does this sound like a scam?
12-28-2005, 01:28 PM
#41
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scam scam scam, I actually know someone who was lucky enough to get takne by one of these.... if it seems too good to be true, it usually is.. also, if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck... chances are.. uhhh it's a duck :-)
12-28-2005, 02:19 PM
#42
I almost got caught up in one of these scams at work. We got a phone call supposedly from a deaf person using a relay system. They gave us credit card #'s to order parts. The parts total was about $10k.....I kinda hesitated because I would never phone numbers, names, addresses, and most of all cause I never got to speak to someone directly. We then called up and found out the credit cards they gave us were stolen. By this time we knew it was a scam. So I kept going along with it and told him the parts were in. He then faxed us address to ship and it was somewhere in Nigeria. Their next relay call I told em the cards were no good and they just hung up. We would have shipped out $6k worth of parts, never to be seen again. ITS CALLED THE NIGERIAN SCAM....
12-28-2005, 02:30 PM
#43
Here's a website I came across when watching one of those shows like NBCNightline: http://www.419eater.com/
Its got some hilarious stories of scamming the scammers like this one:
http://www.419eater.com/html/okorie.htm
Its got some hilarious stories of scamming the scammers like this one:
http://www.419eater.com/html/okorie.htm
12-28-2005, 03:08 PM
#44
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Originally Posted by Ricedout
i put my car up for sale on auto trader, and i got this emial from this guy
Hello,
Thanks for your mail, I have forwarded your vehicle information to my client, as you can see am very fast on this transaction because the vehicle is needed fast, my client is so anxious to have the Vehicle.but Due to time constraint on the fact that we are running short of time,
I am pleased to inform you that after deliberating with my client who
just contacted me now based on the state of the vehicle in the
description you gave me plus that of the ad, he has finally accepted
your price,hopes the engine is serviced and oil changed as he cant
wait to see the vehicle parked in his garage.
However,My client made out a certified cashier's check of($23,000)
before he traveled to London on a Business Trip,for a previous vehicle
and its shipment charges etc,but it was unfortunately sold.The amount
on the check he deposited for the vehicle is bigger than what should be
paid to you now, so the check is now meant for the total expenses
which includes the purchase of your vehicle,the pick up of the vehicle from
its present location and the shipping charges/other necessary
shipping arrangements.
However he has instructed us to carry on with this transaction; but
due to company policy this check has to be made out in this amount to
you because company policy only allows a refund payment on one
cashier check. So you're required to deduct the cost of your vehicle
($14,800)and send the balance of($8,200) to my client shipper agent via western union money transfer or money gram transfer to enable him offsett
shipping charges/pick-up arrangements.
After payment has reached you and balance sent back to him, our agent
will come for the pick up on an open vehicle and then drive to a pre
paid shipper for shipment,and also conclude other necessary shipping
arrangement so you dont have to bother yourself about the pick up and
shipping arrangements,while title papers and other necessary documets
will be sent by you via regular mail Delivery to my customer.
Please Confirm this and provide FULL NAME,ADDRESS and PHONE NUMBER
for check payment to be delivered to you via regular mail delivery.
Best regards to you,
Bill.
this was after aswering his questions about the cars condition.
did any one who sold their cars before, did you get this kind of e mail?
Hello,
Thanks for your mail, I have forwarded your vehicle information to my client, as you can see am very fast on this transaction because the vehicle is needed fast, my client is so anxious to have the Vehicle.but Due to time constraint on the fact that we are running short of time,
I am pleased to inform you that after deliberating with my client who
just contacted me now based on the state of the vehicle in the
description you gave me plus that of the ad, he has finally accepted
your price,hopes the engine is serviced and oil changed as he cant
wait to see the vehicle parked in his garage.
However,My client made out a certified cashier's check of($23,000)
before he traveled to London on a Business Trip,for a previous vehicle
and its shipment charges etc,but it was unfortunately sold.The amount
on the check he deposited for the vehicle is bigger than what should be
paid to you now, so the check is now meant for the total expenses
which includes the purchase of your vehicle,the pick up of the vehicle from
its present location and the shipping charges/other necessary
shipping arrangements.
