Someone on ebay wants to scam me so im gonna scam HIM

Ok I though i finally sold my laptop to an honest guy for a good price.
His response to the invoice leads me to believe he is in fact NOt a good guy and is indeed a scammer

Hello,
Compliment of the season to you.I'm Benni Bush from Alabama, but Presently i'm leading a conventional church program in Canada. I saw your item (6814976662) and i'll like to buy it for my son that will be starting a Computer science course in University of Nigeria Next week. Do not worry about the shipping of the item, i have an account with FEDEX and i'll be sending you my FEDEX account number for the shipping . Moreover i would have prefer to send you a cheque but simply because i want you to ship the item first thing tomorrow morning, i will be sending you payment via PAYPAL,so make sure you get the package ready for tomorrow shipment ok? And kindly send me your paypal address or your contact,so i can make the payment right away.
Thanks Benni Bush

Shortly after sending the invoice i sent him a second email asking for fast payment. (I wanted to ship the notebook on monday cause i have plenty of free time on mondays..) Heres his response to that

Hello,
I will be sending you the payment via PayPal .Sourl==http://=http:///url make sure you get the package ready for shipment and kindly send me your paypal email address so that i can make out the payment to u immediately today & so you can get the item ready for shipment as soon as you recieve the paypal confirmation.Expecting your reply so as to immediately make out the payment.So mail me now because its urgent. Thanks

Obviously this fuck is trying to scam me. Why do people think that nigeria bullshit will work. Im not gonna let my ebay listing fee go to waste
so [bc2e983ba08]SHOULD I SCAM THIS SCAMMER? [/bc2e983ba08]and if so How? I want to make sure i have all my bases covered before i take any action. He will be paying me via paypal tomorrow.....

send him a P-P-Power book?

yea go here

http//www.zug.com/pranks/powerbook/

university of Neigeria lol

ill be more then happy to help scam the scammer

[quote1fee5acc07="bullseye4u"]university of Neigeria lol[/quote1fee5acc07]


I got an e-mail form them too, is the same people that was doing this on My Space (I don't use my space, but I posted my freebie links) and they sent me messages like the one you got many times.

[quotebc5a5050d5="Peanut"]ill be more then happy to help scam the scammer[/quotebc5a5050d5]

I'll be happy to help you too.

send an automated cam that sends u pics of who ever opens the box

[quotea0073b7d17="aguy"]send an automated cam that sends u pics of who ever opens the box[/quotea0073b7d17]
lol good idea. i have always wanted to send somebody a piece of shit in a box though.

weird thing is he wants to pay via paypal.... does he plan to file a complaint as soon as he recieves his notebook?
Couldnt i just close my paypal account as soon as his bank transfer clears?

[quote41014f61ba="aguy"]send an automated cam that sends u pics of who ever opens the box[/quote41014f61ba]
Link?

i think he'll prolly send an echeck

look at the link i posted

I'm in. Let's fuck him up.

I've been considering starting a forum that deals with scamming scammers. People who were scammed would post their situation and all the information they know about the scammer, and all the other members would try and help whoever got scammed out by working cooperately. A post like this would be typical on my forum, hopefully.

The philosophy behind it being that by calling out a scammer, he really don't lose anything. The internet isn't a safe place to be right now and I plan to clean up its streets. Thoughts?

go along like on the link i showed you get his address and mess with him even do what john did maybe... post in the gab section on that site or the something awful messsage boards!!! IM IN!

[quote67591a1650="Peanut"]look at the link i posted[/quote67591a1650]

I looked at the link (ive seen it many times before actually)
It wont work for my situation. The main part of the ppp powerbook scam
was to make a guy pay an insane customs fee for someone of no value.
I cant make this guy pay any custom fee because he lives in alabama

oh btw i just checked ebay and....

eBay Note This user is no longer registered on eBay

roll

here is my aiction for the laptop btw...
http//cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6814976662&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESO%3AIT&rd=1

Just then like send the ppp powerbook to him it would be funny or just get his address and sign him up for stuff

benni bush
3401 county road
Headland, AL 36345 United States

is his address....

ok sign him up for like all these mailing list and all

Send him a p-p-p-powerbook!

