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Old 26-07-2005, 11:53 PM
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is this a scam??

Hi guy's.
Sorry if this thread is in the wrong place.

As most are aware, Iv'e got my reflector & a microscope for-sale. I just received 3 emails, all from the same person....Rather than explain it, I'll just copy N paste it:

'Dear Seller, Greetings.Am (blank)...the C. E. O of TALK2MEPHONESTORE NIG INT'L, Orginated in Holland . I see that the item is in great Condition and am i am interested in purchasing.Kindly let me know the cost of the items as i would want the item sent to my store in west africa in Nigeria.pls note i want the item shipped via 'E.M.S express shipment',and payment would be made payable to you via WESTERN UNION AUCTION PAYMENT ,As soon as you get back to me with the total charges am to pay. Let me get a response from you soonest.
Regards
(I took the email out guys.)

So, I got 3 identical emails such as this....2 for the reflector..1 for the microscope ALL from the same dude, as I said.

I reckon I'll be completely ignoring it/him. What doe's anyone else think??
Iv'e never sold ANYTHING on the net before, my 1st experience! Thanks.
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Old 26-07-2005, 11:56 PM
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Oh...The emails came through Gecko classifieds.
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Old 27-07-2005, 12:00 AM
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IGNORE ALL THE NIGERIAN ONES!.. they're all dodgy.. it's funny.. a friend of mine actually got one of them up to the point where they were talking to him on the phone just for kicks.. it was funny as.. they got quite crappy when he backed out.. also.. the indonesian ones where they ask "is it ok if i give you my credit card number" are also dodgy.. alot of western union scams out there.. which is why alot of ebay seller list in theyre auctions as not accepting western union.. there's some dodgy people out there..

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Old 27-07-2005, 12:04 AM
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I don't think i would pay much attention to it John.
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Old 27-07-2005, 12:06 AM
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STAY RIGHT AWAY FROM THEM!!!! You'll end up sending your bits there & get nothing in reply! DO NOT TOUCH IT. DELETE the eMail immediately. Do you have web mail or do you just read at your comp. Do you have anyway to verify it before D/Ling. Mailwasher Pro. is great for this task. PM if you want details. L.
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Old 27-07-2005, 12:09 AM
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NO,NO,NO, !!!! NOT NIGERIA!!!! It's scam land. Even Current Affair has warned people about buying selling, even contacting with Nigeria.
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Old 27-07-2005, 12:16 AM
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I like the one about some person sending me 2 million dollars, and placing it in my account. All of which come from Nigeria. Just another scam and so too is this one. Best of luck selling your gear.
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Old 27-07-2005, 12:21 AM
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Run away ....Run away ..... Run Away
Yes delete the Email ... I get them often in my yahoo account, usually in the Spam box, but occasionally they make it through to my inbox ..same treatment !
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Old 27-07-2005, 01:15 AM
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Thanks guys. My immediate reaction/gut instinct was to delete it, is yes. Thanks all for confirming my thoughts! Pity really. my only reply & it has to be a scammer!
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