Attack of the Repo Men

Just to give you folks an idea of what I have to put up with as manager of thttpd...

On the evening of 27dec2003 I got a phone message from a Mr. Jarrod Duffy, 1-954-448-6980. The next morning I got another phone message from Mr. Shane Freitas, 1-209-649-2300. Both messages were full of weird accusations and threats, and were generally unintelligible. Mr. Freitas in particular is quite a mumbler. One of these people also phoned my parents and some of my neighbors! I replied to them via email. Here is the ensuing conversation, in full and editted only for presentation and privacy.



Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2003 19:27:54 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: phone message
To: mail@duffypi.com

Please explain the lengthy message you left for me.
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:33:45 -0500
From: "Jarrod Duffy" <mail@duffypi.com>
Subject: RE: phone message
To: "Jef Poskanzer" <jef@acme.com>

You know exactly what Im talking about! I have all the evidence and Im
taking you down! I dont appreciate hacking my sites and my hoster deffinatly
doesnt appreciate it. As you know its a Federal Crime and you posted it on a
message board.

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 10:36:14 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: phone message
To: "Jarrod Duffy" <mail@duffypi.com>

>You know exactly what Im talking about! I have all the evidence and Im

No, I'm afraid you are mistaken.
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:48:50 -0500
From: "Jarrod Duffy" <mail@duffypi.com>
Subject: Super-mega of def succeeded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To: "Jef Poskanzer" <jef@acme.com>

http://mazafaka.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6029&sid=f3cdab1c65d5d0bb743ab40404
108a)http://mazafaka.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6029&sid=f3cdab1c65d5d0bb743ab
40404108a

http://www.acme.com/software/thttpd

http://www.acme.com/resume.html

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 11:00:30 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: Super-mega of def succeeded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To: "Jarrod Duffy" <mail@duffypi.com>

>http://mazafaka.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6029&sid=f3cdab1c65d5d0bb743ab40404
>108a)http://mazafaka.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6029&sid=f3cdab1c65d5d0bb743ab
>40404108a

I'm guessing you meant to send the URL only once, and the right-paren
in between the two copies was another mistake.

I see a long list of domain names, none of which I recognize, followed
by a few message-board posts in a language unknown to me.  Perhaps it
is Russian.  Nowhere do I see anything connected to me.


>http://www.acme.com/software/thttpd

Yes, this is a freeware package that I wrote and distribute.  Many thousands
of sites use it world-wide.


>http://www.acme.com/resume.html

Yes, this is my resume.  It contains my phone number and address because
I don't mind people contacting me, unless of course they are abusive idiots.


Are you ready to explain what the problem is?
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 14:06:49 -0500
From: "Jarrod Duffy" <mail@duffypi.com>
Subject: RE: Super-mega of def succeeded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To: "Jef Poskanzer" <jef@acme.com>

the link on the bottom of the post goes to your site.

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 11:09:29 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: Super-mega of def succeeded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To: "Jarrod Duffy" <mail@duffypi.com>

>the link on the bottom of the post goes to your site.

I don't see any such link on any of the posts.

Are you ready to explain what the problem is?
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 14:14:44 -0500
From: "Jarrod Duffy" <mail@duffypi.com>
Subject: RE: Super-mega of def succeeded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To: "Jef Poskanzer" <jef@acme.com>

The link on the bottom of your post on Mazafaka.ru :playlist"

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 11:20:44 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: Super-mega of def succeeded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To: "Jarrod Duffy" <mail@duffypi.com>

>The link on the bottom of your post on Mazafaka.ru :playlist"

You mean http://hot.ee/megadeath/playlist ?

Yes, that site runs my web server, just like many thousands of
other sites around the world.

