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this is a message I got after posting my pinball... what do you think?

michael_banker2008@yahoo.com

Hello,
I am okay with your responses and price $1,900 I love to have the Breakshot, 1997 Capcom as soon as possible that why I suggest to proceed on this purchase. The Breakshot, 1997 Capcomwill be transported to its destination by my cargo agent who will be coming to your location for the collection soon after sale and payment which is in form of a united state certified check will be made out to you immediately by my United State based credit union agent who will be crediting me some funds worth $5,060 on an earlier cancelled order.

More so, He has agreed to issue out the funds to you since am purchasing from you. I will require your details for the payment and further reference as in the below form.
Full Name.........
Full Contact Address/Postal Code...
Phone (home, office and cell)............
Arrangements as to how and when it will be picked-up from you location will be made known to you by my shipping company who is presently making concrete arrangements for the transportation. Hope we can trust you with the transactions to fore see that the purchased vehicle is registered for transportation effectively.
Looking forward to your soonest reply and details soon
Thanks.


--- Michael Banker
wrote:

> Hello Sir/MA,
> This is Michael Banker......i am very needed to
> buy your (1997 Capcom) for my wife for the brithday
> gift so i want you to get back to me with your last
> price and the condition of the (1997 Capcom)so i
> will be looking forward to read from you today.....
>
> NOTES my wife brithday is on 5th july 2007 and i
> need this (1997 Capcom) befor then....
>
>
> ---------------------------------
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> on Yahoo! Travel.




Currently own: Stars, Firepower, F-14 tomcat (prototype), Popeye, Secret Service, Rollergames and HUO WPT. 5 megatouchs, 1 mame cab, 1 60-in-1, 2 Pachislos.

Previously owned: HSII geteway, CFTBL, black knight, time machine, STTNG, bonzai run, T2, secret service, gorgar, Fire, space station, South Park, TSPP, No Fear, Breakshot.

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June 21, 2007, 7:12am Report to Moderator

Gimme more WPC Pins !!
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Scam, I also get similar every time I post something for sale. Do not waste your time on it. He will overpay with a fake cashier's check and ask for a refund and pickup your pin and you will be out on both. Unfortunately heard that story many times.


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June 21, 2007, 7:30am Report to Moderator

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Sounds absolutely like a classic 419 Nigerian scam, such a classic that I'm bewildered that anyone really still falls for it!

http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/nigeria.asp


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I'm just puzzled that his wife wants a pinball machine for her birthday... Who is this woman?
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Quoted from marlboro
this is a message I got after posting my pinball... what do you think?





I think, Breakshot (Capcom 1997), this is a from letter
in which the scammer just inserts the item, Breakshot (Capcom 1997),
and sends a standard phising e-mail, Breakshot (Capcom 1997), hoping to get a sucker

I don't think this could be any more obvious , Breakshot (Capcom 1997),
that this is a scam.

Everything from the poor sentence structure, Breakshot (Capcom 1997),
to the over-payment, Breakshot (Capcom 1997), and asking for personal info
all are HUGE red flags.  Breakshot (Capcom 1997).

Like WebSherpa says, I can't believe anybody still falls for that,  Breakshot (Capcom 1997).

Cheers,
Steph    Breakshot (Capcom 1997),


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Quoted from websherpa
Sounds absolutely like a classic 419 Nigerian scam, such a classic that I'm bewildered that anyone really still falls for it!


Enjoy

http://www.419eater.com/



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in a quick e-mail address search, wife likes pinball and pythons! funny

SCAMMER    Posted : 16 June 07    
  
When will they realise

michael_banker2008@yahoo.com
Hello Sir/MA,
This is Michael Banker......i am very needed to buy your ( Jungle Carpet pythons ) for my wife for the brithday gift so i want you to get back to me with your last price and the condition of the (Jungle Carpet pythons )so i will be looking forward to read from you today.....

NOTES my wife brithday is on 5th july 2007 and i need this ( Jungle Carpet pythons ) befor then....
Posted by : mogga  



Currently own: Stars, Firepower, F-14 tomcat (prototype), Popeye, Secret Service, Rollergames and HUO WPT. 5 megatouchs, 1 mame cab, 1 60-in-1, 2 Pachislos.

Previously owned: HSII geteway, CFTBL, black knight, time machine, STTNG, bonzai run, T2, secret service, gorgar, Fire, space station, South Park, TSPP, No Fear, Breakshot.

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June 21, 2007, 10:34am Report to Moderator

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Lucky bastard!!! I am STILL trying to get a nigerian check to frame on my wall!!! Been trying for a while!!! Nothing yet...  


Retiring soon...
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June 21, 2007, 10:49am Report to Moderator

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Quoted from Sparky
Lucky bastard!!! I am STILL trying to get a nigerian check to frame on my wall!!! Been trying for a while!!! Nothing yet...  


There are some good tips here if you have the time
http://www.419eater.com/html/baiting.htm

can also check here for some examples: http://www.bustedupcowgirl.com/scampage.html
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Quoted from Sparky
Lucky bastard!!! I am STILL trying to get a nigerian check to frame on my wall!!! Been trying for a while!!! Nothing yet...  


sadly I had replied "nice try" right after reading it.


Currently own: Stars, Firepower, F-14 tomcat (prototype), Popeye, Secret Service, Rollergames and HUO WPT. 5 megatouchs, 1 mame cab, 1 60-in-1, 2 Pachislos.

Previously owned: HSII geteway, CFTBL, black knight, time machine, STTNG, bonzai run, T2, secret service, gorgar, Fire, space station, South Park, TSPP, No Fear, Breakshot.

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Another funny 'get back at these scammers' web site:
http://www.ebolamonkeyman.com/

Speaking of which I just got this other scammer email
today, after my Close Encounters Pinball machine
just appeared on the Mr.Pinball Classifieds this morning.
Are we noticing a trend

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Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 16:14:17 +0100 (BST)
From: "cyril sanwo"
Subject: Your Pinball for sale........
Hi There.
Am Cyril Philip. can you pls tell me much about your ( Pinball )advert place for sale in which am indeed interested.kindly reply me back with the present condition and least price..... You can also e-mail thru Cyrilsanwo2000@yahoo.gr or justadonald@graffiti.net Call me on this number +447024015860
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Cheers,
- Sylvain.


Looking for 1966 Bally Capersville, 1967 Bally The Wiggler, 1981 Stern Viper, 1986 Pinstar Gamatron,
1986 Williams Grand Lizard, 1991 Williams Bride of Pinbot, and a few others.
Cash or some trades available. Could also repair a machine of yours +/-$ if needed, in exchange for
one machine on my want list, non-working/unshopped welcome!
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Another email I just received from scammers
(even though my Mr.Pinball ad clearly mentions no shipping).

From the time offset, this one really seems to come from the UK.
Seems most scammers use yahoo, hotmail or msn mail...

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Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 16:59:04 +0000
From "Lee White"
Subject: Pinball Machines
Good day,

I am interested in purchasing your Pinball Machines,i am a dealer
here i will like to know your final asking price if negotiable,i like to know
the present condition & picture.The shipping arrangement will be ok to my
destination here in the u.k.Please email me at your earliest
convenience.Thank You
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Looking for 1966 Bally Capersville, 1967 Bally The Wiggler, 1981 Stern Viper, 1986 Pinstar Gamatron,
1986 Williams Grand Lizard, 1991 Williams Bride of Pinbot, and a few others.
Cash or some trades available. Could also repair a machine of yours +/-$ if needed, in exchange for
one machine on my want list, non-working/unshopped welcome!
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