Scamming the scammer is not for amateurs like you all. Leave that to the big guys on the forums dedicated to that stuff.

I don't know why scammers try that crap but they do get away with it because some people aren't as smart.

My dad is Nigerian and he was in town for a convention with other Nigerians. I couldn't help but wonder if any of them were scammers. None of them seemed slimy enough to do stuff like that though.

[quote8ad0f6d1d2="Retro"]Scamming the scammer is not for amateurs like you all. Leave that to the big guys on the forums dedicated to that stuff.

I don't know why scammers try that crap but they do get away with it because some people aren't as smart.

My dad is Nigerian and he was in town for a convention with other Nigerians. I couldn't help but wonder if any of them were scammers. None of them seemed slimy enough to do stuff like that though.[/quote8ad0f6d1d2]

your dad is an internet scammer and went to a scamming convention with other scammers? and im Not an amatuer im 1337 cry

[quote1652f659d2="JUNIOR6886"][quote1652f659d2="Retro"]Scamming the scammer is not for amateurs like you all. Leave that to the big guys on the forums dedicated to that stuff.

I don't know why scammers try that crap but they do get away with it because some people aren't as smart.

My dad is Nigerian and he was in town for a convention with other Nigerians. I couldn't help but wonder if any of them were scammers. None of them seemed slimy enough to do stuff like that though.[/quote1652f659d2]

your dad is an internet scammer and went to a scamming convention with other scammers? and im Not an amatuer im 1337 cry[/quote1652f659d2]

lol
can you read? ?

ummm you know i was just messing around with you right?
but if your dad in a nigerian thats means your black....
funny i would have never guessed.... o

nope, you didn't use the sarcastic tags.

pwn him

If he pays paypal, and the money clears, then you should be fine. I'd say wait and see if he pays; don't fuck around.

definetly ive just gotten my transfer limitations on paypal removed so i can get all the fuckers money into my account once he sends it...
i can send him a package just so he can get a tracking number....

[quoteac86c772f7="Retro"]Scamming the scammer is not for amateurs like you all. Leave that to the big guys on the forums dedicated to that stuff.[/quoteac86c772f7]

That's the idea behind having a forum dedicated to that kind of stuff.
Just to quote myself, but thoughts on my idea for an anti-scammer forum?

but then if he sends the money and then you keep it and send him something that is not the laptop then you're a scammer and he's an innocent victim.

it's kind of weird b/c I've never heard of a scammer that uses paypal. but that story about the son is definitely suspect.

[quotedafa94bd7b="Retro"]but then if he sends the money and then you keep it and send him something that is not the laptop then you're a scammer and he's an innocent victim.

it's kind of weird b/c I've never heard of a scammer that uses paypal. but that story about the son is definitely suspect.[/quotedafa94bd7b]

if what you're saying is correct the p-p-p powerbook guy would be a scammer as well. Im really just teaching this guy a lesson in karma....
(real karma not this forum karma...) On the internet, 99% of people claiming to have ties to nigeria in any way are scammers (no offense)

hey junior i dont think you should be talking about karma look at yours

roll thats why i said real karma not FORUM karma. Im not gonna be hit by a bus tomorrow because i have -77 karma. roll

I decided not to try and scam the guy anyways. Its more trouble than its worth... I got my ebay fees refunded and i relisted the laptop (

i sold my psp to some guy over ebay. i sent the invoice and all that and then he says he needs it shipped to nigeria. i got an email from paypal saying it would be into my account in 24-48 hours. 3 days go by and no money. he told me to use his dhl account to ship it to cover the 110 dollars to ship it to nigeria, since the money hadnt shown up yet. i contact him and this is what he says

