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I'm selling an item online. Someone contacted me and, after a question about whether the item is available, said the following:
"Good,Am okay with the price. but right now am currently out of the country for a business trip ,I want you to help me shipping it out to my colleague as his birthday gift to WEST AFRICA.I’ll paying you €100 EURO which includes for the shipping fees through the POST OFFICE, can I send you the money through western Union money transfer?"
The item costs 8 EUROS. Shipping costs around 30 to 40 EUROS.
My question is, is it a scam and, if so, how does it work? Thank you.
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I'm selling an item online. Someone contacted me and, after a question about whether the item is available, said the following:
"Good,Am okay with the price. but right now am currently out of the country for a business trip ,I want you to help me shipping it out to my colleague as his birthday gift to WEST AFRICA.I’ll paying you €100 EURO which includes for the shipping fees through the POST OFFICE, can I send you the money through western Union money transfer?"
The item costs 8 EUROS. Shipping costs around 30 to 40 EUROS.
My question is, is it a scam and, if so, how does it work? Thank you.
scams
asked 33 mins ago
Efthimios Chaskaris
63
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Does shipping make up the rest of the 100 euro?
– Lawrence
28 mins ago
No, there is still a 50 EURO difference.
– Efthimios Chaskaris
24 mins ago
Now it’s starting to sound like a scam. What does he want you to do with the extra 50 euro?
– Lawrence
20 mins ago
I don't know, I haven't responded to the message.
– Efthimios Chaskaris
18 mins ago
Please see my answer on similar question money.stackexchange.com/questions/97535/…
– SZCZERZO KÃ…ÂY
5 mins ago
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I'm selling an item online. Someone contacted me and, after a question about whether the item is available, said the following:
"Good,Am okay with the price. but right now am currently out of the country for a business trip ,I want you to help me shipping it out to my colleague as his birthday gift to WEST AFRICA.I’ll paying you €100 EURO which includes for the shipping fees through the POST OFFICE, can I send you the money through western Union money transfer?"
The item costs 8 EUROS. Shipping costs around 30 to 40 EUROS.
My question is, is it a scam and, if so, how does it work? Thank you.
scams
asked 33 mins ago
Efthimios Chaskaris
63
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I'm selling an item online. Someone contacted me and, after a question about whether the item is available, said the following:
"Good,Am okay with the price. but right now am currently out of the country for a business trip ,I want you to help me shipping it out to my colleague as his birthday gift to WEST AFRICA.I’ll paying you €100 EURO which includes for the shipping fees through the POST OFFICE, can I send you the money through western Union money transfer?"
The item costs 8 EUROS. Shipping costs around 30 to 40 EUROS.
My question is, is it a scam and, if so, how does it work? Thank you.
scams
scams
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Does shipping make up the rest of the 100 euro?
– Lawrence
28 mins ago
No, there is still a 50 EURO difference.
– Efthimios Chaskaris
24 mins ago
Now it’s starting to sound like a scam. What does he want you to do with the extra 50 euro?
– Lawrence
20 mins ago
I don't know, I haven't responded to the message.
– Efthimios Chaskaris
18 mins ago
Please see my answer on similar question money.stackexchange.com/questions/97535/…
– SZCZERZO KÃ…ÂY
5 mins ago
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Does shipping make up the rest of the 100 euro?
– Lawrence
28 mins ago
No, there is still a 50 EURO difference.
– Efthimios Chaskaris
24 mins ago
Now it’s starting to sound like a scam. What does he want you to do with the extra 50 euro?
– Lawrence
20 mins ago
I don't know, I haven't responded to the message.
– Efthimios Chaskaris
18 mins ago
Please see my answer on similar question money.stackexchange.com/questions/97535/…
– SZCZERZO KÃ…ÂY
5 mins ago
Does shipping make up the rest of the 100 euro?
– Lawrence
28 mins ago
Does shipping make up the rest of the 100 euro?
– Lawrence
28 mins ago
No, there is still a 50 EURO difference.
– Efthimios Chaskaris
24 mins ago
No, there is still a 50 EURO difference.
– Efthimios Chaskaris
24 mins ago
Now it’s starting to sound like a scam. What does he want you to do with the extra 50 euro?
– Lawrence
20 mins ago
Now it’s starting to sound like a scam. What does he want you to do with the extra 50 euro?
