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Dual 2.0 G5 auction--scam?
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Macola
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Feb 10, 2004, 07:59 PM
 
http://page.auctions.shopping.yahoo....6?aucview=0x13

Legit or scam (note payment options in description)?
I do not like those green links and spam.
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Feb 10, 2004, 08:01 PM
 
Why do you think it is a scam? Is it because he doesnt want personal checks or because he only wants a wire transfer? Sounds ok to me...
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Feb 10, 2004, 08:04 PM
 
Red flags: suspended from eBay, wants Western Union or wire transfer for payment.

However, the BIN price is reasonable, not ridiculously low.
I do not like those green links and spam.
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Feb 10, 2004, 08:08 PM
 
Hmm... didnt see the suspended account. Exactly 1 month ago as well. There are no negative feedback though. Hmm all of those feedbacks in 1 day... I wouldnt buy from him, sounds like a possible scam.
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Feb 10, 2004, 08:32 PM
 
something smells fishy. and it's not the cat.

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Feb 10, 2004, 08:40 PM
 
Haha I saw that same auction on Australian eBay.
     
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Feb 11, 2004, 08:30 AM
 
Do you people remember the Teresa Smith and Shadowsb incident? Be careful about these auctions that look "too good to be true"!!!!!

http://www.ago.state.ma.us/txt/tsmith.htm
http://www.ago.state.ma.us/txt/tsmith2.htm

A lot of people got ripped off during this scam so make sure you double check everything before you wire or send payments that can't be retracted. My advice is buy from Apple.com!!!

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Feb 11, 2004, 01:10 PM
 
Scam-o-rama
     
   
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