The art of hacking people rather than computers. Most of the time it's easier than hacking computers because people are so stupid that you can just ask them for passwords and credit card information and they'll give it to you!
Me: Hello, Mr. Adamson? Yes, I need your credit card number, email address and password.
Mr. A: Ok, the number is 4318-6413...
Mr. A: Ok, the number is 4318-6413...
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Get the edgie mug.Elgin/Elgin Street Sweep: to break-up with a boy/girlfriend; unceremoniously dump someone. To sweep someone out of your life. Named after the ubiquitous brand of city street sweepers "Elgin".
"He was cheating on me so I gave him the Elgin."
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