cHoDaBoY 0 #1 February 21, 2006 Ok here is the deal. I posted an item on ebay yesterday. The item is only at a penny so far and is not worth more than a fwe dollars (at least most ppl would think so) Today I get an email from a potential buyer: "i saw this your item interested in ebay and i am interested in buying it for my son which in africa right now on tourism.I will pay $450 and i will like you to ship it directly to him from you,I will give you $100 as its shipping cost and i will pay you via MoneyGram,so if you agree,send me yor name and address so that i can make the payment as soon as possible." What do you guys think? What should I do? Q. Why do birds sing? A. Because they dont have to pack when they land Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 February 21, 2006 Sounds like a scam to me."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 43 #3 February 21, 2006 You're kidding right? Let's think about this... in Africa... willing to pay more than its worth... Are you interested in land in Florida too? Maybe a bridge in New York! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leapdog 0 #4 February 21, 2006 QuoteOk here is the deal. I posted an item on ebay yesterday. The item is only at a penny so far and is not worth more than a fwe dollars (at least most ppl would think so) Today I get an email from a potential buyer: "i saw this your item interested in ebay and i am interested in buying it for my son which in africa right now on tourism.I will pay $450 and i will like you to ship it directly to him from you,I will give you $100 as its shipping cost and i will pay you via MoneyGram,so if you agree,send me yor name and address so that i can make the payment as soon as possible." What do you guys think? What should I do? Ignore it! it is a scam. It is an email designed to get your personal information then exploit it. Gunnery Sergeant of Marines "I would like it if I were challenged mentally at my job and not feel like I'm mentally challenged." - Co-worker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cHoDaBoY 0 #5 February 21, 2006 I know it sounds really really stupid, but the thing is the item is worth nothing. I mean I would practically give it away. The only thing Im worried about is the shipping Q. Why do birds sing? A. Because they dont have to pack when they land Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #6 February 21, 2006 besides jumping my main hobby is car audio and i'm on a few audio forms, and have heard of people selling audio gear get hit with this scam before. basically the guy sends you shipping money promising to get you the rest after it's shipped. then once it's shipped he disappears. usually they end up reselling the item you sent them for more than they gave you to ship it. just tell the guy you aren't interested. cheersdiamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cameramonkey 0 #7 February 21, 2006 may not be the same, but here is what it sounds like to me.... Thinking of selling a car or another valuable item through an online auction or your newspaper’s classified section? If so, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, wants you to know about check overpayment scams. According to FTC officials, the scams work like this: Someone responds to your posting or ad, and offers to use a cashier’s check, personal check or corporate check to pay for the item you’re selling. At the last minute, the so-called buyer (or the buyer’s “agent”) comes up with a reason for writing the check for more than the purchase price, and asks you to wire back the difference after you deposit the check. You deposit the check and wire the funds back to the “buyers.” Later, the check bounces, leaving you liable for the entire amount. The checks are counterfeit, says the FTC, but good enough to fool unsuspecting bank tellers. http://www.sfcu.org/security/check.htmlTwo wrongs don't make a right, however three lefts DO! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HUSHPUPPY 0 #8 February 21, 2006 Just report it to Ebay! They don't like when someone tries to work outside the auction process. "You made my panties wet!" Skymama (Fitz 09) "Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cHoDaBoY 0 #9 February 21, 2006 http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7592462856&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:CA:31 there is the link if anyone is interested anyone make clicky Q. Why do birds sing? A. Because they dont have to pack when they land Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 334 #10 February 21, 2006 Hey, I notice that the seller of your camera first said that the camera works, he had just used it that day, then 3 days later said that is was new, sealed in the box. Shouldn't that tip someone off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cHoDaBoY 0 #11 February 21, 2006 yes Q. Why do birds sing? A. Because they dont have to pack when they land Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balls 0 #12 February 21, 2006 IT'S A SCAM!!!!! Tell the guy ot go ahead and send the check. When you get it tell him to fuck himself.---------------------------------------- ....so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattyblast 0 #13 February 21, 2006 Sorry to see that you got screwed. I hope Mr. Groves gets caught pulling this crap, gets tossed in the slammer, and becomes the object of "Bubba's" affection."DOOR!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cHoDaBoY 0 #14 February 21, 2006 Someone has bid on this amazing item, how could they not Q. Why do birds sing? A. Because they dont have to pack when they land Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
