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Paypal Scam ?

  • 01-07-2014 10:15pm
    #1
    LukeyKid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 452 ✭✭


    Im sorry if this is in the wrong section.

    Basically i'm trying to sell a computer on Gumtree, And i got a message from a woman, she was saying that she likes the computer, and she wants to but it, But it isn't for her its for her grandson and she wants me to post it to him.
    Another great part to add he is currently living in America.
    She said she will pay for all postage costs and also give me the 100€ euro for the computer.

    It seem way to dodgy and just why go through all that money for a computer that you could just buy for a hell of lot cheaper in America.

    So basically she just want me to send her a request to send her the money request on Paypal so she can put the money into my account and then i take i go to the post office find out how much the pc would actually cost to send and then get the money to post it.

    Even if it wasn't a Scam i still wouldn't go though all of the effort to send the pc.

    Just curious to what you think and is common scam ?


Comments

  • #2
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    Run a mile, but before you do, tell her to F.O.:mad:


  • #3
    LukeyKid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 452 ✭✭LukeyKid


    Kristopherus wrote: »
    Run a mile, but before you do, tell her to F.O.:mad:

    Haha thought so :P but i dont understand how id get scammed here, you have any idea ? :)


  • #4
    HomelessMidge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 334 ✭✭HomelessMidge


    Exact same thing happened me just a few days ago. Had an as on done deal and guy emails saying his son is in the navy and wants me to send it to him. Just send him the PayPal money order. Just tell then where to go. I don't know what they could do with your PayPal details but I'm sure they have their ways!


  • #5
    joeguevara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,233 ✭✭✭joeguevara


    Have a look here! Phishing scam http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=77144576


  • #6
    LukeyKid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 452 ✭✭LukeyKid


    HomelessMidge wrote: »
    Exact same thing happened me just a few days ago. Had an as on done deal and guy emails saying his son is in the navy and wants me to send it to him. Just send him the PayPal money order. Just tell then where to go. I don't know what they could do with your PayPal details but I'm sure they have their ways!
    joeguevara wrote: »
    Have a look here! Phishing scam http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=77144576

    Thanks guys :)


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