Another scam? This time Pay Pal - Page 2

Xtremca · #16 05-27-2016, 09:22 PM

This site explains how the PayPal scam plays out. https://craigslistpostingsecrets.wor.../pay-pal-scam/

Paleolith54 · #17 05-27-2016, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by billder99

Thanks Matt, good advice.

On the other hand... I sold one of the guitars yesterday for cash (Eastman E10D) from Craigslist. The buyer drove over 100 miles to see, play, then buy the instrument. The whole thing seemed fishy to me at first, but I politely pursued it. I'm glad I did. Turned out to be a good player and buyer.

It's a dilema... it's not that easy to sell a guitar in this completely saturated market... I hate to lose a sale without cautiously testing... my response to the person in question seems reasonable, cash only.

Listen to these guys, there is no sale to lose here. It's an obvious scam. What harm can come of it? Beats me, my theory is always to let someone else be the one to learn that.

I'd delete the email and move on.

MD1983 · #18 05-27-2016, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by billder99

I'm responding to my own OP... after more careful reading, I see several very suspicious anomalies. Still, I hate to lose the possibility of a buyer. [/B][/I]

Wow, if you think there is any chance at all that stephanie is a real buyer, I have a Merrill Brazilian OM-42 to sell you.

flaggerphil · #19 05-28-2016, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dagobert

IMO - I wouldn't include point 5 or 6.

I agree. Do NOT send your phone number! Personally, I simply wouldn't answer it.

chitz · #20 05-28-2016, 04:00 AM

Whenever you see the word "Advert" Run Forrest run!

KevWind · #21 05-28-2016, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by chitz

Whenever you see the word "Advert" Run Forrest run!

Sage advice

billder99 · #22 05-29-2016, 08:02 AM

Follow Up: I got another e-mail from the "buyer" (scammer)... there was no doubt about this one... deleted, moved on, a bit smarter for this experience.

I appreciate the advice I've received here... more importantly, I hope this thread saves others from being taken by a scam. They are becoming more and more subtle and sophisticated, sneaky devils... stay vigilant.

cotten · #23 05-29-2016, 04:05 PM

One of the best things about the AGF is the way we enjoy helping each other. Glad you got the help you needed here. Now, you might want to consider taking out your phone number from your earlier post.

Cotten

billder99 · #24 06-04-2016, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cotten

One of the best things about the AGF is the way we enjoy helping each other. Glad you got the help you needed here. Now, you might want to consider taking out your phone number from your earlier post.
Cotten

Thanks Cotton, I just did as you suggested, should have thought of it sooner.