Lamez Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I posed an ad on crag's list, that says what computer services I can preform. Then I got this e-mail today that says the following: --- On Fri, 11/7/08, smith santex <santex_fiath@yahoo.com> wrote: From: smith santex <santex_fiath@yahoo.com> Subject: Your Servise is Needed My name is santex from Tennessee and right now i work in Las Vegas I read your description and am instrested in your services,I just brought some computers and they are are laptops pentium 3 dell computer ..i want you to Install software such as Microsoft Office and Antivirus, clean inner & outer computer components, update software to current status,i have a shipper that will bring them to you and also bring them back when its done he will also come to you with the software and anti virus needed Get back to me with your total cost for the services of eight computer only cos all the software and anti-virus and windows will come with the pcs.i will like You to know that my mode of payment is by check or Money order. I await your urgent response so that i can put the arrangement in order. Thanks But she sent this email to tons of other addresses, I took them out, so then I responded and told 'em I could do it for $60.00 per PC. So then they responds with: Hello, I really do appreciate your effort and i will Love to do Payment with you soon. However, based on your mail i will be making a payment for the 8Computers.I must confess I'm comfortable with the cost and its quite reasonable and affordable. I had like to make the payment for the Computer ahead of my shipper arrival,My shipper will be coming with the 8Softwares for the installations of the Computers I'll be sending Money Order OR Check for payment for $4100 from which i'll like you to deduct the fees for the 8Computers and help me send the rest balance to my the shipper that will move the Computer from mine place to your for your Service because i will be going on a visit to Nevada today. I will keep you posted of when you are likely to receive the payment. If this is okay with you let me have the following information, Full name, Address & Phone No. for the payment to be made out to you. I hope i can trust you and i can as well be trusted. Hope to hear from you soon. Have a good time. Regard This time, she only responded to me, and there was no other emails. Should I only give my phone number, and ask to speak with them over the phone rather than email? Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynew Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 There's only one way to find out. Send her your credit card details. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-685375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbin Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Sounds suspicious to me. I would definitely try to talk to her over the phone. Also, it sounds like something illegal is going on (if it's not just a straight up scam). Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-685376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamez Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 thanks guys! Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-685391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltZ Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I would set up a fake aaccount so she can't steal any of your money Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-685400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.josh Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I smell scam. I think you're about to be the proud owner of a bunch of computers, obligated to pay someone for them. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-685403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchl Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Ask at The ScamBaiter. They're pros Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-685420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbin Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I would distrust the person just because of his/her grammar. lol. I <3 stereotyping. I mean seriously, though, who sends a "business" email with that trash in it? Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-685490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltZ Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Mass multi email messages usually arent a good sign Oh no I opened up a letter named 9/11. Oops it gave me a virus Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-685870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stooney Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Definitely a scam. I've received about 15 of those exact messages from different email addresses. They vary in the person's name and country. My only question is how does this scam work? They're offering to send you both the computers and the money. I don't see how you could lose here. Unless they're like trying to smuggle cocaine across borders and are using you as the scapegoat or something. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-686008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltZ Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ask for more information. Make it sound like you think it is a scam and if they are still emailing you then check it out. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-688404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonLewis Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Tell them your the FBI or something cool like that. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-688407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltZ Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 That might scare them off Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-688410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelmanronald06 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 $60.00 per pc?! That's crazy low. I charge $129 to set a PC up, do an opt on it, and install AV/AS. If they want recovery disks made, because computers (except for toshiba, dell, and apple) don't come with them, i charge $159. Includes all above plus recovery. Then $49.00 for software suite installs. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-688467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchl Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 $60.00 per pc?! That's crazy low. I charge $129 to set a PC up, do an opt on it, and install AV/AS. If they want recovery disks made, because computers (except for toshiba, dell, and apple) don't come with them, i charge $159. Includes all above plus recovery. Then $49.00 for software suite installs. Dear [put appropriate deity's name here]! Just where do you live, and can I move into area? Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-688474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelmanronald06 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 United States Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-688802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltZ Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Maryland Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-688912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack.C Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Definitely a scam. I've received about 15 of those exact messages from different email addresses. They vary in the person's name and country. My only question is how does this scam work? They're offering to send you both the computers and the money. I don't see how you could lose here. Unless they're like trying to smuggle cocaine across borders and are using you as the scapegoat or something. It could simply be credit card fraud. They've stolen many credit cards, which they purchased all these computers with, and they are trying to unload them all over the world so they can not be caught with the computers. They are willing to pay 4,100.00 upfront for a reason. If there isn't illegal drugs inside, there is credit card fraud for sure going on. I've seen stuff like this on MSNBC almost every week. They used to do this with radios. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-688926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.josh Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 laundering counterfeit money. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-688989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
revraz Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 This is how they scam you I'll be sending Money Order OR Check for payment for $4100 from which i'll like you to deduct the fees for the 8Computers and help me send the rest balance to my the shipper that will move the Computer from mine place to your for your Service because i will be going on a visit to Nevada today. Cash a bad check/money order, you pay the shipper with your money, a few days later your $4100 is gone because it was fake. Tell them you want cash via wire transfer. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-689717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbin Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Or... just run the hell away ;p. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-689784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrbnsn Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 This is how they scam you I'll be sending Money Order OR Check for payment for $4100 from which i'll like you to deduct the fees for the 8Computers and help me send the rest balance to my the shipper that will move the Computer from mine place to your for your Service because i will be going on a visit to Nevada today. Cash a bad check/money order, you pay the shipper with your money, a few days later your $4100 is gone because it was fake. Tell them you want cash via wire transfer. Plus, you're in trouble with the bank because you deposited a bad check or Money Order. You lose all over. Run away from this very fast. Ken Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-689932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltZ Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Just say no and block their email. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-690146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamez Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Ya, I said nothing, and no response, if they really wanted my service they would have called, or sent another email. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-690646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltZ Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 well how long has it been since they sent that email Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/131929-am-i-being-scammed/#findComment-690667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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