Got a scammer...

iamtrout

Diamond Member
Nov 21, 2001
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1st email:

Im intrested in buying Black Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT Camera Kit 18-55mm Lens - $xxx for my younger son ,please tell me about the payment, calculate the shipping to nigeria im going to pay for it ,and tell me the overrall price im in UK right now you can call me if needed,i want the deal to be fast please,im expecting your reply as soon as you can,you can call if needed +447031911870
Thanks.


My reply (after forwarding this email to craigslist authorities)

Overall price is $910. $860 + $50 shipping to Nigeria which takes 4-5 days.

2nd email:

Ok,

It's Alright,i will Oder for your payment via instant money order bidpay,tell me your full info, so that i will know where to dirrect the payment to, looking forward to see you full info,

Thanks.

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Now, besides the Nigeria thing, he's trying to pay through bidbay, and all the scams I've seen go through an escrow service. And since bidpay isn't a escrow service... what's he trying to pull?
 

Pliablemoose

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I got an IM yesterday, suspected it was a Nigerian scammer right off because of the engrish they used, my first response:

"So what part of Nigeria are you from?"

Funny thing was I got no response back, who would have thought?
 

shilala

Lifer
Oct 5, 2004
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Originally posted by: iamtrout
What should I say in response? I kinda wanna fvck with this guy.
I'd like to see the money order when you get it.
I wonder if they do them in crayon?

 

Oil

Diamond Member
Aug 31, 2005
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Originally posted by: iamtrout
But should I even give him my address?
No just give him a fake address, like the address for the Jerry Springer Show or something
 

feelingshorter

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May 5, 2004
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Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
I got an IM yesterday, suspected it was a Nigerian scammer right off because of the engrish they used, my first response:

"So what part of Nigeria are you from?"

Funny thing was I got no response back, who would have thought?

lol