If this is what you are complaining about, then I'm afraid your
understanding of the internet is sadly lacking.  Perhaps in the
future you should find a competent professional to investigate
such things for you, to keep you from making a fool of yourself.
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 14:43:06 -0500
From: "Jarrod Duffy" <mail@duffypi.com>
Subject: RE: Super-mega of def succeeded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To: "Jef Poskanzer" <jef@acme.com>

that post leads directly to your website, you visited one of the websites
right before you hacked it, and actually are a member of a forum I belong
too. Does D [elided] ring a bell? It was said that you know this guy.

Are you saying that whoever did the hacking used software from your freeware
site?

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 11:51:25 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: Super-mega of def succeeded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To: "Jarrod Duffy" <mail@duffypi.com>

>that post leads directly to your website

True, but as I have explained this is neither unusual nor particularly
interesting.  Thousands of web sites across the world lead to my web
server's page in exactly the same way.


>you visited one of the websites

I have no idea why you think this.


>right before you hacked it

I have no idea what this means.


>and actually are a member of a forum I belong too.

I have no idea what this refers to.


>Does D [elided] ring a bell?

No.


>It was said that you know this guy.

I don't even care what this means, since hearsay is of no interest to me.


>Are you saying that whoever did the hacking used software from your freeware
>site?

I really have no idea.


My advice to you: seek professional help.  Either an internet professional
who can explain your various misunderstandings and help you figure out
what is actually going on, or a psychiatric therapist who can help you
deal with your paranoia and anger management problem.  Or both!

I believe our conversation is now completed, and I do not expect to
hear from you again.  No apology is necessary.  Run along and play
elsewhere.
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 15:08:11 -0500
From: "Jarrod Duffy" <mail@duffypi.com>
Subject: RE: Super-mega of def succeeded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To: "Jef Poskanzer" <jef@acme.com>

Whatever, as it stands there are a bunch of pissed off people in the repo
business that say all the info leads to you and only you. If its not you and
someone is using your information you should investugate yourself. Afterall
it says that you are a hacker in your Resume.

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 15:45:02 -0500
From: "Jarrod Duffy" <jarrod@duffypi.com>
Subject:
To: <jef@bomb.acme.com>

Whatever, as it stands there are a bunch of pissed off people in the repo
business that say all the info leads to you and only you. If its not you and
someone is using your information you should investugate yourself. Afterall
it says that you are a hacker in your Resume.

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 11:56:19 -0800 (PST)
From: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Subject: Hacking
To: jef@acme.com

Why?  I just want to know why?
Call me - I think I could "out do" [elided]'s offering(s) to you.

If your innocent, then why?
1) is your website linked to a hacker's forum written in Russian? That is
taking credit for hacking my website!  MY WEBSITE!
2) did you register at procra.com defending Dave [elided] & tag exchange,
when you aren't even a repossessor?

If you aren't directly involved, you are indirectly involved.  You know who
did this to my e-mail and website.
I can't believe a homeowner since 1985 would jeopardize his financial
well-being to help out a drunken buddy.

Call me - I left you a message!  My Cell # is 209-649-2300.

I just spoke wiht your father at # 510-[elided]; he gave me the # I already
left a v/mail on.  Please - call me as I will be taking this information
to my attorney 1st thing tomorrow (monday) morning for follow up.  I really
don't want to go through a lengthy litigation process, but feel that this
matter needs to be addressed - and QUICKLY.

Who is Joann & Daniel [elided]?

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 11:57:33 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>

I really have no idea what you are talking about.
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 12:18:22 -0800 (PST)
From: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Cc: Dave [elided]

Will you please call me!

my cell # is 209-649-2300

Jef,  I need to speak with you to clear some things up.  I spoken
with or left msgz with about 10 of your neighbors asking em to get
a msg to you to call me; they allege to have door knocked the 1212
Kains, and no one would answer.

Please - call me to discuss...  I don't have the time nor energy
to deal with this right now and would like nothing more for my web
address to be taking off of your hacked list (or whomever's hack
list that is), and for you (or whomever) to stop viewing my e-mails
and hacking my e-mails; as this will cause a seriuos revenue lost
for me and my organization.

