WARNING!! Potential Scam Alert! - Page 2

misfit41 · #21 (**permalink**) 07-15-2003, 09:34 AM

It blows my mind some people fall for this,ever think about saying ok,,just deposit his money order to see what happens ? it at least may give the feds something to play with.
Tk

thecobraguy · #22 (**permalink**) 08-15-2003, 10:50 AM

I have spent several years making life miserable for the Nigeria bastards (but only after a significant dollar loss) and have done a respectable job knowing I can only frustrate, confuse and piss them off. I have made several trips to Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels in pursuit of my goal. The additional cost incurred has been well worth it. They are all scum and the country of Nigeria should bombed into the dark ages (which should'nt take much) and then the country should be paved over.

As a former police officer in a large metropolitan area, here in the U.S.we know that when Nigerians are speaking they are not telling the truth because they're lips are moving.

A normal aspect of their culture that has been ingrained in them for generations includes theft, deception, violence, and many other pitiful personality traits.

Did you notice that all Nigerians involved in any kind of commerce seem to have a doctor title attached to their name!

For several years the government of Nigeria has been trying to improve its image to the world business and economic community and has been trying to entice businesses to come to Nigeria. They have failed miserably and will never succeed at it. There should be a tall fence surrounding the country which allows no one in or out of this nasty piece of real estate.

Just my two cents worth.

Jim
thecobraguy

Woodz428 · #23 (**permalink**) 08-16-2003, 06:12 AM

Don't be so hasty, they are not ALL doctors, I have recieved some from barristers, as well as high ranking government officials.

For those that can't exactly figure how the scam works, it's not your car/parts/motorcycle they want it is your $'s. That's why the "shipping" cost are included, they rely on people to quickly return the "shipping" cost to expedite the deal, and then when their counterfeit check/money order comes back you are screwed. Also,I agree with the comment about giving your bank #'s out, they could also suck your funds out before you are aware of it and the banks usually don't want to take any responsibility for transferring your funds away.

AZ_Ron · #24 (**permalink**) 08-19-2003, 11:53 PM

I also saw this scam alert on a VW based forum (thesamba.com)
Apparently someone on there DID get screwed... Their local bank told them the following day, or second day, that the check had cleared, so they released the car... it came back a week later as bad. I don't recall whether it was counterfeit, NSF, etc...

Ron

Turk · #25 (**permalink**) 08-20-2003, 12:23 AM

You did WHAT?

TURK

squeeeg · #26 (**permalink**) 09-21-2003, 01:19 AM

IT IS A SCAM!!!!!!!!!

DON'T DO IT!!!!!!

The way it works is they send you a check for some crazy amount of money asking you to return the rest to them. You send the check it clears your bank and they then overdraft their check you you are in the hole whatever you sent them. It is a scam and most banks, at least around here, know about it.

JT · #27 (**permalink**) 11-04-2003, 01:17 PM

Wow, you guys are tellin' my story. I got a surprisingly similar solicitation from a guy who told me "due to company policy, I can only send one check........ I have to send you $10,000. After you cash the check, please give my agent the remeainder for shipping." Uh huh. This is the one time I'm glad to have a wife who carries a badge.
Is there a way I can get this scumbag??? He's just an e-mail away.

TWO PACK · #28 (**permalink**) 11-05-2003, 04:52 PM

HI SOUTH AFRICANS DO THE SAME IN THE UK ,THEY WANT TO GET BANK CODE AND GIVE YOU A DRAFT TAKES 7DAYS TO CLEAR YOU GO TO BANK AND FIND ALL YOUR MONEY GONE ,ALSO COBRA CLUB AND FERRARI CLUB HAVE HAD PEOPLE GET YOUR ADDRESS LOOK AT THE CAR THEN COME BACK AND STEAL IT THAT NIGHT

TWO PACK · #29 (**permalink**) 11-05-2003, 05:01 PM

PS WE DO NOT HAVE HAND GUNS IN UK ONLY THE CRIMINALS HAVE THEM

less steger · #30 (**permalink**) 01-25-2004, 07:58 PM

this is a real scam i even had a cashyear check sent and it looked real but the FBI said it was a fake got real close to giving him the car

misfit41 · #31 (**permalink**) 01-25-2004, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by thecobraguy

I have spent several years making life miserable for the Nigeria bastards (but only after a significant dollar loss) and have done a respectable job knowing I can only frustrate, confuse and piss them off. I have made several trips to Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels in pursuit of my goal. The additional cost incurred has been well worth it. They are all scum and the country of Nigeria should bombed into the dark ages (which should'nt take much) and then the country should be paved over.

As a former police officer in a large metropolitan area, here in the U.S.we know that when Nigerians are speaking they are not telling the truth because they're lips are moving.

A normal aspect of their culture that has been ingrained in them for generations includes theft, deception, violence, and many other pitiful personality traits.

I know this is late,,but i like you speaking your mind,,and can see your views,,T
Did you notice that all Nigerians involved in any kind of commerce seem to have a doctor title attached to their name!

For several years the government of Nigeria has been trying to improve its image to the world business and economic community and has been trying to entice businesses to come to Nigeria. They have failed miserably and will never succeed at it. There should be a tall fence surrounding the country which allows no one in or out of this nasty piece of real estate.

Just my two cents worth.

Jim
thecobraguy