Craigslist, Ebay and other online buying/selling scams.
by LucidLou Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:43 pm
Figured I'd post this
I got a text from this guy asking me to email him the price and if it were available so I did. This was his response:
Mathew Ryan
11:46 PM (21 hours ago)

to me
Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my son who just graduated ontop of his class in National University in California, he studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him . I want it as a surprise package to appreciate him towards his achievement and to be delivered before my arrival Wyoming as my family lives in Wyoming .

I work with SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF and we are presently offshore in US Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling if you don't mind my asking.I am already in talks with the courier that will handle the pick-up and delivery it in Wyoming.

As regards the payment, I can pay you through direct bank deposit,using ppal instant bank wire transfer service, I will need your bank details.If you are not comfortable with that, you can set up a paypal account proper at http://www.paypal.com and I will make the payment through paypal, this way, all I will need is your paypal email address.

Cheers!!


IDK but that really sounds fishy to me :roll: I googled his email and it came up with a previous number attached to it. his phone is 30seven8two87fourty-four6


I made the phone number so bots can find it. ~Bubbles 307-828-7446
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by LucidLou Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:04 am
Got another one:

Hello <insertnamehere>,

Great reading from you. I am interested in the immediate purchase. I will take it for the price you've mentioned and I will gladly cover PayPal charges from my end.

I can only make the payment via paypal because it's very safe and secure for both of us. In case you don't have a paypal account I'll advice you to register for one at paypal.com. I have a private pick-up agent that will contact you in-order to handle the pick-up at any location of your choice once the payment is completed.

Question: I'll like you to tell me more about the present mechanical condition, how often do you service it, mechanical history, have you ever experience any mechanical problem with it before and why are you selling it?

Look forward to reading from you at your earliest convenience.

Best Regards,
Alex.


This from a MR. Alexander at [email protected]
Was originally sent a text from this number 1-608-554-2714

P.S. - Thanks for changing the number for bots...I was just worried about policies that might get me in trouble for posting an exact number...idk lol

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