a Toyota HILUX is a like a tacoma, except a lot cooler! basically its the small/midsized toyota pick-up sold everywhere in the world except the US and Canada. and you can get them w/ a diesel!

[Guest superdrew4000]

If you believe that, I know a real swell african prince who needs a quick loan...

[molonlabetn]

translate.google.com

[Guest db99wj]

Yes, what they all said.

What is disturbing is that this came on your phone as a text message. I am not a big texter, but this would cost me money everytime one is sent. I know you can file a report or whatever with your carrier, but in all honesty, I have a lot better things to do with my time than deal with the cellular people. I hope this is not an emerging trend.

[Angus]

I belive snopes.com may have some info about this? If I am remembering correctly, they will try to get you to call an international number, then hi-jack your phone...ie:you would end up with a ton of calls charged to this number.

I am not sure if I am remembering all the specific details correctly, but it seems that I have heard this from snopes, or maybe even Dateline...etc?

Check out this link...the text thing is called " smishing "

http://us.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.aspx?site=70&id=f8f28945-b02b-46f1-a1cb-7d8810908369&art=3219

It is a scam apparently.....for those foolish enough to fall for it.

Edited September 5, 2008 by Angus

[Rightwinger]

If you want to have some fun, use this and input Jimmy Naifehs number.

http://www.spoofcard.com/?gclid=COyRxfDT74UCFRy7Sgod1i0twQ

[Guest bkelm18]

You're all suckers. I received an email recently from a fellow in Africa who said a relative of mine passed away and left me a large amount of money! Holy sh*t my lucky day! I gave him all the info he asked for and he said the deposit would happen very soon. Boy I can't wait. I'm gonna be so rich.

[TripleDigitRide]

Can anyone translate this? Another crazy text message.

yanin soy la mm de jorje qe eslo q. qieres ablar con migo markame xfavor. estoy preocupada

[strickj]

It seems the village is missing their idiot!

They also want you to bring back some American senoritas when you go back!

[towerclimber37]

yanin I am mm of jorje qe eslo q. qieres to speak with migo markame xfavor. I am worried

from what I can understand of it, someone named MM wants to speak to mr Markame please. he's worried.