Ezekiel
NY,#2Consumer Suggestion
Fri, May 07, 2010
Avoid this scam for underpriced merchandise shipped from the UK to the US via TNT. Here is the scam attempt I received -- this person is still active fishing for suckers:
Hi, I am getting back to you regarding the 15" MacBook Pro from Craigslist
My name is Arianna and I am now in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
I am selling the 15" MacBook Pro, with 2.2 Ghz Core 2 Duo, 2 Gb memory, 220 Gb HD for $300 USD. I have attached some pics so you can see the condition of the laptop.
The laptop is still available and I hope you are still interested.This Macbook Pro was ordered brand new directly from Apple on Feb, 2008.
About the laptop I can say it is in good shape, no scratches, no dents as you can see from the pics I've sent. Included in the $300 price is everything the laptop came with when it was new.
The laptop is here with me.
I tried to be as thorough as I could with the presentation so you can have all the info if you decide to go ahead and buy it.
I have used the laptop mostly for internet browsing and presentations, so I would say it has been only lightly used.
The laptop has the Leopard and Vista OS, the iLife 09 and the MS Office with the original recovery disks included.
One more thing, the laptop is an US version and it works on the US power and plug system so you do not need a converter to use it in the US.
Please get back to me and let me know if you like the laptop if you're really interested in buying it.
Thanks,
Arianna
www.bluechipremovals.co.uk
Edgeman
Chico,#3Consumer Suggestion
Mon, July 14, 2008
TNT is not ripping this person off, a scammer is. I saw a Canon XL-2 camcorder on www.craigslist.org and sent an email to the seller about it. This was the reply: Hello, I still have the camera. This Canon XL2 is in mint condition. Everything has been tested and is in perfect working condition. The lens is protected by UV filter. It had only a few hours of use. Canon XL2 NTSC Camcorder Body Canon 20X Optical Zoom Lens XL 5.4-108mm L IS Canon Color Viewfinder with LCD Canon Stereo Microphone Canon Lens Hood Canon Lens Cap Canon Carrying Strap Canon CA-920 Battery Charger (2) Canon X-Large Battery Pack BP-945 Canon DC Coupler S-Video Cable Mounting Bracket Adapter Canon WL-D4000 Remote Canon XL2 Manual My name is Sarah Barker and I am now in Manchester, United Kingdom. I hope you are still interested and we can make the deal happen right away. Obviously we need a safe way to complete this deal that will allow us to make sure we receive what we are after. I have found a way for us to complete the deal fast (3 days) and easy. The solution is a worldwide delivery company called TNT. TNT is similar to Fedex, DHL or UPS and they will provide assistance in hadling the payment and delivery of the camera. With this procedure I will only receive the payment for the camera after you will receive it and see that it is just like I said it is. Like I said, I will pay for a 2 days delivery so you will receive the camera right away. Let me know what you think. Thanks, Sarah I knew it was a scam right away. Remember kiddies, Western Union and Moneygram are terrible ways to send payments to strangers. The person picking up the money can disappear.