2006 DVC Member Cruise - SSMC06 - October 22, 2006 Part 3

[4Gus-Gus&Figaro]

Happy Anniversary Ilene & Murton! ​

 

[chipscinderelly]

Happy Anniversay Ilene and Murton!

 

[BCVOwner2002]

Happy Anniversary Ilene and Murton!!

I too wish I lived closer to WDW. That is still a dream of mine that I want to become a reality some day! Have a great time Amy!

 

[Stitch#1]

Happy Anniversary Ilene and Murton!!
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[RRBB]

Happy Anniversary Ilene and Murton

 

[fireplug]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ILENE AND MURTON!
Squid

 

[rsschneck]

WOW! What a day! Still have karate and then DD gets to pick out where we go for dinner. (Actually I forgot to take out dinner but it sounds better if it is a celebration for the end of school)

 

[okwdreamin]

Happy Anniversary Ilene & Murton

 

[BCVOwner2002]

For those of you that sell on Ebay, can you please help? My son, Shawn just recently started to sell some items on EBay and today he received a message stating someone wanted to purchase one of his items for more than the current bid. They said they would pay via American Express Money Order and he said okay. Then he received an email from "American Express" stating they were sending him the money on Monday but that he had to ship his item via Federal Express within 48 hours in order for them to send him the money. The message added that the person had over $15,000 in their American Express account and that the funds for the item would be blocked from usage until the item was received and the money sent. Does this sound legit to you?

Shawn looked up the item on EBay, the person never bid on it for him to end the auction early. I appreciate any help or information you can provide.

Annmarie

 

[tinkerbelle77]

Annmarie,

This is absolutely not legit! You should never ship an item before receiving payment, and then verifing the funds. Does this person who bid have previous feedback? Check into that also, and maybe try to contact the other people who have left the feedback. I just wouldn't trust it till payment was in hand, and you verify that it is a valid payment. I have been scammed, but differently...with Paypal and a stolen credit card. Now I don't use Paypal, and I don't ship outside the US. HTH!

 

[cgcw]

Hi Annmarie,

Big red flags!!

I would not do this. First off, why would American Express tell a stranger that someone has over $15000 available?? Isn't that an infrigement of their personal finances?

I would proceed with caution.

Secondly, if this person just created an ebay id, they are probably a scammer. Is this a higher priced item that Shawn is selling? Possibly an electronic item? I've read a lot of scams involving those type of things.

I have never, and will never ship until payment is cleared. It sounds to me like what could possibly be the scam is that Shawn ships the item within 48 hours, it's received by whomever (maybe a PO box number and not a regular house number where it could be traced) and then on Monday, the payment to Shawn doesn't go through.

That's just my .02. Please keep us posted as to what happens.

 

[BCVOwner2002]

Thanks so much Tina and Cindy. This is all new to me and wasn't sure what to say to Shawn except "DO NOT request a pick up through Fedex!" The email had words spelled incorrectly and the fact it supposedly gave someone's personal credit amount was an issue for me. Shawn is auctioning a slimline PS2 and the person who responded has 8 positive responses and responses. Shawn sent an email and said he won't accept Amex and if the person wants to pay him via Paypal that should be okay. I'm a bit leary of Paypal since I've heard the funds can be pulled back after the item is shipped so this is a concern. I also told Shawn he needs to be very careful. He plans to sell all of his used college text books next. Annmarie

 

[Diana Lyn]

Hi Annmarie,

Big red flags!!

I would not do this. First off, why would American Express tell a stranger that someone has over $15000 available?? Isn't that an infrigement of their personal finances?

I would proceed with caution.

Secondly, if this person just created an ebay id, they are probably a scammer. Is this a higher priced item that Shawn is selling? Possibly an electronic item? I've read a lot of scams involving those type of things.

I have never, and will never ship until payment is cleared. It sounds to me like what could possibly be the scam is that Shawn ships the item within 48 hours, it's received by whomever (maybe a PO box number and not a regular house number where it could be traced) and then on Monday, the payment to Shawn doesn't go through.

That's just my .02. Please keep us posted as to what happens.

I feel like Yoda. I'm so proud of my Jedi!

Cindy and Tina are both correct. I'd have him forward the message he received from American Express (I'm willing to bet it's not actually from AmEx) to ebay, he could also forward it to AmEx. If he goes under the Help section there's a "Reporting Spoof/Fake Emails" section on ebay, send it there and they'll tell you guys exactly what to do and be able to confirm that it's a fake.

Did this Shawn give this guy his address to mail the payment to?

 

[MarkRG]

The email had words spelled incorrectly

This is an even bigger red flag that it is a foreigner trying to prey on him.

 

[cgcw]

He plans to sell all of his used college text books next. Annmarie

Text books ship media mail. Much cheaper than any other option.

Make sure he still uses a delivery confirmation just to be safe.

I hope this doesn't damper his experiences to come. I've had my share of run ins with ebay buyers but for the most part, people are still good in this world. I've had some that have had problems and were very grateful to receive the item even thought things went bump on my end.

I feel like Yoda. I'm so proud of my Jedi!

Thanks, Diana. You should be proud. If it were not for your help, I'd still be sitting here up to my ears with all the stuff that had now been shipped all over the country. Curlers, anyone?

 

[BCVOwner2002]

I feel like Yoda. I'm so proud of my Jedi!

Cindy and Tina are both correct. I'd have him forward the message he received from American Express (I'm willing to bet it's not actually from AmEx) to ebay, he could also forward it to AmEx. If he goes under the Help section there's a "Reporting Spoof/Fake Emails" section on ebay, send it there and they'll tell you guys exactly what to do and be able to confirm that it's a fake.

Did this Shawn give this guy his address to mail the payment to?

Hi Diana! Yes he did send his home address. He did this before he spoke with me. I'm a bit concerned but not sure if I should be. There are so many scammers out there just preying upon people. I'm sure they noticed that Shawn is new to this too.

 

[BCVOwner2002]

This is an even bigger red flag that it is a foreigner trying to prey on him.

I couldn't agree more Mark! I'm so glad the DIS is here! Everyone is so helpful and knows first-hand about so many different topics. All I had to do was send one pm and post my concerns and wait for honest feedback! You "guys" are great! Thanks!!!

 

[IleneF]

Annmarie,
I sent you a private message to give you another option but for textbooks don't do ebay, do half.com, my dd sells hers there or on a site kids at the school set up to exchange books at better prices than the bookstore offers for trades/sells. Maybe if he's good with the computer he can set one up for his school. It seems to work well. After the site went up I think they publicized it in ths school newsletters, email and flyers in the student union. Good luck.

 

[IleneF]

Thanks again for all the nice Anniversary wishes I was able to grit through the pain and went for dinner locally with my dh and dd. I have an appt. with the neurologist on Monday, could use some prayers or positive healing energy (which ever you ascribe to) sent my way.

 

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone! Annmarie I don't know much about ebay - at least not as much as Diana & Cindy - but I agree 100% that DISers are great for helping each other out!