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Is This A Scam??
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Posted by: vabeachboy

ok, I was just offered the SL55 for $200 each if I buy two. He says he'll pay for shipping, sounds fishy right.

The good,
-He has over 200 postive feedbacks on ebay, but all as buyer
-He gave me all of his contact information (name, address, etc)
-And he Called me from Italy (so I have his number)

The bad,
-He wants the money western union only
-He's from Italy

Can someone give an example of an SL55's serial number so I can test it against his numbers. (or any other important #'s)

Please guys I need your help and advice!!!

Posted by: KyngNothing

My guess? It's a scam...

Too good to be true? Western Union money order (preferred way of scamming overseas)
European address?

Posted by: ProzacBob

Sounds too fishy to be true. I once did a deal like this for a T68i from Russia. I know i know, stupid, but i was yound and ignorant.

And i ended up losing $250.
My guy even had 4 positive feedbacks from selling high end phones too.
Called the number that he called me from, no one ever answered and the number was dead within 2 weeks.

So be warned. If you have good feedback, see if he'll send a phone first (i wish).

Or, do the local pickup test. Say you have relatives in Italy on vacation and they're willing to pick it up on the spot.

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Posted by: Kitchen

you could always suggest using Escrow. Not always easiest, but one of the few sure ways neither of you get ripped off.

Enjoi.
-Matt

Posted by: Djbugger

Sounds WAY to good to be true, sorry bud, Having refurals is good but how dependable are the refurals, U never know, Those italians can be tricky

Posted by: rectifire

100% Scam for sure.

Wanting to be paid by Western Union only is a huge warning sign. Once you pay someone by Western Union, you have NO recourse in getting your money back.....the money is gone.

Don't take a chance.....unless you want to learn a $400 lesson.

Posted by: halfcraft

I had my lesson.
I bought 2 phones from some guy in italy. And he never talked to me again once i sent the money
its a scam man
for sure.
I GOT SCAMMED
probably same guy

Posted by: markogin

Quote:

Originally posted by Djbugger
Sounds WAY to good to be true, sorry bud, Having refurals is good but how dependable are the refurals, U never know, Those italians can be tricky

I'm Italian and I got scammed here in the States! But, yes that is definitely a scam.

Posted by: Djbugger

Quote:

Originally posted by markogin
I'm Italian and I got scammed here in the States! But, yes that is definitely a scam.

LOL dude i was just kidding it's not a personal attack LOL

Posted by: deaves

people get thier ebay accounts hijacked all the time.. don't just trust their feedback..