However he has instructed us to carry on with this transaction; but
due to company policy this check has to be made out in this amount to
you because company policy only allows a refund payment on one
cashier check. So you're required to deduct the cost of your vehicle
($14,800)and send the balance of($8,200) to my client shipper agent via western union money transfer or money gram transfer to enable him offsett
shipping charges/pick-up arrangements.
After payment has reached you and balance sent back to him, our agent
will come for the pick up on an open vehicle and then drive to a pre
paid shipper for shipment,and also conclude other necessary shipping
arrangement so you dont have to bother yourself about the pick up and
shipping arrangements,while title papers and other necessary documets
will be sent by you via regular mail Delivery to my customer.
Please Confirm this and provide FULL NAME,ADDRESS and PHONE NUMBER
for check payment to be delivered to you via regular mail delivery.
Best regards to you,
Bill.
this was after aswering his questions about the cars condition.
did any one who sold their cars before, did you get this kind of e mail?
12-28-2005, 05:47 PM
#45
Check out this response to a Palm Pilot I had for sale on Craigslist...
Read from the bottom up.... Dialog look familiar???? Damn bishes!
Hello,
Thanks for your response, i really appreciate it alot,i will like to inform you that i am presently in Mexico on vacation,i will want you to know that i am sending this item to my Grandson Abroad,in which i will be taking care of the shipment my self due to the fact that i want this item to be presented to him in a Grandstyle,so kindly send in your full name,address,city,state,postal code and also including the total amount you are willing to sell this item,and as soon as i have this informations with me,i shall proceed with the payment right away,i would have loved to make the payment via Pay Pal,but i do not have an account with them and can not set up one due to where i am now,i hope you understand with me,while i will also want you to know that the money will be brought down to your door-step and shall be made delivered to you cash and also will i want to you to know that Money Gram is safe,secured and monitored now and also will you be able to track your money once payment has been made,been cleared and sent out to you......Bye for now and hope to hear from you soon....
Thanks....
NB : I will also like to get to know you much more better since i
really appreciate your kind Gesture and Generousity towards me.....I am willing to pay $350.00 for this item,this is just to show my little appreciation on how much you are willing to sell this item to me.....So kindly get back to me with your full contact address,so that payment can be made right away...
----- Original Message -----
From: Clark
To: "Sarah Borishade"
Subject: Re: PalmOne Tungsten T5 Bluetooth PDA - $275
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:03:39 -0500
Hi Sarah,
Are you local? do you have paypal?
thanks!
On 12/19/05, Sarah Borishade <tipsysarah12@freedom.usa.com> wrote:
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Hello,
I need this item for my Grandson....So kindly let me know if i can make arrangement for the payment right away.....Bye for now and hope to hear from you soon...
Thanks.....
Hello,
Thanks for your response, i really appreciate it alot,i will like to inform you that i am presently in Mexico on vacation,i will want you to know that i am sending this item to my Grandson Abroad,in which i will be taking care of the shipment my self due to the fact that i want this item to be presented to him in a Grandstyle,so kindly send in your full name,address,city,state,postal code and also including the total amount you are willing to sell this item,and as soon as i have this informations with me,i shall proceed with the payment right away,i would have loved to make the payment via Pay Pal,but i do not have an account with them and can not set up one due to where i am now,i hope you understand with me,while i will also want you to know that the money will be brought down to your door-step and shall be made delivered to you cash and also will i want to you to know that Money Gram is safe,secured and monitored now and also will you be able to track your money once payment has been made,been cleared and sent out to you......Bye for now and hope to hear from you soon....
Thanks....
NB : I will also like to get to know you much more better since i
really appreciate your kind Gesture and Generousity towards me.....I am willing to pay $350.00 for this item,this is just to show my little appreciation on how much you are willing to sell this item to me.....So kindly get back to me with your full contact address,so that payment can be made right away...
