[Rhodes22-list] eBay scam

[Herb Parsons]

I had the same problem when I tried to sell a car on eBay. After relisting the car for the third time (well, listing it the third time, I guess I actually RElisted it twice) I figured out how to get it past the scammers who kept interfereing with actual bids (by using "buy it now" and then not really buying). I required an immediate paypal deposit, or the item remained listed. I don't remember exactly how they worded that option, but it worked for me.

>>> gjm at macgra.com 6/2/2005 3:13 PM >>>

   You may recall that I have a MacGregor Venture 17 for sale. I have it
   listed in an eBay Store I use for work. (This is different than
   selling at auction...it just sits there until someone buys it)

   The reason for the post is the increasing number of scam emails I
   receive...about three each day...like the ones below. It is becoming a
   real problem trying to sell higher priced items on ebay, especially at
   auction. You go thru the whole auction process and then it turns out
   that one of these scam artists is the winning bidder.

   The scam is that the certified check they send you is counterfeit, but
   that may not show up for a week or so. In the mean time, you've sent
   them the "shipping fee".

   Anyway, just something to watch out for if you are planning to sell a
   boat online, or know someone who is.

   --Gregg

   (they're actually sort of funny to read)

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   Hello Gregg,

   Am okay with the price $2500 if is in condition, regarding payment
   i have an associate in U.k all i need to do to make payment
   easier and faster is to instruct him procure a certisfied check what
   of
   $6000 and mail it to you on the address and name you want on the check
   and you
   know it takes 24hrs for a certisfied check to clear in the U.s.bank.
   But i
   would want to know if i can trust you to send back the balance to my
   shipper
   cos i like to make use of my own shipper who will be coming for the
   pickup of the  MacGregor Venture 17 in your location, can i trust you
   to transfering the balance to my shipper via western union money
   transfer the money must have cleared in your bank to enable him to
   arrange the shipping cost for the pick up in your location.But can I
   trust you for my balance? cause the balance of $3500 will be send to
   my shipper if this is okay by you,I will like you to forward me your
   full name in which the cheque will be made out to and also your full
   contact address to where the cheque will be sent to. so that i can
   forward it to my client to issue you the cheque immediately. your
   prompt responce will be of high intensity.

   best regards.

   james steve

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   Good Day
   i am interested in buying your(1970. New main, genoa boat  $2,500 )I
   will like to know if you would accept a certified cashier check for
   the payment,so i will want to  get back to me with the (A) the reason
   why you want to sell,(B) the last price, i  want you to get back to me
   with your full name and address including your phone number is also
   needed in which payment will be sent to .i have a shipping company who
   takes cares of my shippment .So don't bother about the shippment.I
   will also like to know if is still in good condition and shape.urgent
   response is needed for procedure of payment
   regard

   walker

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   Hello,
      My name is kim doyle,I was browsing across your advert that you are
   about selling your larger boat  just want to know if it he still
   avaliable forsale becos i am really interested in buying it,so i will
   want you send me the pics and i will also like u to tell me your final
   asking price and its present condition bcos am really interested in
    buying it.....
    Await your response in moving this transaction
    forward.
   Regards

    kim doyle

   +++++++

   Hello,

     can i know more about this item,and i would like you to let me know
   the condition,because a client is very interested in buying and she as
   authorise me to handel this sales so as for the payment would you
   accept check or a bank transfer directly to your account let me know
   and forward your full address so that payment can be made.

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   M a c M i l l a n  G r a p h i c s

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   2002 Ford Circle, Milford, OH  45150

   mailto:gjm at macgra.com 

   http://www.macgra.com 

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