Re: Paypal Nigeria scam??
 

interesting. thanks for the fact. I suppose there should be balance in this kinds of things.

Re: Paypal Nigeria scam??
 

I have not had any emails from this person for two days. I feel I should report something, though, just in case.

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O RLY?...

I'll take it off your hands. You take Paypal? :D

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Hush up,

Surprisingly, the person has not emailed back. I think I should report something to yahoo though..

Re: Paypal Nigeria scam??
 

Hmm...we got the same email. Okay, Nigerian scams have been trying to get me since '86.

I believe in this scam (since there is no way they can scam you with Western union, I think they use that to "up" your confidence that this is not a scam). If they are willing to do Paypal, then what happens is that they buy stuff (probably to a non-confirmed address), then they the owner, state it wasn't them ordering, and paypal takes back your money (highly unlikely this is what they are doing).

Most Nigerian scams will come up with an excuse as to why they can't do western union (safest way) or Paypal, and want to send you a third party bogus "certified" check (or fake money order), which is usually for a higher amount, then ask you to western onion the difference back to them and ship the item. Your bank advances you the money, and in 7-21 days, when the bank finds out the check/money order is bogus, they take the money from your account, and you lost the money you wired to them, and your item.

All these Nigerian scams are a form of advanced fee fraud, and with the bogus checks/money orders they are just more complex, because it looks like you actually received your money, but you did not.

From: post@kijiji.ca
To: *******@hotmail.com
Subject: Reply to your "SONY - Mini Disc Model MZ-NH700" Ad on Kijiji
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:49:49 -0700

You've received the following reply to your "SONY - Mini Disc Model MZ-NH700" Ad on Kijiji:

From: rose_sug@yahoo.com
I am interested in buying this item also let me know if it's still available because I'm buying it for my son that is on research and i will like you to tell me the condition of the item ..hope to hear from you soon ......thanks
You can respond to rose_sug@yahoo.com by replying to this email

From: Rose Larry (rose_sug@yahoo.com)
Sent:
October 28, 2008 2:33:10 AM
Reply-to:
rose_sug@yahoo.com

To:
S C (********@hotmail.com)

Hello there,
It's pleasure reciving message from you and i would have love to pick up the item by my self but i am presently in Uk for a conference and i will be away for three months, but i'm buying it for my son that went on a research trip via
this address below:
22 Olisaro qrts Ijapo Estate
City;Akure
State:Ondo
zip:23434
Country:Nigeria
so i will like you to get back to me with the final cost plus shipping from Canada post (International Air Parcel) so that i can make the payment via paypal if you have paypal account or westernunion money transfer.i hope to hear from you soon . Thanks

Re: Paypal Nigeria scam??
 

Thanks quantumjump,
That certainly looks familiar. How do I report this person to Yahoo?

And welcome to the forum! I hope you find other topics that are of interest to you.

Re: Paypal Nigeria scam??
 

Thanks for the welcome! Not really sure how you would report them (someone with a yahoo address can probably help with that), but they are probably already onto their next email address.

Re: Paypal Nigeria scam??
 

That email address is exactly the same as the one that was sent to me.

How is my fair city of TO btw?

Re: Paypal Nigeria scam??
 

Well, a little overcast today, but around 57, so although it is not "warm" it is quite pleasant, especially considering the temperatures (30's) we have been getting. Although Friday it went up to like 67....I was happy!

I see you guys are around 42 today....sigh.... :xmas2:

Re: Paypal Nigeria scam??
 

Uhh, we're metric here in Canada. ;)

I know Niagara hit 20 on that day. We are supposed to get to 15 by Friday. Cold today though..