Help-I might be getting scammed
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Topic: Help-I might be getting scammed
Posted By: chronzak
Subject: Help-I might be getting scammed
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 10:54am
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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 details: 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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Posted By: Fast Splat
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 11:01am
I am so confused.  Sorry I can't help. To confused. D mn------------- **MY SETUP!** WGP 04 ProStock Autococker Worrblade Delrin Bolt **SOON TO COME** Nexus Ram & QEV's CP Shorty Reg CP On/Off & Rail System And some other cool stuff!! |
Posted By: oreomann33
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 11:01am
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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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Posted By: Fast Splat
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 11:08am
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Teah dude. Get your money first and then give him the gun. ------------- **MY SETUP!** WGP 04 ProStock Autococker Worrblade Delrin Bolt **SOON TO COME** Nexus Ram & QEV's CP Shorty Reg CP On/Off & Rail System And some other cool stuff!! |
oreomann33 wrote:Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 11:08am
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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. ------------- Pumpker'd; (V.) When a pump player runs up and shoots you at point blank range because you thought 20bps made you good. |
Posted By: TiPP*MaNN
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 11:08am
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Posted By: brycef
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 11:12am
word ------------- Jesus- the way to go. planning to get ion |
Posted By: chronzak
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 11:13am
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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? |
Posted By: Dan db09
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 11:14am
| he sounds like hes setting you up for something im totally not sure??? |
Posted By: Doc Holiday
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 11:24am
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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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Posted By: chronzak
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 11:48am
| he said his name is john smith...sounds like a fake name, how popular do you think the name john smith is? |
Posted By: rkelley41
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 12:23pm
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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. ------------- Model 98 Armson barrel Flatline barrel 47psi/3k HPA 20oz CO2 Tippman expansion chamber |
Posted By: :ShockeR_ratm:
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 12:27pm
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Western Union Money Transfer no!!!!!! ------------- 
Nobody ever suspects the fun police! 
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Posted By: warmonger83
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 12:59pm
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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. ------------- GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!!!!!! |
Posted By: chronzak
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 2:24pm
Thanks for the mail, please send me your state zip |
Posted By: chronzak
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 2:25pm
The check is gonaa be $5000 and you will deduct $300 |
Posted By: Large Unit
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 2:27pm
| looks like a scam to me. |
Posted By: chronzak
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 2:30pm
| how do cashier checks work? |
Posted By: NMLvaio
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 2:34pm
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Posted By: crimp_dragun
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 2:38pm
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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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Posted By: Potato
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 3:02pm
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dont do it! scamzilla! scam central! seriosuly, if u have any doubt from the beginning about the guy u shouldn't do it, and that is how alot of ppl get scammed with the $5000 dollar thing, it bounces or something and they end up with your money..dont do it. tell ebay about him ------------- 98% of American teenagers have tried pot. If you are part of the 2% that hasnt, put this in your signature. |
Posted By: crimp_dragun
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 3:05pm
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^yup -------------
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Posted By: pbdude985
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 4:51pm
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wat potato said if u have any doubt at all dont do it sounds like scam. ------------- 
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Posted By: Hades
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 5:01pm
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SCAM!!!
Your only 15. You shouldnt even be using Ebay. Obviously you havent learned, If it is too good to be true, Dont do it!! You even believe it is a scam. ------------- 
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Posted By: Dan db09
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 5:04pm
| yeah john smith is a fake name you always see on your computer |
Posted By: word^
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 5:24pm
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Posted By: warmonger83
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 5:52pm
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if its a cashier's check, it is as good as cash ------------- GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!!!!!! |
Posted By: chronzak
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 6:03pm
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Anybody who said definiate scam is right. I looked up "how a cashiers
check works and the first thing that popped up is "cashier check
scams" the thing that he is doing is a common scam. I
emailed him and told him to screw off and crap, thanks |
Posted By: kwkmrorange
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 10:13pm
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Just ask yourself why is this guy making everything so complicated? Since its your marker your selling you should set the guidelines on how the payment and shipping will be handled. ------------- 
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Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 10:21pm
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Sounds like another scam thats being conducted in Ebay. ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition! 
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Posted By: Bugsy
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 10:25pm
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Hmmmm... someone told me the exact same thing too.... don't trust it! ------------- ! ! ! ! ! ! |
Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 03 August 2004 at 10:39pm
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Theres yer confirmation.....its truly a scam. ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition!
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