Members Redfox777 Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Ok so this guy used buy it now to purchase my xbox on ebay. He sent me an email stating that he works for a church in england and he wants to send the xbox to his son in Nigeria. He says he wants to use his fedex account to ship the xbox and he wants me to give him my address so fedex can come to my house and pick up the package. He wanted to send me the money through paypal and not use the ebay check out procedure. Its been 4 days and I still have not seen a payment or a conformation email for anything. He keeps telling me that he has paid and that he recieved the conformation email. The whole time he has been really pushy and telling me that things need to be done now, that he is in a big hurry to get the xbox to his son. Today he forwarded me the conformation email. It said: You've got cash!Dear Seller,Mr Benne Bush, just sent you money with PayPal. Mr Benne Bush, is a Verified buyer. Payment Details Ebay item: 8230886037Amount: $180.00 USDTransaction ID: 34B 2410 9N5 7045 20HNote: This PayPal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members opiepac Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Drop it like its HOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lowroadrevival Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Signal number one...NIGERIA. Total fraud. Number two, he can send you or forward you any bull{censored} fake official lookign email he wants. If the money aint in your account, don't send anything!!!Scam bro. here:www.419eater.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members #16 Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Originally posted by Redfox777 Ok so this guy used buy it now to purchase my xbox on ebay. He sent me an email stating that he works for a church in england and he wants to send the xbox to his son in Nigeria. He says he wants to use his fedex account to ship the xbox and he wants me to give him my address so fedex can come to my house and pick up the package. He wanted to send me the money through paypal and not use the ebay check out procedure. Its been 4 days and I still have not seen a payment or a conformation email for anything. He keeps telling me that he has paid and that he recieved the conformation email. The whole time he has been really pushy and telling me that things need to be done now, that he is in a big hurry to get the xbox to his son. Today he forwarded me the conformation email. It said:You've got cash!Dear Seller,Mr Benne Bush, just sent you money with PayPal.Mr Benne Bush, is a Verified buyer.Payment Details Ebay item: 8230886037Amount: $180.00 USDTransaction ID: 34B 2410 9N5 7045 20HNote: This PayPal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitArtMan Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Well it obviously seems like a scam. What do you see when you log into PayPal? Is the money in your account? If not, there's your answer. I do remember once a mix up with a wrong email address. I can't remember if it was something I paid for, or somebody paid me and used the wrong email. Anyway, the money sat there uclaimed - eventually we worked it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Redfox777 Posted November 6, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 His English is freaking weird. Here are some of the exerpts from his emails (this guy is supposedly from alabama) : "Compliment of the season to you" (who the hell says this) "Expecting your reply so as to immediately make out my payment for this item purchase." "I got paypal comfirmation mail check your paypal account to comfirm very well." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members #16 Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Originally posted by lowroadrevival Signal number one...NIGERIA. Total fraud. Number two, he can send you or forward you any bull{censored} fake official lookign email he wants. If the money aint in your account, don't send anything!!! Scam bro. here: www.419eater.com Nigeria...Love that place.We get people "buying" all the expensive stuff every week. We email them and tell them to F##k off every week.Feel the love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Redfox777 Posted November 6, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Nope no money or confirmation email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members #16 Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Originally posted by Redfox777 Nope no money or confirmation email. It is bogus then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Redfox777 Posted November 6, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 His story claims he is in England: Hello, Compliment of the season to you. I am Benne Bush from Alabama (USA).But Presently i am leading a conventional church program in London. I saw your item advert on ebay() and i'm interested in buying it for my son who is studying a Computer Science Course in the University of Lagos (Nigeria) and i will handle the shipment expenses.I will send you my personal fedex account number after the payment so that you can ship the item to her without paying any shipment fee. I will be sending you payment via PayPal,So kindly send me your (PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS) so as to immediately make out my payment to you. Make sure you get the package ready for immediate or next day shipment okay?.You can ship the item as soon as you receive the paypal confirmation mail. Expecting your reply so as to immediately make out my payment for this item purchase.Mail me back it's urgent. Sincerely Benne Bush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members opiepac Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Ha! I'm from Alabama, and ain't nobody in Alabama that talks like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members #16 Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Originally posted by Redfox777 His story claims he is in England: Hello, Compliment of the season to you. I am Benne Bush from Alabama (USA).But Presently i am leading a conventional church program in London. I saw your item advert on ebay() and i'm interested in buying it for my son who is studying a Computer Science Course in the University of Lagos (Nigeria) and i will handle the shipment expenses.I will send you my personal fedex account number after the payment so that you can ship the item to her without paying any shipment fee. I will be sending you payment via PayPal,So kindly send me your (PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS) so as to immediately make out my payment to you. Make sure you get the package ready for immediate or next day shipment okay?.You can ship the item as soon as you receive the paypal confirmation mail. Expecting your reply so as to immediately make out my payment for this item purchase.Mail me back it's urgent.SincerelyBenne Bush Did you spot this?"Buying it for my Son....And yet....."so that you can ship the item to her!"=]He is confused!Excellent!BOGUS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Redfox777 Posted November 6, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 yeah i did notice it i wonder if this address exists benne bush 30221 county road Headland, AL 36345 United States Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members #16 Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Originally posted by Redfox777 yeah i did notice it i wonder if this address existsbenne bush30221 county roadHeadland, AL 36345 United States Probably as legit as his PayPal account!Tosser.Ask him for a phone number.....That is always good for a laugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Redfox777 Posted November 6, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Just out of curiousity. Has anyone ever had to enter a tracking number to get thier money through paypal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Redfox777 Posted November 6, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 What if I sent him a box of air?!?!?! Not gonna do it but that would be hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members palthegiraffe Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Redfox--Please read this site! It explains the whole setup in detail.Nigeria 419 Fraud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members #16 Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Originally posted by Redfox777 Just out of curiousity. Has anyone ever had to enter a tracking number to get thier money through paypal? News to me.Just keep playing along, it is fun soomedays.They must think we are awful dumb over here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members #16 Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Originally posted by palthegiraffe Redfox--Please read this site! It explains the whole setup in detail.Nigeria 419 Fraud I say forward our new friend this link.Wanker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Redfox777 Posted November 6, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Ohh wow thats interesting. I can see how, with someone who doesnt know paypal well, he might get away with this. His story has always felt a little weird to me but i was gonna give him the benifit of the doubt. After seeing that im done with it. Im gonna relist my item and then if money does come ill just send it back. I really need to sell the xbox as the xbox 360 is coming very soon. Yall think its ok for me to relist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Redfox777 Posted November 6, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Is there a university in Nigeria called lagos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members #16 Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Originally posted by Redfox777 Is there a university in Nigeria called lagos? Yes!There is a place called London in England....Know what I mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Redfox777 Posted November 6, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Indeed. I really want to screw with this guy now.....got any ideas?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members #16 Posted November 6, 2005 Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 Originally posted by Redfox777 Indeed. I really want to screw with this guy now.....got any ideas?!?! Just play along BUT, play dumb....He will waste so much of his tiime trying to screw you!Insult him and suggest it is a Nigerian scam, always a good wind up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Redfox777 Posted November 6, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2005 My email: Why did that not come to me? His next email: I don't know But i will like you to contact paypal via(paypal-centercare@consultant.com) Hope to hear from you after you have sent paypal a mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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