[s-cars] Off topic- CL scams

[Theodore Chen]

run away.

any time you hear "western union" you should assume it's a scam unless proven otherwise.

western union does not have any fraud prevention processes in place.  if the transaction turns out to be fraudulent, they will not do anything to help you.  it's a wire transfer service, not a credit company.  that's why the scammers try to use it.





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From: Matthew Russell <skippertgore at gmail.com>
To: audi list <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 10:45:46 AM
Subject: [s-cars] Off topic- CL scams

Hi guys! I don't know where else to turn with this so I hope you don't  
mind me asking.

I'm trying NOT to get ripped off here. I'm familiar with the Nigerian  
scams but am wondering if "they've" found a new scam tactic.

Found an apple MacBook on CL. The seller claims to be from Denver but  
living abroad. I've received an email from DHL via the seller saying  
they're awaiting payment in rhe form of western union and then will  
ship the package.

Any thoughts? I was thinking about calling DHL directly to see if they  
can confirm anything. But how do I know if theres anything in the box?

-Matt CO
92 s4

iPhone... No substitutes. 
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