The Latest Scam
12-15-2016, 06:49 AM
#22
Team Owner
You aren't gaining anything really, and exposing yourself to more BS. You're not gonna out-clever them and strike fear in their hearts because they're exposed. They don't care.
Last edited by Frankie the Fink; 12-15-2016 at 06:50 AM.
12-15-2016, 09:50 AM
#23
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
I do IT security for a living, so now, by responding they now they know they have a real human being on the other end of the email 'line' and have sold your name to people promoting other scams, breast enlargement drugs, land on Mars and the like.
You aren't gaining anything really, and exposing yourself to more BS. You're not gonna out-clever them and strike fear in their hearts because they're exposed. They don't care.
You aren't gaining anything really, and exposing yourself to more BS. You're not gonna out-clever them and strike fear in their hearts because they're exposed. They don't care.
That also explains why I got my breast enlarged, got a Good Deal. JK
12-15-2016, 10:34 AM
#24
Instructor
They are not just after your email address!
Wondered how this scam was going to work. Now it is obvious. Scammer finally replied to my original email expressing interest in the car. Long story about husband just died, etc. Then sent the following:
First of all, see attached pictures of Protect-O-Plate, VIN#, COWLTAG, Engine number that matches the VIN#, odometer , If you will decide to move froward I'll send you a copy of title. I asked for your zip because I want to use PaySafeEscrow for this transaction, they
give you the opportunity to inspect the Corvette at your shipping address. To learn more about their service click here http://v8.tinypic.com/player.swf?file=5kqb7k&s=8 or copy and paste the link into your browser. I already created a transaction for the 1966 Chevrolet Coupe and a Purchase Agreement, I also uploaded supporting documents for this transaction. Let me know If you wish to see the transaction details and PaySafe will invite you to review the Purchase Agreement.
I did not click on the URL, but I did google Paysafe Escrow and got the following:
Current Scams to be aware of:
Elderly lady selling classic car for a fraction of the cost: Scam tells users that elderly lady's husband passed away and she needs to unload car. Acts like she does not know what it is worth. They suggest using PaySAFE but the email DO NOT come from PaySAFE. They will send you instructions to wire funds to an individual account acting as legal custodian. Often the wire instruction will be for a foreign bank (non-USA) THIS IS A SCAM!
Buyer Beware!!!!
First of all, see attached pictures of Protect-O-Plate, VIN#, COWLTAG, Engine number that matches the VIN#, odometer , If you will decide to move froward I'll send you a copy of title. I asked for your zip because I want to use PaySafeEscrow for this transaction, they
give you the opportunity to inspect the Corvette at your shipping address. To learn more about their service click here http://v8.tinypic.com/player.swf?file=5kqb7k&s=8 or copy and paste the link into your browser. I already created a transaction for the 1966 Chevrolet Coupe and a Purchase Agreement, I also uploaded supporting documents for this transaction. Let me know If you wish to see the transaction details and PaySafe will invite you to review the Purchase Agreement.I did not click on the URL, but I did google Paysafe Escrow and got the following:
Current Scams to be aware of:
Elderly lady selling classic car for a fraction of the cost: Scam tells users that elderly lady's husband passed away and she needs to unload car. Acts like she does not know what it is worth. They suggest using PaySAFE but the email DO NOT come from PaySAFE. They will send you instructions to wire funds to an individual account acting as legal custodian. Often the wire instruction will be for a foreign bank (non-USA) THIS IS A SCAM!
Buyer Beware!!!!
12-15-2016, 11:10 AM
#25
Melting Slicks
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12-15-2016, 02:20 PM
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12-15-2016, 10:38 PM
#28
Racer
In my work I've worked with homeland security to try to catch some scammers. Every time they are out of the country and there is nothing that can be done. They hijack some unsuspecting persons U.S. bank account to make the transaction appear legit to the victim, get the victim to transfer money into it, then they sweep it out of the country. It is gone forever.