Not only is the refund a BIG RED FLAG.
A larger red flag is the request to use
WESTERN UNION as a conductor of funds.
Once you put your money into Western
Union you have just about kissed it
goodbye. Most people have little
experience with Western Union, and don't
know their safety procedures.
I got caught by a VERY well done offer
that appeared in every way to be real.
The funds were transferred via Western
Union to assure that I had control of
the final delivery of the funds once I
had the products I was ordering.
Despite the requirements that would need
to be met by the receiving party the
funds were released to the receiving
party without knowing the transfer
number, which I was told would be
required by the destination office, or
my name as shown on the transfer
documents. I had telephone numbers,
invoices, and a very professional web
site to make this look like a real deal.
Heck, I even had Western Union
confirming that the transfer of funds
would be under my control until I
provided the receiver with the transfer
number and correct sender name
information.
The lesson here is if Western Union, or
any other money transfer agent who
cannot provide complete traceability, or
refund of your funds, don't get involved
in any way.
The idea of sending your car and a
refund for an excess amount of funds
sent to you sounds like the Nigeria scam
on a small scale.
Tom
69 2000 "Mr. Hyde"
Portland, Oregon
http://www.fransfancies.com/datsun
-----Original Message-----
From:
owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.tea
m.net]On Behalf Of
bodean@comcast.net
Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 9:50
AM
To: Datsun Roadster
Subject: beware of scams. sorta OT but
benefitial
I'm trying to sell a jeep. This person
has given me a check for $11,000. Ask me
to cash it; keep my $6000 and then
foward the rest onto him. Then he will
have his agent contact me concerning
picking up the jeep. Check looks real
and is drawn on a banking institute in
NJ.
Jeff
Hello,
i was contacted by my client today
that you have gotten the check,
so i want you to deduct your own funds
and go ahead to wire the balnce today to
my shiper VIA WESTERN UNION who's
currently in Africa on an
assignment. Here is the wiring
information he provided in wiring the
funds via western union to him.
KELVIN ASH
82 MCGUARY AVENUE,VICTORIA ISLAND,
LAGOS 23401
NIGERIA
I will need you to email me the
information used in wiring the money
immediately you get it done like the:
SENDERS NAME:
RECEIVERS NAME:
MTCN NUMBERS:
AMOUNT SENT:
TEXT QUESTION: WHAT MONTH
ANSWER: NOVEMBER
I will need them for the records,and
please make sure the title is
also ready too as I have told my shipper
that all is in order and that
payment will be wired to him today. Also
supervise the wiring so as to avoid
complications for the shipper. I want to
thank you for your patients
and understanding, I will be expecting
your reply with the wiring
information later today.
And also here are some western union
location you can used.
PILOT TRAVEL CENTER #409
2320 HWY 46 S I-40 AT EXIT 172
DICKSON, TN 37055
AMOCO FOOD SHOP
2332 HWY 46 S
DICKSON, TN 37055
KROGER #523
143 HENSLEE DR
DICKSON, TN 37055
i look forward to a successful
transaction with you...
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