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Just had somebody try the old "I'll arrange to get them picked up, and somebody who owes me money will transfer you it, and I'll pay you more" scam with a set of forks I've posted up here (and so far only here)
If you get anything from Chris Warner (chris.warner9251@gmail.com) then I'd avoid it if I were you.
I wish somebody'd try a vaguely interesting scam rather than these obvious ones
got one going at the moment ... "i saw your advert ... piccies and
latest price ..." !!!
happily stringing them along washing their time 😉
That's the bunny, followed by something like this:
Thanks for your prompt response.I want you to know that i cherish in purchasing it and i am fine with the price. I want you to know that it will be ship to Ireland. I have got a worldwide shipping company that I can awarded the shipment contract to on my behalf, never mind about the shipping arrangement as i will arranged it. I'll instruct my client in State who his owing some funds to forward the payment for the purchase direct to you and the payment will be made out in certified bank cheque or bank draft for instant cash. Your purchase price and the shipping company fees who will come for the pick up from your premises and sign over the title,and the paper work will be included.
My client will forward you the amount higher than the actual price and you will deduct your payment while the remaining balance of the funds to the shipping company that will be coming for the pick up at your premises immediately you receive the certified bank cheque or bank draft and cash it so that they can come for the pick up arrangement and I'll be compensating you extra £70 for the stress and inconveniences towards this arrangement.You will send the remaining excess funds to their services through money-gram so that they can come for the pick on my behave once the transaction have been finalize.I will forward you the shipping company information soonest, I hope I can put all my trust in you towards this transaction?. If so,Kindly do this favor for me by bearing with my payment arrangement so that this transaction can be seal up as soon as possible. Kindly provide me with the correct contact information such as your full name and address where the cheque will be received and your valid home,work and cell phone numbers.
Blimey, they could at least provide some clear instructions for the scam.
you get the cheque, cheque clears, you send the item (s) then some time
in the future the cheque gets recalled by the banks. no money and no goods
... It's a gem isn't it !!!
I especially like the added touch with this one of getting you to forward the 'extra' to his bank account - so he's nicking some of your cash too.
Sounds alright. You lot are so cynical.
Call me daft here but have you reported this to anyone other than the forum here?
Surely it's an obvious attempt to defraud you so surely (and I may be a bit naive here) the police/other authorities should be notified?
Call me daft here but have you reported this to anyone other than the forum here?Surely it's an obvious attempt to defraud you so surely (and I may be a bit naive here) the police/other authorities should be notified?
Suspicious, certainly, but the sad fact is, what you have above is an email offering to pay for something and arrange shipping - there is absolutely no evidence of any sort of crime being committed, nor of any intention to commit one. I can't see that there is anything the police could do at this stage.
To be clear, I wasn't born yesterday and I'm as sure as any of you as to the likely outcome if the seller proceeded with the arrangement, but something "looking dodgy" isn't actually an offence.
I got the same email - different address though. Just replied saying cash on collection only; haven't heard back.
The Pinkster - MemberCall me daft here but have you reported this to anyone other than the forum here?
Surely it's an obvious attempt to defraud you so surely (and I may be a bit naive here) the police/other authorities should be notified?
These 419 type scams are so common, and usually originate from West Africa.
Better off just baiting them http://www.419eater.com/html/letters.htm
you get the cheque, cheque clears, you send the item (s) then some time
in the future the cheque gets recalled by the banks.
I thought a cheque could only be stopped before it had cleared? if not, how long do you have before it's beyond recall?
Lol, the 419eaters page has a link to follow if you are easily offended - links to Disney.com.
Hmm not as funny as when I started typing.
Post or delete?
Post!
😀