Thanks,

-Shane-

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 12:24:49 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Cc: Dave [elided]

>Will you please call me!

Unlikely.

>Jef,  I need to speak with you to clear some things up.  I spoken
>with or left msgz with about 10 of your neighbors asking em to get
>a msg to you to call me; they allege to have door knocked the 1212
>Kains, and no one would answer.

This constitutes harassment.  You will cease immediately or I will
file charges.

I am happy to discuss this in email.  You can start by explaining exactly
what the problem is, in full detail.  Assume I know absolutely nothing
of the background information, since I don't.  Send me all relevant
URLs and emails.  Leave nothing out.  If this is about some posts
on a message board, then send me a precise pointer to them.

I got similar mysterious accusations from one Jarrod Duffy earlier today.
Is this related?  He seemed to be a very confused and paranoid young
man.  So far you are not making a better impression.
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 12:25:38 -0800 (PST)
From: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>

My regular e-mail is working fine now
can you take my name off that list now, please?  And take all my information
off of your computers?

Thanks,

-Shane-

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 12:32:02 -0800 (PST)
From: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Cc: Dave [elided]

Jef,

I wanted to walk you through the information, via the phone; that's
why I wanted to talk. But if you wish to persue this legally, we
can go that route.

I am not trying to harass you.  I want to speak with you regarding
an issue that points directly to you.  You must be an intelligent
man, to be where you are today.  I am a professional as well, and
want to discuss this in a professional manner.  Your refusal to
co-operate could be construed as an admission of guilt.

Please - phone me we we can discuss this.

B.T.W.  How did you know Jarrod's e-mail?  He phoned you, but then
you refused to call him, instead e-mailed him?  Hmn...This is
getting more interesting as time passes.

-Shane-
209-649-2300

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 12:48:24 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Cc: Dave [elided]

>I am not trying to harass you.

And yet you are.

Again I am happy to discuss anything via email.  I guess you are one of
those people who prefers to talk on the phone.  I prefer email, and in this
instance I get to make the decision since it is you who wants to talk to
me.  So, use email or go away.

>B.T.W.  How did you know Jarrod's e-mail?  He phoned you, but then you
>refused to call him, instead e-mailed him?

Caller I.D. and a reverse phone number lookup.  Duh.
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:02:32 -0800 (PST)
From: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Cc: cliffdiver@acme.com

Quick question:

Did you have a forwarding or routing e-mail service on acme.com at
one time? but have discontinued that?  Do you still handle incoming
e-mail's for: "cliffdiver@acme.com"?

Do you know a Dave [elided]?

-Shane-

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:09:11 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>

>Quick question:

I am unclear on why I should be answering any of your questions since you
have yet to explain what you are talking about, but what the hell.  I'm
a nice guy, and I'd rather play on the computer than mow the lawn in
near-freezing weather.


>Did you have a forwarding or routing e-mail service on acme.com at one
>time? but have discontinued that?

Yes, it was around for a few years but I had to temporarily turn it off
a couple months ago because of excessive load issues.  I expect to
turn it back on again after I upgrade my hardware.


>Do you still handle incoming e-mail's for: "cliffdiver@acme.com"?

I see there is a mail forwarding account by that name.  As far as I know
it is currently disabled along with the rest of the forwarders.  Your
mail to that address should have returned a bounce message - did it?


>Do you know a Dave [elided]?

No.


Your turn now.  Give me an exact pointer to the forum page where
this thing erupted.
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:13:31 -0800 (PST)
From: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>

Yes it did return a bounced message... Thanks...

Now - here is why your name, or acme.com became involved.  Follow the story ->

Click here first: http://mazafaka.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6029&sid=f3cdab1c65d5d0bb743ab40404108a

you will see quite a list of allegedly "hacked" websites.  Just
below the list of sites, click on: "my playlist", which takes you
here: http://hot.ee/megadeath/playlist

bottom left, click on "thttpd/2.21b 23apr2001", and it will take
you here: http://www.acme.com/software/thttpd/

THE ACME WEBSITE!  Remove "/software/thttpd/ and you got Jef's
website, or Acme's website.

