How to have a bit of fun with a freecycle scammer?
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I recently responded to an Advert in the Aberdeen freecycle group. someone was offering a free TV.
He is now telling me he is in fact in London but will deliver the TV if i pay a 'shop fee' directly to him (I assume he means Shipping fee) .
I have reported the advert to Freecycle and asked him what a shop fee is.
Not sure now whether to string him along a bit
Any idea's?
He is now telling me he is in fact in London but will deliver the TV if i pay a 'shop fee' directly to him (I assume he means Shipping fee) .
I have reported the advert to Freecycle and asked him what a shop fee is.
Not sure now whether to string him along a bit
Any idea's?
He is telling me he has just moved from Aberdeen to London this week and if I pay the £30 he will ship it to me.
As it was a free TV I didn't ask for any details apart from checking it was a flat screen so i have now asked for the make and model and a photo of it working.
If he can provide that stuff i will think of some more requests.
I think at the very least I need to know the size and location of the mounting holes in the back, and how much the TV weighs and how many decibels it puts out at full volume.
As it was a free TV I didn't ask for any details apart from checking it was a flat screen so i have now asked for the make and model and a photo of it working.
If he can provide that stuff i will think of some more requests.
I think at the very least I need to know the size and location of the mounting holes in the back, and how much the TV weighs and how many decibels it puts out at full volume.
“How funny, I also happen to be in London at the moment and could collect it, where are you” etc etc. When he tells you somewhere, photoshop a pic of you in front of that place (or use a stock pic of someone) and send it to him.
See Joe Lycett apartment scam on YouTube, do exactly that
See Joe Lycett apartment scam on YouTube, do exactly that
The picture of the TV could be just an old one he's found on the internet, ask him to photo the tv working next to the current days newspaper so you know it's a recent photo and not fake. The day after he sends the email say the email was corrupt so can you do a new photo with a fresh newspaper, rinse and repeat, see how much you can get him to waste on newspapers.
He has sent some pics , with the following message:
Is it just me, or does this TV look bigger than 32"? And do we think these pics are taken in the US, the thermostat control? and light switch look a bit American to me.
Scammer said:
Ok I will send you pictures and also you will paying the £30 first so that I will registered the TV .
I have run a couple through a reverse image look up and cant find them elsewhere.Is it just me, or does this TV look bigger than 32"? And do we think these pics are taken in the US, the thermostat control? and light switch look a bit American to me.
Edited by Shuvi McTupya on Thursday 26th July 23:24
Shuvi McTupya said:
I have run a couple through a reverse image look up and cant find them elsewhere.
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https://www.kijiji.ca/v-tvs/cornwall-on/toshiba-50...
Edited by Thesprucegoose on Thursday 26th July 23:38
Thesprucegoose said:
Ah, well thank you I thought it looked bigger than 32"
And those pics come from Canada, (eh) . that explains the Light switch too.
Get someone else on it. Ask if he can arrange shipping to London, Stockholm, Paris, New York and so on... willing to pay costs from Jockland etc.
Then lots of pic requests and general oddball buggering around as above from both (preferably more) buyers. Would volunteer, but am away and out of comms from tomorrow.
Then lots of pic requests and general oddball buggering around as above from both (preferably more) buyers. Would volunteer, but am away and out of comms from tomorrow.
SeeFive said:
Get someone else on it. Ask if he can arrange shipping to London, Stockholm, Paris, New York and so on... willing to pay costs from Jockland etc.
Then lots of pic requests and general oddball buggering around as above from both (preferably more) buyers. Would volunteer, but am away and out of comms from tomorrow.
No one else will be seeing his advert as it (and his freecycle account) have been deleted by the admins already. I don't know if they will have messaged him to let him know they are on to him or not.Then lots of pic requests and general oddball buggering around as above from both (preferably more) buyers. Would volunteer, but am away and out of comms from tomorrow.
Shuvi McTupya said:
Thesprucegoose said:
Ah, well thank you I thought it looked bigger than 32"
And those pics come from Canada, (eh) . that explains the Light switch too.
wibble cb said:
Was about to say the light switch is Canadian...Maybe the tv was in London, Ontario?
English is obviously not the guys first language, the name he is using is Mendez Collin which probably gives a clue to his nationality but i assume it is not his actual name. God knows where in the world he actually is!Google finds this facebook account :
[deleted link]
Intro
Complicated , underestimated, and my mind is so far too concentrated. ..Bad Habits aside
Self-Employed
I am probably guilty of a bit of stereotyping but it could be him
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Intro
Complicated , underestimated, and my mind is so far too concentrated. ..Bad Habits aside
Self-Employed
I am probably guilty of a bit of stereotyping but it could be him
Edited by dinosaur.mod on Sunday 29th July 20:48
Edited by dinosaur.mod on Sunday 29th July 20:50
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