– Lawrence
20 mins ago
I don't know, I haven't responded to the message.
– Efthimios Chaskaris
18 mins ago
I don't know, I haven't responded to the message.
– Efthimios Chaskaris
18 mins ago
Please see my answer on similar question money.stackexchange.com/questions/97535/…
– SZCZERZO KÃ…ÂY
5 mins ago
Please see my answer on similar question money.stackexchange.com/questions/97535/…
– SZCZERZO KÃ…ÂY
5 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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My question is, is it a scam and, if so, how does it work?
Yes this is a scam. No one pays EUR 100 for a EUR 8 item.
There are different ways this can proceed. At some point there will be a request for refund as the transfer was by mistake for a larger amount, or request for identification documents saying Western Union is asking etc.
Stay away from these things.
answered 18 mins ago
Dheer
48.2k959141
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This scam is a common one and the usual route is the scammer sends you a money transfer for an amount much larger than the total cost of the purchase. They will then ask you to give them back the difference.
The scam is that a short while later, the cheque will bounce or payment will in some way be revoked, so you will be short not only the amount the scammer 'sent' you but also the difference you gave back to them.
Simply insist that they send only the amount to cover the items and no more. As you said, that is about half of the amount they are trying to send you. There is simply no legitimate need to send any more than necessary.
answered 12 mins ago
Roy
1613
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If you are earning €8 gross, your profit margin isn’t a lot. By the time you factor in your inconvenience with money handling etc and perhaps even fuel costs to drive to the post office and back, you might have been better off just throwing the item away - even if the buyer is legitimate.
Paying €42 postage for an €8 item sounds excessive. Adding an additional €50 of messy money opens the way for all sorts of scams, including money laundering.
To maximise whatever profit you get out of the €8 item, you are better off selling to a more straightforward cash buyer, especially if it is a one-off sale.
answered 6 mins ago
Lawrence
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3 Answers
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oldest
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
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active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
2
down vote
My question is, is it a scam and, if so, how does it work?
Yes this is a scam. No one pays EUR 100 for a EUR 8 item.
There are different ways this can proceed. At some point there will be a request for refund as the transfer was by mistake for a larger amount, or request for identification documents saying Western Union is asking etc.
Stay away from these things.
answered 18 mins ago
Dheer
48.2k959141
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
My question is, is it a scam and, if so, how does it work?
Yes this is a scam. No one pays EUR 100 for a EUR 8 item.
There are different ways this can proceed. At some point there will be a request for refund as the transfer was by mistake for a larger amount, or request for identification documents saying Western Union is asking etc.
Stay away from these things.
answered 18 mins ago
Dheer
48.2k959141
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
My question is, is it a scam and, if so, how does it work?
Yes this is a scam. No one pays EUR 100 for a EUR 8 item.
There are different ways this can proceed. At some point there will be a request for refund as the transfer was by mistake for a larger amount, or request for identification documents saying Western Union is asking etc.
Stay away from these things.
answered 18 mins ago
Dheer
48.2k959141
My question is, is it a scam and, if so, how does it work?
Yes this is a scam. No one pays EUR 100 for a EUR 8 item.
There are different ways this can proceed. At some point there will be a request for refund as the transfer was by mistake for a larger amount, or request for identification documents saying Western Union is asking etc.
Stay away from these things.
answered 18 mins ago
Dheer
48.2k959141
answered 18 mins ago
Dheer
48.2k959141
answered 18 mins ago
Dheer
48.2k959141
answered 18 mins ago
Dheer
48.2k959141
48.2k959141
add a comment |Â
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
This scam is a common one and the usual route is the scammer sends you a money transfer for an amount much larger than the total cost of the purchase. They will then ask you to give them back the difference.
The scam is that a short while later, the cheque will bounce or payment will in some way be revoked, so you will be short not only the amount the scammer 'sent' you but also the difference you gave back to them.
Simply insist that they send only the amount to cover the items and no more. As you said, that is about half of the amount they are trying to send you. There is simply no legitimate need to send any more than necessary.
answered 12 mins ago
Roy
1613
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
This scam is a common one and the usual route is the scammer sends you a money transfer for an amount much larger than the total cost of the purchase. They will then ask you to give them back the difference.
