Craigslist, Ebay and other online buying/selling scams.
by Kittschilke Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:22 pm
Here is Melinda's latest scam. I got this last night

Kitt

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Re: 2001 Jayco Eagle?

11/02/10


To Kitt Schilke
From: Melinda Brown ([email protected])
Sent: Tue 11/02/10 10:32 PM
To: <Name removed - Michelle> (xxxxxxxxl.com)

Hi,

Thank you for your interest in my 2001 JAYCO EAGLE 264.It is in absolutely perfect condition and well maintained. I am selling it at this price ($2,900) because I just finished the divorce with my husband. When the divorce finished I remained the owner of this trailer,anyway in this situation I can only stand and look at it. I have some financial problems right now so I want to sell it asap and a fast sale can be done only at a low price. Unfortunately for me my daughter is in hospital and I can't do this transaction personally. The transaction will be made through eBay protection program for the safety of both of us. The total price is $2,900 and it also includes the delivery to your address.


If you're interested to purchase just email me with your full name,shipping address and your phone number,so I can notify eBay that you are selected as my buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure. You must know that eBay will contact you without any obligation to buy it or fees.

Please reply me asap if interested.



Melinda Brown

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by Kittschilke Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:34 pm
I got two emails purportedly from eBay's buyer protection program here is the first one. It does not look like it in this post, but the original looks like official ebay there was even a place to click for customer service chat. The second email requested a fax of the Western Union Receipts.

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Your invoice for eBay purchases : 2001 JAYCO EAGLE 264?

11/03/10
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From: eBay Motors ([email protected])
Sent: Wed 11/03/10 2:33 PM
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eBay eBay sent this message to Kitt Schilke .
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Your invoice for eBay purchases : 2001 JAYCO EAGLE 264

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Dear Kitt Schilke , the seller Melinda Brown started the transaction over the eBay Vehicle Purchase Program!
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2001 JAYCO EAGLE 264
Buy It Now $2,900.00
Sale date: 03-Nov-10
Buyer Name: Kitt Schilke


Buyer's postal address:
5625 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
GA XXXXX United States



Shipping: Paid by seller
Item description: Never been involved in any accidents, no damages scratches or dents. Clear Title
(If the item does not match with the description, you can return it to the seller with no obligations)

Five easy steps to complete your eBay transaction:

Buyer and seller agree to terms: Both parties agree to terms of the transaction, which includes a description of the item, sale price and number of days for the buyer's inspection.

Buyer sends payment to our agent, using his name and address: The buyer submits a payment, our agency verifies the payment. Processing time for payments is 24 hours.

Seller send item to buyer: Upon payment verification we have the authorization from seller to ship the item and submit tracking information. eBay verifies that the buyer receives the item.

Buyer receives item: The buyer has 10 days to verify the item and the option to accept or reject.

eBay pays Seller: eBay pays the Seller. The transaction is complete. If the buyer is not satisfied, he must notify our agency with the item issues, after the inspection period. A solution to most problems can usually be negotiated between the Buyer and Seller. If this is not possible, the buyer will receive the money from our trust account. In case the buyer refuse to continue the transaction with the seller from other reasons, our agency will return the funds to the buyer in maximum 1 - 2 days depending by his location and also the available payment method.
How to make the payment !


Locate the nearest Western Union Office.Click here to find the nearest Western Union office.

You have to fill out a Western Union sending money form, which you can find it at the Post Office.You have to put into the sender`s box your name and your address and into the receiver`s box our agent details.

Give the form, the money(cash), and a proof of identity to the clerk. Transfer fees can be deducted from the amount your are sending. The seller agreed and signed this clause into the contract so there won`t be any problems.

The clerk will give you a payment receipt which you have to fax it so we can begin the shipping process.

