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  1. 09-06-2007 08:32 PM #1
    AsSiMiLaTeD
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    Default Am I being scammed?

    So I listed my first ever item out on Audiogon, the speakers I've been trying to sell. Not more than 4 hours after I listed, I received the following email. It looks kind of fishy to me, any thoughts?

    I think I was okay until he started asking for my contact info. Is this typical, or does it look like a scam?

    TO: Polkmaniac

    Dear Seller,

    While i was browsing ,i came across your audiogon item which got me attracted
    and I would Like to buy it with no delay....But before I commence on purchasing
    this item, i would like to know few things about it...Below are some question as
    regards the item which i would want you answer me ok :.


    1.What is the final price of the item?
    2.Is the price firm?
    3.Will you be accepting a US certified Cashiers Check due to the fact that my
    shipping company will be responsible for the shipment of the item ?
    4. Can we trust u with the money?
    5. Will u be available when the shipping company will be coming for the pickup?
    6. Is the working condition of the ITEM okay?
    7. Your email address?
    8. Can u wait for the payment till either saturday or latest by monday?
    9. Can we take u for ur words? Contact me with the present state of the item and
    your contact information to mail out the payment to you as soon as possible.

    Name you want on check:
    Home Address:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    Phone Number/Office Number:
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  2. 09-06-2007 08:42 PM #2
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    100% would be my guess. I would report it.
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  3. 09-06-2007 08:55 PM #3
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    Take the cashiers check and hold the equipment until the check clears your bank, the clearing house, and the issuing bank. If it bounces you can then contact the U.S. Postmaster General and report the attempted mail fraud.
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  4. 09-06-2007 09:16 PM #4
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    Anytime you get an email from a buyer and they don't mention the item specifically, it's a scam, end of story.
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  5. 09-06-2007 10:00 PM #5
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  6. 09-06-2007 11:13 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank Z View Post
    Take the cashiers check and hold the equipment until the check clears your bank, the clearing house, and the issuing bank. If it bounces you can then contact the U.S. Postmaster General and report the attempted mail fraud.
    exactly. That is a federal offense and something people dont take lightly anymore.
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