Is this a scam?

[GRHeacock]

I got an e-mail asking about one of my products I make, first 50 then 100 sets, from someone claiming to be from Balmain, NSW, 2041 and wanting the products sent to Accra, Ghana.

I am suspicious when he does not say what country he is in- isn't NSW in Australia? And why would he want the order sent to Ghana?

I know there are scammers from everywhere, possibly, and wondered if anybody else has recieved an e-mail from this guy whose name he says is Sean Combs?

I know there are big time scammers in Nigeria, who order products and send a phony check to cover it, and a remail address to hide their real address.

That's why I am asking if anybody else has had contact with this guy- or if he is really on the up and up.

Gary

 

[timnelson]

If Ghana, Nigeria, or any other third world country is part of the deal, you can be sure it is a scam.

 

[Shawn Forsythe]

If this guy wants to pay by credit card, it is highly likely it a stolen issue.

We were taken in by a large order of pH pens.

 

[packfancjh]

It is a huge scam. I have recieved many emails like that from postings on Craigslist. Don't waste your time replying. Some ask for your bank account number so they can "directly deposit" the money then rob you blind.

 

[GRHeacock]

OK, thanks, guys.

I was suspicious, and most likely is a scam.

Only if they send hard cold cash will I proceed.

It sounds like he is very cagey and I think the odds are not likely I would get my money for the products.

Gary

 

[Greg Loe]

Send me $10,000 and I'll hold it till the transaction is complete, then I'll pay you for his order

 

[GRHeacock]

Thanks, Greg!!

I knew I could depend on you!!

The check is in the mail.

Gary

 

[Al]

Hold on Gary!! I'm going to put in a huge order to you as soon as I get my % from Thomas!





Dearest Sir/Madam.

I am Thomas James, A Portugal national I have been
diagnosed with Oesophageal cancer .It has defiled all
forms of medical treatment, and right now I have only
about a few months to live.I am very rich,but was never
generous, I have given most of my assets to my immediate
family members. I have decided to give alms to charity
organizations.I cannot do this myself anymore because of
my health.I once asked members of my family to give some
money to charity organizations,they refused and kept the
money.I have a huge cash deposit of Ten Million
dollars with a finance House abroad. I will want you to
help me collect this deposit and dispatch it to charity
organizations.You will take out 20% of this funds for
your assistance.

Regards,
Thomas James

 

[allpro]

There are about 1000 nigerian scam variations out there: http://www.419eater.com/ is where to educate yourself. We had a money order that was returned cancelled 90 days after deposit - be careful - http://www.419eater.com/ lists just about all of them.