I am concerned because my company website www.accurateadjustments.com
is on that list of hacked websites; and my e-mail(s) are not working.

B.T.W.  Any idea what "thttpd/2.21b 23apr2001" is? on that

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

-Shane-

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:16:57 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>

Yes, this is the same information that the unfortunate Mr. Duffy sent.
I explained to him why he was wrong.  Perhaps you can get him to
explain it in turn to you.

You need to give me more.  Apparently there is a discussion of this
somewhere in the forums on procra.com.  Is that correct?  Point me
to it.
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:24:48 -0800 (PST)
From: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>

I haven't seen any discussion on www.procra.com about this?  There
was one on www.repoman.com that said www.procra.com was hacked; as
well as my sight being hacked?

Did you view the web page:  http://hot.ee/megadeath/playlist
what does the "thttpd/2.21b 23apr2001" on the bottom left hand side
of that page mean that when clicked goes to your website?

I don't know Jarrod - he is a P.I. working for someone else; I
think one of his sights, or his customer's sights, where hit as
well?  I have no way to reach him.  You can't explain why this
trickles down to your website in language I could understand?

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:28:20 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>

>There was one on www.repoman.com

Where precisely?  Send me the URL or cut&paste the text.

>I don't know Jarrod

You don't know him, and yet you knew that I emailed him after he
phoned me.  Uh huh.
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:30:05 -0800 (PST)
From: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>

Hey - where did you hear about www.procra.com?  I never mentioned
it.  Where did you hear about it?  I am on MSN with my web builder
that is speaking to Jarrod (I am told), and Jarrod says he never
mentioned it to you.  We do see where you just registered on
www.procra.com, so thanks for looking; but where did you hear about
www.procra.com again?

Thanks,

-Shane-

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:32:31 -0800 (PST)
From: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>

I told you - he is working with someone else.  Besides, I believe
none of what I hear (second hand), and 1/2 of what I see.  I would
rather get the info direct from the source.

There is no URL? There is no discusssion? I already gave you the
URL's that point directly to www.acme.com, but you refuse to respond
on why they point to your website; sort of evading answering the
question.  Please - I just want to know why it is pointing to your
website, so you can mow your lawn, and I can wash my cars.  It's
about as warm as it's going to get outside.  I'm in Stockton, CA.
- it got down to like 31 deg lastnight; how cold did it get in
Berkley?

Thanks,

-Shane-

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:32:48 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>

>Hey - where did you hear about www.procra.com?  I never mentioned it.

I'm afraid you are once again mistaken:

------- Forwarded Message

Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 11:56:19 -0800 (PST)
From: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Subject: Hacking
To: jef@acme.com

2) did you register at procra.com defending Dave [elided] & tag exchange, when you aren't even a repossessor?

------- End of Forwarded Message

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:33:52 -0800 (PST)
From: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>

Hmn - I guess you're too smart for me.

Now - why does the sight that alleges they hacked my website link
to your website within three clicks?

Thanks,

-Shane-

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:35:53 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>

Unless you explain precisely where this discussion came up, so I can
go there and see for myself how it started and who has been spreading
the story, I will have no choice but to bounce any further email from you.
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:39:52 -0800 (PST)
From: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>

I already gave you the sight where my web address shows hacked,
and asked you to explain how it links to you?  For an attentive
person, you sure know how to elude the obvious as long as it's
beneficial for you.

Next time I'm in Berkeley, I'll have to look you up.

Why won't you just explain how within three clicks, it goes from
hacker, to your website?

Click here first: http://mazafaka.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6029&sid=f3cdab1c65d5d0bb743ab40404108a

you will see quite a list of allegedly "hacked" websites.  Just below the list
of sites, click on: "my playlist",
which takes you here: http://hot.ee/megadeath/playlist

bottom left, click on "thttpd/2.21b 23apr2001", and it will take you here:
http://www.acme.com/software/thttpd/

THE ACME WEBSITE!  Remove "/software/thttpd/ and you got Jef's
website, or Acme's website.

