Astronomy Buy & Sell
FRAUD ALERT Updated Apr. 12, 2008
Below are some typical examples of fraudulent emails
Please drop me an
email if you receive a new version of a fraudulent offer and I will add it to this list.
My email is:
webmaster ((AT)) astrobuysell ((DOT)) com
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From:
Jerry <tomjltd@yahoo.com>
Sent: 10 April 2008
"Hello
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From:
Jago Miller [mailto:m.jago001@yahoo.com]
Sent: 05 February 2008
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----- Original Message -----From: Daniel Merlo Rey, daniel_merlorey@yahoo.comSent: Friday, January 11, 2008 6:03 PMSubject: Astro Physics Traveler
I'm interested in buying your Astro Physics Traveler on your web page. Please email me at your earliest convenience. and my method of payment will be by cheque or banker's draft, Get back to me with the details of the Astro Physics Traveler if this is okay by you..Thanks...
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Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:47:21 -0800 From: daniel_merlorey@yahoo.com Subject: payment details of Losmandy Gemini retrofit kit L4, V1.04 Am very sorry for the dalay, actually am not the one that want to make use of the Losmandy Gemini retrofit kit L4, V1.04. is my wife that want to use it, and am going to send it to her in belfast lreland.. So i want you to know that private shipping company in UK will come for the collection of the Losmandy Gemini retrofit kit L4, V1.04, immediately the cheque clears into your bank account. Also the cheque will send to you by monday morning including the excess fund for the shipping company in UK.. Kindly get back to me with your details: Name that will be on the cheque? Full home address the it will be send to? Phone number? I will be looking forward to have all this information from you asap.. Thanks.. ________________________________
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:00:26 -0800 From: daniel_merlorey@yahoo.com Subject: Losmandy Gemini retrofit kit L4, V1.04 I'm interested in buying your Losmandy Gemini retrofit kit L4, V1.04 Please email me at your earliest convenience. and my method of payment will be by cheque or banker's draft, Get back to me with the details of the Losmandy Gemini retrofit kit L4, V1.04if this is okay by you.. Thanks...
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Nov. 28, 2007
Hello seller,
I am LAURA JANE by name i was born in UNITED STATE schooling in UNITED KIGDOM
now.Am highly intrested in making purchase of this your item to my client.so
kindly let me know the present condition of the item,and the final price of it
so that we can get this transaction proceed and finalized ok and moreover i will
be making the payment you through CASHIER CHECK that is cashable sameday,so
awaiting your reply with your contant address and where you want the check to
send to and the n! ame you want to be on the name so that i can get the check
issue t! o you immediately! and get this transaction complete with no delay ok.
awaiting your reply now . awaiting your reply now with ur correct email address
so that i will start contact you directly
1.Name,2.Address,3.City,4.Code,5.State,6.Phone number. It 's a pleasure doing
business with you have a nice day.
TAYEDINHO@HOTMAIL.COM free to contact me Here also.......... And send ur full
name and address where to issue the check it's a pleasure doing business with
you
1.NAME.........
2.CODE...........
3.ADDRESS..........
4.CITY..............
5.STATE...............
6.PHONE NUMBER.....
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From: Ricardo jones - ricardo_jones@rediffmail.com
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 5:11 PM
Hello
Greetings to you,I am fletcher kraft from london United Kingdom i saw your mail
that you are in need of the above subject stated,i just want to used this little
words of mine to let you know that i have it for sale,and still in a good
condition, if you need some pics of the item i can send them to you once i heard
from you so we can bargain price, please i only need a serious buyer and i do
accept check payment ,international money order and western union money transfer
,please no paypal..where i will have my money in my possession before i will
ship the item to you so get back to me with your address were you want to ship
it to........i used scarlet delivery courier, for shipping abroad so i
shipping cost to your doorstep,so i can give you my least price +shipping cost
to your doorstep this is my number you feel free to contact me +44xxxxxxxx49 i
will be expecting your call or write me back so we can discuss thanks
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Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:30:00 From: "Ricardo jones" <ricardo_jones@rediffmail.com> Hello Greetings to you,I am Ricardo Jones from london United Kingdom i saw your mail that you are in need of the above subject stated,i just want to used this little words of mine to let you know that i have it for sale,and still in a good condition, if you need some pics of the item i can send them to you once i heard from you so we can bargain price, please i only need a serious buyer and i do accept check payment ,international money order and western union money transfer ,please no paypal..where i will have my money in my possession before i will ship the item to you so get back to me with your address were you want to ship it to........i used scarlet delivery courier, for shipping abroad so i shipping cost to your doorstep,so i can give you my least price +shipping cost to your doorstep this is my number you feel free to contact me +44xxxxxxxx49 i will be expecting your call or write me back so we can discuss thanks
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-------- Original Message --------
Da: "Reuben White" <whitemart70@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: 11/11/07
Hello,
How are doing today? One of my client just introduce me to AstroBuySell.
I'm really moved by your advert which is okay for me to buy.I want you to get
back to me via my email if the item is still for sale. Kindly let me know the
Present condition and the last asking price that you are willing to sell it .
Looking forward to hear back from you.
Kind Regards,
Reuben.
Follow up email:
-------- Original Message --------
Da: "Reuben White" <whitemart70@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: 12/11/07 20:47
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From: Lawson Castoff, lawsoncastoff@yahoo.com
Date: Nov. 9, 2007
I am intrested in purchasing your item and i
will like to know if you will accept a certified Cashiers Check as a mode of
payment,the final asking price and due to the fact that the payment you are
going to recieve will include excess fund on the check which you going to be
wire to the shipping company and i will want to know if you will be able to wire
transfer the excess funds to the shipper,after you might have cash and deduct
your charges for this item as i will be taking care of the ! shippment of the
item,pls i will want you to reply back direct via email (lawsoncastoff@yahoo.com)
only if you agree with me, with your CONTACT NAME AND ADDRESS AND ALSO WITH YOUR
PHONE NUMBER.so that the check can issued and forward to you ASAP
Regards
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Date: Nov. 2, 2007
Bonjour,
Nous sommes les acheteurs privés qui est satisfait des détails
concernant l´annonce .
Obtenez de nouveau à nous avec les informations détaillées sur le
conditon actuel.
Ce qui est votre plus bas prix ?. en EURO,
où est-il emballé à l´heure actuelle ?
nous aurons besoin de la réponse à ces questions afin de procéder
à l´achat et nous envoyer plus de photos par l´email.
Les Meilleurs souvenirs,
Mr & Mrs mattew et sarah Godwin
Tele : + 44xxxxxxxx45
Hello,
we are private buyers who is satisfied with details regarding
your advert .
Get back to us with detailed informations on the present
conditon.
What is your lowest price?. in EURO
where is it packed at the moment?
we will need response to these questions so as to proceed with
the purchase and send us more photos by email.
