cruzer Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 I have a Lathe for sale on Craigslist and I got a email offer. It looked bogus so i e'ed him back and said to come look at it. This is the reply, Something doesnt seem right and I know we have some experience here so I am asking for help!This is his address and message. "Robyn Ibro" <robyn_ibro@uk2.net> "Thanks for the mail , the price is okay by me and i am ready to purchase from you immediately,i will compesate you $100 provieded it will be sale to me and i want you to delete the ads from the website,i have a reputable shipper that will take care of shipping from your end i want to let you know i have an associate in the state that is owning me a sum of $4,500, i will instruct him to issue you a cashier check on my behalf and as soon as check arrives, you hold out your amount and send the difference to my shipper for the pick up in your place, i hope i can trust you for my balance and also you will be contacting my shipper with all neccesary information needed for pick up in your place i.e the actual weight and exact dimension of the (Metal Lathe ) . if this terms are okay by you, do get back to me with the following details like this. Full Name on check,your full contact details and your phone number. Do get back to me asap with this details." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoalaCowboy Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 I have a Lathe for sale on Craigslist and I got a email offer. It looked bogus so i e'ed him back and said to come look at it. This is the reply, Something doesnt seem right and I know we have some experience here so I am asking for help!This is his address and message. "Robyn Ibro" <robyn_ibro@uk2.net> "Thanks for the mail , the price is okay by me and i am ready to purchase from you immediately,i will compesate you $100 provieded it will be sale to me and i want you to delete the ads from the website,i have a reputable shipper that will take care of shipping from your end i want to let you know i have an associate in the state that is owning me a sum of $4,500, i will instruct him to issue you a cashier check on my behalf and as soon as check arrives, you hold out your amount and send the difference to my shipper for the pick up in your place, i hope i can trust you for my balance and also you will be contacting my shipper with all neccesary information needed for pick up in your place i.e the actual weight and exact dimension of the (Metal Lathe ) . if this terms are okay by you, do get back to me with the following details like this. Full Name on check,your full contact details and your phone number. Do get back to me asap with this details." Streetcruiser, The domain "UK2.net" is a web-hosting company in the United Kingdom. Based on that, I'd be VERY wary of the deal. Lots of 'bogus' crap coming out of the UK these days. I would want a CASHIERS CHECK in hand, including the funds to handle shipping to him, PLUS a real address before I did anything. uk2.net web-page (this guys email is hosted by them) - - KoalaCowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthgoddes2 Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 i've had a recent situation, a guy from internet, this person in africa gave permission to someone to send me a check from a law firm in colorado,out of that check i was to send money to person in africa, the check happened to clear,he then had someone else send a check for a higher amount,3 days later found out both checks were bad and were for vvery high amount,one check did clear ,needless to say im 8000k in the hole and wiser now.ive turned over all info to fbi and local police to catch these MOTHER F###ERS,well live and learn ay? anything from out of the country is not good alot of scams goin on,as told by FBI and local police.try to get as much info on him and try to nail his ass to the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 That sounds like the same scam that happened to a guy I work with.He was selling a boat.Anyway he was contacted by the police and also his very pissed off bank after the sale. So far he has not had to pay the bank back .I would contact the authorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDlANCHIEF Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 It looks like a duck. It sounds like a duck. It must be a duck! It's a bullshit offer. Sell on your terms including time for transfer funds to clear before shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01Spirit Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 I smell a rat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potatopotato Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 What kind of lathe is it? I need one to make parts for the Chief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebird77clone Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 The bastard can't even spell or write. Ca$h up front or forget him. Cashier's check, confirmed electronic payment, or good ol' govt currency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage229 Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 No Way I'd walk away from this guy just based on the grammar of his E-mail. Looks to me as if he never completed the 4th grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefridr Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 Sell it to someone from home! Screw the Brits!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsChief Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 When selling on ebay or online, you post YOUR terms, and just as IndianChief said ... sell on YOUR terms. Don't let a buyer set the terms. If they can't abide by the terms set forth in your listing, then F*** 'em. There are WAY TOO MANY scams artists out there. BE SUSPICIOUS!!! Be careful and good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaSpirit Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 I read about this somewhere else. Streetcruiser, ANYONE can print what looks like a "cashier's check" from their home computer/printer......and usually it will fool the bank, until it comes back as NO GOOD to your bank. DON'T DO IT! What I read about the scam is, that someone will send you a cashier's check for more then they owe you, with instructions for you to send the "extra money" on to a third party...since the "extra money" that you send will actually be good money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGSHIVE Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 "Robyn Ibro" <robyn_ibro@uk2.net> "Thanks for the mail , the price is okay by me and i am ready to purchase from you immediately,i will compesate you $100 provieded it will be sale to me and i want you to delete the ads from the website,i have a reputable shipper that will take care of shipping from your end i want to let you know i have an associate in the state that is owning me a sum of $4,500, i will instruct him to issue you a cashier check on my behalf and as soon as check arrives, you hold out your amount and send the difference to my shipper for the pick up in your place, i hope i can trust you for my balance and also you will be contacting my shipper with all neccesary information needed for pick up in your place i.e the actual weight and exact dimension of the (Metal Lathe ) . if this terms are okay by you, do get back to me with the following details like this. Full Name on check,your full contact details and your phone number. Do get back to me asap with this details." SMELLS FISHY TO ME, LIKE AN OLD DEAD MULLET. ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wind Dancer Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 This is a classic case of an internet scam!Don't send this person the item or accept his cashiers check.You'll never get your merchandise back and the check is more than likely a worthless piece of paper.Beware of this kind of buyer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 I read about this somewhere else. Streetcruiser, ANYONE can print what looks like a "cashier's check" from their home computer/printer......and usually it will fool the bank, until it comes back as NO GOOD to your bank. DON'T DO IT! What I read about the scam is, that someone will send you a cashier's check for more then they owe you, with instructions for you to send the "extra money" on to a third party...since the "extra money" that you send will actually be good money. That is the scam . The guy at work has been harrassed by the local cops because the bank is trying to get their money back from him. :veryangry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugdbdt Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 Anything over $1000 should be done by wire transfer anyway... ZERO fraud. Thanks, Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian T Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 Its a fucking scam! :veryangry: I had a baby grand for sale on e-bay, and got a similar response. Like Earthgoddes2's "buyer", this dickweed was from Africa. I told that piece of shit to tie a knot in his prick and shove it up his ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzer Posted June 26, 2005 Author Share Posted June 26, 2005 Thanks everyone!! I figured it was a scam also and wondered who to contact . I am gonna call my buddy who is a sheriff and ask him how to setup a sting and catch these people. Thanks again! S.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian T Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Thanks everyone!! I figured it was a scam also and wondered who to contact . I am gonna call my buddy who is a sheriff and ask him how to setup a sting and catch these people. Thanks again! S.C. GOOD! Kick that mutherfucker in the crotch if you can. That slimy piece of shit, fizzle nutted bastard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebird77clone Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 I read about this somewhere else. Streetcruiser, ANYONE can print what looks like a "cashier's check" from their home computer/printer......and usually it will fool the bank, until it comes back as NO GOOD to your bank. DON'T DO IT! What I read about the scam is, that someone will send you a cashier's check for more then they owe you, with instructions for you to send the "extra money" on to a third party...since the "extra money" that you send will actually be good money. That's a nasty little twist on it... thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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