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11/27/2005 09:37:22 PM · #26 |
Hey Bandit....good job on warning the other EBAYers !
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11/27/2005 09:44:16 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by bandit:
Hey MrEd ... when you gonna enter some challenges?! You have some great shots in your portfolio! |
Thank you very much, I'm still learning the in's and out's of my camera and using my editing programs. I almost entered 2 of them, but came up with an idea just a tad late. It just seems I get the chance for an entry after the deadline. Basic editing I can do, advanced, pffffffffffft, ain't got a shot. That's more 'graphic art' to me. Yes, I realize you still need a good photo to start with. I'm not trying to diss anyone. It IS great stuff.
Be sure I'll be in there soon. I like your shots....especially the 'Say Cheeese' and 'Global Warming'.
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11/27/2005 11:04:18 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by kenskid:
Hey Bandit....good job on warning the other EBAYers !
KenSkid |
I wish I could do more! I would love to get these guys hiding behind their computers like the cowards they are! |
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11/28/2005 12:59:46 AM · #29 |
| Just thought I would bring this up again, for those that missed it earlier today ... |
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11/28/2005 05:10:41 AM · #30 |
The most important thing when bidding on high value items is to make sure that the item is covered by Paypal insurance (the value of attached insurance is listed against each listing) and pay through Paypal. If you have paid through Paypal and the item does not arrive, the insurance kicks in to reimburse you. I had this experience and was grateful for it. I also spotted the oddities pretty quickly after making payment, so managed to have the scammer's 30 or 40 scam listings withdrawn before they closed and hopefully saved a few other people the hassle.
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11/28/2005 05:43:13 AM · #31 |
Originally posted by legalbeagle:
The most important thing when bidding on high value items is to make sure that the item is covered by Paypal insurance (the value of attached insurance is listed against each listing) and pay through Paypal. If you have paid through Paypal and the item does not arrive, the insurance kicks in to reimburse you. I had this experience and was grateful for it. I also spotted the oddities pretty quickly after making payment, so managed to have the scammer's 30 or 40 scam listings withdrawn before they closed and hopefully saved a few other people the hassle. |
I acted pretty quickly to the scam, but was concerned about the slow response by Ebay. The quickest way to get the information to them, is forward the correspondence to spoof@ebay.com This gets a response within 24hrs. I can imagine the huge number of these scams they would have active all around the World at any one time!!! |
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11/28/2005 05:58:02 AM · #32 |
Bandit
Here's a list of the people that stay at that address :-)
Got a nice wee program at work that tells me who lives where. |
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11/28/2005 04:26:07 PM · #33 |
Originally posted by brownt:
Bandit
Here's a list of the people that stay at that address :-)
Got a nice wee program at work that tells me who lives where. |
How did you get that!!! I would love to get a programme that tracks the IP address straight to his physical location. (I have a feeling that there would be more then one person doing this particular scam) |
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11/28/2005 05:20:00 PM · #34 |
Originally posted by bandit:
Originally posted by brownt:
Bandit
Here's a list of the people that stay at that address :-)
Got a nice wee program at work that tells me who lives where. |
How did you get that!!! I would love to get a programme that tracks the IP address straight to his physical location. (I have a feeling that there would be more then one person doing this particular scam) |
It's a program called NameTracer. It's data comes from the electoral register and royal mail, so if you're old enough to vote you'll be in that program.
I've only had it for a week, testing it out for the hospital I work in. It'll be rolled out to 60+ users when I get the final version and finish playing with the settings.
You can search on peoples names, street names, postcodes etc... |
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11/28/2005 05:36:58 PM · #35 |
Originally posted by brownt:
Originally posted by bandit:
Originally posted by brownt:
Bandit
Here's a list of the people that stay at that address :-)
Got a nice wee program at work that tells me who lives where. |
How did you get that!!! I would love to get a programme that tracks the IP address straight to his physical location. (I have a feeling that there would be more then one person doing this particular scam) |
It's a program called NameTracer. It's data comes from the electoral register and royal mail, so if you're old enough to vote you'll be in that program.
I've only had it for a week, testing it out for the hospital I work in. It'll be rolled out to 60+ users when I get the final version and finish playing with the settings.
You can search on peoples names, street names, postcodes etc... |
Wow. That could be potentially pretty bad in the wrong hands. |
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11/28/2005 05:53:59 PM · #36 |
I'm sure many of you have seen this before. It is a long read, but well worth the time. The ultimate in scamming the scammer (also with a major part being played out in London):
P-P-P-Powerbook
Message edited by author 2005-11-28 17:54:39. |
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11/28/2005 06:24:43 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by larryslights:
I'm sure many of you have seen this before. It is a long read, but well worth the time. The ultimate in scamming the scammer (also with a major part being played out in London):
P-P-P-Powerbook |
That article is CLASSIC! A good read for a laugh anyway. |
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11/28/2005 06:36:00 PM · #38 |
With ebay, always check out feedback...if it is low, don't deal.
