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    Posted: 03 August 2004 at 10:54am
Now I recently have had alot of trouble selling my Dragun TES w/ VL revolution until I saw this, I'm only 15 so i dont know much about all this but i think i'm being scammed, anyone know what this guy is talking about?(this guy is from scotland supposedly)

   Thanks for the mail and understanding, the price is okay by me.i am making an offer for $300 the extra $ is for your inconvenience you don't have to bother about the shippment of
the gun. i have a shiping firm that would be coming for the pick up as soon as the deal goes through. in respect of payment,i'll need you to provide me with the following
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1, Your Name 2,Your Address:
3,Your Telephone number home,cell and office:
  Once these details are provided, i'll forward it to my associate in States that owes me $5,000 to issue a cheque in your name. once it clears, deduct cost of the gun and the excess to be remitted to the shippers thru Western Union Money Transfer.I'll like to know if you have Western Union Outletsin
your area?
NB: Sorry if i may ask is this your personal property? cos' i dont want to involve myself with stolen properties for sale.
   I hope to finalize this deal with you as soon as possible.
Regards
John


Note the parts underlined dont make any sense to me
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I am so confused.  Sorry I can't help. To confused. Dmn
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as long as you get the money before the gun leaves your house it will be ok.Dont give him anything untill he pays you.
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Originally posted by oreomann33 oreomann33 wrote:

as long as you get the money before the gun leaves your house it will be ok.Dont give him anything untill he pays you.

Teah dude. Get your money first and then give him the gun.
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^^Yeah, make him pay first. My friend bought a game off E-Bay and got scammed. Luckily it was a reacurring deal and he got his money back plus some. You should be fine otherwise.
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Originally posted by oreomann33 oreomann33 wrote:

as long as you get the money before the gun leaves your house it will be ok.Dont give him anything untill he pays you.

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Originally posted by TiPP*MaNN TiPP*MaNN wrote:

Originally posted by oreomann33 oreomann33 wrote:

as long as you get the money before the gun leaves your house it will be ok.Dont give him anything untill he pays you.

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yeah but he really did make it confusing as hell, i'll post his next email here... he'll probably get back to me sometime today... what the hell is western union outlet?
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he sounds like hes setting you up for something im totally not sure???
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It seems like a scam, so be wary. But if he pays you in cash first i dont see how you could go wrong. Good luck!
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he said his name is john smith...sounds like a fake name, how popular  do you think the name john smith is?
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Be careful. This sounds like one of those scams I have heard about. If he sends you an overseas bank draft and you cash it. You are liable for the entire amount of the draft. I have seen these before. Do a search on this sight for scam and also do a search on pbnation for scams.

Do not trust any type of arrangement like this.

Paypal or postal money order are the best ways to go.
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Western Union Money Transfer

no!!!!!!

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its confusing. first, it appears that he is going to pay you $300 more than your asking price, that seems like a good deal. but whats with him saying that his associate will give you a check and pick it up... then asking about a western union $ transfer?

if he does infact pay with a check, make sure it clears before handing over the gun.
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 Thanks for the mail, please send me your state zip
code because you did not include it to the address you
sent to me. Also the check is gonna be cashier's check
all you have to do deduct $300 and send the leftover
through western union to the shipping agent. Please
include the full address again with the full name, and
cell phone number if available.. I will be counrting
on you to get back to me asap.


Regards
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The check is gonaa be $5000 and you will deduct $300
and send the balance back to the shipping agent.
Please advice with the name you will like to be on the
check because you are under age to cash $5000. i wait
to read from you asap..
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looks like a scam to me.
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how do cashier checks work?
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Originally posted by Fast Splat Fast Splat wrote:

I am so confused.  Sorry I can't help. To confused. Dmn

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dude, you are getting scamed. i have no clue what kind of person would pay $300. i would call the police and ask them. it sounds creepy and doesnt make any sense.
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