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I hate scams |
jonferns |
Jul 24 2007, 07:50 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Porsch...1QQcmdZViewItem
It's great at taking pics from old auctions and using them as his own (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) |
sww914 |
Jul 25 2007, 05:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
Earlier I read an ebay review on the subject of scams. It sees that all of the scams have a couple of things in common- some urgency as far as the buyer sending a deposit, usually western union, and they all look like they were written by somebody that grew up speaking a different language. Their language flaws are subtle but the ad just feels weird when you read it. Also, there's usually a mention of how busy the seller is, traveling for work, and usually they say that they're doing it for their spouse or that they must sell because of an ill spouse or a job transfer. Also, they offer lots of different guarantees, ebay buyer protection, paypal buyer protection, whatever.
So the common elements that I see are 1 Urgent need for deposit. 2 Strange form of english. 3 unnecessary mention of spouse or work troubles. 4 all kinds of guarantees As usual, if it doesn't ring true, it's probably a scam. |
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