[GreenKeys] A good ebay resolution -- this time

[tony.podrasky]

GM OMs;

This stuff crosses other barriers;

I was selling a Porsche on the Auto Trader - YEARS AGO. Nothing
special about the car - just a typical 911. I'm asking $50K.

I get an e-mail from a guy in China.

(WOW - do you see all the RED-LIGHTS BLINKING???)

He wants the car - but there is problem: he has a check
from a previous deal that fell-through - but it's for
$52K. He says that if I send him the $2K, he'll send the
check to me - because HE REALLY WANTS THAT CAR!  :-) He
hasn't asked A SINGLE QUESTION about the car...

I decided to see how long I can troll him back...

Me: You know, you can go to the bank and have them cut a
     new check for the correct amount.
He: I really want car!
Me: Do you KNOW how much it will cost to freight it to China?
He: I got have car! :-)
Me: I have to be honest with you: it is missing one of the wheels
     and the corn-dog warmer needs to be replaced.
He: Prease give bank account to send check to.
Me: I'm afraid I have some bad news for you... Last night the car
     was stolen. The police chased the criminals. The criminals
     lost control of the Porsche and crashed into a telephone pole.
     The car is completely totaled and they can't even pry the
     dead bodies of the thieves out of it.
He: Prease give bank account number. I deposit check.

The ol' adage about "a fool and his money are soon parted"
appears DAILY on the internet: there are so many gullible and
greedy people who want to take advantage of a deal - or someone,
and they wind-up paying the price.

regards,
tony


On 05/22/2017 09:46 PM, Gil Smith wrote:
> Dear online buyer:
>
> If you send me a "cashier's check" for $2000 more than the transaction
> price, yeah, I will refund you the difference before the alleged check
> clears the bank.  You seem nice.  I trust you.
>
> You want to meet me to purchase my Craigslist item out by the old
> abandoned quarry?  Sounds good.  Let's do it after dark.  I will come by
> myself and leave me sidearm at home -- you seem like a real
> straight-shooter.
>
> You're in Nigeria?  It's a good thing that I love you and you love me.
>   We will be together soon -- I just need to send you about $40,000 more
> and then you can forward those crates of gold bullion to me and it will
> be pure bliss.  I can't wait honey!  Hugs and kisses.  Until we meet
> again.  Er, I mean, until we meet for the first time!
>
> gil smith, AF7EZ
> greenkeys moderator
> gil at baudot.net <mailto:gil at baudot.net>
>

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