Best Regards,
Mr & Mrs mattew et sarah Godwin
Veuillez utiliser l'email suivant pour répondre : bestman_matt@yahoo.com
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Date: 15 Oct 2007 16:45:54 -0000
Hello
Greetings to you,I am fletcher kraft from Rome,italy i saw your mail that you
are in need of the above subject stated,i just want to used this little words of
mine to let you know that i have it for sale,and still in a good condition, if
you need some pics of the item i can send them to you once i heard from you so
we can bargain price, please i only need a serious buyer and i do accept check
payment ,international money order and western union money transfer ,please no
paypal..where i will have my money in my possession before i will ship the item
to you so get back to me with your address were you want to ship it to........i
used scarlet delivery courier, for shipping abroad so i shipping cost to your
doorstep,so i can give you my least price +shipping cost to your doorstep this
is my number you feel free to contact me +33xxxxxxxx49 i will be expecting your
call or write me back so we can discuss thanks
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From: "Ricardo jones" <ricardo_jones@rediffmail.com>
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Date: 15 Oct 2007 16:45:54 -0000
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Hello
Greetings to you,I am fletcher kraft from london United Kingdom i saw your
mail that you are in need of the above subject stated,i just want to used this
little words of mine to let you know that i have it for sale,and still in a
good condition, if you need some pics of the item i can send them to you once
i heard from you so we can bargain price, please i only need a serious buyer
and i do accept check payment ,international money order and western union
money transfer ,please no paypal..where i will have my money in my possession
before i will ship the item to you so get back to me with your address were
you want to ship it to........i used scarlet delivery courier, for shipping
abroad so i shipping cost to your doorstep,so i can give you my least price
+shipping cost to your doorstep this is my number you feel free to contact me
+44xxxxxxxx49 i will be expecting your call or
write me back so we can discuss thanks
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From: Hope Foundation <markcomb1.hopefoundation@yahoo.com>
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Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2007 03:41:01 -0700 (PDT)
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Good. I am ok with the price of $50,Steve ,i will make payment in respect of it.I will be glad if you can find out the cost of posting it to Victoria, Australia. I will make necessary payment arrangement to you.
(the above email showed an IP address from Nigeria!)
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From: collins richard <collins_richard77@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: 7 Oct 2007
Hello and good day i am Mr colllins richard i came accross your advert i need that item urgently for a replacement please get back to me with the following answers the best selling price? how long have you been using it?how many owners those it have?and where is it presently located... Need an urgent reply... Collins
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From: Reuben White <whitemart70@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: 6 Oct 2007
Hello,
How are doing today? One of my client just introduce me to
www.astrobuysell.com/uk . I'm really moved by your advert which is okay
for me to buy.I want you to get back to me via my email if the item is
still for sale. Kindly let me know the Present condition and the last
asking price that you are willing to sell it
Looking forward to hear back from you.
Kind Regards,
Reuben.
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From : Chris Worley <c_worley005@
Date: 4 sep. 2007
Thanks
for reponse,and it look grate and I 'm interested in purchasing it .i will offer
you $500 for the (Optimized Celestron CR-150 OTA & accessories) and i want you
to consider that the (Optimized Celestron CR-150 OTA & accessories) is sold to
me. Concerning the shippment, my shipper will come and pick it up from your
location as soon as we seal this transaction.
I will instruct my secretary to issue A check for ($3,820) check in your name
and You will deduct the cost of the (Optimized Celestron CR-150 OTA &
accessories), and the remaining balance will be send to my Shipper via money
gram money transfer for immediate shipping arrangment because i have some other
things to be ship overthere. If this is okay with you do get back to me
immediately with your,
FULL NAME:
CONTACT ADDRESS:
CELL PHONE #:
for me to instruct my secretary to issue the check in your name. Hope to hear
from you soonest.
N:B:- I will wait for the check to clear before the pick up commence.
Regards,
Chris Worley OR Jonathan Schmidts
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From:
james cole < james_cole2007@yahoo.com>
Date: 4 sep. 2007 05:40
Hello,
Thanks for your response to my mail. I am perfectly okay with the item
due to your description, i'm using this opportunity to announce to you that i
am just an agent in this sale. I contacted my client who is the real buyer on
phone and i explained to him the present condition of the item and he said he
is okay with it and ready to pay but he is not in town presently, his on
vacation and he won't be back until Next month.Now about the payment, he told me
he would have love to transfer the money into your account which is the easiest
way but due to his trip, he will tell his secretary to issue out a cheque that
will cover all expenses which are shipping fees, your money for the item and
also my own commission and his going to send it to you .I am 100% assuring you
that everything will be okay with the cheque because i trust my client so much.
The pick-up of the Item will not be done until the money is completely redeemed
into your account.
About the shipment of the item, i have already contacted a shipping
company that will come for the pick-up of the item in your location.They will be
the one that will handle all the necessary customs, taxes payment and organize
shipping documents after you get your money and send the remainder. If all
arrangement sounds okay by you, You can send me your details for the cheque to
be issued and sent to you immediately and am sure you are going to receive the
check within 10 working days:
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone(Home,Mobile,Office):
Last Offer:
Note that my client is a business man and lives in London, the cheque might
be a euro cheque or pounds cheque so when you get the cheque take it to your
bank and deposited it.....it would take your bank 2 to 3 working days for the
money to be on your account. I want to trust you in this sale and transaction, i
believe you will trust me as well so that we can have a smooth transaction. I
will ensure that you receive payment as soon as possible.I want you to know that
any profit i make from this transaction is how i earn a living with my wife and
my son's..Delete the advert from the site you placed it for sale because of
another interested buyer's .I hope you are clear with my mail. Thanks and i
await to read from you soonest.
Regard
J.Cole.....
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Hello Seller,
Please am interested in purchasing your 2007 MODEL ASTRO-PHYSICS AP900GTO I saw
on the internet and I will like to know the present conditions?
Get back to me with your asking price.
Thank you
James
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From: steven Williams <steven_williams101@yahoo.com>
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Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007
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Hello
Greetings to you,I am anthony wood from madrid,spain i saw your mail that you
are in need of the above subject stated,i just want to used this little words
of mine to let you know that i have it for sale,and still in a good condition,
if you need some pics of the item i can send them to you once i heard from you
so we can bargain price, please i only need a serious buyer and i do accept
check payment ,international money order and western union money transfer
where i will have my money in my possession before i will ship the item to you
so get back to me with your address were you want to ship it to........i used
scarlet delivery courier, for shipping abroad so i shipping cost to your
doorstep,so i can give you my least price +shipping cost to your doorstep this
is my number you feel free to contact me +34xxxxxxxx98 i will be expecting
your call or write me back so we can discuss thanks
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Message Received: Mar 13 2007, 06:49 PM
From: "collin brown" col_brown20@hotmail.com
Subject: Meade 8inch SCT LX10
I'm Collin Brown from Singapore interested in buying " Meade 8inch SCT
LX10, Kindly let me know if still available for sale and the price.
shippment will be handled by my private shipper in UK. Payment will be made
by a certified GBP Bank draft.I wil be waiting to hear from you as soon as
possible. Thanks
Regards,
Collin Brown
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Message from TUNDE BANKS WALEX <tne_banks_wlx@yahoo.com> at 2007-02-24 10:02:00
Thanks for getting back to me actually i am a buying and selling agent and i have my company located at Old Kent Road, London, UK. > So i would want you to understand that i am buying on behalf of my client and i have forward all the information which you gave me > about the ITEM to him So he told me that he is very much okay with the present condition. So he told me that he would like to send > the payment by Bank Draft So he would need your full name and address with postcode including the your direct mobile phone number. Your full name........... Your Address including postcode............ Your mobile phone number.............. Last price................. As for the pick up of the ITEM i as the buying agent would make the arrangement when you do receive the payment and it might have > cleared into your account. So i hope to hear from you and to see your full information ...Extend my calvary greetings to your family. MR. IAN WHITE (+44)07024073751
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Message from TUNDE BANKS WALEX <tne_banks_wlx@yahoo.com> at 2007-02-23 00:45:28
Hi, I would like to make an enquiry about your item which i saw the advert over the internet today. I would like to know the last price the present condition of the item.Kindly get back to me also if you have some pics of this item. MR. IAN WHITE 07024073751
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From: nita paul <n.paul003@yahoo.com>
Date: Feb 7, 2007 3:09 PM
Subject: Conclusion.............
