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Scammer back yet AGAIN with that PF64 1856 flyer!

goose3goose3 Posts: 11,471 ✭✭✭
have no fear...."this-auction-iza-scam" is on the ball today.image

LINK might help.

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  • Steve27Steve27 Posts: 13,277 ✭✭✭
    OK, I'll bite, what's the scam?

    image
    "It's far easier to fight for principles, than to live up to them." Adlai Stevenson
  • goose3goose3 Posts: 11,471 ✭✭✭
    well I am almost positive that is the same '56 that has shown up under about 10 different accounts now.

    It was sold by Iras4 probably about 2 months ago.


    the 2,500 USD buy it now is a dead giveaway.

  • stev32kstev32k Posts: 2,098 ✭✭✭
    Most likely another hijacked account.
    Who is General Failure, and why is he reading my hard drive?
  • ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,668 ✭✭✭
    At least this one appears to be a genuine coin. Too bad the "seller" almost certainly doesn't own this coin.
  • rlawsharlawsha Posts: 1,036 ✭✭✭
    NARU
  • stev32kstev32k Posts: 2,098 ✭✭✭
    I decided to mess with this guy a little and sent a one line email via the contact seller link in the auction:

    <<Do you really own the coin listed in this auction?>>

    So far I have received the following three responses: First
    ===================================================================================================
    <<Dear stev32k:

    Our records indicate that you recently sent an email to or received an email from algi123 through the eBay email system (for example, you may have sent an email to this member through Ask Seller a Question or received an email from this member through Contact eBay Member).

    Sometimes eBay accounts are used to send email solicitations for transactions outside of eBay, or to send unrelated questions in hopes that you will respond so that the other party can obtain your email address. We wanted you to be aware of the potential fraud risk these solicitations pose and encourage you to be cautious about the email you received from this member.

    Please keep in mind, sales that take place outside of eBay are not eligible for any eBay or PayPal protective services and you run the risk of losing your money or your item if you complete these transactions. We would encourage you to review the eBay pages related to Fraud Protection at the address provided below for information on steps you can take to ensure that your transactions are successful:

    http://pages.ebay.com/help/tp/isgw-buyer-protection-steps.html

    If you have already sent the item or sent payment for the item, please reply to this email and we will send you additional information about how to protect yourself.

    Regards,

    Trust & Safety Department>>
    ===================================================================================================
    The second response:

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    << Verified Seal Member Profile

    A SquareTrade Seal Member in good standing
    since 11-13-2003.

    Identity and/or Contact Information Verified.

    Continues to meet strict Seal Membership Criteria.

    Committed to Dispute Resolution and Mediation.

    Item 1856 Flying Eagle Cent PCGS PR-64 is backed by SquareTrade's Buyer Protection Policy - up to $ 2,500.00 US

    The criteria for SquareTrade Membership.


    The SquareTrade Seal, along with other factors, can substantially lower the risks of buying online. The Seal is a guarantee of a successful transaction or of a Seller's performance.

    Contact the Seller at : agirard10@yaknow.com .

    You can apply to become a SquareTrade Seal Member. It is eBay's largest community of trusted sellers - with 1.5 million listings every day proudly displaying the Seal.

    Buyers will feel comfortable buying from you knowing that you are a verified seller and that you will resolve disputes.


    What happens if the seller does not respond after the payment is completed?

    SquareTrade repeatedly tries to encourage the other party to respond to a case, but we cannot guarantee participation, since the process is completely voluntary. If the respondent does not reply within one week from when the case was initially filed, it is unlikely that you will receive a response and we will close the case. If we hear from the other party after the case closes, we will reopen the case and notify you.

    Currently, the seller has a $3,000Us deposit in an eBay and SquareTrade managed purchase protection account. Transactions with this eBay seller are covered by purchase protection against fraud and description errors.

    The insurer of this transaction is eBay Inc.
    The account is managed by eBay's SquareTrade center.
    This transaction is supervised by eBay's SafeHarbor team.

    For buyers or sellers safety, if the owner of this account wants to withdraw the
    funds, he will have to wait at least 15 days from that day before the funds are
    released and the purchase protection account is closed.

    Should you need a refund for this transaction?

    The insured amount of the transaction will be taken from the seller's purchase protection account and refunded to you. The refund is sent to your bank account, or by check or money order. The way you are refunded is at your discretion.You have 15 days from the above verification date to request the refund. Refund requests are processed within 3 days.

    SquareTrade Buyer Protection Policy


    This policy was last modified on December 4, 2004.

    eBay buyers should feel confident purchasing from a SquareTrade Seal Member. Seal Member Alain Girard ( agirard10@yaknow.com ) has been verified by SquareTrade and is committed to customer satisfaction and resolving disputes via mediation. Seal Member Alain Girard ( agirard10@yaknow.com ) use Western Union Service for the payment due the fact is not able to use PayPal, Escrow, Credit Card or Cashiers Check as a method of payment.

    Alain Girard´s Selling Standards

    Disclose pricing, shipping and return policies in a clear and accurate manner

    Disclose contact information, if requested to do so by a buyer

    Respond to disputes filed and participate in mediation, if buyer requests

    Commits to meeting SquareTrade Standards.


    Sincerely,

    SquareTrade Customer Support

    If you have other questions, please contact us at customer-care@square-trade-center.com or use reply button .>>
    ===================================================================================================
    The third response: (best so far)
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    <<I have earlyer closed my auction because of some serious buyers. They promised me that they will buy the coin fom me, but in the end they did not have the cash to pay me.Anyway, if you have the cash and you are decided to buy the coin email me your shipping address and let complete the tansaction.
    Thank you and i am waiting your email asap. >>

    Who is General Failure, and why is he reading my hard drive?
  • goose3goose3 Posts: 11,471 ✭✭✭
    HE has ended the auction! LOL!!!!
  • Gone!image

    This listing (3970237386) has been removed by eBay or is no longer available.

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