Payment must be sent through Western Union service to our verified agent below:

First Name: Jorge Eduardo
Last Name: Lopez
Street: 2801 W Charleston Blvd Ste 201
City/State: Las Vegas NV
Zip code: 89102
Country: United States
* Note: THIS IS THE AGENT AVAILABLE FOR THIS TRANSACTION !

When payment is received, it will be verified and secured into a non-interest bearing trust account. Payment verification process usually takes less than 6-12 hours. After payment is secured, the shipping process will be started. The buyer will receive a tracking number of the shipment in maximum 48 hours. The funds will not be released under any circumstances. We will hold the payment until you will send us your confirmation that you have received, inspected and you agree to keep the item. When we will have your confirmation we will transfer the funds to the seller.
Do not forget to inform us by fax that you have sent the payment, and provide all the information required to collect the money:

The amount sent (in local currency)
MTCN (10 digits number from the payment receipt)
Your details (first and last name, address, ZIP code, city and country)
Fax the Western Union receipt to eBay Customer Support at: +1 (206)-309-4566 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +1 (206)-309-4566 end_of_the_skype_highlighting


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Marketplace Safety Tip

* Pay with Western Union. It's the easy and fast way to pay online, and it lets you shop without sharing your financial details with sellers. Western Union also offers up to $50,000.00 of free purchase protection on qualified eBay purchases.

Notes

* You can use Western Union services at all United States Post outlets, numerous grocery and drug stores, currency exchanges, and anywhere you see the Western Union sign.
* If your item does not match with the description mentioned, you can cancel the deal and send it back on the seller's cost .
* Most of the bank's are not aware of our eBay privacy and policy so to achieve a smooth and pleasant transaction we suggest you to send the money for a personal business
* When sending funds to our agent you won`t need any city or state code (4 digits) as payment must be completed to a person directly which is our agent , not directly to our company . You also need to ask the clerk to use money transfer, not money order to make the payment . Use the Western Union Individual Option when you send the funds.
* We will hold the payment until you send us your confirmation that you are satisfied with the product you received. As soon as we receive your confirmation we will make the payment to the seller. Until then the seller won't be able to access the money you sent and in any case you decide not to continue with the deal you will receive a full refund.

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by DavidHill Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:06 am
***Here's another from M.Brown****
From: Melinda Brown [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 8:32 PM
To: David T. Hill
Subject: Re: 2001 Jayco Eagle

Hi,
Thank you for your interest in my 2001 JAYCO EAGLE 264.It is in absolutely perfect condition and well maintained. I am selling it at this price ($2,900) because I just finished the divorce with my husband. When the divorce finished I remained the owner of this trailer,anyway in this situation I can only stand and look at it. I have some financial problems right now so I want to sell it asap and a fast sale can be done only at a low price. Unfortunately for me my daughter is in hospital and I can't do this transaction personally. The transaction will be made through eBay protection program for the safety of both of us. The total price is $2,900 and it also includes the delivery to your address.

If you're interested to purchase just email me with your full name,shipping address and your phone number,so I can notify eBay that you are selected as my buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure. You must know that eBay will contact you without any obligation to buy it or fees.
Please reply me asap if interested.

Melinda Brown
For more pictures Click the link bellow.
http://s1120.photobucket.com/albums/l48 ... =slideshow
by wilbursk8er Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:04 am
What ended up happening? Did you find the peson/get your money back, and if so, how? I'm currently finding myself in a similar situation.
by Bubbles Thu Jul 26, 2012 11:27 pm
Welcome to ScamWarners wilbursk8er. The post you made the inquiry about was made:
Fri Nov 05, 2010
so the poster has most likely not returned in the past 18 months.

I can tell you that if you sent money by Western Union or any other money transfer service, you will receive nothing back. If they have sent you a check which is over the amount you were asking for the vehicle, then the check is a forgery.

If you have not met this person face to face, you are dealing with a scammer. Sadly, there is nothing you can do to get your money back. The scammer is gone with your cash.

Bubbles, former Scamwarners moderator.

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