Hey I need input on this ASAP!

[Damascus]

I'm consideringa significant purchase, feels kinda sketchy though.  I need you the hive mind to help me vet this invoice, the person selling claims to live near me bur the ad puts them on the other side I really want this purchase to be real but I am not an idiot.  Please comment.

[Dylanc1500]

Personally I don't recommend using money gram.

[Damascus]

1 minute ago, Dylanc1500 said:

Personally I don't recommend using money gram.

Kk, anything else that is strange?

[Dylanc1500]

2 minutes ago, Damascus said:

Kk, anything else that is strange?

Verify the U.K. address to figure out what is there first and see if it is residential or commercial. Then address the seller of the situation. It is odd if it is a private seller to be have the money being sent to a location other than where they live, let alone out of country. 

[The Sloth]

use paypal, they have a better money back guarantee.  

[Damascus]

3 minutes ago, Dylanc1500 said:

Verify the U.K. address to figure out what is there first and see if it is residential or commercial. Then address the seller of the situation. It is odd if it is a private seller to be have the money being sent to a location other than where they live, let alone out of country. 

 

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

use paypal, they have a better money back guarantee.  

Its a student in the UK (new info)  the dad will be bringing the laptop ((hint hint there may be a review tomorrow :D) to me tomorrow 

[The Sloth]

Just now, Damascus said:

Its a student in the UK (new info)  the dad will be bringing the laptop ((hint hint there may be a review tomorrow :D) to me tomorrow 

why not do the transaction face to face in a public place. 

[Damascus]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

why not do the transaction face to face in a public place. 

That's what is happening, but it's an etransfer to the student. 

[Dylanc1500]

2 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

why not do the transaction face to face in a public place. 

Ya I agree if the "father" is the one selling it he should be able to accept the money, he is the one completing the transaction. At which point he could then send the money on to his son as he chooses.

 

Something is funny.

[The Sloth]

Just now, Damascus said:

That's what is happening, but it's an etransfer to the student. 

see the product before transferring the money also try to use PayPal, MoneyGram is a non-traceable money solution primarily used by scammers.   

[MilfShake]

Why not give the money to the "father" in cash? You're paying for something you don't have on hand yet

[Damascus]

7 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

see the product before transferring the money also try to use PayPal, MoneyGram is a non-traceable money solution primarily used by scammers.   

 

8 minutes ago, Dylanc1500 said:

Ya I agree if the "father" is the one selling it he should be able to accept the money, he is the one completing the transaction. At which point he could then send the money on to his son as he chooses.

 

Something is funny.

Thanks for the help guys, I've just suggested paypal, we'll see how it goes

[Damascus]

1 hour ago, nerdslayer1 said:

see the product before transferring the money also try to use PayPal, MoneyGram is a non-traceable money solution primarily used by scammers.   

 

1 hour ago, Dylanc1500 said:

Ya I agree if the "father" is the one selling it he should be able to accept the money, he is the one completing the transaction. At which point he could then send the money on to his son as he chooses.

 

Something is funny.

:3 totally a scam, here is the result of asKing if it's a scam

[The Sloth]

4 minutes ago, Damascus said:

 

:3 totally a scam, here is the result of asKing if it's a scam

 

 

yup a scammer, FYI if someone asks for MoneyGram its most likely a scam. 

[yathis]

MoneyGram is definately a scam

Also WesternUnion is most likely a scam

Just use Paypal or face to face cash.

[walkawalka]

Hey man well your at it I think there is a kenyan prince who will pay you 30 million if you just send him 10k so he can get the money out of a trust and he will split it with you to....... My advice is this: If at any point you say to yourself "is this a scam?" then its probably a scam

[Damascus]

6 hours ago, walkawalka said:

Hey man well your at it I think there is a kenyan prince who will pay you 30 million if you just send him 10k so he can get the money out of a trust and he will split it with you to....... My advice is this: If at any point you say to yourself "is this a scam?" then its probably a scam

Tbf I did start this post with I'm pretty sure it's a scam.  I just reported to rcmp fraud,  hopefully no one gets burned by Mr. Marx

[walkawalka]

good call man

[dalekphalm]

15 hours ago, Damascus said:

Tbf I did start this post with I'm pretty sure it's a scam.  I just reported to rcmp fraud,  hopefully no one gets burned by Mr. Marx

Rule #1

Never ever EVER use other payment methods besides PayPal when buying on eBay.

 

eBay + PayPal gives you complete protection from scammers and frauds, and (most of the time) sides with the buyer in a dispute.

 

If a seller wants you to pay him using non-standard means, that's immediately a red flag, and you should tell them you only pay via PayPal.

 

So, I take it you asked about PayPal and he said no?

[Guest]

23 hours ago, Damascus said:

 

:3 totally a scam, here is the result of asKing if it's a scam

What kind of broken English is this? Reminds me of the time I took back my minecraft account from a Greek hijacker. 

[Damascus]

1 hour ago, dalekphalm said:

So, I take it you asked about PayPal and he said no?