Somehow you are involved, whether directly or indirectly, with that
list of hacked websites, which has my website on it.  That's how
I'm now involved.  Although I haven't seen anything noticeably
different with my website, my e-mail service is down.

AGAIN - Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Shane Freitas

P.S. - I see why you don't want to talk to me on the phone; easier
to "side-step" via e-mail.

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:42:07 -0800
From: <teresa@accurateadjustments.com>
Subject: From Shane Freitas ->
To: <jef@acme.com>

I already gave you the sight where my web address shows hacked, and
asked you to explain how it links to you?  For an attentive person, you
sure know how to elude the obvious as long as it's beneficial for you.

Next time I'm in Berkeley, I'll have to look you up.

Why won't you just explain how within three clicks, it goes from hacker,
to your website?

Click here first:
http://mazafaka.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3D6029&sid=3Df3cdab1c65d5d0bb743ab40404108a

you will see quite a list of allegedly "hacked" websites.  Just below
the list of sites, click on: "my playlist",
which takes you here: http://hot.ee/megadeath/playlist

bottom left, click on "thttpd/2.21b 23apr2001", and it will take you
here: http://www.acme.com/software/thttpd/

THE ACME WEBSITE!  Remove "/software/thttpd/ and you got Jef's website,
or Acme's website.

Somehow you are involved, whether directly or indirectly, with that list
of hacked websites, which has my website on it.  That's how I'm now
involved.  Although I haven't seen anything noticeably different with my
website, my e-mail service is down.

AGAIN - Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Shane Freitas

P.S. - I see why you don't want to talk to me on the phone; easier to
"side-step" via e-mail.

Shane Freitas
Accurate Adjustments, Inc.
Stockton, CA.
www.accurateadjustments.com

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:42:48 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>

>I already gave you the sight where my web address shows hacked,
>and asked you to explain how it links to you?

We are not concerned for the moment about what you are asking.  I answered
some of your questions, and then I asked a question of my own.  You need
to answer it now.

Where did the discussion come up?  I am not talking about the Russian
site with the list of names.  I am talking about how you found out about
the Russian site with the list of names.
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:43:16 -0800 (PST)
From: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Subject: Hacking ->
To: jef@acme.com

I already gave you the sight where my web address shows hacked,
and asked you to explain how it links to you?  For an attentive
person, you sure know how to elude the obvious as long as it's
beneficial for you.

Next time I'm in Berkeley, I'll have to look you up.

Why won't you just explain how within three clicks, it goes from
hacker, to your website?

Click here first: http://mazafaka.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6029&sid=f3cdab1c65d5d0bb743ab40404108a

you will see quite a list of allegedly "hacked" websites.  Just below the list
of sites, click on: "my playlist",
which takes you here: http://hot.ee/megadeath/playlist

bottom left, click on "thttpd/2.21b 23apr2001", and it will take you here:
http://www.acme.com/software/thttpd/

THE ACME WEBSITE!  Remove "/software/thttpd/ and you got Jef's
website, or Acme's website.

Somehow you are involved, whether directly or indirectly, with that
list of hacked websites, which has my website on it.  That's how
I'm now involved.  Although I haven't seen anything noticeably
different with my website, my e-mail service is down.

AGAIN - Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Shane Freitas

P.S. - I see why you don't want to talk to me on the phone; easier
to "side-step" via e-mail.

P.S.S.  You are good at what you do - I'll give you that.  Just
don't ever miss a car payment, that you'll get the opportunity to
see just how good I really am.

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:44:18 -0800 (PST)
From: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>

What does that matter?  It's there...

I need some ammo if I should have no choice but to escalate this situation.

-Shane-

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:44:50 -0800 (PST)
From: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>

and - who's "we"?  I thought I was just talking to a Jef?