----- Original Message -----
From: Clark
To: "Sarah Borishade"
Subject: Re: PalmOne Tungsten T5 Bluetooth PDA - $275
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:03:39 -0500
Hi Sarah,
Are you local? do you have paypal?
thanks!
On 12/19/05, Sarah Borishade <tipsysarah12@freedom.usa.com> wrote:
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# craigslist Advisory: Fraud and Scam Warning! #
# Please read our scam advisory page before replying to this message: #
# http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html #
# #
# This warning is automatically attached to #
# ALL craiglist forwarded emails #
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Hello,
I need this item for my Grandson....So kindly let me know if i can make arrangement for the payment right away.....Bye for now and hope to hear from you soon...
Thanks.....
12-28-2005, 06:22 PM
#46
Wow, I just got ANOTHER scam email!!! Freakin happy xmas in addvance??? what does that mean? Buddy it's December 28th!! I guess so much for selling on craigslist! 
From: Kan Rubin <godstimeisdbest1@verizonmail.com> Mailed-By: craigslist.org
To: sale-120814793@craigslist.org
Date: Dec 28, 2005 9:35 PM
Subject: PalmOne Tungsten T5 Bluetooth PDA - $270
Reply | Reply to all | Forward | Print | Add sender to Contacts list | Delete this message | Report phishing | Show original | Message text garbled?
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# craigslist Advisory: Fraud and Scam Warning! #
# Please read our scam advisory page before replying to this message: #
# http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html #
# #
# This warning is automatically attached to #
# ALL craiglist forwarded emails #
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Hello Seller,
Am interested in buying your item for my Godson abroad, is the item still available? if yes get back to me asap for me to proceed with payment.
Happy xmas in addvance.
Rev Father Kan Rubin.
From: Kan Rubin <godstimeisdbest1@verizonmail.com> Mailed-By: craigslist.org
To: sale-120814793@craigslist.org
Date: Dec 28, 2005 9:35 PM
Subject: PalmOne Tungsten T5 Bluetooth PDA - $270
Reply | Reply to all | Forward | Print | Add sender to Contacts list | Delete this message | Report phishing | Show original | Message text garbled?
################################################## ########################
# craigslist Advisory: Fraud and Scam Warning! #
# Please read our scam advisory page before replying to this message: #
# http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html #
# #
# This warning is automatically attached to #
# ALL craiglist forwarded emails #
################################################## ########################
Hello Seller,
Am interested in buying your item for my Godson abroad, is the item still available? if yes get back to me asap for me to proceed with payment.
Happy xmas in addvance.
Rev Father Kan Rubin.
12-29-2005, 07:22 AM
#48
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if they are offering more money than you want, then its obviously a scam. who the heck would pay more just for YOUR item? and then they say theyre willing to pay since they need it urgent, and when you take your sweet as$ time, they dont say anything. i mean there are tons of others probably selling the same thing with less money. where are these scam artitist coming from?
12-29-2005, 07:28 AM
#49
It's just like phishing scams. Scammers will send out thousands of messages and if they only get 1 or 2 people, than it makes it worth their time. Most, if not all of it comes from abroad like Nigeria or Eastern Europe.
12-29-2005, 05:17 PM
#51
They have infected the .org also....
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=446123
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=442978
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=446123
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=442978
12-29-2005, 07:41 PM
#52
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Originally Posted by DaBoxSE
They have infected the .org also....
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=446123
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=442978
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=446123
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=442978
hello,
blah blah for my son.
best regards.
bill
its the exact same method they use, being polite tryin to be nice.
but they always use "best regards".
12-30-2005, 09:35 AM
#53
Originally Posted by BlackCat
Here's a website I came across when watching one of those shows like NBCNightline: http://www.419eater.com/
Its got some hilarious stories of scamming the scammers like this one:
http://www.419eater.com/html/okorie.htm
Its got some hilarious stories of scamming the scammers like this one:
http://www.419eater.com/html/okorie.htm
Aww man this site is hilarious!
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