mattsplat 0 #1 October 28, 2008 I tried posting this on scams. But it would not take. Should I be afraid? Hi matt petito, On 28-Oct-2008 someone submitted their contact information in response to your ad in the Dropzone.com Classifieds. Please reply to this email to contact the person directly. Username => lewisanderson URL => http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/detail_page.cgi?ID=69233&d=1 Name => lewis FromEmail => lewis.anderson@ymail.com City => bilbao Country => spain Comments => Hello, I am an agent interested in immediate purchase of your item.After several consideration over the advert placed on the website,my client has really shown interest in it and would really want to issue the payment in form of Cheque and how much is the last price.Will you be accepting a Cheque? The check that will be drawn by my client would include the cost for shipping this item to my client and my commission would be included on the same Cheque.We shall solely be responsible for the shipments of the item. Please contact me asap for futher questionings as regards to this transaction if you really show willingness in selling this item asap.Thank You and I am expecting your response asap Regards, lewis andeson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #2 October 28, 2008 Yep, I would report it the scam link on here... I would be very willing to bet that it its.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drdive 0 #3 October 28, 2008 Yep - classic "I will send you a checque for x dollars above your asking price to cover my fees", etc. The check will be worthless, and they have your rig. Tell him to F-off."We saved your gear. Now you can sell it when you get out of the hospital and upsize!!" "K-Dub" " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #4 October 28, 2008 It's 2008 almost 2009 so anybody who requires they pay via check is likely a con in my opinion.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #5 October 28, 2008 Not always. I dont have a PC at home and cant get to pay-pal from work. When I sold my canopy I sent it to Paragon Rigging (near where the buyer lived), they "oked" it, and he sent me a personal check. Once that cleared the canopy was his.Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #6 October 28, 2008 Of course there always exceptions but having a Rigger act as a middle man is the best way to go regardelss of method of payment.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #7 October 28, 2008 Agreed. I wouldnt buy or sell skyjumping gear any other way. Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bmore_chrissy 0 #8 October 29, 2008 It's totally a scam - I got the same email for my ad. I forwarded to abuse@dz.com. How long does it normally take to be posted as a scam? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoBob 0 #9 October 30, 2008 Hey Matt, I think that might be one of Taters scams except he didn't ask for you to send 5 cans of sardines and an order of Tambos fried potato logs! "I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
