Video Asylum

Posted by num1scambo on December 16, 2003 at 11:50:39

In Reply to: "New" Fujitsu Plasma TV on ebay??? posted by daryl r on December 13, 2003 at 12:10:52:

Now removed and will very likely be back.
Look for a few certain things to screen for frauds.

TAKES WESTERN UNION ONLY OR PUSHES IT REAL HARD, even if other methods offered.
Free shipping
Registered in one country, located in another and/or Emails from a third country. Particular warnings on Netherlands, Portugal/Spain, Romania/ Slavic countries. These are real hotspots for fraud. Indonesia is in a class by itself for scams.
hidden bidders list.
COntact us first before bidding. (why???)
outrageous low price on hot item
Item or seller is now out of the USA.
TAKES WESTERN UNION ONLY. the hallmark of the scam. No Traceability.
Ask specific questions about the item, they usually KNOW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about the item. For fun, ask a totally bogus question, like does it have the "Bronson transmogrifier?", that can get fun.
Wants to go outside eBay.
TAKES WESTERN UNION ONLY, can't emphasize enough.

These are all scammer tactics, run as fast as you can.