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From: "Mike Fees" <mike_fees7329@hotmail.com>Date: January 19, 2007 1:18:34 PM ESTSubject: PAYMENT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanks so much for your mail.though am little bit sorry for the late response.i did really appreciate your speedy response.i just want to let you know that i am ok with the price of it.this is how we are going to seal up the transaction.there is an associate of mine in the US that's owing me the sum of $6,900.i am going to instruct him to issue out a certified US cashier's cheque in your name.as soon as you receive the cheque from my associate deduct the amount of the car.and send the remaining balance to my shipping agents that will be coming for the pick and shipping.though i am trusting you with the rest of my balance at the same time banking on my balance to settle the shipping agents funds.hope this mode of payment is ok by you.so i will want you to forward me the name and address where you want the cheque been sent to.so that cheque can be issue out in your name as soon as possible regarding the payment and shipping arrangements.contact info as follow.............................FULL NAME...........STREET..........CITY..................STATE..................ZIP CODE............Including your telephone number where i can reach you at.home and cell #Looking forward to hearing from you soonest.my best regards to you and the rest of the family
From: "Mike Fees" <mike_fees7329@hotmail.com>Date: January 19, 2007 8:53:28 AM ESTSubject: 1980 Vespa P200e
Gooday seller,My name is Mike Fees from Ontario Canada i am an Antiques dealer here in Ontario. i'm interested in buying your advertised bike you place on the internet which i saw for sale. I'm moved by the advert which is okay for me to buy.I will want you to mail me if it is still for sale and i will like you to email me with your last offering price so as to make plans for it in buying it so payment can be issue out to you via certified US banker's cheque.So i will be expecting your reply on it for i am serious about it also the shipping will be handle by me as i will not want you to bother your self about the shipping since i have a reputable shipper that help me ship all my Item so shipping will not be any problem for me..Thanks hope to here from you soon.Thanks...Regards,
Mike FeesJMP Antiques centerAddress:10 Market Place,Ontario QBK 8BW,Canada
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From: peter martin (pmuk079@yahoo.co.uk)
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 11:16 AM
Subject: YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION.....
Thanks for your swift response, i've seen the asking price of the item and is
okay by me. I have about four of my clients who has interest in
the ITEM. one of them had responded very positively and and he's ready to send
payment .. I have added my Commission and Shipping
charges to your asking price, Any amount that is above your asking price on the
payment would be transfer to me for the shipping charges and
my commission.
I understand that the payment will clear first before arranging for the pick-up
and shippment of the ITEM. do not bother yourself about
shippments, I will arranged with the shipper that will come to your location for
the shippments, kindly provide me with the following details as
below so that i will instruct my client to mailed the payment to you
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
1). Your Full Name....which you want on the cheque?
(2). Your Full Address....where the cheque will be send to?
(3). Your Mobile & Home Phone#.....so to ring you on should be incase i dont
access my computer?
As soon as i recieve this details, i will ensure that you recieve payment in 3-4
working days.
Hope to hear from you asap.
Regards.
----- Original Message -----
From: peter martin (pmuk079@yahoo.co.uk)
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 11:16 AM
Subject: meade6" apo lxd 750 mount all u.s.a made
Hello,
Im peter martin by name ,I came accross your contact details through web
directory concerning the used item you have for sale and
im highly interested in purchasing it, Kindly email back, if it's still forsale.
The method of payment is Cheque,Hope to hear from you asap.
Regards.
peter martin
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Subject: YOUR Telescope-Refractor
Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2006 02:40:22 +0800
From: devon brandon <devon@kittymail.com>
I am Interested in making an enquire about your TeleVue Pronto ED Refractor
FSQ OTA ..... you posted on net Update me if its still available for sale with a
very
good condition while you furnish me your final asking price.I will await
your timely and sincere reply as fast as possible, if it is available.
Also kindly confirm to me if you accept certified/ Cashier cheque as the means
of Payment.
thanks, devon
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From: devon brandon <devon@kittymail.com>
Sent: Friday, December 1, 2006 1:57:25 AM
Subject: PAYMENT AND SHIPPING TERMS
Hello,
i will like to have the paypal information so i can send you the money with
shipping fee will be added with so you can remove your own money and send the
shipping agent they money so as to come abd pick up the item.ASAP
All i want from you is you to give me the paypal
Paypal Email address..........
Full name...................
note give me the final asking price and send any recent pic(s)if any.
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From: devon brandon [mailto:devon@kittymail.com] Sent: 30 November 2006 05:03 Subject: YOUR Meade LX90 10" UHTC LNT I am Interested in making an enquire about your Telescope-Refractor ..... you posted on net Update me if its still available for sale with a very good condition while you furnish me your final asking price.I will await your timely and sincere reply as fast as possible, if it is available. Also kindly confirm to me if you accept certified/ Cashier cheque as the means of Payment. thanks, devon
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From:
preece jerry <preece_jerry@yahoo.com>
Date: Nov 11, 2006 2:25 PM
Subject: PAYMENT........AND ALSO SEND ME THE PICS OF IT...........
Thanks, for the mail, and i am very happy to hear from you.so the price
is okay by me,and i am ready to purchase from you immediately, i will offer you
$7,000. for it,and i want you to delete the ad from the website.I have a
reputable hubby carriers that will take care of shipping from your end,and i
have inform my hubby carrier and he said that the term is okay by him...
I want to let you know that i have an associate that is owning me a sum of
$11,000. i will instruct him to issue you a (CHECK) on my behalf and as soon as
payment arrives,you hold out your amount which is $7,000. and send the
difference to my hubby carrires for the pick up in your place.I hope i can trust
you with my balance. if this terms are okay by you,do get back to me with the
following details:
1.Name to be issue to...
2.Contact Address(City,State,Zip code,Country):
3 .Con tact telephone number:
Do get back to me asap with this details for payment to be made out to you
immediately...........
Regard,
Jerry.
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Subject:SELL
From:"RINA RENEE" <reneerina@yahoo.com>
Date:Sun, 15 Oct 2006 19:49:20 +0100
Hi Seller,
I am an agent interested in immediate purchase of your Equipment ,after several
consideration over the advert placed on the website,my client has really shown
interest in it and would want to issue the payment in form of Europe check or
Will you be accepting the mode of payment?
The payment that will be drawn by my client would include the cost for shipping
this item to my client and my commission would be included on the same
Payment,We shall solely be responsible for the shippment of the item.Forward
your CONTACT NAME,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER AND COST PRICE if you are interested
in selling.
Please contact me ASAP via email for futher questions as regards this
transaction,If you really show willingness in selling this item.Thank You as i
await your fast response.
Warmest regards.
Tom Renee...
TEL: +4407024028709.
N.B.KINDLY EMAIL ME YOUR FINAL ASKING PRICE ASAP
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Subject: TMB 100mm
F8 Apochromat refractor --------- £2200
From: "gretta williams" <gretta_williams007@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 16:27:19 +0100
Goodday seller,
I saw your advert on net and i like to know if available forsale .If
available forsale do get back with the pics are you the fisrt owner?,LAST
PRICE and present condition ,where are you based? .Also the means of payment
is BANK CHEQUE / BANK DRAFT £ .Do get
back to me asap.
also i we offe you the sum of £200 plus your asking price
Don't include the shipping charges.
The shipping cost will be my own responsibility.
I'll be expecting your mail soonest.
{gretta_williams007@hotmail.com}
Pls reply
regard
gretta williams
HERE IS MY HUSBAND CELL PHONE IS WHERE ABOUNT IT HE
WE ANWERS ALL THE QUSTION YOU NEED OK,
MR.WILLIWMS
+447024025217
+447024025279
today.
CHEERS
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From: dowu tunde <smith4real_2010@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2006 19:12:26 -0700 (PDT)
Good Morning Seller, My name is Smith Real from Belfast,uk. I spot your advert and it is very impressive? Please tell me the present working condition? and the last asking price? ( Item ) Are you the first owner? and how about the receipt of the order? How long it been in your care? Hope to hear from you,soonest. Best Regards smith4real_2010@yahoo.com
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From:
Keetch Wickersham [mailto:keetch_wickersham@yahoo.com]
Sent: 04 October 2006 14:56
Subject: Kendrick Astro Tent
£275
Dear Sir
I am interested in buying the ( Kendrick Astro
Tent )you advert for
£275
kindly send me your full name and address to be written on the cheque
including your phone number.Hope tohear from you asap.