Yeah, the claim was that paypal was too slow and they needed money ASAP.  Just for lelz I think I'll share what our conversation was, please note that I was about 99% sure this was a scam, just really wanted the carrot (MSI Titan SLI 1080) ludicrous eh?  Anyways, put on my most naive puppy eyes and this is what happened.  I just love the inconsistencies and straight up ignoring questions they do, this was super fun :3

 

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Hi there
First of all i would like to thank you for showing interest in my Sale .I want a fast sale , so the BUY IT NOW price for this item is $ 1250 including shipping charges.This item will come with 14 Days Return Policy ( in case you are not satisfied %100 with the purchased item you will be able to return it back on my cost and get a full refund ).For a fair deal i want this transaction to be handled by eBay because they will offer protection to both of us and at the end of this transaction we will be able to exchange feedback, in order to purchase this item please provide me your full name and delivery address so i can initiated the transaction through eBay and manage the shipping.
Looking forward to receive news from you
Thanks

On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 5:20 PM, "Damascus"

wrote:
Hello! The following is a reply to your conversation regarding "MSI GT83VR 6RF-044CA TITAN SLI VR-Ready GAMING G SERIES LAPTOP" on Kijiji: 
 

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My full name is "Damascus" could you link an eBay page?  Shipping address is 2058 Honeywell Ave.

 

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Hey Peter, would it be possible to use the local pickup through eBay?  I noticed that your ad on kijiji puts you very close to me and I could pick it up to avoid unnecessary shipping costs if possible

 

Thanks,

 

"Damascus"

 

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No worries about that . The price  is $ 1250 including shipping charges.

Soon you will receiver the invoice from eBay about the payment and everything.

Thank you and have a nice day !

 

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Hey Peter,

 

I would really prefer to pick it up, if you ship it won't arrive until Monday or Tuesday. Its really no hassle for me, everything would still be through eBay

 

Thanks,

"Damascus"

 

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ok , but not before the payment is done you can pick it up tomorrow from my father tomorrow in the morning !

thanks

 

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Sounds good!  What is your address?

 

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I just submitted all the details of our Transaction through eBay and they told me that they already contacted you with the eBay Invoice for your purchase.
Please check all the folders of your e-mail such as SPAM , JUNK or INBOX and let me know if they contacted you !
Thanks

 

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They contacted me but apparently you live in the UK!  Please send me 

A) your Canadian address

B) an updated invoice with said address.

 

Thanks,

 

"Damascus"

 

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I`m an student in UK. Tomorrow my father will come to your address and please do not have a strange felling because he is a police officer..lol

Olso please please provide me your phone number , maybe he needs to ring you

Thanks

 

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Ah,  OK.  I will send the money as soon as I see the laptop!  I don't have that much credit on short notice, was expecting cash.  Sorry about that.  Its total fine that your dad is with police as well

 

My number is 613-666-4444 (retconned obviously)

 

Thanks again, 

 

"Damascus"

 

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My father will contact you only after the payment is done . If not sorry about that, just tell my because I a have a lot of people interested in my sale.

Thanks "Damascus"

 

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Alright, can you switch to paypal then?  I have heard that money gram is used by scammed  I can even do it tonight if it's paypal

 

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Hey what is your dad's phone number?  I'd like to talk to them before I buy anythong

 

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With paypal I need to wait some time to withdraw the money . So this is the only way I want to do it . I`m selling my laptop because I need money for my expenses .

Let me know !

 

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Hmm, if I can meet with your dad tonight you will have the money the instant I can verify it exists.  You would have the money before the night is over.

 

Best regards,

 

"Damascus"

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"Damascus" , I need the money here , not my father . SO...we have a deal like I said or not ?

For me it`s easy to sell it to anybody else.

I`m waiting your final answer because I`m a private seller not a trader.

 

Thanks

 

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My suggestion is that I see the laptop, and immediately pay you via moneygram/ebay. 

 

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eBay said i have to agree for a 7 days inspection period ( after the date you have received it).
This means that you have 7 days to inspect for any damages and decide if you want to keep it or not!
Because I will sign eBay's return policy, you will have the option to reject the deal. If this will be the case, I will have to take it back on my cost!

They asked for a series of verification (copy of ID's, proof of address, etc) and they have approved to use the Money Back Guarantee Program.

 

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You initially said 14 days.  Let me see it first or I won't buy.  If I can see it I will send you the money as soon as I've seen it in person.  This could happen tonight.

 

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I wish you good luck !

 

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I can pay 1300 if I see it first.  You would have your money tonight!

 

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the answer is still no if you don`t agree with my deal !

 

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So you are a scammer?  There is no other reason for you to say no...

 

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Kid , you`ve been played to much with your hand . Are you fuck yourself ?

Leave me alone and do your game in quiet !

 

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THANK YOU.  SPICY LAMB SAUCE

 

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[The Sloth]

3 minutes ago, Damascus said:

Hey what is your dad's phone number?  I'd like to talk to them before I buy anythong

 

 

this got very interesting

[Damascus]

11 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

this got very interesting

Yup, don't really know what else to say.