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Old 07-13-2006, 09:00 PM
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Hello
I was wondering if anyone else has gotten this same question?
So far Bagostix has had this same question tonight.
what are the thoughts on this?


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Chris


------------MESSAGE SENDER------------

MEMBER ID: 269565

USERNAME: eddie_d122

JOINED RCU: Jul 13 2006

Look up this member's profile: http://269565.rcuniverse.com

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Hello,
I came across your ads via the internet and i'm willing to buy your [Dave Patrick Models Edge 540T ARF - 1.20 ].I will like to know its present condition ,the exact price you want to offer and payment by a cashiers check will be ok.Also,i will like to know the arrangement for the pick up at your location though i've a reliable carrier who will come to your location for the pick up of the item.I will want you to take the picture of the item using your digital camera if you have one........Get back to me immediately if you still have it for sale.Here waiting for your response.

Thanks.

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Old 07-13-2006, 09:04 PM
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Default RE: Possible scam

It is a scam

I just saw a post with eddie_cd12 and allmost the same wording


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Old 07-13-2006, 09:09 PM
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That's definately a scammer. The account has now been banned and added to the scammers list. Thank you for reporting this.
Old 07-13-2006, 09:27 PM
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eddie_cd12 looks like the same guy. He was banned on 7/11 and is also on the scammers list.
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hey i got a ? about this i've been haven bad family trouble with deaths and such i told my buyers i waz haven these problems and now im getting emails saying there gonna report me and i have a perfect rating the deaths in my family were outta towns and i used a pos post office came home to find both packages on my door step what do i do to prevent a bad rating b4 the people give them cuz i wont have the shipping money again for two weeks till i get paid again can ne one help me thanks
Old 07-25-2006, 09:32 AM
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I have also received a similar reply in my add........


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Hello,
I saw your advert while browsing on net.I will like to buy your item placed for sale.I am ok with the price of $400 and the present condition.I willl like to know the term sfor the sale so that the payment will be made as soon as possible.
Stephen

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Im sure this is a scam also as this person replied to my add a few days ago under a different name and was suspended!!

Keep your eyes open for replies to adds like this!!

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Old 07-25-2006, 09:44 AM
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They most certainly are. They are now on the scammers list.

Thank you for the heads up!

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