Regards
keetch
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Sept. 2, 2006
Just to let you
know I received one of the standard spammy emails from someone who supposedly
wanted to buy my scope, using an international courier and some kind of money
transfer scam- the usual thing.
The name given was Daniel Joel, and the address danieljoel1900@yahoo.com
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August 31, 2006
Fake eBay Auctions
There are a
large number of fake auctions on eBay for high end Meade and
Takahashi kit. Most are characterised by
1) 24 hour listings.
2) Only contact is through an external e-mail address (basically a high
jacked eBay account).
3) Payment through Western Union.
4) Prices too good to be true. 14" RC meades for £700.
They also now have a fake eBay sign in screen that you get to after
clicking on a URL for more details. I suspect they are using these
hijacked logons to launch more and more fake auctions.
Always, always, always check the URL before entering your name and
password. The current one being used is in Russia, though it could be
anywhere.
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August 31, 2006
From:
dancel_richard1@yahoo.com
Hi Mister Richard,
My name is Charles Martins from Belfast,uk.
I spotted your advert and it is very interesting?
Please tell me the present working condition?
The last asking price??
I hope to hear from you,soonest.
AND HERE'S THE FOLLOW UP:
I want you to know that my method of payment will be
through bank draft and it will only take 2-3days to
clear into your bank account.amount to be sending will
be exceeding funds 8900£ and after you might have
clear it,please you are going to send the remaining of
the money to the shipper via *Western union money
transfer for the pick-up at your house.
if it is ok,kindly get back to me with your :
name to be written on the cheque.
address where the payment will be payable to :
phone number both landline & mobile.
This are the information needed from you inorder to
get the payment.
Thanks
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August 30, 2006 - this one is a bi-lingual scam !!
From: living
stone
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 2:15 AM
Subject: WANTED TO BUY YOUR GOODS..........................
Hello -
I am interested in buying your Goods for my Only Son personal use and since
you are the owner i will want you to send me the following details,the last
price and some pictures.and i want you to know that you will be payed with a
certified Bank Cheque issued in France.
have a wonderfull weekend.
regards,Stone
......................................................................................................................................
Bonjour - je suis intéressé à acheter vos marchandises pour ma seulement
utilisation personnelle de fils et puisque vous êtes le propriétaire que je
voudrai vous m'envoyiez les détails suivants, le dernier prix et un certain
pictures.and je veux que vous sachiez que vous serez payed avec un chèque
certifié de banque publié en France avez le respect d'un week-end de wonderfull,
pierre
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August 29, 2006
From:
dancel_richard1@yahoo.com
Sent: 29 August 2006 11:51
Subject: Televue Nagler 11mm Type 6 £165
Good Morning Seller,
Hi Mister Richard,
My name is Charles Martins from Belfast,uk.
I spotted your advert and it is very interesting?
(Items)
Please tell me the present working condition?
The last asking price??
I hope to hear from you,soonest.
=====================================================================
August 29, 2006
From: Mr Mark
Harris
Good day,
I am Mark Harris. . I saw your advert on the internet concerning your
above-mentioned property for sale. I am interested in the purchase of your item.
Please do get back to me re-affirming your asking price and the present
condition of the item. However kindly let me hear from you in earnest so that I
can arrange for payment. . Also please send photo if available for viewing.
Awaiting your urgent response, so we can proceed with the
transaction
Do get back to me ASAP.
Regards,
Mr Mark Harris.
AND HERE'S THE FOLLOW UP:
From: Mr Mark
Harris
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 10:21 PM
Subject: Payment and shipping arrangements!!
Thanks for the mail and sorry for late response....
Having read your mail, everything is okay with me including your asking
price. I am presently in Israel on a church mission so i would rather
instruct a client of mine in the state who is owing me to issue and
send you the money by euro cashier cheque cashable in any europe bank, if this
is okay with you, kindly get back to me with your details as follows so
that i could forward it to my client to issue and send the payment to you.
Email me your name as to appear on the cheque
The address where you want to receive the check.
Your phone numbers.
Once the cheque cleared, i have a reliable shipping agent company who
will come over to your place for the pick up without given you any
stress.
If this suit you fine, kindly email me back asap with your details for
payment.....
I expect your response,
Best regards,
Mark Harris.............
=====================================================================
August 10, 2006
From: mattew Godwin [mailto:bestman_matt@yahoo.com]
Subject: Payment Details And Arrangements Secured For Pick Up
Thanks for the fast email response.
Me And My wife are Okay with the price £450 considered the cost value .
Prsently i work with the swedish air and i will be going on a trip in
Sweden, But we are located in abreedish,North Wales I will instruct My wife
she work in the liverpool networking firm she will be making the payment to
you hereafter by certified Banker draft Cheque from the National Irish Bank
Probably it takes fews days to be creditied funds into your account upon
bank confirmation.
So all i need to get the payment made to you is your Name,Full
Contact Address and Contact Phone Number so that the payment could be made
to you as soon as possible. Like wise i will want you to remove the item
from the advert page and get back me to with the word ot trust assuring me
that it will be removed and it will be sold to my Wife.
Assumed it has been sold to me cos the payment will be made to you
hereafter i receive the information requested for the payment.
As regards the shipment,Me And My Wife Has concluded that we will be
adding some money with your asking price that will be for the shippment of
it from your location,and once you have the fund in Hand/Account,you will
have to handover left funds would be used to manage the shipment charge for
Delivery firm for the delivery to be offset
with my transporter who will have to come down for the pick up in your
location.
Thereafter the cargo man will be coming alongside with my attention note
that will
have to sign all the required document and the change of ownership on my
behalf.
Pls reply to this message only if you accept the terms and condition for
the payment and if you did not accept the terms,pls do not reply at all
I will wait to hear from you soonest.
Regards
Mattew & Sarah Godwin
=====================================================================
July 30, 2006
From Fred Martins AKA Joe Martens:
Hello,
I saw your your ad that you're willing to sell your Losmandy 492 Electronic
Drive System-£100 ,pls respond ASAP with details such as: present condition,
last offer and picture(s) for better view. Waiting to hear from you soon.
Regards.
=====================================================================
July 14, 2006
Date: Fri, 14
Jul 2006 08:56:14 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Mr Paul Richardson" <mrpaul_richardson005@yahoo.com> A
Subject: Meade #929 2" mirror diagonal
Hello,
Thanks for your quick response.I'm okay with the sells if the picture is not
available but my company reputable collection agent will take care of everything
concerning this transaction.I want to inform you that i have my company
reputable collection agent that will take care of the collection for the(Meade
#929 2" mirror diagonal)from your location and also for the collection of 2
Arcade Machine for me in Renfrewshire.Hope to read from you soon.Thanks for your
understanding in anticipation.
Best Regards.
Mr Paul Richardson.
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July 14, 2006
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July 14, 2006
Hello,
Thanks for your quick response.I'm okay with the sells if the picture is not
available but my company reputable collection agent will take care of everything
concerning this transaction.I want to inform you that i have my company
reputable collection agent that will take care of the collection for the(Bargain
Philips Toucam II pro imaging set)from your location and also for the collection
of 2 Arcade Machine for me in Renfrewshire.Hope to read from you soon.Thanks for
your understanding in anticipation.
Best Regards.
Mrs Janet Woodcock.
=====================================================================
July 6, 2006
Subject:
Your 12" Meade LX200 dew cap
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 06:12:18 -0700 (PDT)
From: Joe martens <joemartens002@yahoo.com>
Hello ,
How are you and your family,i come across your site and i am really
intrested in buying your ( *12" Meade LX200 dew cap* * ** * .) and
i will be more than happy if you can tell me more about the condition
and the picture including the price you are willing to sale it and i
will like to know if you accept Bank Cheque for payment? and i look
forward to Hear from you ASAP.........