The scam is that a short while later, the cheque will bounce or payment will in some way be revoked, so you will be short not only the amount the scammer 'sent' you but also the difference you gave back to them.
Simply insist that they send only the amount to cover the items and no more. As you said, that is about half of the amount they are trying to send you. There is simply no legitimate need to send any more than necessary.
answered 12 mins ago
Roy
1613
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
This scam is a common one and the usual route is the scammer sends you a money transfer for an amount much larger than the total cost of the purchase. They will then ask you to give them back the difference.
The scam is that a short while later, the cheque will bounce or payment will in some way be revoked, so you will be short not only the amount the scammer 'sent' you but also the difference you gave back to them.
Simply insist that they send only the amount to cover the items and no more. As you said, that is about half of the amount they are trying to send you. There is simply no legitimate need to send any more than necessary.
answered 12 mins ago
Roy
1613
This scam is a common one and the usual route is the scammer sends you a money transfer for an amount much larger than the total cost of the purchase. They will then ask you to give them back the difference.
The scam is that a short while later, the cheque will bounce or payment will in some way be revoked, so you will be short not only the amount the scammer 'sent' you but also the difference you gave back to them.
Simply insist that they send only the amount to cover the items and no more. As you said, that is about half of the amount they are trying to send you. There is simply no legitimate need to send any more than necessary.
answered 12 mins ago
Roy
1613
answered 12 mins ago
Roy
1613
answered 12 mins ago
Roy
1613
answered 12 mins ago
Roy
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1613
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If you are earning €8 gross, your profit margin isn’t a lot. By the time you factor in your inconvenience with money handling etc and perhaps even fuel costs to drive to the post office and back, you might have been better off just throwing the item away - even if the buyer is legitimate.
Paying €42 postage for an €8 item sounds excessive. Adding an additional €50 of messy money opens the way for all sorts of scams, including money laundering.
To maximise whatever profit you get out of the €8 item, you are better off selling to a more straightforward cash buyer, especially if it is a one-off sale.
answered 6 mins ago
Lawrence
2,5661512
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
If you are earning €8 gross, your profit margin isn’t a lot. By the time you factor in your inconvenience with money handling etc and perhaps even fuel costs to drive to the post office and back, you might have been better off just throwing the item away - even if the buyer is legitimate.
Paying €42 postage for an €8 item sounds excessive. Adding an additional €50 of messy money opens the way for all sorts of scams, including money laundering.
To maximise whatever profit you get out of the €8 item, you are better off selling to a more straightforward cash buyer, especially if it is a one-off sale.
answered 6 mins ago
Lawrence
2,5661512
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
If you are earning €8 gross, your profit margin isn’t a lot. By the time you factor in your inconvenience with money handling etc and perhaps even fuel costs to drive to the post office and back, you might have been better off just throwing the item away - even if the buyer is legitimate.
Paying €42 postage for an €8 item sounds excessive. Adding an additional €50 of messy money opens the way for all sorts of scams, including money laundering.
To maximise whatever profit you get out of the €8 item, you are better off selling to a more straightforward cash buyer, especially if it is a one-off sale.
answered 6 mins ago
Lawrence
2,5661512
If you are earning €8 gross, your profit margin isn’t a lot. By the time you factor in your inconvenience with money handling etc and perhaps even fuel costs to drive to the post office and back, you might have been better off just throwing the item away - even if the buyer is legitimate.
Paying €42 postage for an €8 item sounds excessive. Adding an additional €50 of messy money opens the way for all sorts of scams, including money laundering.
To maximise whatever profit you get out of the €8 item, you are better off selling to a more straightforward cash buyer, especially if it is a one-off sale.
answered 6 mins ago
Lawrence
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answered 6 mins ago
Lawrence
2,5661512
answered 6 mins ago
Lawrence
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answered 6 mins ago
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Does shipping make up the rest of the 100 euro?
– Lawrence
28 mins ago
No, there is still a 50 EURO difference.
– Efthimios Chaskaris
24 mins ago
Now it’s starting to sound like a scam. What does he want you to do with the extra 50 euro?
– Lawrence
20 mins ago
I don't know, I haven't responded to the message.
– Efthimios Chaskaris
18 mins ago
Please see my answer on similar question money.stackexchange.com/questions/97535/…
– SZCZERZO KÃ…ÂY
5 mins ago