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Old 16-09-2014, 07:06 AM   #1
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Hi all,
I just thought I'd share a scam that tried to get me on eBay. I advertised a canon fd 300mm lens and it got a few watchers rather quickly then it sold at the buy it now price. I received a "why didn't I get my item request" immediately and replied via eBay say wtf (politely). The colonels address came through on eBay and he asked me to request payment via paypal which I did as this was my first sale. I them received a pAypal email saying the funds have been paid and are held until I ship. I then got an email outside of eBay from the colonel sayin he wants it shipped to Nigeria for his grandson and provides an address which according to google maps does not exist. When I checked with PayPal and no funds, it was a fake email. The give away was it was addressed to my eBay name not my full name. Anyway the colonel had gone quite and I've lodged a dispute to avoid eBay fees. Apparently you can't track goods via many shipping companies to Africa and South America so beware someone that lives in the states and asks for shipping to those places.
Hopefully I didn't give enough info to the frauds to get a case of identify theft or any other connected scam.
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Old 16-09-2014, 07:35 AM   #2
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Is it me or they just getting cheekier? It's like they spend days on end trying to come up with work arounds for the system and when it's blocked they immediately have another way to scam.
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Old 16-09-2014, 09:12 AM   #3
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they've been sending fake Paypal and Western Union emails and invoices for years
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Old 16-09-2014, 09:40 AM   #4
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Try running a business it is like a magnet for fraudulent email activity. I mean i have inherited billions of dollars (and yet to see any lol) and asked for my banking details so many times now it isn't funny and they are getting better and better each time.
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Take a dump in a plastic bag and post it to the address supplied..!!!
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My Nigerian cousin has this bad habit of dying every week and sending me his money. I still don't know why?
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Take a dump in a plastic bag and post it to the address supplied..!!!
The only genuine things in these scams is their email and bank account details. They use others physical addresses as a cover to appear legit.
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Old 20-09-2014, 08:09 PM   #8
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Well they are certainly persistent! After the first scam attempt I just re-listed the lens to have it sold and then deleted by ebay with 2 hours!
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Old 24-09-2014, 07:23 AM   #9
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I've had my bike on the market for a couple of months on gumtree, bikesales and just bikes and had about 6 scammer attempts. Here's a couple of examples. They are all pretty similar. When they send messages, I say for them to call me on the listed number to arrange something. But you always get a long winded reply wanting PayPal details.

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Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature of my work we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.

Am buying this for my son for his 21st birthday. He lives in Darwin presently so is going to be shipped to Darwin after have sorted out with the payment, i want to be sure if it is still in good condition ,i will not be able to come for inspection now all i really need from you is the exact details of it. I don't mind adding an extra $300.00 for you just to take down the posting.

Due to the nature of my work i am a very busy man working all day,am a sailor am presently on-board, i don't have access to my bank account online as am not with my credit card details here but i have my ANZ bank account link up with my PayPal account so I will be paying you through PayPal to your nominated bank account or better still is if you have a PayPal account ,please get back to me with your BSB and account details or PayPal account so i can proceed with the payment and contact the courier agent who will come to pick it up and deliver it in NT for my son .Await your reply .
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Thanks for the swift response...I am OK with the asking price.due to the nature of my job and location...i will not be able to come for inspection,am a very busy type as i work long hours everyday,i have gone through your advertisement and i am satisfied with it.As for the payment..i will be paying you via the fastest and secure way to pay online(PayPal).If you don't have a paypal account, you can easily set up one...log on to www.paypal.com.au and sign up.you can alternatively send your bsb and account number you can receive a direct deposit into your bank account from paypal.I have a private courier agent that will come for the pick up after the payment have been made ...so no shipping included.You can now send me your details so i can pay in right away and also include your address in your reply.Kindly delete the posting as am definitely buying it from you and it will not be picked up until you have your funds credit to your bank account,kindly help me look into this and get back to me asap.Thanks.
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Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature of my work we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.

Am buying this for my son for his 21st birthday. He lives in Darwin presently so is going to be shipped to Darwin after have sorted out with the payment, i want to be sure if it is still in good condition ,i will not be able to come for inspection now all i really need from you is the exact details of it. I don't mind adding an extra $300.00 for you just to take down the posting.

Due to the nature of my work i am a very busy man working all day,am a sailor am presently on-board, i don't have access to my bank account online as am not with my credit card details here but i have my ANZ bank account link up with my PayPal account so I will be paying you through PayPal to your nominated bank account or better still is if you have a PayPal account ,please get back to me with your BSB and account details or PayPal account so i can proceed with the payment and contact the courier agent who will come to pick it up and deliver it in NT for my son .Await your reply .
Hasn't his son got any transport yet?

He replied to my Gumtree Ad 6 months ago when we were selling our Fairlane
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I've had my bike on the market for a couple of months on gumtree, bikesales and just bikes and had about 6 scammer attempts. ...........
Here's a guy thats looking to purchase a bike

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...14#post5219814
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