Best Regard
Joe Martens
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June 13, 2006
Date: Tue, 13
Jun 2006
From: "Mrs Dianna Smart" <mrs_dianna_smart001@yahoo.com>
Subject: Meade 30mm Ultra Wide Series 5000 Eyepiece
Hello,
I want to inform you that i saw your adverts and i am interested in your
(Meade 30mm Ultra Wide Series 5000 Eyepiece--£265) advert and do get back to me
with the full present condition.
Best Regards.
Mrs Dianna Smart.
=====================================================================
June 12, 2006
Mon, 12 Jun 2006
15:12:38 BST
From: remson walex <remson_walex02@yahoo.com>
Subject: Telescope £700 is ok.................get back to me with the
name and full address
Thank you very much for your honesty.And this is a
mistake from my secretary right.To let you know that
price is ok by me, plus the information about the
Telescope" also and i will like you to get back to me
with the name and full address where the bank draft
will be payable to ok.
Hope to hear from you again.
Thank
> > Good Morning,
> >
> > My name is Remson from Belfast,uk.
> > I spotted your advert and it is very interesting.
> > Tell me the asking price of your (car)
> > Can i view the pictures if it is possible?
> > Mobile number : 07031957212
> > johnson_bily004@yahoo.co.uk
> > Hope to hear from you soonest.
> >
> > Regards
=====================================================================
June 10, 2006
Date: Sat, 10
Jun 2006
From: "johnson bily" <johnson_bily004@yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: Meade LX200 GPS 8" with Wireless Autostar II £1,000
Good afternoon,
My name is johnson bily from Belfast,uk.
I spotted your advert and it is very interesting.
Tell me the asking price of your (Item)
Can i view the pictures if it is possible?
Mobile number : 07031957212
johnson_bily004@yahoo.co.uk
Hope to hear from you soonest.
Regards
=====================================================================
June 5, 2006
Date: Mon, 5
Jun 2006 14:04:04 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Meade LX200 GPS
From: "Ben Donald" <bendonald@uk2.net>
Hello, I saw you advert you wished to dispose and im okay with it.I will like
to know if its still available for sale,your final price.Wish to read from you
soon.
Regards, Donald
======================================================================
May 31, 2006
From: "john cole"
<mr.johncole@yahoo.co.uk>
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 12:03 PM
Subject: Your Ads Price...
> I was searching the web when i came across your Email
> address,And the ads you place on the web
> for sale It's been some moons now that i have been
> looking for this kind of poduct,which am showing
> interest in it But i want to ask this question,Are
> you the owner?is it in good condition?,can you tell me
> more about it?and above all how much do you want to
> sell it and the last price you will be willing to sell
> it for me?MAIL ME BACK ASAP.try and send the
> information below.+44702060496
>
> (1)full name.......
> (2)contact Home address........
> (3)phone number...
> (4)country zipcode.......
>
>
> further discussion . Awaits your urgent response as
> soon as possible for us to talk more extensively about
> this transaction wellicole12@yahoo.co.uk
> regards...
======================================================================
May 26, 2006
Paypal scam warning:
1. You receive
an email as though you've made a purchase using your
PayPal account. This is fictious. Open a new browser window to check
your PayPal account. DO NOT USE ANY LINKS IN THE EMAIL.
2. The email will indicate payment for some product (most likely from
eBay).
3. There's a 'Cancel Transaction' button. The scammers want you to press
this and then enter your account details. DON'T PRESS ANY BUTTONS OR
LINKS. They want your PayPal logon so they can empty your account or
make purchases with it. If you brush your mouse over the cancel button
you may be able to see the URL and this is not directing you to PayPal.
==============================================================
May 22, 2006
From: seyi adebanjo
Subject: INTERESTED IN YOUR reflector and mount ...........Price: £950
====================================================================
May 5, 2006
From: henry
maxwell [mailto:henry_maxwell818@yahoo.com]
Sent: 05 May 2006 22:06
Subject: send payment details============£477
Hello Balazs,
thanks for your response and the pictures .. well ! i have
contacted my client about the payment and he made me realised that he
his quite intrested in it and okay with the price . all you need doing
now is to get back to em with the below
details for your payment ................
YOUR FULL NAME
YOUR FULL ADDRESS
YOUR PHONE NUMBER .
once i have all these from you , i will get it forwarded to my
client in-order to have your payment issued out and posted to your
address
immediately.
regards.
============================================================
May 4, 2006
From: henry
maxwell [mailto:henry_maxwell818@yahoo.com]
Sent: 04 May 2006 15:38
Subject: Meade LX90 “Classic” 8-inch SCT with UHTC============£1,100=
Hello,
How was your day ? Well ! I will like to know if the above item is still
available for sale? kindly get back to me with your last offer and send me
some pictures if available at hand. I will like to know the recent condition
as well.
Looking forward to read from you and have a great day.
Regards,
====================================================================
April 11-12, 2006
From: baros
lester
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 7:41 PM
Subject: INTEREST .................Vixen single axis drive system
Hello
I am inetersted in buying your Vixen single axis drive system i will
like you to get back to me with the
information below. condition of it....
.are the first owner....
when do you used it last...
were are you located..
sell last price
so get back to me with all these so that i can tell you the next
thing to ok..
thanks and hope to hear from you soon.
Baros
----- Follow-up
Message -----
From: baros lester
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 12:38 PM
Subject: INTEREST ..................Vixen single axis drive system
Thank you for your response,i will like you to get back to me with the
information below. condition of it....
are the first owner....
when do you used it last...
were are you located..
sell last price
contact my gsm numbers +2348028476332 (Editor note: This number is
from Nigeria!!!)
Thank you hope to hear from you asap,
Best Regard,
Baros
======================================================================
March 26, 2006
Suspect email addresses:
harry101_777@yahoo.com
john_jones2010@yahoo.com
======================================================================
March 25, 2006
From: harry cane
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 5:40 PM
Subject: Meade 8" SCT
Hello ,
In response to your advert, pls i will like to purchase your ( Meade 8" SCT )
for sale also let me have the last price and the present condition of it also
with the avaialable pix. moreso, i have a reputable shipper company that will
take of the shipping from your location and i will be paying you with certify
cheque & looking forward to read from you if the offer still avaialable.
Thanks.
======================================================================
March 17, 2006
From: David
Adams
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 2:40 AM
Subject: Meade 8" SCT £1250
Hello,
I came across your ads, and am so much intrested in buying it, so i desided to
email you to confirm if it still available if so i will want you to get with the
asking price also i will needed at list 2 pics of it. Concerning the payment, i
will be paying you with a cheque payment which i believ is the best way of
payment, in order to procced, i will want you
to get back to me and confirm to me if it still available ok, also concerning
the shippment, i have a shipping agent that will come over to your location for
the pick up ok, so dont worry your self on that ok, so i wait to hear from you
soon, thanks alot and god bless you.
best regards
David
===============================================================
March 16, 2006
From: boyd
peterson
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 8:04 PM
Subject: FOR SALE: Meade 8" SCT
dear seller,
i am interested in purchasing theFOR SALE: Meade 8" SCTt which was
posted forsale i will like you to send me the price and the present
condition of theFOR SALE: Meade 8" SCTand if possible the picture of
the FOR SALE: Meade 8" SCT, i will like to inform you that i have a shipping
company
that will be responsible for the shippment of the FOR SALE: Meade 8" SCT : also
my mode of payment will be through a cashier cheque which will be issued on my
behalf. do get to me ASAP
==============================================================
March 16, 2006
From: ABERT TERY
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 5:51 AM
Subject: Re: Meade 8" SCT with UHTC on goto LXD55 mount with BC&F dewshield
£1250
Concerning payment,I will instruct my client in London to issue a bankers draft
to you for payment .
