Think this is a eBay Scam?

[Jimbo]

Take a look at these auctions by "wizpoper"...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6988955793
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6988956341

Doesn't seem that they're serious about the auction and just want to sell off eBay.

Of course, you have to email the guy directly... and then you get a form response...

**********************

First I want to tell you that my computers are brand new ,
all accessories included and also an international warranty.
The invoice will come at the same time with the package.
My buy it now price is the best you could get: 1000usd/unit, including the
shipping and insurance taxes. We will pay them because the package
will be delivered from Europe.
As delivery service we use UPS2days air service (with insurance and
15 days return policy), because it's the faster. And if you will have
a quick payment, we must also have a quick delivery. So that's why we
use as a payment method Western Union money transfer, the fastest and
also very secure way of sending money.
So, if you agree with my terms I'm sure
that we can close the deal as soon as possible.
Waiting your quick answer right now.

**********

And the email comes from a totally different email address than the one on the auction page...

Sounds fishy to me. I'm guessing they're using "wizpoper's" eBay account and feedback. What do you guys think?

 

[Ojas]

I think it's a hijacked account and a scam.

Almost all of the past auctions are bullets. I did not see any electronics like these two items. The style of the description of past auctions is very different than these two items, as well.

The message you posted definitely screams "scam."

 

[Jimbo]

Amazing.

I sent a message to the real eBay user and also reported it to eBay security.

Scum.

-J