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01-29-2009, 05:38 PM
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Is this a scam????
im wanting to buy a fennec fox off a guy in georgia. He said send the money western union and we will ship the fox. I have been talking to him for a week and have his phone number. He seems pretty legit. He said he doesnt have an id so do the password thing, but when i said i would that he would have to have an id he replied that his cousin has an id and would do it. I told him i would only transfer half and when i received the fox i would do the rest, and he could call my bank because I have been there more then five years and also at my house for 3 years. I said he has been scamed befor but that he will put faith in this one more time since i was willing to give him all that information.
WHAT DO YALL THINK??????
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01-29-2009, 05:42 PM
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sounds like a scam. i'd definitely get more personal info before I sent ANY money. at least that way if he rips you off for half the money, you can go after him via his local police department and/or the FBI's internet crimes division. I'd ask for a lot more info and a pic of him holding the kit for sale, with like him holding a peace sign or something, so you know he actually HAS the kit, and you have a picture of his face.
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01-29-2009, 05:47 PM
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In this day and age of credit cards and paypal, it a pretty sure bet that if someone is wanting to sell you a high dollar item and wants to be paid via western union and won't take anything else it's a scam. I'd continue my search for someone who at least leaves you an avenue to dispute it if something goes wrong.
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01-29-2009, 06:13 PM
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Be CAREFUL with paypal. If he transfers the money to hsi bank, and then witdraws it, and there is nothing in there, there is absolutely LITTLE you can do.
Dont send it western Union. I would ask to see MANY pictures of the kit first, with a dated newspaper/piece of paper, and as well as his face. Get ALL the information you can!
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01-29-2009, 07:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mooing Tricycle
Be CAREFUL with paypal. If he transfers the money to hsi bank, and then witdraws it, and there is nothing in there, there is absolutely LITTLE you can do.
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Yeah, but at least if you use a credit card through paypal, you can still file a dispute with your card company. A screwing via western union leaves you with no way to go after your money.
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01-30-2009, 08:39 AM
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I'd be careful...as mentioned, the mammal section has had a lot of scammer activity in the not so distant past.
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01-30-2009, 03:25 PM
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yea ill just ask for a pic thanks
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01-30-2009, 03:28 PM
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01-30-2009, 11:12 PM
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Personally I would buy closer to home so you can pick up in person.
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