If it is Asia or Hong Kong, don't deal.
If it is Western union, don't deal.
If it is Paypal verified, then it is good.
Just use common sense and deal with those you trust. I have been dealing, selling and buying for some time and take great care with who I deal with.
Just, be careful out there.
Steve
Message edited by author 2005-11-28 18:36:21. |
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11/28/2005 07:15:20 PM · #39 |
I had something similar the other day. It was on a lens. A Canon 100-400L IS, I believe. They were selling it for $10.00. I thought it was too good to be true. The auction requested that before bidding you should email them and gave an email address. I emailed them out of curiosity and received an email similar to what you (bandit) received. It mentioned that they lived in Romania and couldn't accept PayPal. It said something about using Western Union. They asked that I not bid through Ebay because they didn't want to pay additional auction fees for reposting. Obviously it was bogus. I turned both of his auction in to PayPal security. I also found another auction, different username, listed (apparently) by a female this time. The starting bid was the same, the email was different, and at least part of the description was copied and pasted from the other listing.
Just a few things I noticed that weren't adding up...
- They wanted me to email them first.
- They didn't want to pay additional user fees.
- They stated they had "lots of them" (right!)
- Their listing wasn't under cameras or photography...it was under figurines, I believe.
- The listing stated "Prefers PayPal" yet their email said they couldn't accept it.
- The listing gave a USA address...the email said Romania.
- The listing was at $10.00 NR...the email said they would sell for $395 (or something like that)
...I'm sure there were other things but that's all I can remember now. Just thought I would share so that others will watch for similar discrepancies.
- Jen
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11/28/2005 07:29:38 PM · #40 |
Originally posted by bandit:
The thing with this auction is, theres not much on there to indicate that its a fraud. As far as the winner of the auction was concerned, everything looked above board. The Seller had 100% feedback, and it was unusual that the bids, (20 of them), didn't exceed $5000.
The Seller would claim the winning bid through Paypal, then, as a bonus, also get the proceeds of the "Second Chance Offer" from a buyer that was less then careful. |
The guy is selling very high price items and he has only ever had eight transactions. Two of those were 6 months ago, the rest more than 12 months ago. 6 of those eight feedbacks were things they had purchased...not sold. It really pays to check them right out before bidding. 100% positive might only mean they paid 50c for an ebook. (in other words they brought their 100% status.) |
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11/29/2005 05:09:05 PM · #41 |
| I've been told that there are 135 million customers on Ebay!!! These scam artists, (if you could categorise them as artists!), make a very good living on the unwary. I suppose if you cast a big enough net, you are bound to catch something. |
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11/28/2007 08:24:31 PM · #42 |
I have also been ripped by a fraudster on ebay, I purchased windows vista, paid by bank transfer through the ebay site, the day after ebay emailed me telling me this person was a fraudster and has ben removed from the site, along with my money too.
his details are:
liamgoogle2010
alias on email : Oddok Okdkookd
liamgoogle2010@yahoo.co.uk
Bank Details
Liam Baker
Sort Code 560009
Account Number 22291113
Natwest Bank
Londonderry - London
Avoid at all costs, as this person can be quite abusive
He claims he's not a fraudster, but has taken money from many people without goods or refunds - what do you think
Maybe someone will find his detils - and thanks repaid |
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11/28/2007 08:48:44 PM · #43 |
I just read this post, but I had to go look at an offer I submitted on Ebay....
the bottom says
[quote]Avoid paying for your eBay item using instant wire transfer services through Western Union or MoneyGram. These payment methods are unsafe when paying someone you do not know[/quote] |
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11/28/2007 08:50:12 PM · #44 |
| credit card only no matter what , |
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11/28/2007 09:47:44 PM · #45 |
Good catch, Bandit! Also keep in mind that many of these scamsters hijacked someone else's ebay account, so the history and feedback is all irrelevant. They phish for ebay account logins and passowrds, change the contact info and password and then start selling "stuff" until the jig is up, then they move on to destroying someone else's account. It happened to my wife's ebay account a few years back and took her a long time to straighten it out.
Stay diligent. |
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11/28/2007 11:42:42 PM · #46 |
Also keep in mind that e-bay and Pay-Pal are not your friends nor are they looking out for your interests. If after all your due diligents in checking and double checking, you still end up getting scammed, either as a seller or buyer, chances are, Pay-Pal and e-bay will not do anything. If you get into a dispute with Pay-Pal, they will take your money first and then dicuss it. That's why they require a credit card backup to your account.
If you think of Pay-Pal as one step better (sometimes I think they are in step if not in bed with some of the scammers) than the scammers and guard yourself accordingly, you will be much better off. I use Pay-Pal when I have too, but it's not my first choice is I have choices.
Mike
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