[quoteabb916d8f7]Sorry , i think there is a little problem with my account...
actually, i will get to my bank tomorrow to load my debit card and send the money right away, however, if you dont mind i could als send you Money Order to cover up for the money i'm meant t pay you...and also buy few extra thing for my son.
sorry for the problem...get back to me asap.[/quoteabb916d8f7]

a debit card is link to your bank account. this guy is an absolute moron. im not stupid. lol

I had a potential scammer use paypal sent me fund and w/in 24hrs the funds were on hold and then reversed...I think they hax0r accts.

the guy i sold to isnt even a registered ebay user anymore. so im thinking he was a scammer

I don't think that its worth scamming the guy. It may only cause problems for you down the road. I say report the bastard and be done with it.

[quotec3859d283f="JUNIOR6886"][quotec3859d283f="Retro"]but then if he sends the money and then you keep it and send him something that is not the laptop then you're a scammer and he's an innocent victim.

it's kind of weird b/c I've never heard of a scammer that uses paypal. but that story about the son is definitely suspect.[/quotec3859d283f]

if what you're saying is correct the p-p-p powerbook guy would be a scammer as well. Im really just teaching this guy a lesson in karma....
(real karma not this forum karma...) On the internet, 99% of people claiming to have ties to nigeria in any way are scammers (no offense)[/quotec3859d283f]

The p-p-p powerbook guy never received any money. If you try and withdraw funds he sent to you through paypal and actually get it cleared before he can file a claim to reverse payment, and he ends up getting some 2 dollar piece of shit, indeed you would be putting yourself in a real bad situation.

This is actually an old scam using paypal, but still being used.

They are beating paypal by there own Tos. This is how it works

He pays you the money via paypal with a credit card, you send item he calls CC company and has money reversed. So even if you pull out the money he gets his money back via CC company plus the computer.

If you didnt ship the item but instead a ppp powerbook, then he contacts authorities and you go to jail and he still files chargeback.

So either way he doesnt lose anything but a paypal account which are a dime a dozen.

just as soon as he sends with drawl it and then sedn the real notebook

here is the "confirmation of payment" this douche sent me roll

Screened Mail Email 18 of 43



From "Confirmation@ Paypal" <paypal-recipt@consultant.com> [Add to Address Book] [View Source]
To email==junior6886@comcast.netjunior6886@comcast.net=junior6886@comcast.netjunior6886@comcast.net/email
Subject Paypal Comfirmation 1D # 34B2 4109 N570 452H
Date Mon, 31 Oct 2005 130224 +0000



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You've got cash!

Dear Seller,

Mr Benni Bush, just sent you money with PayPal.

Mr Benni Bush, is a Verified buyer.

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Payment Details
Ebay item 6814976662

Amount $600.00 USD

Transaction ID 34B 2410 9N5 7045 20H

Note This PayPal® payment has been deducted from the buyer's account and has been "APPROVED" but will not be credited to your account until the shipment tracking number is sent to our customers service for shipment verification so as to secure both the seller and the buyer.




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[quotec64e1c42a4="ilanbg"][quotec64e1c42a4="Retro"]Scamming the scammer is not for amateurs like you all. Leave that to the big guys on the forums dedicated to that stuff.[/quotec64e1c42a4]

That's the idea behind having a forum dedicated to that kind of stuff.
Just to quote myself, but thoughts on my idea for an anti-scammer forum?[/quotec64e1c42a4]

been there, done that
http//www.419eater.com/

http//www.whatsthebloodypoint.com/victim.htm


SOME GUY LOST 320,000[/sizeda0c435765] to a nigerian scammer
and hes STILL in denial that he got scammed. Amazing, simply amazing
Im getting pretty interested in the scam baiting.... im gonna reply to all the "king of nigeria" emails i get insted of simply deleting them...

[quoted257a539e8="JUNIOR6886"]benni bush
3401 county road
Headland, AL 36345 United States

is his address....[/quoted257a539e8]

o whats that do i smell AOL disks on the way?

