Jumbo Godmars

[Mr. Ginrai]

Yes Tom has the right idea. Got to keep the conversations private. I also noticed this was fake and I don't even collect jumbos. We all try to help each other out here, so don't be afraid to message someone with a question.

[zambot3]

HI. I want to let everyone know that when the auction for the Daikumaryu was closed prematurely, I got an offer from the seller to buy the item directly from him. The price seemed very low and a little too good to be true. Anyway, the guy wanted to go through Skrill to sell the item, saying he would send the item and you get 14 days to inspect it while Skrill holds the money. Skrill will release the money once you are satisfied. He also sent other pictures of the item that weren't originally posted on the auction. Being the savvy buyer that I am, I asked to see a certain part of the item that wasn't in the picture. Of course he didn't have that and said the item isn't with him.

I never heard of Skrill before this happened. I did a quick google and found this tasty nugget:

Auction Site Scams

When paying for goods online, particularly on auction websites, bear in mind that people asking you to transfer funds directly from your bank account into their own may be trying to scam you – even if they ask you to pay into a trusted third party such as Skrill (Moneybookers).

Skrill (Moneybookers) accounts can only be funded by the registered account holder – third party deposits are never accepted.

A more sophisticated version of the car scam, the so called “Escrow scam” is when scammers post ads for very cheap goods – everything from cars and handbags to antiques and collectables – in different popular online forums. If any interest is expressed, they will explain that in order to protect both sides they will use a legitimate third party Escrow service provider such as Skrill (Moneybookers), which will hold the money “safe” until you receive “your” goods, then release the payment to the seller.

Soon after you will receive a fake email claiming to be sent from Skrill (Moneybookers), informing you that the seller has started the procedure and needs you to transfer money to them using an offline money transfer agent. The email may contain graphics taken from the official Skrill (Moneybookers) site in order to mislead you, but be aware that the site you will be referred to is a fake copy of the legitimate Skrill (Moneybookers) website, which is only accessible via www.moneybookers.com.

Sometimes the scammer will also offer to send you proof of their identity such as a photocopy of his driver’s license or passport to lure you into the Escrow procedure – but they will also request the buyer does the same in return. Don’t be fooled, not only does this put you at risk of identity fraud but it’s more than likely the scammer will be using the ID from someone they have already scammed and plans to use your ID to go on to scam someone else.




I left it at him asking me for my full name and address so he can get the ball rolling on selling me the item but it never got that far.
This is a cautionary tale to those who can let there love of obtaining an item for cheap cloud their common sense. Just like dating sights, if you get an e-mail from an incredibly good looking model saying she loves you, chances are it's a scam. Just want everyone to be careful out there and not be scammed by these crooks!

[zambot3]

And I meant a good looking model who never even met you saying she loves you. I'm sure many have met great looking model girls online they've gone on dates with. Just wanted to clarify that before I get flamed.

[rodman75]

Thanks for the info Zambot. It's nice to officially hear that this was B.S.

I never get involved with stuff such as that but I always wonder if there is a small chance the seller is for real. Your tip closed the door on that thought. Thank you!

Rodman75

[joweone]

Thanks for the info!