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 2005-08-12 9:45 PM in reply to: #223592 |
Coach  9167     Stairway to Seven |  Subject: RE: how to lose $1,225 in 3 days. a warning to allI've been gettin g a lot of phishing emails from paypal. If you click on the plink, it looks EXACTLY like the real page, and even clicking on those links will redirect you to the real site. The tip off is the IP address in the Http link. Not a definate clue, but one withh a bunch of unidentified numbers in it should raise suspicion. paypal has link that you can use to report phishing. |
| 2005-08-12 9:47 PM in reply to: #223592 |
Expert 997 Littleton, CO | Subject: RE: how to lose $1,225 in 3 days. a warning to all I'm so sorry. I have also gotten the "fake ebay letters" and almost sent them my personal information until a red flag went up and I asked Dh about it. He's a computer security expert. he told me that the information in the sender address is the clue. I'll find out what it is and let you all know. That said...I buy almost EVERYTHING off of ebay. Big purchases like computers to breast milk bags, kids clothes, bike gear, baby gear, art, housewares. I've never had a problem. Both my dh and I sell as well and make decent money. Example, I bought our single Burley used, 2 years ago, for $125. It is going to sell on ebay for over $170. I am so sorry you got ripped off. That's such a bummer. melanie |
| 2005-08-12 10:57 PM in reply to: #223592 |
Master 1938 La Crosse | Subject: RE: how to lose $1,225 in 3 days. a warning to all Holy smokes, I almost got took by the same scam about two days ago . . . although it was for only $17, not $1,225. I had bid on a TI DVD and got beat out (by about $50 bucks) when the seller contacted me through email and offered a "Second Chance". Well, I'd never heard of that function on eBay before, so I looked it up on the eBay FAQ and noticed that it said that sellers offering a "Second Chance" would only ever do it through eBay itself, not through email. So I wrote back to the guy and asked why his "Second Chance" didn't appear on my "MyeBay" page. He never wrote back. Now I know why. Sorry to hear that you got cheated, Scott Loong, but I was almost right there with you. Here's the link to the eBay FAQ on "Second Chance" scammers. Here's the scam: Dear stupidnickname, EHREN ADAMS ([email protected]) would like to be paid through PayPal. ----------------------------------- Money Request Details ----------------------------------- Amount: $18.00 USD Note: Hi, 1. THANK YOU SO MUCH for bidding on my auction. Total Immersion Swimming Freestyle Made Easy DVD 6420889180 I realize that you did not meet my reserve; BUT, IF YOU ARE STILL INTERESTED (no obligation); I will sell and ship this DVD for $18.00 $17.00 for the DVD + $1.00 shipping TOTAL = $18.00 1. This is a second chance offer. I realize you're bid did not meet my reserve but it's yours if you want it - no obligation. 2. I have an excellent ebay feedback rating on over 670 transactions. 3. The above price includes $1.00 flat rate, first class shipping in the U.S. (insurance is available; add $6.00) I accept - PAYPAL - http://www.PayPal.com make payment to [email protected] On Paypal's "Category of Purchase" select = "Goods (other)" - OR YOU CAN mail a MONEY ORDER (not a personal check) to; Mr. Adams 7129 north campbell Portland, OR 97217 4. please include a note telling me what you are PURCHASING, your MAILING ADDRESS, EMAIL ADDRESS. 5.. I will ship the DVD within 3 days of payment verification. 6. -- IDENTITY -- I am who I say I am, I have several ways that you can confirm my identity via the original Ebay auction page. THANKS AGAIN!!!! ebay member " 3801 " [email protected] ============== What is a Second Chance Offer? Second Chance Offers can be sent to any of the non-winning bidders if the winning bidder does not pay the seller, if a seller has duplicate items, or the reserve price is not met in a Reserve Price Auction. Second Chance Offers can be created immediately after a listing ends for up to 60 days. *eBay Second Chance Offer enables sellers to offer to a specific bidder the right to purchase a closed auction item... ---------------------------------------------------------------- PayPal makes it easy to send money by email to EHREN ADAMS ([email protected]) from your PayPal account. To view the details of this Money Request or to pay EHREN ADAMS with PayPal, just click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://www.paypal.com/us/prq/id=OQomtNF.FDV8xes9jfgZD3uEl28MidQx9mB... Thank you for using PayPal! The PayPal Team ---------------------------------------------------------------- PROTECT YOUR PASSWORD NEVER give your password to anyone, including PayPal employees. Protect yourself against fraudulent websites by opening a new web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Netscape) and typing in the PayPal URL every time you log in to your account. ---------------------------------------------------------------- PayPal Email ID PP307 Edited by stupidnickname 2005-08-12 11:07 PM |
| 2005-08-13 12:00 AM in reply to: #223592 |
Elite 2468 Racine, WI | Subject: RE: how to lose $1,225 in 3 days. a warning to all Wow Scott I am so sorry this happened to you. |
| 2005-08-13 12:44 AM in reply to: #223592 |
| Extreme Veteran 464 San Clemente, California | Subject: RE: how to lose $1,225 in 3 days. a warning to all Scott, Don't give up! I saw a documentary last month about eBay on CNBC and these guys took all their savings, about $1,500 and bought camera equipment on eBay. They never got it, and of course reported it to eBay/police, etc. Not getting results, they tracked down the guy's address somehow, maybe through his ISP, and DROVE TO HIS HOUSE in Vegas. Took 'em a day or two to get there. They knocked on the door and said the guy had a gun on his table, so they backed down and got the local cops to move in. Took him to court and WON. That's pretty extreme, but I suppose it depends on how far you are willing to go to get your $ back. Good luck! |
| 2005-08-13 12:50 AM in reply to: #223592 |
Elite 3020 Bay Area, CA | Subject: RE: how to lose $1,225 in 3 days. a warning to all Yeah, that is a thought. I mean, you have to have this guys address, etc. because of the money order, and he did commit fraud. See if you can pursue it through legal means. |
| 2005-08-15 10:42 AM in reply to: #223592 |
Master 2249 Colorado | Subject: RE: how to lose $1,225 in 3 days. a warning to all Well, you are not alone. My husband was the victim of a similar scam a few months ago. Out $1000 by Western Union. Crazy. Mostly he just feels embarrassed and we don't talk about it. Really sucks. Feel you pain. |
| 2005-08-15 10:47 AM in reply to: #223592 |
Pro 4189 Pittsburgh, my heart is in Glasgow | Subject: RE: how to lose $1,225 in 3 days. a warning to all I had my credit card skimmed by someone, two copies were made and used in Vegas and Miami...a 635 dollar cell phone purchase, 200 dollars in alcohol, and then Visa denied a 500+ boutique purchase in vegas because I only have a 1000 dollar limit. I was SO ROYALLY PISSED. I think I'm going to try and go investigative reporter style and find out who did it and then sue their asses. |
| 2005-08-15 12:17 PM in reply to: #223592 |
| Member 17 Ohio | Subject: RE: how to lose $1,225 in 3 days. a warning to all Sorry to hear about your ebay troubles. I recently bought my bike through ebay and the seller wanted me to pay with money order. The seller did accept PayPal and I expressed my reservations about a money order. Ultimately, I did pay through Paypal and have been very satisfied with my bike. It's an entry level, but i saved about 300 through ebay buying an older model that had only been riden a handful of times as opposed to buying a newer model brand new. Sorry again to hear about ti. |
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