$560 CDN for a used 5D? - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

05/31/2009 06:22:31 PM · #1

Do I believe this?

Linkie

MattO

Nikon D4

05/31/2009 06:36:19 PM · #2

That would be one I would run from. I've only seen them go as low as $1000 on the used camera boards.

Matt

06/04/2009 01:39:15 PM · #3

yeah, I knew this was a scam from mail-1. I decided to have a little fun with it. Here's how it's gone so far. Italics are the scammer, bold are my communications. Bear with me, this is long....
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Seems a little underpriced. Why is that?
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Hi, The unit is still available.

Let me tell you a few things about it: I am the original owner and I bought it a few months ago, along with warranty and receipt. It's in perfect condition, no scratches, dings or laid down.

I have decided to sell it because as you already know we are dealing with a crisis and i need more money fast and this is the reason because i sell it with such a low price. Currently i`m out of town, I am in London - England. Weâ��ve tried to develop a family business but unfortunately the things didnâ��t work the way weâ��ve expected and now I am at one step from losing my market.

Anyway, there shouldn't be any problem. I hope you are still interested and we can make the deal happen right away. I guess you could be the owner of it if everything turns out all right and you are serious about buying.

Let me know and i will send you more details.
Regards
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Sure, please send me more details.

Regards
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Thank you for your reply.
I appreciate your interest of my unit. We need a safe way to complete this deal because it is here with me and I will come back in December. I don't have who to ship it there... I had all my family moved here.

I have found a way for us to complete the deal safely and fast, if you move fast as well. I think this is the best and safest way for the two of us. You will be able to check it before I receive the payment. There's a return policy so you will have the chance to test and inspect it before final decision. This is a 100% safe method.

If you will take this price, I am willing to pay for shipping and insurance to your location. It usually takes 2 - 3 days till the unit arrives to your door. I can assure you that you will be satisfied!

If you are interested in it mail me back and we will discuss about delivery and I am sure that we will find a good way to conduct this deal.
Regards
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Hello,

I am glad that you can assure me I will be satisfied. You will send the camera at your expense so that I may test it prior to making payment, correct? Please tell me what method you will send the camera, as I know of no shipping company that can ship overseas in only 2-3 days. Also, how are you expecting to receive payment?

Regards
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Please read carefully. I will explain to you step by step how we can close this deal:

The package will be sent to you via TNT Express. They will take care of the delivery. In order to start the transaction, I need to know your shipping information (i.e. name and address).

As soon as they have all the details, they will start the transaction and notify you with all you need to know regarding it (payment instruction, shipping, my account status, etc).

I ONLY accept payment though a third party service, which will ensure the funds and hold them ( TNT Express ) until you have it there, and will guarantee I get the money after you have the unit. In this case both of us will be sure we will receive what we want.

You will have the chance to inspect it and decide either you keep it or not. If you decide to keep it, they will release me the funds, if NOT, you will have a complete refund within 5 days, with no expense. I will pay the transaction fees.

You will have 100% protection from them.

If you are an honest buyer, I believe you will have no objection to this and i will wait your details in your next mail. I will complete the transaction in max 2 hours.

Regards
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Here is my information:

Dr. Anita Hahnjob
419 E. Lectric Blvd
Sometown, ONT
Canada 0U8-12A

Now, regarding payment of the $560 CDN dollars. What is the 3rd Party payment service you are using? Why would TNT Express contact me regarding payment instruction? I await your reply.

Regards
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The total price you have to pay is $560 Canadian dollars. As soon as the unit is in TNT custody, they will contact you to your e-mail with the all information ( payment, shipping ).

I have received your details and I will complete the transaction. I will let you know as soon as everything is in order.

Regards
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NOTE: I did not reply to this e-mail. About 3 hours later, I get this from the scammer:

I have placed the package in TNT custody. TNT told me they will contact you to your e-mail today with their confirmation and with the instruction you will need to complete your end of the deal. Please complete your end at your earliest.
Please keep me posted (Yes, I'm sure you DO want to get paid right away...sheesh).
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At this point, I get a very official-looking email from TNT Express, although the atrocious spelling and grammar are a dead giveaway....

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HomeWelcome to TNT United of Kingdom. TNT Express is an international market leader in global express services. We ensure that your documents parcels and freight are delivered safely and on time.

Dear Mrs Anita Hahnjob,

We are writing you this email at our customer request to inform you that the merchandise represented by "Canon EOS 5D" has been shipped and awaits the senderÂ´s approval.

Congratulations, TNT transaction started!
Current status: Payment pending. Purchase protection granted.

TNT Express reduces risks associated with Internet transactions by acting as a licensed, trusted, neutral third party for on-line transactions.

â�¢ The seller leaves the merchandise into TNT Express custody.
â�¢ The merchandise will remain in TNT Express custody until the buyer provides the payment informations to TNT Express.
â�¢ The payment will be made through a Money Order Service (Western Union) to our TNT agent name and address.
â�¢ Once the funds are verified by TNT Express, the merchandise will be sent to the buyer.
â�¢ If the buyer will not be satisfied with the merchandise, TNT Express will send the merchandise back to the seller. Also the payment will be sent back to the buyer.
â�¢ The seller will receive the payment only if the buyer will contact us and tell us that will keep the product.

TNT acts as a third party holding at the same time the merchandise and the payment.

