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So I finally decided to get around to trying to sell a few bits on eBay.
And even managed to sell something properly:
Silver Coolermaster Alloy Front Bezel *NEW*
As well as selling something not quite so well, here is an email I recived this morning:
Now to be clear, I blatently know its a scam, but I want to know my best course of action both to get this item relisted (free?), prevent this happening again and also make this Nigerian guy feel a little bit silly.
And even managed to sell something properly:
Silver Coolermaster Alloy Front Bezel *NEW*
As well as selling something not quite so well, here is an email I recived this morning:
From: Paypalservice @Paypal.co.uk [mailto:notification.line@mail.com]
Sent: 24 April 2007 05:05
Subject: PAYPAL PAYMENT CONFIRMATION EMAIL(PayPal® P in:#7388438481 24 38765190)
Dear Patrick,
You have been sent a PayPal® payment of 220. GBP for an ebay item #330112691390.From one of our Member, "ewela004 (ewela004@yahoo.co.uk) for a recent item purchased from you.
Money Request Details
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Buyer's Payment Information:
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Payment Type Mastercard
Name on Card Ewela Lawal
Card Number 5491*******67212
Expiry Date mm/yy 09/08
Card Holder Address ***************
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Shipping Information:
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Shipping Method : ROYALMAIL SPECIAL DELIVERY.
BUYERS SHIPPING ADDRESS
KOLAWOLE OLATOBERU
BLOCK 107 FLAT 5
IJAIYE LOW COST HOUSING
ESTATE AGEGE PENCINEMA
LAGOS
NIGERIA
23401
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Payment to:"theelectronicpunk"
Item Amount: £170.00GBP
Postage & Packing: £50.00 GBP
Postal Insurance: £00.00 GBP
Total Amount: £220.00 GBP
Item Title : Nokia 8800 Silver + Extra Stand *USED* (330112691390)
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Money paid Details:
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Payment from: "ewela004 (ewela004@yahoo.co.uk)
Item Amount: £170.00GBP
Postage & Packing: £50.00 GBP
Postal Insurance: £00.00 GBP
Total Amount: £220.00 GBP
Item Title : Nokia 8800 Silver + Extra Stand *USED* (330112691390)
This PayPal® payment has been deducted from the buyer's account and has been "APPROVED" but will not be credited to your account until the shipment tracking number is sent to our customer's service for shipment verification so as to secure both the buyer and the seller. Below are the necessary information requested before your account will be credited.
1: Make sure you receive the PayPal® Payment confirmation before any shipment.
2 : Make sure the approved mail contains the total amount for the item bought.
3 : Make sure you ship the item to the address the buyers given address above, immediately you receive the approved confirmation.
4 : Make sure the shipment tracking number is sent to our customer's service for shipment verification so as to secure both the buyer and the seller. Make sure the shipment tracking number is sent to us ONLY through: (customer.line@post.com)
5: Make sure the shipment tracking number is mailed to us ONLY and not the buyer.
We thank you for your prompt attention. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account. We apologize for any inconvenience.
You can contact our customer service care at: (customer.line@post.com)
Thanks for using PayPal®. We look forward in serving your online payment.
Sincerely.
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Now to be clear, I blatently know its a scam, but I want to know my best course of action both to get this item relisted (free?), prevent this happening again and also make this Nigerian guy feel a little bit silly.
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