Weird message from the winner of one of my eBay coin auctions
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Received this just a while ago. This almost sounds like one of those Nigerian scams, except they didn't ask for any banking numbers. Googled "Thomas J. Mazeekes" and got nothing.....
New message from: 2014_mazee (994Purple Star)
Hello e bay seller,
My name is Robin V. Clark Administrate Assistant to Thomas J. Mazeekes ESQ. I fortunately of (unfortunately) am responsible for dealing with all e bay matters for Mr. Mazeekes.. Mr. Mazeekes had an emergency family business in New York tending to to the recovery of his sons recent car accident. In the spirit of ebay he has asked me to inform all e bay sellers winning bids. He will return on October 31,2017 and will pay all wins via paypal. We both ask for your understanding and patience regarding this matter
May God bless ,
Robin V. Clark.
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Someone just trying to buy some time?
(Or someone who really needs to find a new "Administrate Assistant" with better language skills.
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Where is the seller located?
LOL
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I would say it is up to you if you want to wait or to relist the item he won.
Best place to buy !
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Probably depends on the amount of the transaction but with 994 feedback I would proceed but with caution. How long since their previous purchase? It could be a hijacked account as well.
Trust your gut. Now you know what to do.
As I read it I was sure it was a scam but there was no switcheroo at the end.
He's definitely foreign trying to write in proper US English grammar.
the only way to avoid ebay fees is to wait for the payment. If you don't get it by then just file an unpaid item claim and avoid ebay fees.
How much was the transaction for?
"A car is a tool that takes you from one place to another. Everything beyond that is a payment for other people's perception of you."
If they were able to deal with ALL of his eBay matters then they would be able to send payment, but in this case the administrative assistant is only a flunky so they are unable to send payment.
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Cancel the listing, send the communication to eBay as supporting evidence, and relist blocking him from bidding again.
It's only $50, I'll give him the extra week and see what happens.
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Please wait, I'm curious.
Walk away from this one.
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Sadly, his son had just arrived in NY from Nigeria, where his family had recently been deposed. Guy has no luck at all.
That's what I would do .Good man.
I had one that made an offer. I accepted it, and 3 days goes by without payment. I send a reminder, and then the buyer asks me to wait until he gets paid in another 4 days!
So, I accommodate him and lo and behold paypal is received 4 days later.
I sent the item, which he promptly returned because "he just didn't like it."
I returned his money, he left positive feedback, and I relisted my item.
It immediately sold for $50 higher!
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I have had people request additional time. It has ALWAYS worked out. People who are not going to pay simply don't pay and don't respond to emails inquirying about payment. [I base this on almost 60,000 eBay sales.]
If he follows up with some weird payment arrangement other than PayPal...THEN RUN. Until then, show a little patience.
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I would use the Ebay system to send a message to the buyer asking for confirmation.
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Don't you have the shipping address available, even before payment arrives, to help figure this out? "In the spirit of eBay" as it were, I guess it couldn't hurt to contact eBay with concern over the possibility of a hijacked account. If it's legit, he needs a slightly more literate administrative assistant.
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Where can I send my checks to this way I will feel good I helped him during these bad times?
Red flags flying.
"in the spirit of eBay".... you better wear some garlic around your neck.
``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
Cheap item, he didn't ask you to do anything against ebay policy. I'd just wait it out too and see what happens. Strange way to ask for a few days to pay though.
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I'm surprised that he didn't promise to send you a check sent by "special courier" with you paying a small fee to expedite the request.
Bs story .. 99 out of a 100.. anything nonsense with Nigerian in text .. flaming red flag
I'd just cancel and relist as a BIN , and tell them they can buy it when funds for payment are availabe.
Be sure and engage imediate payment in the listing.
Wait the week. I've had sellers delay more than a week and not send any explanation. At least this one contacted you first.
Was this a BIN, or an auction? If it was a BIN, he should have paid when he bought it.
If it was an auction, how long before the auction ended did he place the bid?
My suggestion on how to handle this depends upon the answer to the above, but waiting the extra week can't really hurt.
Not directly Nigerian, but when I was in High School one of our exchange students got called down to the office and informed that every member of his family had been executed in a coup...I think it was the Idi Amin takeover of Uganda.
Does not sound legit to me
But that is only my opinion...............and I am very skeptical of everyone that calls me
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Patience is a virtue!
I would end this as fast as ebay will let you.
I would give him more time just in the hopes that they send further communication. That was awesome!
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Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
I mean hell if he actually pays with paypal I don't see any reason not to. I'd only be concerned if there was another message saying that "the urgent business too longer than expected, the money will instead be sent by check" or something.
Wow, that is harsh - getting called down to the principal's office to be told your entire family was wiped out. I wonder if he was allowed to stay in the US.
Wait until the 31st and see what happens. But I should add that a admin assistant with access to his Ebay account probably, in an emergency, should have had access to his PP account to pay for his purchases...or at least a CC to use instead
Sure, it COULD be just fine, but his excuse does closely resemble those that blatantly scream scam.
But if you want to feel good about giving the benefit of the doubt, be prepared to take full responsibility.
I am naturally a skeptic....in all things. I do not believe in coincidences, and I question all excuses. Over the years I have seen the most extraordinary lies....In this case, I am immediately alerted by the text, and the intimation of multiple buys.... I do not yet see an avenue to a scam, but feel the bait is there. Proceed with caution. Cheers, RickO
Just wait. Either way you are going to get a good story out of it.
Yes @TommyType ....The grammar used here would be a big red flag for me
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Whatever you do stay away from those Esquires, they're guaranteed trouble.
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I always found the use of Esquire to be rather amusing. It's a title of honor with no known requirements or qualifications. Kind of like "Dude"....or "Bro". Just a little classier.
Especially in conjunction with a very English-speaking type name like "Robin V. Clark".
I’m hoping you at least told him “okay” , in response.
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I personally think it sounds a bit pretentious and annoying. That said, it is used frequently by attorneys.
Enough said. Nothing more to add.
My name is not Mazeekes! Master Robins shall hear of this!
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Ha wow. I read the name and it reminded me of "Mr Meeseeks" from Rick and Morty. Don't trust this guy. Walk away! Plenty of other buyers who aren't being sketchy as all get out