Nigerian Scam or what - lol (Motion Computing M1400)

heatwave · 6th October 2006, 8:44 AM

Saw this auction on Ebay last night - http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

for a Motion Computing M1400 Tablet PC which retails at least AUD $2,500.

This guy reckons he has 3 units and want to sell them for USD$500 each and FREE UPS Intl' Express Shipment.

This is his reply to some of my questions:

"Hy ,
Thanks so much for your prompt attention, which make's me feel very delighted to do this transaction with you.

I will like to sell for US$500.00 .with shipping cost included . The item will be shipped via UPS Next Dai Air and you will
receive the product in max 2 days. ( after tracking number is provided , for shipping confirmation )

The product is brand new , in the original box,with original accessories ( CD's , Cables , manuals ) with all papers inside
and international warranty! . The package also includes original receipts and warraty papers.More pictures can be provided !
If you are still interested and want to buy from me we can make the deal safe for both of us trought eBay !
I will contact them and arange the deal safe.
If you accept please give me your full name and adress.

Product name :
Ebay user id :
Name:
Adress:
City:
Zip Code:
Country:

Waiting reply ASAP
Regards "

The name of the sender is Buzatu Andreea Mariana - sounds like a black dude's name in Nigeria - lol

Why won't these ppl learn

I'm quite amazed how these days they just buy $0.01 auctions to rank up their credibility rating. But with such a dodgy reply as the above - who will fall for that?

Big Trev · 6th October 2006, 8:48 AM

Quote:

Why won't these ppl learn

Which people, the scammers or the idiots that get scammed?

The scammers will be around as long as there are people who are stupid, which will be always.

Scamming is nothing new - google "Ponzi". He didn't need any high-tech to rip people off.

Calais_S2 · 6th October 2006, 9:24 AM

Surely Sounds like one

Ponzi? I just did a search and came up with many varied sites, i clicked on the first one and read up about a gentleman that used the currency exchange to his advantage.. Is that what you where reffering to?

Big Trev · 6th October 2006, 9:46 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponzi

6th October 2006, 8:44 AM	#1
heatwave Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 439	Nigerian Scam or what - lol (Motion Computing M1400) Saw this auction on Ebay last night - http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 for a Motion Computing M1400 Tablet PC which retails at least AUD $2,500. This guy reckons he has 3 units and want to sell them for USD$500 each and FREE UPS Intl' Express Shipment. This is his reply to some of my questions: "Hy , Thanks so much for your prompt attention, which make's me feel very delighted to do this transaction with you. I will like to sell for US$500.00 .with shipping cost included . The item will be shipped via UPS Next Dai Air and you will receive the product in max 2 days. ( after tracking number is provided , for shipping confirmation ) The product is brand new , in the original box,with original accessories ( CD's , Cables , manuals ) with all papers inside and international warranty! . The package also includes original receipts and warraty papers.More pictures can be provided ! If you are still interested and want to buy from me we can make the deal safe for both of us trought eBay ! I will contact them and arange the deal safe. If you accept please give me your full name and adress. Product name : Ebay user id : Name: Adress: City: Zip Code: Country: Waiting reply ASAP Regards " The name of the sender is Buzatu Andreea Mariana - sounds like a black dude's name in Nigeria - lol Why won't these ppl learn I'm quite amazed how these days they just buy $0.01 auctions to rank up their credibility rating. But with such a dodgy reply as the above - who will fall for that?

6th October 2006, 9:24 AM	#3
Calais_S2 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portable and SFF Forum Posts: 100	Surely Sounds like one Ponzi? I just did a search and came up with many varied sites, i clicked on the first one and read up about a gentleman that used the currency exchange to his advantage.. Is that what you where reffering to? __________________ Ask me about Folding only free computer parts. SSJX: 256pc133 Ram Terrabyte: P4 system and varous bits. Traded 7900GS's , Donations to special education schools around sydney.

6th October 2006, 9:46 AM	#4
Big Trev Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melbourne(Springvale Sth) Posts: 1,315	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponzi __________________ A common mistake people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. - Douglas Adams