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Old 07-24-2008, 05:08 PM
scamtosys scamtosys is offline
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Default Notification of Payment for eBay Item Number: 120285018081

I received the following two emails in tandem which mimics an ebay auction win, followed by an "authentic" seller confirmation. I easily checked this fake purchase by logging into my ebay account and going to my account activity page and checking for "recent items won" and / or "recent bids" which verified that this item wasn't there. Here is the mock seller confirmation:
Hi, Dear plaster1 youremail[at]email.com,
I am the seller of the Item# 120285018081,BARACUDA G3 AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER ZODIAC W3000 AUCTION . I have to congratulate you for your winning bid of $208.50. Unfortunately, immediately after the listing closed I got an email from Paypal and I must warn you that my account is not accesible and cannot receive payments at the moment after the listing closed, for your protection, if you have already made the payment through Paypal your account will be credited back shortly and you will not be charged twice. Due the occurence we can complete the transaction immediately by the method of payment approved by Paypal only for this transaction is International MoneyGram. For More details please visit: www MoneyGram com MoneyGram International.

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=== Review Item Information:
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eBay Item #: 120285018081
eBay Item Headline:BARACUDA G3 AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER ZODIAC W3000 AUCTION
eBay Item Unit Value: $208.50

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=== You will find my information (payment address) listed below:
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Full name: Bocci Fabiola;
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Address: Paseo M. Agustin 25;

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City / Zip: Zaragoza, 50010
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Country: Spain.

Note: International MoneyGram apply additional fees to send a wire transfer, you will deduct them from the total amount of $208.50 and you will send the remaining amount to be the same like Paypal); Check item description to see where the item is located, the address from Spain is my actual payment address, complete the payment for your eBay purchase so i can mark this item as payment sent and leave feedback.

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=== I`ll wait your confirmation with the details of payment as follows:
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- Reference# - 8 digit numbers from the payment receipt;
- Your full Name and Address on file with MoneyGram;
- Exact amount sent.

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PS: When the payment has been made you must provide the details of payment without missing letters or numbers, if possible, send the scanned paper of the wire transfer. I would appreciate that you reply promptly. Thank you again for your purchase!

And here is the fake ebay email. I also forwarded the following email to spoof[at]ebay.com (ebay's spoof email check) and they verified that it was a phishing atttempt:



PayPal

Dear youremail[at]email.com,

This email contains important information about your recent eBay Purchase, item#: 120285018081.

We are contacting you for the following item:BARACUDA G3 AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER ZODIAC W3000 AUCTION (#120285018081). The seller is unable to receive payments at this time through Paypal because his account is not available in this moment and temporary locked for buyer protection.

Our records indicate that you are the winner of the following eBay Item#: 120285018081 and as eBay Policy you are obligated to arrange the payment immediately after the listing is closed.

We have included all details bellow:

Important Notice: A bid or Buy It Now purchase on eBay is considered a contract and you are obligated to purchase the item. If you already made the payment through Paypal your account will be credited back shortly when the seller`s account is re-established. In most cases, refunds can be issued using the same payment method the buyer used to purchase the item. If Paypal option is not available the buyer must use a second method of payment approved only for this types of transactions: International MoneyGram.


Payment method approved for this transaction: International MoneyGram. Our program to reimburse Users for losses for up to (i) $2,000.00 USD for eligible items purchased on eBay.

I am paying for:
eBay
BARACUDA G3 AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER ZODIAC W3000 AUCTION
Winning Bid:
$208.50
Item number:

120285018081
View Item | Go to My eBay
PayPal™ Service - Payment Instructions for eBay Item Number: 120285018081

1. Locate the nearest International MoneyGram Office and make the payment with cash;
2. Make the payment of $208.50 to seller`s name and address: BOCCI FABIOLA;
3. Confirm the payment receipt from MoneyGram to the seller at: services[at]myautomotorsport.net

If you are not familiarized with the MoneyGram services please visit: www MoneyGram com MoneyGram International

Confirm the payment for eBay Item:BARACUDA G3 AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER ZODIAC W3000 AUCTION

Please do not make any marks on the transfer copy. The following information must be legible:

Reference Number - 8 digit numbers from the payment receipt;

Sender's Full Name and Address on file with MoneyGram;

Receiver's Full Name;



Amount sent.
Confirm the details of payment to the seller by Email at: services[at]myautomotorsport.net Back to item description

Item # Item Title Price Subtotal
120285018081 BARACUDA G3 AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER ZODIAC W3000 AUCTION $208.50 $208.50

Shipping & Handling (see description)
(includes any seller handling fees) $0.00 USD
Insurance (required): Included
Total: $208.50

Contact the seller:
Item Number: 120285018081
Contact E-Mail: services[at]myautomotorsport net
Seller`s payment address:

Seller information: BOCCI FABIOLA
Paseo M. Agustin 25
Zaragoza, 50010
Spain
Address status: Confirmed
Receipt Number: 2677-2676-2107-5277


If you are unable to answer your questions with the merchant, PayPal offers a free buyer complaint resolution service that offers a quick, easy resolution to your concerns. It covers physical goods purchases made through PayPal, and is offered at no charge when you register for a free PayPal account.

If you have questions about the shipping and tracking of your purchased item or service, please contact the seller services[at]myautomotorsport.net.


Thank you for using PayPal!
The PayPal Team
Please do not reply to this email. Email sent to this address cannot be answered.


PayPal Email ID PP847

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Old 07-25-2008, 12:19 AM
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Default Fake!

I am almost afraid to use the Internet anymore. There are so many different types of scams out there. It's sad what people would do for the all mighty dollar. They need to get a job like normal Americans. So far I have not received this type of email but thanks to this forum I am more aware.

Thanks,
IBeenHad

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