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Old 16-11-2010, 11:21 PM   #1
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Default Very Suss ebay message ----> scam

Im selling a red Xc Falcon on eBay and I got a text from a private number asking question about it, some of them were already answered on the add, asking me to send answer to email. All good, send it off and then get this:

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Hi,

I am very keen,Let me know the actual asking price. How i wish i could come and view what am buying from you.but am currently overseas at the moment and i want it picked up before i get back, though i will be back in couple of weeks. Due to my inability to make a bank deposit, I would be paying via PayPal which is safer for me. Kindly send me a paypal payment invoice or create an account at www.paypal.com.au if you dont have one. I will make a concrete pick up arrangement with my transport agent who will be coming over for pick up once you receive full payment into your PayPal account. Few more photos will be appreciated as well.
Have a nice day.

Bruce
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As Paypal is already a payment option I'm thinking this is a bit suss.

e-mailed him back saying you can do it all through eBay and he has just replied with this:
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Hi,

I do not have an Ebay account and do not wish to open one. Kindly send me a paypal payment invoice so i can effect payment to you asap


Cheers
Bruce
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it is now apparent this is a scam as all you need is a paypal username to transfer money. just putting this one out there to everyone warning.

The name and email of the guy is Bruce Smith <brcmnn3@gmail.com>

Paul

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