Arianna Epstein Arianna Sonnenfeld Craigslist Scam Internet
Well... One day I decided to save up for a new MacBook Pro, but when your only 12 its kind of hard. So I decided with all my Christmas money I would get one off of Craigslist.org. So I was looking around, and a GREAT deal appeared, it was a 15" MacBook Pro $350! I was soo excited that I found that post. I emailed the email address provided in the post and I got a reply around 8:11 PM...
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Now.. Immediately once I got this email I was all for the transaction because I thought the transaction would be safe and secure. So I sent her an email,
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From: Jonathan ******
To: Arianna Epstein
Thank You So Much!! I will be happy to go along with this transaction. I feel comfortable now that I know everything will be handled securely. First I thought... Oh my god, she is all the way around the world.. this will be so difficult, but now with that shipping company TNT, I fell secure. My mom will be taking over the transaction and she will sign for the MacBook Pro. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So I did what she said and I added uk-coveyingtnt.com to my safe sender list. And I got this email a few hours later. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Renata USA Arianna United Kingdom Specifications: Processor and memory Storage Built-in iSight camera Audio Size and weight Service and Warranty Information Warranty Available until February 15, 2010 (as written on the Warranty Papers) Supplied Accessories: Verification Results: The laptop - Apple MacBook Pro Computer has been verified by our Technical Team. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And then another email! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instructions on how to fill out the Green "Money in Minutes" Form (Be sure to ask for the green form) Pay to: TNT Agent's Name ( only First Name, Last Name: Matthew Goldhorn )
Sorry for the delay.
OK, perfect. I will send the laptop tomorrow.
Thanks.
I sent the laptop earlier today. The TNT clerk said that they will inspect the laptop and then send you 2 notifications, one with the details of the merchandise - in our case the laptop and one with the instructions on what to do next.
Be sure to add customerdepartment@uk-conveyingtnt.com to your safe list.
Thanks.Date Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Reference Number - 930851273
reduces risks associated with Internet transactions by acting as a licensed, trusted, neutral third party for online transactions. Buyer of the Package ****** ******* ***** Seller of the Package Epstein Wolverhampton S31 3GT
This package was processed on a TNT OnLine compatible shipping system. For TNT support please contact us: customerdepartment@uk-conveyingtnt.com Description of goods Additional Details
2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4MB on-chip shared L2 cache running 1:1 with processor speed
800MHz frontside bus
2GB (two SO-DIMMs) of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 memory; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB
220GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVDR DL/DVDRW/CD-RW)
Display
15.4-inch (diagonal) TFT LED backlit display
Native resolution 1440 by 900
Graphics support
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with dual-link DVI support; 128MB of GDDR3 SDRAM
Communications
Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Peripheral connections
One FireWire 400
One FireWire 800
Two USB 2.0 ports
ExpressCard/34 slot
Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)
Built-in stereo speakers
Internal omnidirectional microphone
Video accessories
DVI to VGA adapter
Battery
660-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) in good working condition (tested)
Keyboard and trackpad
Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted T arrangement), and embedded numeric keypad
Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensors for automatic adjustment of keyboard illumination and screen brightness
Solid-state scrolling trackpad for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Electrical and environmental
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Height: 1.0 inch (2.59 cm)
Width: 14.1 inches (35.7 cm)
Depth: 9.6 inches (24.3 cm)
Weight: 5.4 pounds (2.45 kg)
Supplied Software
Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Xcode Developer Tools)
Apple Quicken 2006
Apple iLife 08
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
MacBook Pro's Original packaging
Laptop bag
External USB mouse
85W MagSafe Power Adapter
AC wall plug
Power cord
Lithium-polymer battery
Apple Remote
DVI to VGA adapter
Install/restore DVDs
Printed and electronic documentation
Software CDs
Legal papers
Warranty papers
The specifications found by our Technical Team are the one above and are the same with the specifications of the laptop from the Legal and Warranty Papers which were deposited in our custody at the same time with the laptop by the Seller.
Working problems found: none (a series of tests has been performed to all the laptop's hardware).
Cosmetic problems found: none (we have inspected the laptop for everything from minor scratches to signs of intensive use).
We are confirming through this email that the merchandise has been left in our custody.
Important! The merchandise has been verified by TNT .
In a short period of time we will send you another notification called: "TNT Transaction Details - Payment Instructions ".
Please follow the instructions from our "TNT Transaction Details - Payment Instructions " notification in order to complete this transaction.
We have found that providing email and Internet support allows us to give quick, reliable, and consistent answers to questions and concerns. Using email also allows us to document what was communicated in previous emails to you and to avoid duplication of responses. Phone support simply does not serve our members needs as well as email does. For TNT support please contact us: customerdepartment@uk-conveyingtnt.com
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*930851273US*
Track your package here
Description of goods: 1 x Apple MacBook Pro Computer
Buyer: Renata ******
Delivery address: *************
Seller: Arianna Epstein
Amount to be paid by the Buyer: USD $350.00
Delivery Type: TNT Express 2nd Day Delivery Guaranteed (Please be noted that the delivery starts only after we receive your payment)
Insurance: Yes
TNT Transaction / shipping fee: paid by the seller
Payment Instructions (please read the instructions carefully)
The payment must be made through Western Union Money Transfer to the Name of the TNT Agent who is in charge with this transaction - Matthew Goldhorn - using the "Money in Minutes" Service from Western Union.
Payout location: Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
From: Your Name, Your Address
Amount Transferred: USD $350.00
VERY IMPORTANT (please read)
- the Western Union transfer must be made in person at a Western Union Agent Location as we do not accept transfers made online (due to the high Credit Card fraud risk);
- When you fill in the name of the receiver on the green Western Union "To Send Money Form" please be careful to write the name correctly and write only the name of the person who will receive the money. This is important because the information you write on the green Western Union "To Send Money Form" will be filled in the Western Union database by the Western Union clerk and we will not be able to collect your payment if the name of the receiver from the Western Union database does not match the name on the receiver's ID Card.
In order to confirm your payment we will require a copy of the Western Union Customer Receipt/Transfer Confirmation (you can use a scanner, take a picture of it or any other way you can as long as the writings on the copy are visible).
Please send us the copy of the Western Union Customer Receipt/Transfer Confirmation at: paymentdepartment@uk-conveyingtnt.com Once we will receive the copy of the Western Union Customer Receipt/Transfer Confirmation we must validate the Western Union Transfer and then collect it. This process may take up to 12 hours depending on the time we will receive the copy of the Western Union Customer Receipt/Transfer Confirmation.
Please read our TNT Payment Privacy Policy to learn our payment release and payment refund conditions.
2.TNT acts as a third party holding at the same time the merchandise and the Payment.
3. After the merchandise is received by the Buyer, the Buyer will have up to 21 days depending on the nature of the merchandise to review the merchandise.
For transaction No. 930851273 the inspection time is 5 ( five ) business days.
a) If the Buyer decides to keep the merchandise the Buyer will instruct TNT to release the funds to the Seller.
b) If for any reason the Buyer does not want to keep the merchandise, the Buyer will ask TNT for a refund.
The refund procedure is very simple, the Buyer will receive the money from TNT through Bank to Bank Wire Transfer, or by Check or by Western Union Money Transfer.
The refund method is at the Buyer's choice.
Nicole Card - TNT Customer Department
Wolverhampton Depot
214 Bowery Street
Wolverhampton
S22 1TF
Customer Department
General Manager: Robert Kay
Intellectual and other property rights to the information contained in this site are held by TNT Holding B.V. with all rights reserved 2010