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    sGt HarDKorE Posts: 656, Reputation: 98
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    Apr 21, 2008, 11:44 AM
    Could this be a scam?
    Im usually pretty good at recognizing a scam, but can this be a scam or no? Notice they want to use Paypal, how secure is paypal and such?

    Many thanks for the message.I may not be able to come and pick the item up by myself and pay in cash,because am not in state presently to complete this transaction with you in person.Am off to Italy for a Conference Meeting and I will be glad if you can do the shipment for me.Am buying this item for a Friend Located in Overseas as a Gift.I will be adding an extra $100.00 USD to cover the shipment and the insurance fee.The payment will be made Via My PayPal Account because its very secure and safe to receive to receive in an online transaction.Get back to me with your paypal email account so I can send the money into your account ASAP.

    Hope to hear from you soon.
    Regards.
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    Lula001 Posts: 42, Reputation: 4
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    Apr 21, 2008, 11:46 AM
    It is a scam, in a few weeks you will get a mail from Paypal saying that a fraudulent credit card or account was used and will just take it back form your account, it is similar to the Nigerian scams, stay well away as you will loose your item and your money.

    Either that or they want your paypal details to try and defraud you :-)
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    ScottGem Posts: 64,966, Reputation: 6056
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    Apr 21, 2008, 11:50 AM
    Paypal verifies the buyers. If its not a verified buyer then don't ship until the payment is verified.
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