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Old 10-16-2008, 01:29 PM
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I recently won an auction for some very nice 34P Props at a good price. I was sent an invoice, paid immediately via Paypal and then received an email from "the seller" stating that his Ebay/Paypal account was compromised and that I should wait for further direction.

I told him I already paid with Paypal. He then sends me a link to a Western Union site and tells me to pay them with his info.

I bought the props from a guy in CT, and this clown is from Spain!!!

He keeps emailing me about my address, phone number, etc...

His email address is [email protected]

Is there anyway to send this A$$hole a virus or something? I hate people that try to prey on others!!!!

If anyone has a suggestion let me know. Others may listen to this guy and get screwed! I sent all these emails to the guy I bought the props from, he was a little freaked out.
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Kirk ask him for his FAX & cell # and let the fireworks begin
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Old 10-16-2008, 03:04 PM
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Already did!!!

Great minds think alike!!

Hoping everyone here emails him all kinds of BS.
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Old 10-16-2008, 04:48 PM
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If you already paid with paypal you are in luck. They will return your money.
I bought my kids a WII on ebay and the guy vanished! a couple emails ad my money was back in my account.
I think the insurance they provide is automatic after a certain dollar amount
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Make sure you report him to ebay ..... what is his ebay ID?
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call paypal now if you have not, but other than that there's not much you can do....unless you find a good hacker !!
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Old 10-17-2008, 07:39 AM
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No we are good with the payment. I spoke to the actual guy and all is well. this other guy keeps asking for payment though.
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Tell him you have a money order ready for him but you would like him to send dhl to pick it up. Costs him money to do that for one. Next fill a small box with crap , a couple used spark plugs , a spring , used batteries , maybe a brick? That will cost him weight to get it to him , and just imagine how pissed he'll be when he gets this box of crap instead of a check.

Once I told a scammer I thought he was a scammer and wanted him to send me pics to prove he was real. I asked him to send me a pic wearing a red t shirt , bucket on his head , waving with his right hand , and grabbing his junk with the left. I said if he did this I would send the item. Got the pic , funny as hell.
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Originally Posted by Elite Marine
Already did!!!

Great minds think alike!!

Hoping everyone here emails him all kinds of BS.
Great minds think alike!!
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Old 10-17-2008, 08:10 PM
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I told him I wanted to send him certified check or cash yesterday. He asked me at least three times if I sent the money. I told him yes.

Today he emails me that I didnt send anything and I'm an
A$$hole...

I guess he realized I never got an address to send to. Idiot!

Whenever you guys get a chance, sign this guy's email up for everything you can please.

[email protected]

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