Is this a scam?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by masfenix, Apr 9, 2008.

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    So i listed my Palm Treo 700wx up for sale on Craigslist/Kijiji.

    I got this lady emailing me saying she wants to buy it. I thought, cool done deal, then I emailed her back asking abour the meet up location.

    Then I get this email from her?

    Is this a scam?
    Incase she does file a dispute I can always give paypal the tracking number.

    My main concern is that I am 90% sure that this paypal is stolen.

    So should I just forget about this lady?
     
    masfenix, Apr 9, 2008 IP
  2. mjewel

    mjewel Prominent Member

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    Forget about this person. It's a common scam.
     
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    eruct Well-Known Member

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    Definitely a scam.
     
    eruct, Apr 9, 2008 IP
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    tigrrra Well-Known Member

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    if it sounds too good to be true it most likely is. For example i keep on winning the UK lottery (lol) but i never play the UK lottery im in the states.
     
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    madmax728 Banned

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    Common business knowledge. If you feel its too good to be true, its a scam!
     
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    kanowins Banned

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    #6
    forget it.
     
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    mrockz619 Peon

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    #7
    Sure a Scam

    No1 will gv u 100$ for freee..

    total scam..
     
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    joebert Well-Known Member

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    What the hell is a Somalian refugee going to do with a Palm Treo ?!
     
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    It's definitely a scam
     
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    aspire Well-Known Member

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    Somalia.. Africa.. The trap is very common and has been repeated worldwide.

    Try avoiding this.
     
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  11. masfenix

    masfenix Peon

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    Okay, defintaly will avoid. Thanks all.

    I did email her to send me her paypal email so i can request a payment. Should I report that email to Paypal incase its stolen?
     
    masfenix, Apr 10, 2008 IP
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    Yes I would report it. Contact paypal and see what they say...If they back you then sell it....
     
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    hav0c Notable Member

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    No payment processor will "back" anyone in such a risky transaction which is obviously a scam.
     
    hav0c, Apr 10, 2008 IP