-Shane-

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:45:26 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>

>What does that matter?  It's there...

It matters because, as I said, I need to track down who is spreading
this story about me and see what else they are saying.

Answer now.
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:47:20 -0800 (PST)
From: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>

Sorry - I can't disclose that Jef.  That will have to come out in court.
I hoped we could have worked this out.
See yah soon...

-Shane-

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 13:56:12 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: Hacking
To: shane freitas <accurateadjustments@yahoo.com>

Ok, you are now filtered.  If you follow up on your silly talk
of legal action, you will no doubt encounter someone who is willing
to explain to you what an idiot you have been.  When that day comes,
an honorable man would write letters (not phone calls) to my parents
and neighbors apologizing for harassing them.  I think we both know
that you are not that man.
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 14:01:56 -0800
From: <info@accurateadjustments.com>
Subject: Huh?
To: <jef@acme.com>

If you were 1/2 the man you pretend to be, you'd man up and fess why you
are linked to a Russion hacking sight?  You're no man, so don't pretend
to know me.  I ain't the one intentioanally messing with your
livelihood, or your family.

Go mow your lawn,  You could probably use the excercise.

Shane Freitas
Accurate Adjustments, Inc.
Stockton, CA.
CALR 2004-2005 Legislative Liaison
President - Accurate Adjustments, Inc.
www.accurateadjustments.com

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 14:08:58 -0800 (PST)
From: Shane Itsmaegain <itsmaegain@yahoo.com>
Subject: from Shane
To: jef@acme.com

If you were 1/2 the man you pretend to be, you'd man up and fess
why you are linked to a Russion hacking sight?  You're no man, so
don't pretend to know me.  I ain't the one intentioanally messing
with your livelihood, or your family.

Go mow your lawn,  You could probably use the excercise.

Shane Freitas
Accurate Adjustments, Inc.
Stockton, CA.
CALR 2004-2005 Legislative Liaison
President - Accurate Adjustments, Inc.
www.accurateadjustments.com

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 19:18:11 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Attack of the Repo Men
To: Dave [elided]

You got Cc:ed on some of the email.  Here is a link to the full
exchange:  http://www.acme.com/software/thttpd/repo.html

If you can explain what is going on, I'll be happy to take your
name out of it.
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    


Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 00:11:16 -0500
From: Dave [elided]
Subject: Re: Attack of the Repo Men
To: "Jef Poskanzer" <jef@acme.com>

Mr. Poskanzer,

  From what I have been able to gather from this BS is that some sites got
hacked into on Saturday. To what extent, I have no clue. Someone was able to
follow a entrant back to some Russian hacker forum and in clicking around
came upon a link to a site of yours.

  It just so happens that I, also in the recovery business, signed on for an
"acme" mail address sometime ago and used it to surf various industry forums
in anonymity.

  Apparently these two investigative savants stumbled on the fact that
acme.com was being used on the forum in question and also somehow linked
within this Russian forum. I spoke with Mr. Frietas by phone earlier today
and explained the connection to him. However, I don't believe he is capable
of understanding very much at all. The Recovery Industry is very competitive
and you can always tell that someone is treading water when they think
everyone is out to get them.

  Forget these guys and concentrate on your work at the Acme Labs.

Regards,

Dave [elided]

Beep-Beep

    


Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 21:12:27 -0800
From: Jef Poskanzer <jef@acme.com>
Subject: Re: Attack of the Repo Men
To: Dave [elided]

Thanks.
---
Jef

         Jef Poskanzer  jef@acme.com  http://www.acme.com/jef/

    

[Looks like Mr. Freitas is still at it, here are some posts from a web discussion board.]



Date: 03/17/04 04:30 PM
Author: Shane/Accurate
Subject: Sometimes ->

drunks can say such hurtful things...
For such an intelligent man, you sure aren't very bright.
Things have been cleaned up here A LOT since way back when; that, and
you don't see me posting as much as I used to "CliffDiver".
B.T.W. -> I appreciate all the Viruses you helped spread! If it
weren't for you, I would have never ran accross this Pozkanzer dude
that is killlin' me with Virus's right now. For that, I am forever
grateful CliffDiver.

