Regarding the bike I have for sale for $1800, this guy purchased it using buy it now.


Q: I just purchased your item now and will be sending payment from NY. The payment will include the cost for the item and shipping cost, so once you receive the payment, deduct the cost of the item and send the balance to the shipper. You will not receive any deposit upfront because you will only receive payment in full. I have a shipper, who is going to take care of the shipping, so don’t bother about the shipping Please send your name, address and Phone number where you want the payment to be sent to. Thanks Rodney


My response:
Rodney,

I am a bit cautious about this, as you have zero feedback and are asking to complete the transaction out of the ebay channels that protect me as a seller, from out of state. You should have contacted me first to discuss this. I will require a non-refundable paypal deposit within 24 hours of the time the auction closed, and CASH ONLY at the time of shipping, as well as your full name, address, and Drivers License number/state for the bill of sale.

Are you in agreement to these terms, or at the minimum, the terms listed contractually in the auction?

Thanks
Steve

Sounds sketchy.

You're response should phish him out if it's a scam though.

Keep up updated

sounds like a scam my buddy who sell/breeds dogs encountered

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It is a scam. Its very common on online classified ad sites such as www.craigslist.org here is a link describing the scam. http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams

Good luck with your sell.

Aloha,
Chad

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I thought so. Thanks guys. Have a claim filed with ebay right now.

Here's a good one from Craigslist today:

Hello,
I am very excited you want to purchase my bike. Please remit the check and a copy of this email to the following:
Steve Gull Libbell
6061 Gate Parkway
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
(904) 721-1211
Please tell my administrative assistant what I need to do to cash the check you are sending, and leave your address and phone number so I can have her send back the remainder in cash.
Thanks

You can setup your Ebay account to not accept bids from people with zero or negative feedback.

That is a blatant scam. Stay away from that guy.

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this is an email i got. i went along with it as i didnt know it was a scam until i searched nigerian scams. my address has been changed. starts at bottom. i kinda got suspicious when it said ship to africa and i was getting these replies at like 3:30AM!





hellodear,
i have sent the payment and once you recieve the confirmation of payment from the company in your email because they told me that they will notify you then ship out the package .





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From: *******@hotmail.com
To: izmanterry@msn.com
Subject: RE: IPOD NANO 4TH GENERATION 16GB - $175 (Saint petersburg)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:23:35 -0500

when can you send the payment?

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From: izmanterry@msn.com
To: *********@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: IPOD NANO 4TH GENERATION 16GB - $175 (Saint petersburg)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:12:34 +0000




ok thanks for your informations ,
the shipping address is
11 peter okoye street uwani
Enugu
Enugu State
Nigeria
23442
Adani Cosmos is the name.
use a usps postal service in sending the package.







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From: *********@hotmail.com
To: izmanterry@msn.com
Subject: RE: IPOD NANO 4TH GENERATION 16GB - $175 (Saint petersburg)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:26:07 -0500

i do not havea paypal account but you can send it to my address.

Alec V.
9090 1st ave n
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710.

once i get the payment i will ship it the same day.

thanks. waitin to here from you back.

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From: izmanterry@msn.com
To: ***********@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: IPOD NANO 4TH GENERATION 16GB - $175 (Saint petersburg)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:09:43 +0000





Hello,
I think i am ok regarding the amount you want to sell it. i just travelled to London for a business trip.
The item is for my grandson's birthday gift he went for a one year Taining Program with the department of medicine for Hiv and Aids awareness in west Africa.

I will want you to provide me with your paypal account for the payment to be send immediately or if you dont not have paypal account, provide me your Full name and Address so that i will send the money through Money Order..
I will be taking care of the shipment, so you don't need to bother yourself regarding the shipping fee.Waiting to hear from you.
011 447 035 934 479 or 001 447 035 957 521
Warm Regards.
N.B i WILL PAY $200 FOR BOTH THE COST AND THE SHIPPING PRICE







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From: ********@hotmail.com
To: izmanterry@msn.com
Subject: RE: IPOD NANO 4TH GENERATION 16GB - $175 (Saint petersburg)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:22:04 -0500

my number is 727-999-9999

if you want to call me and set up a time.
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From: izmanterry@msn.com
To: **********@hotmail.com
Subject: IPOD NANO 4TH GENERATION 16GB - $175 (Saint petersburg)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:13:35 +0000





Hi
let me know if your item is still available, will like to buy
+447035957521