Hey I know this completely OT... well it IS about computers... but anyway I know this forum gets the most views and I thought this might be interesting... and helpful to me!
I posted on craig's list, if you've heard of it, kinda like an ebay meets classifieds type deal but free. Mostly local, but you can search for stuff from anywhere. So I decided to try out posting a custom built computer with a little markup, since i love building comps and if I can make some money at it, why not.
So I get this email from someone with a .uk address (which of course you can make that email address without being in the UK). And he wants to buy the system... but I'm very wary of scam stuff, and actually very confused by what he is suggesting. Maybe I am being over cautious and this is perfectly legit and a good deal for me... or it could definetly be a scam. Here's the 3 emails we've sent, let me know what you think:
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TO ME, from HIM:
> Hello,
> I saw your advert and it fits what i have been searching for,I'm highly
> interested in buying it,what is the current condition and your last offering
> price,please get back to me asap In term of shipping don't bother yourself,
> I have an international shipping agent that take good care of my goods he'll
> be coming to your location for the pickup.
> Regard..
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Hello Steve,
Current condition is brand new, never used. I just posted this last
night, and you are the first to email. The price however stands at $1350.
The computer will be ready for your agent to pickup during the week of
May 8th, probably Wednesday the 11th or Tuesday evening the 10th.
Please explain your shipping agent situation in detail. He can pick
up, so long as you cover all shipping fees and he brings, in person,
cash or a cashier's check upon pickup. Absolutely no electronic
transfers.
- Dan
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Everything sounds well,I must commend that the Game Machine is in good condition and am okay with it want you to keep other buyer's off.Concerning Payment will be made via a money order of $4000 by a client of mine in the state an amount oweing, so she said it can only be issued on a money order and it can be cashed at any local outlets in your area.All i need from you is your full name and addres s including phone number so i can fax it to my client. Pickup arrangement will be made by my shipper, so as soon as you recieve payment you will deduct your actual amount and extra $120 for wiring the rest of the funs to my shipper via western union money transfer who will be at your location for the pick up.and $100 for your runing around confirm this and get back to me with neccessary details I await your response.
REGARDS.
TOTAL FUND TO DEDUCT
YOUR FUND====$1350
EXTRA FUND===$100
WIRE FUND===$120
TOTAL======$1570
THE REMAINING FUND TO WIRE TO MY SHIPPER WILL BE $2430.
i await your information so my client can issue the check with your name.
full name
poster address
zip code
phone number.
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Can anyone decipher his bad english (is this just an act... forgive my geography, but what non-english speaking countries are in the UK?); and can someone explain what exactly he is proposing. Does this reak of scam...?
<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by Dannyaa on 04/27/05 12:30 PM.</EM></FONT></P>
I posted on craig's list, if you've heard of it, kinda like an ebay meets classifieds type deal but free. Mostly local, but you can search for stuff from anywhere. So I decided to try out posting a custom built computer with a little markup, since i love building comps and if I can make some money at it, why not.
So I get this email from someone with a .uk address (which of course you can make that email address without being in the UK). And he wants to buy the system... but I'm very wary of scam stuff, and actually very confused by what he is suggesting. Maybe I am being over cautious and this is perfectly legit and a good deal for me... or it could definetly be a scam. Here's the 3 emails we've sent, let me know what you think:
------------------------------------------
TO ME, from HIM:
> Hello,
> I saw your advert and it fits what i have been searching for,I'm highly
> interested in buying it,what is the current condition and your last offering
> price,please get back to me asap In term of shipping don't bother yourself,
> I have an international shipping agent that take good care of my goods he'll
> be coming to your location for the pickup.
> Regard..
------------------------------------------
Hello Steve,
Current condition is brand new, never used. I just posted this last
night, and you are the first to email. The price however stands at $1350.
The computer will be ready for your agent to pickup during the week of
May 8th, probably Wednesday the 11th or Tuesday evening the 10th.
Please explain your shipping agent situation in detail. He can pick
up, so long as you cover all shipping fees and he brings, in person,
cash or a cashier's check upon pickup. Absolutely no electronic
transfers.
- Dan
------------------------------------------
Everything sounds well,I must commend that the Game Machine is in good condition and am okay with it want you to keep other buyer's off.Concerning Payment will be made via a money order of $4000 by a client of mine in the state an amount oweing, so she said it can only be issued on a money order and it can be cashed at any local outlets in your area.All i need from you is your full name and addres s including phone number so i can fax it to my client. Pickup arrangement will be made by my shipper, so as soon as you recieve payment you will deduct your actual amount and extra $120 for wiring the rest of the funs to my shipper via western union money transfer who will be at your location for the pick up.and $100 for your runing around confirm this and get back to me with neccessary details I await your response.
REGARDS.
TOTAL FUND TO DEDUCT
YOUR FUND====$1350
EXTRA FUND===$100
WIRE FUND===$120
TOTAL======$1570
THE REMAINING FUND TO WIRE TO MY SHIPPER WILL BE $2430.
i await your information so my client can issue the check with your name.
full name
poster address
zip code
phone number.
------------------------------------------
Can anyone decipher his bad english (is this just an act... forgive my geography, but what non-english speaking countries are in the UK?); and can someone explain what exactly he is proposing. Does this reak of scam...?
<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by Dannyaa on 04/27/05 12:30 PM.</EM></FONT></P>