This scam batiting stuff has gotten me really excited. Even though I wont try to take this guys money, Im gonna see how long i can string him along...... lol wink wink
Basically [ba440392647]im gonna offer to send him the laptop BEFORE recieving payment[/ba440392647] as long as he does a "few things" lol lol lol

heres the email i wanna send him D

I really wanted to ship the laptop today... i reformated the laptop and restored it to factory settings, I cleaned the laptop meticulously and got rid of all dust on it and now you are having problems with payment. I want to have a smooth transaction. If you are willing to do the following things to confirm your identity i would be willing to ship the laptop on wedensday before recieving payment and i will trust you to make the payment as soon as you can....

1) I want a photo of you holding a sign that says "JUNIOR6886 OWNS ME"
(its a little silly but it will make me feel better about sending the laptop before recieving payment) i must be able to see your face clearly in the photo.

2) I dont know yet... any ideas guys? twisted

Ok heres the email i sent him

I really wanted to ship the laptop today... i reformated the laptop and restored it to factory settings, I cleaned the laptop meticulously and got rid of all dust on it and now you are having problems with payment. I want to have a smooth transaction. If you are willing to do the following things to confirm your identity i would be willing to ship the laptop on wedensday before recieving payment and i will trust you to make the payment as soon as you can....

1) I want a photo of you holding a sign that says "JUNIOR6886 OWNS ME"
(its a little silly but it will make me feel better about sending the laptop before recieving payment) i must be able to see your face clearly in the photo.

2) I want a photo of you holding a sign that says FIPG!!

by sending me photos of you holding these signs i will be able to verify your identity and will have no problems shipping you the laptop and trusting you to pay me when you are able.
lol lol lol

This was his reply Tell me the exact time you will be at home on wednesday.Also send me your [ba3338ae724]contact[/ba3338ae724] Address so i can schedule Fedex to come and pick them up from you in other to reduce the stress of you driving down to their location to send it.Then i can send you my son's address and fedex account number.Hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely. Thanks (he put the "picture" as an attachment)

And here is the picture he sent me

http/" alt=""/img323.imageshack.us/img="323/9310/bennibushpictureandsignature8t.jpg[" alt=""/imga3338ae724]

rofl

ROFL AHHAHAHA WOW!


i would forward that fake email to paypal though

HAHAHA That's hilarious!

What an idiot.

He didnt make the signs like i asked so i emailed him an told him i want to see a REAL picture of him holding up the signs i asked for before i send the laptop

Heres his response

I will report you to paypal.
Give me your contact address today so that i can get fedex to your house tommorrow.

Thanks and talk to you later

[quote68a27a9ff3="JUNIOR6886"]
if what you're saying is correct the p-p-p powerbook guy would be a scammer as well. Im really just teaching this guy a lesson in karma....
(real karma not this forum karma...) On the internet, 99% of people claiming to have ties to nigeria in any way are scammers (no offense)[/quote68a27a9ff3]
Isn't it a lot of work to get him to register on the forums just to take his karma down?

roll

I'm in somewhat of a similar situation

A few days ago I found an eBay auction for a Nikon Digital Rebel XT. The seller had 400+ feedback and the auction was for pre-approved bidders only. I emailed the address listed in the auction and asked to be placed on the bidding list. A few minutes later I bid $450 with 20 minutes left and ended up winning the auction. I know, WAY too good to be true.

Before I took action, I decided I'd wait for an email from the seller; instead, I got an email to my old address (the one associated with my account) from eBay saying that the seller's account had been compromised and used by somebody else without permission. The idiot still replied to my email from my new address (the one I spoke to him through) saying that he still had the item and would be willing to sell it to me. I decided to play along and ask a price. He tells me $500 plus shipping and adds this

"Please reply with full name and address. I've accepted your offer becouse i have it at the shipping company and i had to find a buyer fast. So i am waiting for your details and i will make the shipping. You will have to send the money to the shipping company trough wire trasnfer and after the founds are confirmed they will make the exchange."

Should I just let it go? I want to have some fun with this guy but I feel it's probably pointless.