Your input is needed: Lets have fun with an eBay scammer

[rocketrod]

Recently I bid on the ProCharged 406 SBC Jody, he also listed it here https://lateral-g.net/forums/show...?t=3969&page=2
, was selling for a friend on eBay. Well to make a long story short I got outbid and the item didn't meet the reserve. Then a few days later I got a SECOND CHANCE offer to buy the motor for about $1,850 less than the highest bid and $1250 less than my highest bid ($6K)! WOW this must be my lucky day!!

Here is the first email from SCAMMER:
*** eBay Second Chance Offer - Buy The Item You Recently Bid On - Notification Preferences indicates that you want to receive Second Chance Offer Notices. In compliance with eBay's Policy, the seller is making this Second Chance Offer to you at your last bid price of US $4,750.00. The seller has issued this Second Chance Offer because either the winning bidder was unable to complete the transaction or the seller has duplicate items for sale. If you accept this offer, you will be able to exchange Feedback with the seller and you will be eligible for eBay Services associated with a transaction, such as Fraud Protection. To purchase this Item just contact the seller at [email protected] or by replying to this email. Respectfully , Customer Support (Trust and Safety Department) eBay Inc ***

MY REPLY:
Wow I am sorry the deal fell throught for you, BUT what a lucky break for me. Could you provide more details and shipping costs. Where are you located?

Thanks
John

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2nd email from SCAMMER
Hello ,

You have the opportunity to buy the same item (the item is located in Wilton, California) that you were bidding for on ebay for the price of your last bid ! If you think we can do a deal , The only thing that you have to do to get the transaction started is to give me your full name and address for the shipping and after that I'll inform ebay to start the official procedure and they will contact you via email and will tell you what you have to do to complete the deal (payment instructions + refund policy + protection tips) ! One more thing ... The shipping of the item is free because I recently signed a contract with a freight carrier !

Looking forward to hear from you !
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My comments

This scammer seems to be a little brighter than most. His english is good and the emails actually makes sense. He also avoids using my name, I gave him a fake name, nor does he give his. So what do you guys think would be an appropriate reply. Post your reply ASAP as I would like to return his email tomorrow, before he changes his mind on the FREE shipping.


4/10/6 - MY REPLY to 2nd email

Dick,

Sorry for the slow response, but I am in sales and its a very busy time of the year. Also before I get to the good news pIease send me a copy of the dyno sheet, pics and engine blueprint since I can't access the ad anymore. It is a minor detail, but it will make things go so much faster. I mean with all the scammers out there nowadays you can never be to careful. Now for the good news...

Like I said earlier it is a very busy time of the year and the company is expanding. So my boss wants me to fly West to Sacramento, CA, which I believe is about half hour away from Wilton, CA. It seems like the stars are all aligning and I am meant to have this motor!

Also no need for you to ship the item for free, I have had bad experiences with freight companies anyway. The company I work for will pay for us to take 500lbs of carry on luggage for business related travel. So could you verify the weight of the engine? I am sure it is less than 500lbs. If so, how much would you charge fashion a harness to secure the motor to a dolley similar to the dolley in the link to the eBay ad below? Of course for safety concerns we will have to drain all oil, coolant and gas from the engine, but those are trivial details.

Anyway I look forward to your reply.

Later,
Joe

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...B%2B%26fvi%3D1

End of my reply
More Comments

Well lets give it a few days and see if we get a response, since I have given him a few tasks:

• send dyno sheets, engine blue prints and pics
• weigh motor
• Think about how he is going to secure the engine to the dolley. This one may be a stretch, but he is an idiot and I am sure he will waste some time pondering this.

If were lucky we will get a repsonse soon.

You may have noticed I have named this scammer Dick. He seems like a dick so I will just refer to him as such in future replies. I also changed my name from John to Joe.

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Well it over he sold the motor!! Here is his reply.

3nd email from SCAMMERl


I'm sorry but the item was sold for a better price ...

[camcojb]

Tell him you will be in the area this week and would like to come by and see it. If it is as he says you'll pay cash and save him the shipping!

My guess is now the engine will magically be somewhere else. Then ask for a specific pic, something that isn't in my ad.

[4mm]

Heyyy, I received an email supposedly from Paypal (I knew it wasn't). It states that somebody just paid me for my watch and if I want to find out more info to click on the link. That same email is attached to the link. It had all the proper logos and such, that guy is good at what he does.

[mazspeed]

Find him and shoot him in the head. Only good way to deal with these scum bags.

[jamesg602]

Definitley try to arrange a meeting, as Jody mentioned. Ask for a copy of the actual dyno sheet/ engine blueprints, something he shouldn't be able to come up within a few days time.

[Hooligan]

Give him an address in Alaska to ship to.