Please Note; you will receive the bankers draft in sum of £2,500 .which amount
being own. then you deduct cost of Meade 8" SCT Item from it, which is £1,200 as
our discussion.
Then you send remaining balance of the money to the shipping agency via Western
Union Transfer, when the shipper received the money, they will immdiate arrange
for coming down to your location to pick up the Item sameday or next .
Response to confirm your understanding .
For issue the bankers draft to you provide your full information as stated
below;
Full Name..................
Full Address...............
home phone .............
cell phone ................
Hope to hear from you soon .
===============================================================
March 16, 2006
From: Mark Luke
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 3:13 AM
Subject: Meade 8" SCT
Hello ,
I came accross you ads as regards to the item
you haveup for sale.I am an intrested buyer and i
would like to confirm if you still have this item
available for sale.I would like to know the state of
the item,your final asking price and i would also love
to view pics if available.I have a shipper who would
handle the delivery.I would instruct my insurance
company to make payment to you if i am ok with your
price and conditions.You can reach me on my
mobile:+447031954293. Please i would love to hear from
you ASAP as regards to this purchase.
Mr.Mark Luke
===============================================================
March 11, 2006
From: "john
adams" <johnadams911@gmail.com>
To:
Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2006 7:58 AM
Subject: Urgent.....
Hello,
I am interested in the purchase of your item for sale at
astrobuysell,i am a dealer based in scotland,i will like to know the
final asking price including the details of its present condition,i
will want you to send the pics along if available but if
not i beleive you will be giving the full description as a honest seller.
I will make necessary shipping arrangements.
All the best.
John.
07031847825
***** Second
email *****
From: "john adams" <johnadams911@gmail.com>
Hello,
Thanks for the mail,kindly get back to me with the final price of
the 14inch and the details of its condition.
Hope to hear from you soon.
**** Third email ******
From: john adams
Hello,
Thanks for the mail ,i will be glad to proceed with the purchase and
to secure i dont mind adding 50pounds the required price cos i have
informed a customer about it and he has agreed to purchase it from me
as soon as it is shipped.
I will be travelling to australia very soon on a missionary duty and
to make the transaction faster and easier,i will instruct an associate
of mine who is owing me the sum of 4,500 in the uk to issue the
cheque to you in your name,but i do not know if i can trust you by
helping in sending the rest of my money to the shipping company who
will be coming over for the pick up as the boat is to be shipped
together with my consignments in the uk to UKRAINE.
I will like to let you know that the money that would be sent to
the shippers is not meant for the shipment of the boat only but
together with my consignments in the uk.
So furnish me the name to be written on the payment and the address
where it should be mailed to with your phone number.
Hope to hear from you soon.
All the best.
John
==============================================================
March 2, 2006
Hello,
I am interested in the purchase of your scope for sale i am a
dealer based in scotland,i will like to know the final asking price
including the details of its present condition,i will want you to send
the pics along if available but if not i beleive you will be giving
the full description as a honest seller.
I will make necessary shipping arrangements.
All the best.
Brian Williams
Next email was:
Hello,
Thanks for the mail ,i will be glad to proceed with the purchase ,and
to secure i dont mind adding 50 pounds to the required price,
To make the transaction faster and easier,i will instruct an
associate of mine who is owing me the sum of 2,800pounds in the uk to
issue the cheque to you in your name,but i do not know if i can trust
you by helping in sending the rest of my money to the shipping company
who will be coming over for the pick up as the scope is to be shipped
together with my consignments in the uk to UKRAINE.
I will like to let you know that the money that would be sent to the
shippers is not meant for the shipment of the scope only but together
with my consignments in the uk.
So furnish me the name to be written on the payment and the address
where it should be mailed to with your phone number.
Hope to hear from you soon.
All the best.
Brian Williams
======================================================================
February 10, 2006 example:
From: robin
frank [mailto:frank1234u@yahoo.com]
Sent: 10 February 2006 19:06
Subject: URGENT
Hi,
I am interested in the purchase of your scope,i am a dealer based in
scotland,i will like to know the final asking price including the details of
its condition,i beleive you will be giving the full details as a honest
seller.
i will make necessary shipping arrangements.
Kind regards
frank
======================================================================
February 9, 2006 example:
From: chris
nolan [mailto:chris_nolan_007@yahoo.co.uk]
Sent: 09 February 2006 09:03
Subject: payment and shipping
Hello,
thanks for getting to me fast. mere reading
your mail, i see how honest you are. haven read your
mail i will contact my colleague who is indebted to
me.so he will be sending you the us cheque. mind you
he will be sending a check of the total amount of
money he owes me which is £3,000.when you get the
check,go and deposit it in your account and when it
has been transfered to your account you deduct your
£165 and forward the remaining to my shipping
company in united kindom through western union money
transfer. The shipping company will be coming for
the pickup of the item,that is three days after you
have sent them funds.the funds will be meant for the
shipping and clearing arrangement of the item.
i hope i can count on you for my portion after you
have deducted your £165 .i am giving you extra £100
for the stress you will be going through
I WILL NEED
YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND YOUR PHONE NUMBER FOR THE
ADDRESSION OF THE CHECK. REPLY ASAP.
Chris.
======================================================================
January 9-10, 2006 examples:
From: george
adewale
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 12:36 PM
Subject: Thanks...........WESTERN UNION TRANSFER
Good day,Thanks for your response your transaction is very fast and nice
am okay with the quote total is 570 pounds plus shipment ,I understand all what
you said,I will send the cheque to the address you gave to me and it will be
payable.Moreso I will be sending you a sum of 2500 pounds coz I will like you to
WESTERN UNION TRANSFER the remaining funds to my client in Nigeria,He have some
thing I ask him to help arrange together and also he should give some ammount to
my wife and my sons there, were I am now am very busy thats the why I ask you to
help western the remaining funds back to him I have the trust in you thats why
am doing this becoz I really apprieciate your business with me you will also
have a commission if you help me with this,I will like you to understand me.
I will be waiting for your reply now.
Regards
George.
--------------------------------------------
From: Dare Dayo
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 9:41 PM
Subject: WESTERN UNION........
Hello Laurent,
Thanks for your response,am okay with the grand total I will like to inform
that am not presently in town,so I will be sending you a sum of 3500 EUR,I will
like you to WESTERN UNION the remain funds of 2500 EUR to my business partner in
west africa Nigeria,I have purchase some items from him and haven,t pay for
it,Immidiattely you have the MO and you have cash your money out it send it to
him immidaittelly.I will inform him about this hope you understand all what have
said,I will be so glad if you can help me with this.
Hope to read fromyou soonest.
Best regards
Dare.
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January 7, 2006 examples:
Note the request for a "yahoomassager"!!! I suppose he's asking for the
seller's
Yahoo Messenger user name.
From: george
adewale [mailto:ea_george1@yahoo.co.uk]
Sent: 07 January 2006 19:46
Hello,
Good day,I saw your advert am intrested in it I will like you to explain
the latest condition to me,I make my payment with a bank cheque and also if
you have a (yahoomassager) I will like you to add me here is my ID
(lola4smile) so that we can beable to chat better,if not there is know
problem we can discuss via email.
I will be waiting for your quick reply asap.
Cheers!!!
------------------------------------
From: "Dare
Dayo" <dalinton_1@yahoo.com>
Hello,
Good day,I saw your advert am intrested in it I will like you to explain the
latest condition about the product to me,I make my payment with a bank cheque.
I will be waiting for your quick reply asap.
Cheers!!!
-------------------------------------
From: "george adewale" <ea_george1@yahoo.co.uk>
Hello,
Good day,I saw your advert am intrested in it I will like you to explain the
latest condition about the product to me,I make my payment with a bank cheque.
I will be waiting for your quick reply asap.
Cheers!!!
