is this a scammer? trying to scam ME?!

condra

Hey.

I recently sold my old powermac to monkeyfudge, but unfortunatly the ad is still in buy and sell and im getting quite a lot of interest.

here is a copy of an email I recieved from buy and sell on behalf of "DOCTOR BANDERSON"!

Hello,
i saw the advert mentioned above is for sale...after going
through the little description which you gave in the advert,i am a little bit impress...i will want you to please forward a full description of the item to me...i will also appreciate it if you can send the pictures of the item to me asap...please let me know the last price ... Also i will like to know if you will accept a banker draft or a certified personalcheque or money order for the payment .
Please get back to me asap because the item is needed urgently...
Regards..
+447024031259
dr_banderson@yahoo.co.uk

Personally, it reeks of scam to me. Im very tempted to have some fun with this guy.

mikemac

Scam........poor grammer is often a give away.

Here's how to have some fun.
http://www.zug.com/pranks/powerbook/

Ruu_Old

Reeks of a scammer alright, I would just ignore it.

condra

My reply:

Hi Dr Banderson.

Yes the powermac is still for sale. The price is 650 euro. I dont have a camera to take pictures but rest assurred, it looks the same as every other G5 powermac and is in perfect working order. I have used it for many successfull design projects.

The reason for sale is that my sister bought me an apple laptop as a wedding gift.


If you are still interested, a cheque is fine for payment. I have never sent an item overseas so hopefully you can help me with the process.

Do you send the payment first or do I send the product first? I dont mind either way. My brother is a doctor too so I know that Doctors are trustworthy!

Awaiting your reply.

Kind regards,

In the meantime, Im thinking of what I can do to piss this guy off. Ill more than likely do nothing, but will be glad to waste his time on his endevour to rip off a stranger.

condra

Thanks for the response.
I have about five of my clients who are interested making immediate payments. Two of them has responded very positively and i have given them my own price for selling to them.I have added my own profit which the include the shipment arrangement BEST OFFER is 1,500.00

Any amount that is above your asking price on the payment will be sent back to my lshipper for the shipment procedure.

YOUR FULL NAME....

FULL ADDRESS....

TEL NO........

STATE.....

COUNTRY....

As soon as i recieve this details i will ensure that you recieve payment in 5-10 working days. shipment will also be taken care off by me.I want you to know that any profit i make from this transaction is how i use to earn a leaving and the responsibilty of the Agent will be borne by me.

Please get back to me immediately you receive this mail....

Thanks and God bless you...
+447024035316

hehehe. what a dick. will I bother getting back to him?

condra

and a new one today..........

Hello,

I\'m highly interested purchasing your Apple Powermac G5. advertised on the Net.I
checked and confirmed the detail\'s which is gonna serve me a great
deal.Tell me what is The present Condition. ?? What is the last asking
price ?Preffered method of payment is by US BANK CHEQUE Which\'s going
to take 3-5 days to get clear.

As for the shipping I will like you to calculate it with the shipping charges through FEDEX COURIER SERVICE to my destination below, I need a quick respond as I want to complete the transaction within a short period of time,I\'ll be expecting your
mail soonest. If really you are very Interested.Send pics if really
avialable.

Plz Kindly get back to soonest.So that we can bring this transaction
to fruithfullness.Thanks and God Bless.
Respectfully,
Buyer..!!
PLOT 77 REV OGUNJOBI
G.R.A IKEJA
LAGOS,NIGERIA
23401
234-8032269796

... nigeria. what a nice place.

satworld

@ micmclo - nice one!

Davey Devil

This might be of some use:

http://www.zug.com/pranks/powerbook/index.html