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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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ebay evo motor & tranny scam

just an FYI if anyone is bidding on this auction. see below what the seller emailed in response to some questions. the TNT Western Union scam has been done before so google it. of course he has no history as a seller, so always use common sense.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...spagenameZWDVW


**seller's response**
Hi,

First of all i would like to thank you for inquiring in my item. Right
now i am located at one of my bussiness address in London, England and
the item is here with me. I'll do the shipping
from here.

Here is how I will go about delivery and payment for the item which
will be through TNT and will also give you the chance to inspect the item
before I receive the payment for it.
I will explain to you step by step how this will work.
A. First you have to send me your shipping information (your name and
address).
1. After I receive your shipping info, I'll go to a TNT Location
and leave the item onto your name and with your address as the intended
receiver.
2. TNT will check the item, also the legal papers to see that
everything is ok with it.
B. You will receive a notification from TNT as a confirmation that the
item is in their custody and also, that the item has been checked.
1. After that, you will have to make a money transfer via Western
Union on my name, as a guarantee, and send the payment information to
TNT.
2. TNT will verify the Money Transfer, and if everything is in
order, they will deliver the item to your door step.
3. After you will receive the item and you will be completely
satisfied with it, you will instruct TNT to release the payment information
to me, so I can collect my money.
C. The item will be shiped with a return policy for 7 days, days during which you can inspect it. If by any reason, you will not be satisfied with
the item, if the item will not be as you expected to be, or you will
not be happy with the purchase, you can return the item to TNT under no
expenses from your part. I am sure that this won`t happen since the condition of the
item is very good, but this is a guarantee from my part for you.

TNT is a Shipping Service, same as UPS or Fedex.It is very popular in
UK. TNT will check the item before sending you the POD-Proof Of
Delivery.

The transaction will be covered by eBay, we will transact through ebay
and if you agree to purchase it, ebay will contact you to confirm you
the safety of the transaction, will contact you with the approval of the
transaction in what will confirm you that you can make this transaction
with me using TNT Service.This is a warranty from my part for you so
you don't have reasons to worry about.
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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yeah these a bull****...they were doin this years ago..it says its in paramus...nj..then why would it be in london..it makes no sense.........beware
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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engine brain box computer? Seriously anyone reading that and still bidding on it should have looked away.
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe's_EVO8
engine brain box computer? Seriously anyone reading that and still bidding on it should have looked away.
Too late, someone has already won the bid.
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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anyone dumb enough to bid on something like that deserves to be scamed.
its only common sense
feedback is key on ebay
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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thats what happens when u follow links in ur email saying there is some issues with ur account, but ur really just following links to some third party site that looks identicle to ebay but when u try to login they than capture ur username and password and try to scam ppl wit ur own account
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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sucker born every minute....
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by riceball777
anyone dumb enough to bid on something like that deserves to be scamed.
its only common sense
feedback is key on ebay
Exactly! Anybody ****ing stupid enough to fall for these plain as day scams deserves it. I have 0 sympathy for these people, and usually laugh when I see them crying all over the internet that they got conne don E-bay, then you see the auction with some seller with 0 feedback.
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Also it says the engine is from 03 Evo VIII, but comes with MIVEC and 286 hp....?
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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It's bret pitt....someone call brad!
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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OK; auction ended, topic ended. Buyer beware. ///Closed.




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