======================================================================
November 9, 2005 example:
From: simon kennedy <simon_edward01@yahoo.com>
>Dear Sir,
>I am interested in buying the ( 8"inch Newtonian reflecting telescope on
>Astro-5 GE mount )you advert for £ 469 ,kindly send me your full name and
>address to be written on the cheque
>including your phone number.Hope to hear from you asap.
>Regards,
>simon
>447031907647
======================================================================
November 3, 2005 example:
From: martin smith <martin_smith004@yahoo.com>
>Dear Sir
>I am interested in buying the ( Astro-5 German Equatorial Mounting. )you advert
>for £219 kindly send me your full name and address to be written
>on the cheque including your phone number.Hope to hear from
>you asap.
>Regards,
>Martin
>44-7031907647
======================================================================
September 10. 2005 example:
Hello seller ,
I am Mr Sunday Rice, i hail from NYC Brookly , I am intrested in buying your {
Vixen 102mm Achromatic Refractor on Super Polaris mount."Excellent lens"}, i
want to see a pic of it,and the last price of it and I will like you to know
that i am running this transaction on behalf of my client,please get back to me
as soon as possible,so that we can close up the transaction fast.
REGARDS, S.R..........
======================================================================
August 27 example:
Thanks for your
reply, I am glad to know they are in good conditions, Payment will come via
cheque from a business associate who is owing me £2,250. Deduct your £45 and
have the remaining amount sent to my shippers through western union money
transfer less the transfer charges so that they can then proceed to your
location for the pick-up,along with all other necessary details concerning
shipment.These my shippers are also making other deliveries for me worldwide so
it is important they get the excess funds promptly.If this arrangement is good
with you,provide the following info
1)Name on cheque
2)Address
3)Contact Phone #
I await your reply.
Regards, Bank
Larry Bank goingon_4life@yahoo.com
======================================================================
August 16 example:
From: manama bob
(no email address provided)
hello.i'm intersted in buying your NEW Televue 8-24mm zoom eyepiece 5pcs.
kindlly give the cost of this goods immediatelly after you get this mail.
await your reply.
manama.
Follow up email....
Thanks for the
response,
will instruct a client of mine that's owing me
some amount of money to send or direct check to you in amount of
£500,you can have yours deducted and refund the balance of the fund to my
shipping agent Part of this fund will be use to PREPAY the shipping and some
other payment as well.My shipping agent will also be incharge of the titles
and signing of all necessary document required regarding this
transaction.please do get back to me with the name and address in which my
client will use
to forward the check to you office contact address Zuid
Hollandlaan 7 2596 AL Den Haag Netherlands also this's my fax # +316
4560 783 ext 219,and my Tel is +316 275 442 57
await your response.
Manama
======================================================================
August 5 example:
Thank you for
your response, I am really interested in buying LX 200 10' forksand also okey
with the price and condition,Kindly send me your full name and address to be
wrotten on the cheque including your both phone number home and cell,So once you
receive cheque i will instruct my shipping agent to come for pick up the LX 200
10' forks at your location, Hope to hear from you asap,
Regard,
Terris - temo_231@yahoo.com
Follow up email was.....
>From: "worldwide shipper" <worldwideshipper@jojomail.com>
>To: kiernanroger@hotmail.com
>Subject: Re: Shipping and pick up date
>Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 19:05:18 +0800
>
> Hello ,
>
>This is the shipping agent of Mr Temo, i have been expect yourreply regarding
the money Mr Temo said you are to send to us for the pick up of the LX 200 10'
forks he bought from you ,please kindly get back to me with the western union
details so that we can come for the pick up and this is information you are to
send the
>money to below:
>ADEBISI ADEMOLA
>50,EVELYN COURT,AMHURST ROAD ,
>LONDON E8 2BE .
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August 5 example:
thanks for the
mail well i am so happy that you have mailed me ok i will like to tell
you that i have already send you the payment and in the payment you know that i
am not in uk i am in spain and very soon i will be traveling for a business trip
to japan so i will not be comming to pick the Orion Optics OMC-140(5 1/2 ")
Maksutov-Cassegrain from you so i will like you to know that i have send you
and over payment inwhich is worth of £2000 and in this bank draft you will be
deducting your own money and the rest of the balance will have to be send to the
shipping company that i have already arranged that will come to your house and
pick the Orion Optics OMC-140(5 1/2 ") Maksutov-Cassegrain up and some other
goods that i have already bougth in uk so that they can help me to shipp them
quick so get back to me if you are ok with
this idea.
thanks
terris lester -
<terris_200@yahoo.com>
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August 5 example:
Thanks for the mail, i will like to see the pics if available.also the price is
okay by me i will like to inform you that am having an associate in the state
and that associate of mine that is owing me (£1,500)and is willing to issue out
a cheque on my behalf i will have to instruct him to issue out the cheque to you
then you deduct the said amount and send the balance to my shipping agent that
will handle the shipping, if this is okay by you i will like to have the
following information in respect of receiving the cheque,to whom to address the
cheque to,full home address,
state,
city,
zipcode,
phone number,
cell phone number,
now.hope the Orion Optics OMC-140(5 1/2 ") Maksutov-Cassegrain is in good
andbetter well cleaned up for pickup.
lynda miller
<lynda_miller007@yahoo.com>
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July 24 example:
Attention,
How are you today? I am interested in the
Eyepiece-Barlow-Diagonal-Reducer , which you have placed its ad. That you
want to sell for £125. I want you to get back to me with more pictures if
available and further arrangements too.
I await your response in a moment.
Yours truly,
Parry.
par_williams@yahoo.co.uk
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July 14 example:
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July 1 example
Thanks for
the mail.I am so sorry for the late in respond to
your email,I was a little bit busy doing one thing or the other ok so that
was why am just replying to your email sent to me ok.I will like to inform
you that i am highly interested in the Vixen GP-DX mount and the last offer
is ok by me ok.So my secretary will be issuing you a (Certified Cheque) in
the amount worth of 1,550 for the payment and shipping charges of theVixen
GP-DX mount you are going to decdut the anout of 450 for the payment of
theVixen GP-DX mount your are going to send the remaning balance of 1,100 to
my shipping agent who will bw coming for the pick-up of theVixen GP-DX mount
in your location to miles .so dont worry about the shippment. this following
information below for issuing and sending you the cheque will be needed.
Your name in full....
Your contact home address to send the check............
state...............
city....................
zipcode..................
phone number...................
Regards............
Wills milo
willsmilo@yahoo.com
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June 29 example
Hello Dear
Seller,
I am Alex sanders by name,Interested in your HEQ5 equatorial mount &
steel tripod for sale.Kindly mail me back with the asking price,The
current condition,The pics if available and the mode of payment will be
through Certified Cheque.Kindly get back to me asap...
Cheers!!!
Mr Alex sanders ..........
alexsanders01@yahoo.com
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May 8 example:
"Hello Seller, I
saw your ads on Mamiya Press Universal Medium Format Camera for £300 which
i'm highly interested in buying , i want
you to pleas get back to me with the details below. Last Price...
Present Conditions... The Pics... Your Full Name... Your Contact
Address... Your Mobile And Telephone Numbers.... I want you to provide
me the details above so that i can send you check in time. Hope to read
from you now. Have a nice day. My Regards to you and your family.
thanks"
From "Keffi Jolly"
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May 3 example: (a new twist on an old scam)
Its my pleasure to introduce myself to you,i
fortunately came across your advert on the web,(Celestron Nexstar Advert #
2177) am really interested in purchasing this item from you as soon as i hear
from you, Am a building contractor by occupation,i would like to inform you that
my financier just travelled to u.k on inspection of some projects,concerning
payment,i would instruct him to send down a certified cheque or bank draft meant
for this item to your address inother to speed up this transaction before he
completes his schedules in u.k. morealso i have a shipping agent to pick it up
from its point of destination to my country. i look forward to hear from you.
kind regards
BEST REGARDS...
