Ian84 0 #1 January 26, 2004 This is the last e-mail I received from a guy claiming to be a Ron Smith from the UK. Its about a motorbike I'm selling. Have'nt replied to it yet, I'm holding off on sending him some nasty words in case the Gardai or FBI can use his email address or something to track him down. Unlikely....I know. Anyone else nearly get scammed lately?? You'd think he'd get someone who can speak proper english to write the e-mails!!?? THE CONCLUTION OF ARRANGEMENT IS BELOW: Thanks for the email.I am interested and would be willing to buy it at that price(2500EURO).I am lucky at this time, about the shipping. So donot worry about the shipping. I have an International shipping agent that will come pick it up from your location and ship to me like i told you before. I will arrange for payment by sending your Full name.............. Address ............... Zipcode................ Country................ Tel No................. to my client in the your country will be issuing you amount of 5500EURO. which is a refunded payment for a cancelled order i placed with him, and being a refunded payment can be written on a single cashier check. I know it is more than the 2002 Aprilia RS50 price. But after getting the cashier check, I want you to cash it immediately and deduct your cost of 2002 Aprilia RS50, then do me a favour by wiring the remaining balance to my International shipper via money gram/western union for him be enable to come for the pickup. After this is done, i will be forward your mailing address to my shipper's immediately so he will come then pickitup from your residence for shipment. I hope it more clearly to you now,so confirm this and send your full name and address including phone # for mailing payment to you, also let me know if you have the ability to wire the balance to the shipper when to come for the pickup. Thanks & have a wonderfull day Kind regards, Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boxingrrl 0 #2 January 26, 2004 My husband was trying to sell a motorcycle on-line, and got something suspiciously similar. I'm not sure if he still has it or not. People actually agree to this crap? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #3 January 26, 2004 I've always wondered what would happen if someone were to act like they are stupid, and they play along, and then when the cashiers check comes in, deposit it and do nothing. even though you won't get the money, the asshole who sent you this will have to keep emailing you trying to get your money, he will probably start threatening lawsuits and you can just laugh at him. I think it would just be nice to make him go through all that trouble for nothing. And keep making up excuses how western union won't let you ship the money to his agent, and so could you have his real address please so you can ship it there... and if he actually gives you it, tell the police. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #4 January 26, 2004 QuoteMy husband was trying to sell a motorcycle on-line, and got something suspiciously similar. I'm not sure if he still has it or not. People actually agree to this crap? Sadly enough, yes. Some people just don't think or use common sense. Why is it common sense when it's so rare?Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian84 0 #5 January 26, 2004 Like I said I have yet to reply to him. Ill see if authorities can do anything....if not maybe ill play with it a little. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #6 January 26, 2004 Yeah well.....I've won the Netherlands Lottery twice in the past month, maybe I should just go collect my money?? I mean, the nice people WILL give it to me right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #7 January 26, 2004 Of course you should go collect. Esp. if you got an email telling you of your winningsTunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #8 January 26, 2004 QuoteI've always wondered what would happen if someone were to act like they are stupid, and they play along, and then when the cashiers check comes in, deposit it and do nothing. even though you won't get the money, the asshole who sent you this will have to keep emailing you trying to get your money, he will probably start threatening lawsuits and you can just laugh at him. I think it would just be nice to make him go through all that trouble for nothing. And keep making up excuses how western union won't let you ship the money to his agent, and so could you have his real address please so you can ship it there... and if he actually gives you it, tell the police. The cash flow only goes one way with these folks. Deposit their worthless cashiers check in your Bank account they got your account number your just left with a worthless piece of paper! You tease a rabid dog you might get a owee. With the mass mailings that these folks use sometimes they are successfull and they haven't been stopped yet. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
