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Old 21-03-2007, 02:54 PM   #31
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Why not do this instead of giving him your bank details?

Seems a lot safer to me. You could even give him your work address if you're still not sure.

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You don't do this because if you present the cheque/postal order and it bounces, YOU have to pay the dishonour fee...
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Old 21-03-2007, 09:13 PM   #32
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That is a bit strange...some people are suckers unfortunately.

If I replied, or even read some of my email in my hotmail account I would have a cupboard full of Viagra from some "Misty" chick and I would own a couple of houses in Costa Rica :yeees:
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Old 21-03-2007, 09:30 PM   #33
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Point of advise !

That poor sods ebay account has been hacked for them to get the details. Paypal is the cause of it mostly.
DO NOT SEND DETAILS - name or account - he bought the item - it should be on his VIEW PAYMENT DETAILS SCREEN -

If you send your name (identity fraud)
If you send bank details (clean you out) via above - your left with the bill
If its legit they'll leave a negative feedback (big deal - you can reply to it )

whats worse ? LOSING YOUR IDENTITY or A LITTLE RED NUMBER ON SOME WEBSITE?

My parents details were stolen through paypal by some Indonesian, who was spending up. Takes forever to get money back. Tell them to send a money order or bank cheque and when it clears, u'll send it.
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Old 21-03-2007, 10:36 PM   #34
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Point of advise !

That poor sods ebay account has been hacked for them to get the details. Paypal is the cause of it mostly.
DO NOT SEND DETAILS - name or account - he bought the item - it should be on his VIEW PAYMENT DETAILS SCREEN -

If you send your name (identity fraud)
If you send bank details (clean you out) via above - your left with the bill
If its legit they'll leave a negative feedback (big deal - you can reply to it )

whats worse ? LOSING YOUR IDENTITY or A LITTLE RED NUMBER ON SOME WEBSITE?

My parents details were stolen through paypal by some Indonesian, who was spending up. Takes forever to get money back. Tell them to send a money order or bank cheque and when it clears, u'll send it.
It's all done, ebay removed the listing, etc, and the ******** still emails me and asks if he can make payment ASAP.

What if i send my Postal address and my first name + false last name, and ask for a cheque to be mailed? If he pays, awesome!
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Old 22-03-2007, 08:01 AM   #35
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If the auction stated Australian buyers only and if buyer is overseas they are not compliant with the terms of your auction. Relist! Don't waste your time with buyers like this. If you cop a negative feedback reply in kind with the facts only.
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Old 22-03-2007, 09:47 AM   #36
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What if i send my Postal address and my first name + false last name, and ask for a cheque to be mailed? If he pays, awesome!
Lol... then the cheque will be made out to someone who doesnt exist and wont be worth much

Unless your fake name is C. Ash.
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Old 22-03-2007, 12:35 PM   #37
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Have a look at this:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/03...fraud_anatomy/
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Old 22-03-2007, 04:26 PM   #38
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the account has most likely been hijacked
freight bait him where he sends you a fake money order for the laptop
then you send him a box of heavy junk he pays freight.

check out www.419eater.com
there was i wicked freight bait where i baiter made up a laptop company
called it ANUS laptops and freight baited a scammer 3-4 times sending him
stuff like a box of old broken pc's,a washing machine then a dryer and finally a fridge
all of which were broken and the receiver had to pay freight before getting the goods.
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