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Old 16 March 2004, 11:39 PM
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I have been contacted by ebay regarding what looks like a totally false email from someone after I bid on a set of wheels.

Just in case anyone receives the same, here is a copy. It came through after being intercepted by ebay customer services with many warnings.

Hope noone has been duped!

It may seem obvious to you guys but I am sure one or two may be fooled.



dear sir,
i want to tell you that i want to sell my prodrive 17" pd7's for subaru
impreza wheels for only 350gbp.i am a serious seller on ebay so if you
will accept to make the deal with me i will pay all the taxes.the wheels
comes also with 4 brand new f1 tyres.
if you are interested please write me to this e-mail:sparxx@fusemail.com
thank you
Old 16 March 2004, 11:45 PM
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Thanks for this, it is actually me who was selling the PD7 wheels on Ebay, and not for 350 pounds, the auction has ended, and the buyer is collecting in person, and there are 5 wheels, not 4

and only if you have been in contact with me through ebay, will you know my email address, or if you PM'd me through SN
Old 17 March 2004, 07:13 AM
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what about these? 2 received in 1 day after i bid on some wheels!!!
BEWARE people!!!!!

1.
Dear customer,
We saw you'r bid for the SUBARU 17" ALLOY WHEELS + TYRES and we would like to make you an offer.
We could offer you the same unit to buy now without the auction for ONLY 550 euro.
We offer you shippment inssured - INTERNATIONALY/INSIDE COUNTRY shipped.
Shipping will take usually - 24/48 hours.
If you are interested please advice us so we could make you an offer that you can't refuse.
We are looking forward to hear from you.
Kind regards

2.
Dear customer(Dear ebay member),

Firstly let my tell you ..if you are interested on this offer please
e-mail me in my via e-mail ''windmihai@yahoo.com ''.
I have a business opportunity I hope you will consider.I noticed that
you were bidding on this product and I have 1 of thise ready to ship.I
am selling them for a extremely discounted price450GBP .As a courtesy to you
and every other customer, all shipping and customs charges will be
included in the full purchase price and we notice you are biding for this
product and we would like to make you an offer.Due to the fact that
these are sold at auction, I purchase large amounts and pay literally
pennies on the dollar for what they are truly worth in a retail store.
We will use DHL World Wide Express,Money order service for payment.
Shipping will take usually - 24/48 hours.
Shipping is absolutely free.Not only is shipping free but you will
also receive 100% protection from loss or damage with our "on the house"
full insurance coverage. Your shipment will be professionally secured
with heavy-duty packaging designed to protect the contents of your
shipment cross country. .
If you are interested please send me a email.
If you have any other questions, please e-mail me in my via
e-mail(''grandiere_1989@yahoo.com'') and let me know.If you wish to proceed with this
great deal, please e-mail me and give me your shipping information and
I will reply promptly to let you know the status of your order.
Thank you for your time!!

Best Regards
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Its a scam thats been going on e-bay for a while, send the emails to e-bay.
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Old 17 March 2004, 09:03 AM
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Ive had one of the emails forwarded to me, and it has actually come via Ebay Singapore, with a very big warning to say that someone is contacting buyers who are bidding against items, and to basically ignore them
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