AnyMal
Lifer
Here's the short story so far. I am listed as a Trading Assistand for my locale on eBay. Last night I receive an email asking if I would be willing to sell couple laptops . I replied sure, no problem, just let me know make/model/specs and how much you want for them. Here's the reply I just received:
hi,
> I want to sell laptops.I am from Italy and I have a store here.Here is what
> I want you to do.please tell me if it's ok:
> I give you the pictures and description, you list the auction, you will
> receive the money, keep your tax(by the way how much is it?) and send the rest to
> me.when I receive the money, I send the laptops to the buyers on my expense.I
> am willing to pay your for your time up to 30% per every item.the ebay fees
> will be paid by me too.
> is that ok?
Obviously a scam.
Here's my reply:
Hello and thank you for contacting me back. We will be more then happy to accomodate your request. Please be aware, however, that there are certain expenses associated with listing items on eBay. For international clients, we require a $50.00 processing fee which covers the cost of the professional listing, insertion fee, and a digital picture. We also require an estimated portion of the final value fee up front, which is approximately 10% of the final bid price, which you can pre-estimate tp pay in advance.
We will accept your payment via Western Union and will process your reqest immediately following your payment. We look forward to establishing a meaningful business relationship with you.
Let's see if the troll bites 😀
hi,
> I want to sell laptops.I am from Italy and I have a store here.Here is what
> I want you to do.please tell me if it's ok:
> I give you the pictures and description, you list the auction, you will
> receive the money, keep your tax(by the way how much is it?) and send the rest to
> me.when I receive the money, I send the laptops to the buyers on my expense.I
> am willing to pay your for your time up to 30% per every item.the ebay fees
> will be paid by me too.
> is that ok?
Obviously a scam.
Here's my reply:
Hello and thank you for contacting me back. We will be more then happy to accomodate your request. Please be aware, however, that there are certain expenses associated with listing items on eBay. For international clients, we require a $50.00 processing fee which covers the cost of the professional listing, insertion fee, and a digital picture. We also require an estimated portion of the final value fee up front, which is approximately 10% of the final bid price, which you can pre-estimate tp pay in advance.
We will accept your payment via Western Union and will process your reqest immediately following your payment. We look forward to establishing a meaningful business relationship with you.
Let's see if the troll bites 😀