    


Date: 03/17/04 08:51 PM
Author: Dave [elided]
Subject: Tsk...Tsk...

I can deal with your fatuous statements as such. Others might not.

Did it ever cross your mind Shane, that the reason this Posanker
dude is gunning for you is that you shot your mouth off before you
had any facts?
Once and for all Cupcake, viruses are not my style. Even if I knew
how to send them. Stop feeling so damn self-important. Or is
everybody just out to get you?
Dave

    


Date: 03/17/04 11:33 PM
Author: Shane/Accurate
Subject: Bottom Line ->

I would have never run accross the Psycho if you hadn't of tried
some B.S. he was offering on his website; and inevitably, he was
introduced to the (this) repossession community; therefore, you
can take responsibility for that.
Don't you find it a bit coincidental this same man is associated,
in some way, with some people that hacked my website (along with
quite a few others)???
Coincidental? Indeed...
Funny how this Psycho then shows such compassion for you, and goes
out of his way not to mention your name on his website? Wow - yet
more coincidence? Indeed...
There's more to the story, huh? Just tell me already...

    


Date: 03/18/04 11:12 AM
Author: Dave [elided]
Subject: SORRY CUPCAKE...

If you believe someone using an email routing server to be B.S.,
or the process itself, oh well. I will take responsibility for
using it. Along with the ACME License Plate Maker. The ACME labs
offer alot of features.
YOU, and you alone cupcake, must take reponsibility for your own
actions and any wrath you may have brought upon yourself. Yes
there is "more to the story, huh? Just tell me already...".
Read it HERE.
Is everyone out to get you cupcake?
Dave [elided]

    


Date: 03/18/04 07:16 PM
Author: Shane/Accurate
Subject: cupcake?

You got a sweet-tooth Dave? I mean, I know I'm good lookin'
and all, and I hate to break your heart, but I don't swing
that way. You couldn't get me to drink enough booze. You'll
have to shop elsewhere...

    


Date: 03/19/04 08:51 AM
Author: Don [elided]
Subject: Is that it?

"I am not gay" is your best reply? (Paraphrasing of
course.)

This is the best line from the thread Dave linked to:

"Apparently these two investigative savants stumbled on
the fact that acme.com was being used on the forum in
question and also somehow linked within this Russian
forum. I spoke with Mr. Frietas by phone earlier today and
explained the connection to him. However, I don't believe
he is capable of understanding very much at all. The
Recovery Industry is very competitive and you can always
tell that someone is treading water when they think
everyone is out to get them."

"Investigative savants." Classic. I couldnt read it all,
there was too much of it. Maybe someone else has a
different favorite?

I cant believe Freitas and Duffy wasted this guy's time like
that. Way back when Shane first posted his lame suppositions,
I followed the link to acme and immediately after reading
Mr. Poskanzer's resume knew that Shane was mistaken--this guy
is famous in certain circles. I almost replied to inform
Shane, but cancelled my post when I realized, as is
pointed out so eloquently above, he would not get it
anyway.

I had the first clue to Mr. Poskanzer's innocence is this
affair upon glancing at the name of his domain name,
acme.com. When do you think he bought that domain? Last
year? You know acme right, as in the best, the pinnacle.  As
in Wile E Coyote. As in domain is unavailable, please try
another. Geez. Acme was probably one of the first names to
be sold when
DARPA released internet technology to the public--just
after Al Gore invented it.

Mr Freitas' and Mr Duffy's exchange with Mr. Poskanzer is an
embarrasmnet to the repossession industry. On behalf of the
more rational faction of the repossession industry, however
small it may be, I extend my apologies to Mr. Poskanzer.

    

That's all so far. If any of you have occasion to exchange further words with Mr. Duffy or Mr. Freitas, I'll be happy to publish it here.


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