dadclot
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January 2006
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SCAM BEWARE!, by dadclot on Sept 30, 2008 0:02:50 GMT 1, Was surfing the net looking for a resonably priced Laugh Now print and spotted this:
www.tradepoint.ca/MerchantItemDetails.aspx?itemId=113403&CategoryId=203
I thought it looked like a deal too good to be true. That's because it is. I exchanged a number of emails with the seller who would give me no details about the print, saying "I will not reveal this kind of stuff trough the internet" but advised that the process would work as follows:
- First I will need your shipping information (i.e. name and address). 1. With this info, I will go to a DHL Location send the item to your name and address provided. 2. DHL will inspect the package and all the legal papers. - As soon as the item is in DHL custody, you will receive a notification from them. 1. After that, you will make the payment for the item, and send the payment information to DHL for verification. 2. DHL will verify the payment information, and if everything is in order, they will deliver the product to your door step, and you will verify that everything is as supposed. 3. You will inform DHL that everything is in order, and they will release the payment to me. - If by any reason, you will not be satisfied with the package, you will return the product to DHL with no expense!
I did a quick search on google and quickly found that DHL don't offer such an escrow service and that others have been presented with the same/similar scam propositions:
resources.alibaba.com/topic/442/D....ces_/4.htm?va=0 forum.escrow-fraud.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1567 forums.gumtree.com/about39-175.html
So beware, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is!
Was surfing the net looking for a resonably priced Laugh Now print and spotted this: www.tradepoint.ca/MerchantItemDetails.aspx?itemId=113403&CategoryId=203I thought it looked like a deal too good to be true. That's because it is. I exchanged a number of emails with the seller who would give me no details about the print, saying "I will not reveal this kind of stuff trough the internet" but advised that the process would work as follows: - First I will need your shipping information (i.e. name and address). 1. With this info, I will go to a DHL Location send the item to your name and address provided. 2. DHL will inspect the package and all the legal papers. - As soon as the item is in DHL custody, you will receive a notification from them. 1. After that, you will make the payment for the item, and send the payment information to DHL for verification. 2. DHL will verify the payment information, and if everything is in order, they will deliver the product to your door step, and you will verify that everything is as supposed. 3. You will inform DHL that everything is in order, and they will release the payment to me. - If by any reason, you will not be satisfied with the package, you will return the product to DHL with no expense! I did a quick search on google and quickly found that DHL don't offer such an escrow service and that others have been presented with the same/similar scam propositions: resources.alibaba.com/topic/442/D....ces_/4.htm?va=0forum.escrow-fraud.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1567forums.gumtree.com/about39-175.htmlSo beware, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is!
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January 2013
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SCAM BEWARE!, by bullet on Sept 30, 2008 0:12:25 GMT 1, bank account details to transfer da monies
never trust escrow full stop, usually some retard in an african country who is about 10 years behind modern payment methods
bank account details to transfer da monies
never trust escrow full stop, usually some retard in an african country who is about 10 years behind modern payment methods
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Karl Read
Artist
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April 2008
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SCAM BEWARE!, by Karl Read on Sept 30, 2008 9:26:55 GMT 1, In the description it says that it is float mounted, doesnt look like that in the picture to me! Thats enough to put me off!
In the description it says that it is float mounted, doesnt look like that in the picture to me! Thats enough to put me off!
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SCAM BEWARE!, by worlddomination on Sept 30, 2008 9:33:18 GMT 1, Picture lifted from recent ebay listing too.
Picture lifted from recent ebay listing too.
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brun
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December 2007
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SCAM BEWARE!, by brun on Sept 30, 2008 16:08:24 GMT 1, dhl or whoever dont expect packages they just send them ! they can easily send a empty tube , what do dhl know about banksy prints ? err nothing !
dont touch it ............
dhl or whoever dont expect packages they just send them ! they can easily send a empty tube , what do dhl know about banksy prints ? err nothing !
dont touch it ............
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doyle
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September 2008
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SCAM BEWARE!, by doyle on Sept 30, 2008 16:22:40 GMT 1, '...excuse me sir,there is a pigeon in your bank account...' :0
'...excuse me sir,there is a pigeon in your bank account...' :0
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annar50
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May 2008
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SCAM BEWARE!, by annar50 on Sept 30, 2008 19:20:15 GMT 1, this con has been going fora few weeks!
banksy grin reaper
cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=320303166642
1 of 5 View larger picture Winning bid: ยฃ2,000.00
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ended: 24-Sep-08 11:00:00 BST Postage costs: ยฃ18.99 Royal Mail 1st Class Standard Service to United Kingdom Post to: United Kingdom Item location: Guisborough, Cleveland, United Kingdom History: 23 bids Winning bidder: the_sound( 401)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can also: Email to a friend Listing and payment details: HideShow Starting time: 23-Sep-08 11:00:00 BST Starting bid: ยฃ0.99 Payment methods: PayPal See details Meet the seller Seller: nikila7( 14) Feedback: 83.3 % Positive Member: since 23-May-04 in United Kingdom See detailed feedback Add to Favourite Sellers View seller's other items
Ask seller a question Email the seller
Buy safely 1. Check the seller's reputation Score: 14 | 83.3
this con has been going fora few weeks! banksy grin reaper cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=320303166642 1 of 5 View larger picture Winning bid: ยฃ2,000.00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ended: 24-Sep-08 11:00:00 BST Postage costs: ยฃ18.99 Royal Mail 1st Class Standard Service to United Kingdom Post to: United Kingdom Item location: Guisborough, Cleveland, United Kingdom History: 23 bids Winning bidder: the_sound( 401) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can also: Email to a friend Listing and payment details: HideShow Starting time: 23-Sep-08 11:00:00 BST Starting bid: ยฃ0.99 Payment methods: PayPal See details Meet the seller Seller: nikila7( 14) Feedback: 83.3 % Positive Member: since 23-May-04 in United Kingdom See detailed feedback Add to Favourite Sellers View seller's other items Ask seller a question Email the seller Buy safely 1. Check the seller's reputation Score: 14 | 83.3
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