I posted my new Sanyo Incognito Boostmobile phone on Craigslist and EBay for sell at $120 and Michael Morgan opted to purchase the phone. This is a complete scam. Luckily, I am certified in security and aware of fraudulent activities. On 25 June 2010, I received two money grams from alleged purchaser Michael Morgan (aka:
[email protected] ) in the amounts of $825 each.
Currently, I am transferring all the text messages and bogus money grams to the FBI to prevent any harm to others trying to sell personal items legitimately. This guy will be stopped.
Here are the text messages I received:
Hi,
I just confirmed that the payment will be delivered to you today with UPS, Please proceed to your bank and cash the Money Gram Money Orders. After cashing, Please deduct your money and take the rest money to the nearest Western Union Outlet and send the balance money to my Accountant on the following details:
Name : Elizabeth Hargis
City : Austin
State : Texas
(please make it Western Union MONEY in MINUTE)
After sending the money, please email me the following western union transfer details
1. MTCN (10 digit numbers)
2. SENDER'S NAME AND ADDRESS
3. TOTAL AMOUNT SENT AFTER DEDUCTING TRANSFER CHARGES
(please pay the transfer charges from my balance money)
I will really appreciate if you can get this done today so things can be resolved and arrangement for pick-up can commence.
Thanks
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Hi,
I urgently have bring something to your notice. I just found out that my Assistant overpaid you. The payment meant for another transaction was made out in your name and sent to you. However I want to believe I wont have a problem with you on this. Once you receive the payment, Please proceed to the bank and cash the Money order, deduct your money and send back the balance to me. So I can proceed with arrangement for pick-up. Once more, I hope I can fully trust you with this?
I will await your response on this so my mind can be at rest.
Thanks
Mark
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Hi,
I'm glad it's still for sale. I'm going on a vacation to London but I
will instruct my assistant to prepare and mail you your payment which
I'm sure you will get it in about 4 - 6 business days. I'll add $20
extra for the delay. Money Order is the means I can pay you with. If
this is acceptable by you, Send me your info i.e full name, mailing
address and your phone number so payment can be mail out immediately.
I will also make arrangement for pick-up which will be after you must
have received and cashed the Money Order.
Awaiting your info
Thanks
Mark
