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  • Heelfan71
    Hall Of Fame
    • Jul 2002
    • 19940

    #1

    Is this an ebay Scam ???

    I put my PSP on ebay with a 'buy it now' price. It sold and I got the email saying it was sold to some dude in Maryland.

    About 1/2 later I get an email from him that says this:

    Hello,
    Good day to you,I am bright williams from Va USA,but Presently in London,UK for a church seminal. I saw your
    product item below on ebay (8262329747) and i am really intrested in buying it for my son as a surprise gift for him in school(Abti American University )at Nigeria and i will handle the shipment expenses.i will send you my fedex account so you will not pay no money for shipping.
    I will be sending you payment via PayPal,so kindly send me
    your PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS so as to immedaitely make out your payment and make sure you get the package ready for shipment,you can ship
    the item as soon as you recieve the paypal confirmation.
    Expecting your reply so as to immediately make out the payment.
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  • fishepa
    I'm Ron F'n Swanson!
    • Feb 2003
    • 18989

    #2
    Re: Is this an ebay Scam ???

    If the country Nigeria is used in any ebay or paypal situation it's a scam.

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    • p_rushing
      Hall Of Fame
      • Feb 2004
      • 14514

      #3
      Re: Is this an ebay Scam ???

      don't ship anything outside of the US

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      • Heelfan71
        Hall Of Fame
        • Jul 2002
        • 19940

        #4
        Re: Is this an ebay Scam ???

        I just re-listed it. I listed USA only as far as shipping. The person has zero feedback too. What if I someone gives them their paypal email address ?? could they do something with that ??? Just curious how this is a scam or how it works...........it seems different than the others I get.
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        • Heelfan71
          Hall Of Fame
          • Jul 2002
          • 19940

          #5
          Re: Is this an ebay Scam ???

          nevermind, found the answer

          Here is what will happen: She will send you a FAKE PayPal payment email that says that in order to get your money you will have to send PayPal the tracking number, PayPal NEVER does this & then the FedEx number will be a stolen one & if you do it FedEx will come after you later for the money PLUS the brokerage & tax money.
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          • Jistic
            Hall Of Fame
            • Mar 2003
            • 16405

            #6
            Re: Is this an ebay Scam ???

            Originally posted by p_rushing
            don't ship anything outside of the US
            I've never had a problem shipping out of the country. That does sound suspicious however.
            PSN: JISTIC_OS
            XBOX LIVE: JISTIC

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            • RubenDouglas
              Hall Of Fame
              • May 2003
              • 11202

              #7
              Re: Is this an ebay Scam ???

              btw, when using paypal it is highly recommended that you DONT do any transactions with overseas buyers/

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              • RubenDouglas
                Hall Of Fame
                • May 2003
                • 11202

                #8
                Re: Is this an ebay Scam ???

                http://419eater.com

                Typical UK/nigerian ring of scammers.. spend 3 hours checking out that forum and the stories. youll never wanna use ebay again.

                the time the scambaiters spend wasting the spammers time is amazing.. http://419eater.com/html/letters.htm

                those stories are hilarious
                Last edited by RubenDouglas; 02-22-2006, 11:48 PM.

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                • Heelfan71
                  Hall Of Fame
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 19940

                  #9
                  Re: Is this an ebay Scam ???

                  Okay, I have their email so I will sign them up for some gay porn
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                  • DickDalewood

                    #10
                    Re: Is this an ebay Scam ???

                    Yup, scam, I almost fell for it myself a while ago.

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                    • RubenDouglas
                      Hall Of Fame
                      • May 2003
                      • 11202

                      #11
                      Re: Is this an ebay Scam ???

                      these scammers make billions every year.

                      i feel sorry for the 70 year old retiree with no grandkids... with a PC and some extra cash.. lost cash right there. they pray any and everyone until they strike it rich

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                      • Heelfan71
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 19940

                        #12
                        Re: Is this an ebay Scam ???

                        I gonna mess with him a bit. I just sent him an email.........I want to see his photo shop skills


                        Before I send you my PSP I will need some proof that you are who you say you are. Scan and send me a picture of your drivers license. Make sure the license has all your info to match ebay

                        bright williams
                        25 brown shade drive
                        glen burnie, MD 21061 United States
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                        • Heelfan71
                          Hall Of Fame
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 19940

                          #13
                          Re: Is this an ebay Scam ???

                          mother ****er !!! some one else bought it wanting to ship to Nigeria. Maybe the same dude but now I will re-list AGAIN!

                          my reply to this guy: Hello Mark and **** OFF. Learn to spell you ****ing idiot. Nigeria sucks and so do you.
                          Last edited by Heelfan71; 02-23-2006, 10:18 AM.
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                          • AuburnAlumni
                            War Eagle
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 11939

                            #14
                            Re: Is this an ebay Scam ???

                            This same group of UK/Nigeria punks said they had Iron Bowl Tickets for sale online and scammed 3 guys I know out of around 1500 dollars.

                            Why they can't be tracked down, dismember, and executed is beyond me.
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                            • fishepa
                              I'm Ron F'n Swanson!
                              • Feb 2003
                              • 18989

                              #15
                              Re: Is this an ebay Scam ???

                              You need require immediate paypal payment if buy it now is used. That will make these jokers stop. Also say you will not ship outside the US nor will you accept bids with anyone with no feedback.

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