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11-05-2004, 04:41 PM
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Is this a scam??
Tell me what you think about this. I advertised a Caddy steering column on a hotrod web site. This is the response I got. Sounds fishy. Thanks, Ron
Goodday, Thanks for your mail towards my offer,I'm well-pleased with the Negotiable price..And i do located in West-Germany. Consecutively,for the means of payment am using Cashier's check, co's it will turn out to real cash,so the Cashier's check will be Delivered to you Packagely by Courier service...at your Door-step,and for the Shipping of the Cad tilt/telescoping s column , i will handle it,co's i have a Well organised Shipper that will come for the pick up of the Cad tilt/telescoping s column from your Destination and i do promise you that you will definitely enjoy doing business with me. Furthermore,my Client is Residing in USA, he is owing me a Sum of money of $2000 and,so he will be Issuing a Check of $2000 you will be deducting your own money from it which is $100 and you will be sending the remaining balance to my Shipper's through Western Union Money transfer,so that i can instruct them to come for the Pick up of the Cad tilt/telescoping s column ,from you at your own convinient time.... Moreso,let me have your Full name is going to be on the check and Residential address including your Cell Phone Number or any Number that i will be able to reach you at point of time. I hope this is stated to you Clearly and understanding. Stay Bless... PS:I will want you to kindly take-off the advert from the site..ok,so for doing that i will be willingly compensated you with $30,so your total deduction will be $130. Sincerely, Charles Moore. --
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11-05-2004, 04:47 PM
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Ummm ya thats a scam. 100% sure. He wants you to take a fake payment, send him real money, and then get jacked.
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11-05-2004, 04:50 PM
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Life, Be In It.....
 
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I would not touch that. Sounds a little funny to me.
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11-05-2004, 04:54 PM
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Scam!
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11-05-2004, 05:04 PM
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Scam 100 %....Had the same kinda crap when I sold my Prowler.
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11-05-2004, 05:06 PM
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Its defenitly a scam. The check will be fake, and the bank won't know for a few weeks, until after you send the guy $1870 through Western Union.
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11-05-2004, 05:16 PM
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100%, Absolutely !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Positively !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SCAM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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11-05-2004, 06:35 PM
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I have gotten a few like that recently.
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11-05-2004, 06:40 PM
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Sounds VERY familiar. I didn't even have to read your whole post to know it was a scam. Here is a link for what happened to me. It's not worth it!!
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...t=nigeria+scam
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11-05-2004, 07:00 PM
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YA YA
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Why don't you email him back and ask him if he will agree to allow the check to clear the bank prior to forwarding any money to him,,,, bet ya don't get any further response from him.
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11-05-2004, 07:54 PM
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its a scam. along with these trucks im also very into old and fast aircooled volkwagens. well, i was selling some scat h-beam rods on a vw website and i got an email almost exactly like yours. and it turned out to be a scam. he actually ended up sending me a cashiers check but i just tore it up and sold the parts locally. he was from germany also. its a scam, sell your stuff to someone else.
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11-05-2004, 08:23 PM
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One of my kids. Cute eh?
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Just got contacted by a buyer that wanted to do something similar on one of my ebay sales. I said sure, we can do the deal.
But...I was going to hold onto the money for 12 weeks until I was SURE the check went though. Never heard from the scumball again. Mike
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11-05-2004, 09:51 PM
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Got Light Emitting Diode?
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Quote:
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11-05-2004, 10:07 PM
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SCAM!!!!
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11-06-2004, 12:09 PM
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Check the scam I got from someone claiming they were CitiBank:
"Dear CitiBank Customer, Recently there have been a large number of indentity theft attempts targeting CitiBank customers. In order to safeguard your account, we require that you confirm your banking details. This process is mandatory, and if not completed within the nearest time your account may be subject to temporary suspension. To securely confirm your Citibank account details please go to: https://we.da-us.citibank.com/signin...user_setup.jsp Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and thank you for using Citibank!" |
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11-06-2004, 01:25 PM
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I'd mail him a box full of catsh*t!
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11-07-2004, 11:34 PM
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Thanks for the info. I have never had this problem selling parts before. I'll be on the look out from now on. I advertised on Hotrodders.com (this is a great site in all other respects) and every response seems a little shady. Ok, this is my latest response, I'm sure it's another ripp-off artist, agreed? Thanks. BTW way I think this is a great trend as we all need to be aware of these crooks.
Hello Seller, I am interested in the sales of your ITEM which i will like to know the following information about the Updated Pics,Asking Price and Present condition I want you to be aware that my mode of payment is cashier's check. Jason Solar. -- Garry Parker
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11-08-2004, 12:19 AM
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SCAM!
I think Mr Moore needs to learn proper grammer also.......... 
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11-08-2004, 01:01 AM
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that exact scam ron was posted in computer shopper magazine last month in the security section.
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11-08-2004, 01:52 AM
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Excelsior, You Fathead.
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Anyone who can buy parts in Germany and send couriers and all that mess can send seperate checks. Report it. I also like the idea of mailing cat crap.
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