SEAN MARTINS
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May 2 example: (notice the bad English and structure)
Hello Seller,
I saw your ads on ... and i am interseted in buying your CELESTRON SCT which
i'm highly interested in buying , i want you to pleas get back to me with the
details below. Last Price... Present Conditions... The Pics... Your Full Name...
Your Contact Address... Your Mobile And Telephone Numbers.... I want you to
provide me the details above so that i can send you check in time. Hope to read
from you now. Have a nice day. My Regards to you and your family.
Thanks
sndrwill@yahoo.co.uk
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April 18-19 example: (This exact message has been received by several UK AstroBuySell users)
>-- Original Message --
>From: Mike Fees <mike_fees01@yahoo.com>
>
>Greetings Seller,
> I saw your beautiful Item over the web and am much interested in buying
>it. I live here in Netherland, and I will like you to know that I will
personally
>take care of the shipping of the beautiful Item down to my location. So
>please mail me back with this details concerning the (Item):
> (1)I will also need to see some recent pictures of the Item and how much
>is your last price for the Item you have avalable for sale .
> (2)I will like to know more their present Condition of the Item which you
>have for sale.
>I will like you to know that am buying this Item as a suprise birthday gift
>cos I want the best for her.
> Thanks.
> I await your soonest reply.
> Sincerely,
> Mike Fees.....
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April 7 example (no email address provided)
Thank you for
your mail you send,I am really interest in buyng your 150 GBP as know ever
involve any fault and i will like to see the picture soon, So my location
here in murcia spain and once you receive the payment from my client, I will
kindly send one of my shipping agent to the depart your location for the pick
up of the 150 GBP in your location, So kindly send me the full name and address
to be written on the cheuqe including your phone number.Hope to hear from you
asap.
Regards,
Lester
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April 6 example (sent by someone named Larry King, no email address provided)
How are you
doing.Hope everything is going fine on your side.As a matter fact the deal is on
and according to my secretary,he has already sent the cheque out to you(it will
arrive by mail).So the payment should arrive in a short while from now.And once
you get it,i guess you know how to handle everything.And please dont bother
about any other buyer i beleive everything will soon work out as plan.
But there was a little problem which i guess we can handle with
understanding.When i contacted my secretary to know maybe the cheque as already
been sent ,i got to know that there was a misinterpretation while sending the
cheque.According to the instruction i gave him,he was suppose to have sent you a
cheque of £150 .But instead,he sent a cheque of (£2,500).It was a terrible
mistake and the cheque is already out for delivery to your location.He claimed
that he thougth i said he should send you a cheque of £2,500 (which was the
total sum including the shipping ) and not just £150.But i know very well i
told him to send just £150 but i guess he didnt get it straigth.
But that should not disturb our own transaction.the deal is on and we will get
through it.what will happen is that ,once you get the cheque you will easily
forward the extra(£2,350) directly to me in cash immediately.it can be sent via
western union Transfer.Originally,i had in mind to collect the money from him
and use the money to pay the shipper and to also fix some other things
personally.But since,its now coming to you now,i guess i can be assured in you
that you can handle it with trust and have it sent to me.hope all is well.mail
me back immediately,to let me know that i can trust you to handle everything
well.I will be expecting your mail asap.
Best Regards and Stay Blessed
King.......
NB
Make sure you mail me back immediately you get this message.And also
please confirm your phone number.I tried getting you on phone but i didnt get
through.So please check if its correct.I will be expecting your reply.
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March 2005 example: (note the bad grammar and spelling)
Hello,
This is Mic,i was suffering through the net and I saw your advert via
the internet and i am interested in the purchase of the goods. which am
dealing with e.t.c, who is into importation,then i have alocal shipper that
take cares of my shippment ,as soon as the transaction is completed my
shipper will come to your location for the shippment of the goods
immediately.Kindly let me know if payment by a certified cheque OR
money order check that can be drawn in any Bank in your country,so
if this is ok by you, kindly let me know your last price offer via email and
forward me your phone number.expecting your urgent response.
Thanks.
Sultan...
(also goes by Cosmo)
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February 2005 example: (note the bad grammar and spelling)
Hello,
Thanks for the quick response, well the price is okay by me and i have make the
arrangement of the check payment which will be send by my associate who is
owning me some worthy amount of money and he has agree to issue the check
unbehalf of your name, so he will be issuing the amount of $3500 for you in
other to pay for the shipping agent company who are going to arrange for the
shippment of the (Orion ST 120mm F/5 refractor (OTA) with two tube rings) and
they are aware of the transaction that will take place and the shippment that
will proceed in your location so the reamining balance will be forwarded to the
shipping agent company as soon as the check has arrived to your destination, And
also is not only the goods the shipping company will come for the pick-up it in
your location because i buy some goods in uk so it promised me to do the pick-up
of those goods together in your location so importantly for my associate to
issue the check and forward it to your location he will be needing your details
as follows :
FULL NAME (NAME THAT WILL APPEAR ON THE CHECK)...............
FULL ADDRESS (THE LOCATION THAT THE CHECK WILL BE
FORWARDED).......................
TEL PHON E NUMBER (MOBILE, HOME AN D WORK
NUMBER).....................................
So i will be waiting for the details as soon as possible so that the transaction
can goes on fast and so that the arrangement can get on quickly. Once again
thanks for the mail a.s.a.p.
NB: please i will like you to ensure me that you are the own of the (Orion ST
120mm F/5 refractor (OTA) with two tube rings) because i dont want to involved
in stolen properties.
Kind of Regard
(no name give in the email)
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January 2005 example: (note the bad grammar)
From ballack_job@yahoo.com
> Hello,
> Good day to you seller, i saw your advert that your Aries
> Chromacor I Model O1is for sale kindly tell me more about it
> and your last offer. thanks
After a couple of exchanges of email, I got the following:
> Hello,
> Thanks for your mail, it look great and I 'm interested in
> purchasing it. Concerning the shipment, my shipper will come
> and pick it up from your location as soon as we seal this
> transaction. A client of mine is owing me some funds
> ($4,000)I will instruct him to issue you a cashier's check
> in your name and You will deduct the cost of the Aries
> Chromacor I Model O1 ($450) and also send the remaining
> balance to my Shipper via western union money transfer
> for immediate shipping arrangment. If this is okay with you
> do get back to me immediately with your information as
> listed below for me to instruct my client to issue the check
> in your name.
> Hope to hear from you soonest.
> NAME :
> ADDRESS:
> CITY:
> STATE:
> ZIP CODE:
> COUNTRY:
> HOME AND MOBILE PHONE NUMBER:
> Best regards,
> ......
> NB: I am given you compensation $50 and consider items
> sold for me (i.e donnot sell it to any one).
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The following is a classic example of a fraudulent offer to buy equipment:
We are interested in buying your above mentioned products
at advertised
rate. Goods to be picked up from your location for onward shipping to us.
Cost and modalities of shipping to be born by us.
Payment for the purchase is by cheque through a debtor in London. The debtor
owes us higher than your asking prize. He will therefore be sending you a
cheque for 6,000 Pounds Stering to cover the cost of our order, as well as
the Shipping costs.
On receipt of the cheque, you will cash and deduct the cost of our purchase
.The balance you will send as we would instruct you to the Agency that will
ship the Goods to us. If this arrangement suites you fine, please send us
your address where to send the cheque, as well as the name to be on it. Also
send us your phone number for easy communication.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you.
Best Regard
MR. DAVID MARLES.
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Others using the following names have used the same (or very similar) approach (as above) in trying to defraud sellers. Steer clear of such offers!!
Byron Davies
Charles
Davidson
John Marles, Tony Smith
John Graham, Bart Tom
Mike Cobby
Mike Hillgham
SCYNY200@jahoo.com
blakeypaul@emailme.net
mourice halst
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