Re: [MV] The game's afoot, (continued)

From: J. Forster (jfor@quik.com)
Date: Tue Feb 01 2005 - 23:26:37 PST

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So what is the scam? I suppose he could put the charge in contest after he gets
something of value, or are the parts possibly dual use or export controlled?
It's an odd one.

-John

m35products wrote:

> Here is the latest message from my friend in Nigeria:
>
> HELLO
>
> THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE YOU TO SHIP OUT THE PARTS
> AFTER YOU HAVE CHARGE MY CARD FOR THE PAYMENT.ALSO I WILL LIKE TO KNOWN IF
> THIS PARTS ARE GEUNIE CUMMINS PARTS WITH THE LOGO ON IT.
>
> WAITING TO READ FROM YOU SO THAT WE CAN PROCEED
>
> REGARDS.
>
> My answer: "I will ship as soon as I charge your credit card. Yes, the parts
> are genuine."
>
> I will say that this is a new twist on the perennial scam. So far, he has
> not asked for any advance fee, or indicated that he wants me to perform any
> unsavory acts with banks, lawyers, or goats. He obviously is a BSA, as he
> refers to my "store" which I do not have, and he has accepted my imaginary
> pricing for the main bearings. I am certain, however, that the other shoe is
> about to drop.
>
> apb

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