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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Bruce, Mar 21, 2011.

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  1. Bruce

    Bruce Member

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    So, I'm selling my camera on ebay. Today it sold to a user who's registration date is 3/21/2011. His ebay profile says he's in Poland, but he wants it shipped to Nigeria.

    Should I run quickly from this transaction?
     
    #1 Bruce, Mar 21, 2011
  2. Blake

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    Yes. Expect a fake paypal notice showing overpayment.
     
    #2 Blake, Mar 21, 2011
  3. what

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    I don't even sell to 0 ebayers. But really, all you have to do is request the funds to be put in paypal. And as soon as the money clears youll send the item. Most likely he'll jerk you around, but I don't see how you'll get burned.
     
    #3 what, Mar 21, 2011
  4. tinywang

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    Nigeria = Auto scam
     
    #4 tinywang, Mar 21, 2011
  5. Ricksmith

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    If you do it, wait for the money to clear then withdraw it from your paypal account. If not he will probably send the money, get your camera and say it was internet fraud to get his cash back and keep your camera.
     
    #5 Ricksmith, Mar 21, 2011
  6. xhanif143x

    xhanif143x Member

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    paypal=scam. Don't do this transaction seem like 100% scam.use Craigslist instead. I freaking hate paypal with stupid policies.
     
    #6 xhanif143x, Mar 22, 2011
  7. Bandwagoner

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    did you open your bidding to overseas buyers? I never do that. USA only. Avoid many scams that way.
     
    #7 Bandwagoner, Mar 22, 2011
  8. Blake

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    As I stated before, you will get an email notice from what appears to be paypal paying you. Go check your paypal account and you will see there is actually no money there. Then report the person (bot)

    I dealt with this a few years ago when selling a blackberry. 3 different times I had legit bidders and these Nigerian ****sticks would bid at the last second and try to rip me off
     
    #8 Blake, Mar 22, 2011
  9. GRENDEL

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    Ditto too many headaches across the board selling overseas.
     
    #9 GRENDEL, Mar 22, 2011
  10. chestr

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    Why don't you just sell it on craigslist? Avoids ebay and paypal fees which are ridiculous and also it's local.
     
    #10 chestr, Mar 22, 2011
  11. MourningWood

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    Do NOT go through with the transaction.

    Run away, and don't look back.
     
    #11 MourningWood, Mar 22, 2011
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    Don't use paypal, period. I have no idea why anyone still uses that POS scam service.
     
    #12 rhadamanthus, Mar 22, 2011
  13. Yonkers

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    Dear Sir/Madam,

    I think this is a perfectly legitimate way of selling your camera.

    Additionally, I have another proposition for you. My name is Dr Ahmed Abdalla director and board member,Transparency International ,Kenya.

    We are interested in diverting some funds currently floating in the
    suspense account of the federal pay office to your account as soon as
    possible.

    We would want US$43.8m (Forty three million Eight Hundred Thousand)
    dollars out this money oversea transferred to your account because we
    are not eligible to operate foreign account, and I have been mandated to
    search for a partner abroad. We really want this transfer made as soon
    as possible before the government, who have started refunding money from
    Moi's foreign accounts track this money.We will be offering 20% for your
    assistance.

    If you would want to proceed with this transaction please reply with
    your name and phone number and if you do not accept my offer please
    treat with utmost confidentiality.

    For more information check the website below.
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3338023.stm

    Best Regards,
    Dr Ahmed Abdalla,
     
    #13 Yonkers, Mar 22, 2011
  14. Bruce

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    Haha,

    I appreciate the replies guys. I Didn't end up going through with it.
     
    #14 Bruce, Mar 22, 2011
  15. BigSherv

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    Make sure you dispute the transaction or ebay will want their 10%
     
    #15 BigSherv, Mar 22, 2011
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