posted on October 10, 2003 11:08:46 AM new
Just thought I'd post this, Knowledge is power This morning I got the email posted below from someone looks like in germany, and very likely a hijacked user ID. Looks like he got my email off an Item I had bid on, apparently he's not smart enough to look at my domain and see that I'm a snowboard shop, So I've emailed him several times now asking for the price on snowboard equipment that doesn't exist, he wants $225 for a Burton board Burton X14 bindings (those don't exist) and Shred Puppy boots ( shred puppy is something I made up, but apparently he can get me a pair All with FREE international shipping! Why I'd be crazy to pass that up! The problem with criminals is that they just aren't very smart, or they wouldn't be criminals...
Von Mitglied: stubsi7
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Dear Mr. Customer,
I am an ebay member with a 100% possitive feedback and i have high recomandations from ebay customers . I saw you'r interested in buying a .............BURTON POWERS 158 NEW 03 SNOWBOARD ................. I would like to make you a special offert:I will sell you the same unit without the auction for a lower price than the other ebay sellers.I can afford this because i buy the products in big
quantityes and the producers offer me big discounts.
If you want to buy more than one product I will offer you special discounts to the total amount.My discounts are from 10-25% from the total amount.
I have a special method for payment and delivery that will satisfy
both sides and this deal will be a success .
Here is my offer about the payment and delivery:I will use UPS for shipping and Western Union/wire transfer.
About the shipment:I'll deliver the product through U.P.S. AIR SERVICESS,and i'll give
you the tracking number so you can check that i have made the reservation
for delivering the colet and i will also prove that with a scaned paper
from the delivery confirmation given by the U.P.S. STAFF and the U.P.S.
label.I offer you shippment inssurance - INTERNATIONALY/INSIDE COUNTRY shipped
The shipping is absolutely FREE.Yes, that's right. SHIPPING IS FREE! Not only that the shipping is FREE but you will also receive 100% protection from loss or damage with our "On the House" FULL INSURANCE coverage. Your shipment will be professionally secured with heavy-duty packaging designed to protect the contents of your shipment cross country. Buy from me and your transaction will be 100% HEADACHE FREE! And if any problems do arrise, I'll take care of all the paperwork and ship you replacement parts within a few days. No other SELLER can offer you that kind of SECURITY and PEACE OF MIND. Did your entire package get lost? I'll replace your entire machine for you for FREE! We strive for QUALITY NOT QUANTITY. Here you will receive the individualized care you deserve.
If you are interested please advice me how many units you want to buy please contact me on my mail adress: [email protected]
I am looking forward to hear from you.
Thank you for your time and have a nice day!!!
Kindly Regards,
posted on October 10, 2003 11:15:31 AM new
Can you believe some people? First off, he really needs to get a spell-checker and secondly, WHO would go for this?
It sounds like you're having a good time toying with him. He's getting just what he deserves from you.
This morning I got the email posted below from someone looks like in germany, and very likely a hijacked user ID. Looks like he got my email off an Item I had bid on, apparently he's not smart enough to look at my domain and see that I'm a snowboard shop, So I've emailed him several times now asking for the price on snowboard equipment that doesn't exist, he wants $225 for a Burton board Burton X14 bindings (those don't exist) and Shred Puppy boots ( shred puppy is something I made up, but apparently he can get me a pair