â�¢ After the merchandise is received by the buyer, the buyer will have up to 21 days depending on the nature of the merchandise to review the merchandise.

â�¢ For this transaction the inspection time is 5 ( five ) business days.
â�¢ If the buyer decides to keep the merchandise the buyer will instruct TNT to release the funds to the seller.
â�¢ If for any reason the buyer does not want to keep the merchandise, the buyer will ask TNT for a refund.
â�¢ The refund procedure is very simple, the buyer will receive the money from TNT through Bank to Bank Wire Transfer, or by Check or by Western Union Money Transfer. The refund method is at the buyer's choice.

Shipper
Name: Tamy Lee
Address: 89 Mersey Road, Park Lloyd, London, E17 5LA, United Kingdom

Payment must be sent by Western Union Wire Transfer to our TNT agent
Name: Abigail Morgan
Address: 6 Pages Walk, Bermondsey, London, SE1 4SB, United Kingdom

The merchandise must be sent to
Name: Anita Hahnjob
Address: 419 E. Lectric Blvd, Sometown, ON, 0U8 12A, Canada

Payment instructions
1. Locate the nearest Western Union Office: //www.westernunion.com/info/agentLocator.asp?country=global
2. Make the payment with cash using the above TNT agent details.

Once the payment was sent to our TNT agent name, email us with the following information
1. 10 digit reference#
2. Sender's first name:
3. Sender's surname:
4. City and country where you sent the money from:
5. Amount sent:

Tracking Number 873********* The Tracking Number will be activated after the payment is verified and then, the parcel will be in transit.

IMPORTANT:
Once you will receive our email, you have to contact us and tell us when you will send the payment. The payment details are confidential and will not be released under any circumstances. Our customer chose this payment method in order to speed up the transaction. TNT security measures are constantly reviewed and modified given evolving circumstances globally, drawing on both internal assessments and the support of government agencies. Our constant priority is for the safety of our people, our customers, and the general public. TNT always tries to fulfill its customers' needs.

Shipment details
Package: Packaged and inspected by TNT Service
Packaging condition: In original manufacture packaging
Working condition: Tested in good working condition
Cosmetic condition: New
Package type: TNT Express box
Description of goods: 1 x Canon EOS 5D

Billing information for the shipment
Amount to be paid by the buyer: CAD 560.00 / Amount insured
Ready to ship / The price includes shipping and insurance fees
Payment method: Cash / All currencies in CAD
Service: TNT Express Delivery International
Delivered By: TNT Express 2nd day delivery - After the payment is received and verified by TNT

IMPORTANT:
The seller is unable to receive any information regarding the payment data. This action is restricted by a mutual agreement between the seller and TNT. We will hold the payment until you will send us your confirmation that you are satisfied with the product you received. As soon we receive your confirmation we will forward the payment to the seller.

This communication contains proprietary business information and may contain confidential information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately destroy, discard, or erase this communication.

We understand your desire to speak with someone on the phone. However, please understand that TNT's primary focus is to provide support to our community through the most efficient methods available. We have found that providing email and Internet support allows us to give quick, reliable, and consistent answers to questions and concerns. Using email also allows us to document what was communicated in previous emails to you and to avoid duplication of responses.
Phone support simply does not serve our members' needs as well as email does.

Thank you for using TNT
Abigail Morgan - TNT Customer Department

London City Depot
6 Pages Walk
Bermondsey, London
SE1 4SB
Enterprise House
General Manager: Barry Byers
Email: TNT On-Line Customer Service
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Dear Tamy,

I have received confirmations of the TNT Express delivery, thanks to you for the very quick transaction! Unfortunately, the nearest Western Union office is a 90 minute drive for me. I will let you know when I was able to send off the money.

Regards,
Dr. Anita Hahnjob
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Please keep me posted

Regards
Tamy
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I leave "Tamy" overnight, dreaming about getting my money for free...then

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Dear Tamy,

I apologize for the delays, there was a medical emergency I had to take care of at the hospital. I will be leaving for the Western Union office in a few hours. I will let you know once payments has been sent.

Regards
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OK. Thanks!
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At this point, I decide to discontinue communications. I've stupidly begun this bait using my real-life GMail account, but the scammer's greed for a free payday precludes them from noticing the name on the e-mail account doesn't match the name I'm using for the bait. Oh, well...there will be more scam-baiting in the future. Of course, Tamy hasn't forgotten I was supposed to be sending money via Western Union....so, the next day

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Can you please take the time and let me know what is the status on our deal?

Please let me know soon
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lol. Tosser. FOAD.

mpeters

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

06/04/2009 01:50:12 PM · #4

Anita Hahnjob???? I guess the scammers have a sense of humor.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/04/2009 01:50:52 PM · #5

Originally posted by mpeters:

Anita Hahnjob???? I guess the scammers have a sense of humor.

No, the scambaiters do. That was my invention!

mpeters

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

06/04/2009 04:30:39 PM · #6

Originally posted by david_c:

Originally posted by mpeters:
Anita Hahnjob???? I guess the scammers have a sense of humor.

No, the scambaiters do. That was my invention!

haha-- sorry to make that mistake. The name would have been too good to be true had the scammers made it up!

franktheyank

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

06/04/2009 04:45:42 PM · #7

Very funny, Go to 419eater.com to learn and read about scam bait safaris.