View Full Version : My first eBay listing in a while... Is stuff like this common!?
I haven't listed anything on eBay in a longass time... put my PSP up today (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70129) and got the following email shortly thereafter:
Item: Sony PSP Value Pack version 1.50 + Extras!!!! (8226005545)
This message was sent while the listing was active.
bumarot3 is a potential buyer.
Hello,I am to inform you my interest in ur item on behalf of my client for US$350.My client has given me a quick to placed an order for ur item.if u will accept M/O as a mode of payment.If yes,send ur address phone&the name u want on the M/O.my client is going to send u M/O of an exess money which is US$2,500.u will deduct ur item fees and send the remaining fund to my client manager in africa.the same asa u get it.my client manager will arrange the shipping to africa the same day u send the remaining fund.if u agree to western the remaining fund immediatly u get the money order.send ur address asap today.
Only a total dumbass would fall for this, but I'm surprised the "Africa" scams are even circulating on eBay now.
Scorch
10-14-2005, 02:44 AM
The "Africa" scams have been circulating ebay for many, many months. Check the forum for other similar posts.
dragonpancakes
10-14-2005, 02:49 AM
Its a scam if
A : More than one word is spelled incorrectly ( or the same word repeatedly)
B : It mentions Africa, or an African in any way ( not being racist, its true)
C : It appears that you will end up better off than you should.
shawagg
10-14-2005, 02:54 AM
It's a scam ... the MO is fake and they use you as a pawn ... the scam: you cash the MO and give them thier money, about a week later the MO fails to get cleared by the bank and they deduct the 2500 from your account ... don't respond to them but send it to ebay. They're working with the FBI to catch these guys.
wildnuts02
10-14-2005, 02:55 AM
OKay let me explain to you the nature of the scam:
They DO send a check. Usually a cashier's check. Most people cash it and deduct the difference and send via Western Union (the fucking devil) Bill Pay. 10 days later, the check bounces, scammers are nowhere to be found, and you're fucked.
R1V3R5
10-14-2005, 03:10 AM
OKay let me explain to you the nature of the scam:
They DO send a check. Usually a cashier's check. Most people cash it and deduct the difference and send via Western Union (the fucking devil) Bill Pay. 10 days later, the check bounces, scammers are nowhere to be found, and you're fucked.
That is why you always weight for ANY payment to clear. I don't care if it takes 5 months, I'll just sit on your package until it clears. :)
Also, African Ebay scam is getting so old now. I used to reply with something funny but I get so many that I just delete them now.
wildnuts02
10-14-2005, 03:41 AM
Also, African Ebay scam is getting so old now. I used to reply with something funny but I get so many that I just delete them now.
This type of scam (Africa or wherever) is RAMPANT on Craigslist too.
Ha, not a very sophisticated scammer. The more devious ones don't tell you the payment will be for more than the agreed amount until after they pay or at least until after you get back to them expressing interest.
They also will at least make up some story as to why they need to pay $2,000 over on a $300 purchase :rofl: This guy apparently just wants to send you $2K more 'for fun'. Something like 'My client has received $2500 from a loan repayment in the UK and intends to sign the entire amount over to you to expedite this transaction."
It would be a little fun to screw with these people by agreeing to take the payment and then letting them know you will most certainly be waiting 30 days for their payment to fully clear into your bank account. I imagine they would then start cursing and/or threatening you with all sorts of nonsense. In the end it wouldn't really be worth the time, plus your bank would potentially charge you a fee for a bounced check.
But there is a site (http://www.419eater.com/) devoted to people wasting the fuckers' time.
bostonfrontier
10-14-2005, 10:58 AM
how much do you want to sell the PSP for? If the price is right I'll buy it right now
banpeikun
10-17-2005, 05:47 PM
how much do you want to sell the PSP for? If the price is right I'll buy it right now plus an additional $2500haha just kidding.
slidecage
10-17-2005, 05:50 PM
Ha, not a very sophisticated scammer. The more devious ones don't tell you the payment will be for more than the agreed amount until after they pay or at least until after you get back to them expressing interest.
They also will at least make up some story as to why they need to pay $2,000 over on a $300 purchase :rofl: This guy apparently just wants to send you $2K more 'for fun'. Something like 'My client has received $2500 from a loan repayment in the UK and intends to sign the entire amount over to you to expedite this transaction."
It would be a little fun to screw with these people by agreeing to take the payment and then letting them know you will most certainly be waiting 30 days for their payment to fully clear into your bank account. I imagine they would then start cursing and/or threatening you with all sorts of nonsense. In the end it wouldn't really be worth the time, plus your bank would potentially charge you a fee for a bounced check.
But there is a site (http://www.419eater.com/) devoted to people wasting the fuckers' time.
i had a few people email me saying they would give me 100 bucks for the ogrebattle ps1 games i was selling on ebay with a starting price of 24.99.... the highest one went for like 60.. I told them to go find a BIN auction and get it from them...
jlarlee
10-17-2005, 05:54 PM
Heh I'd say yes make em go through sending that crap. Than tear that mofo up when it comes in the mail.
banpeikun
10-17-2005, 05:57 PM
Heh I'd say yes make em go through sending that crap. Than tear that mofo up when it comes in the mail.You'd be wasting your time too, and end up with a negative feedback.
Jeoff
10-17-2005, 06:04 PM
Haha yeah post an iPod on CL and see what happens.