Another e-bay scam tactic?

[Jim Holden]

Folks:

I recently bid unsuccessfully on some Porsche wheels on e-bay. Following the close of the bidding I received an e-mail indicating that the sender had wheels that were identical to just what I was bidding on and would sell to me direct at a more favorable price. The following e-mail (the sender's name, etc. is omitted) exchange followed:

I received the following e-mail:

Dear sir i have the same Porsche 944 Turbo Fuchs Alloys 8 inch 1986 excelent conditions at only 300$.If you are intrested reply my at a........@yahoo.com.


I responded:
I am interest provided you're not located in Africa (or some other foreign local).
Where are you?
Given all the nonsense on e-bay these days...
Jim

They responded:
Dear Sir,
The product I try to sell you is brand new, sealed and will come with warranty papers. I am sorry
but I will not accept any COD's or escrow. It is the same item as the one listed on the site, brand
new - same specs!
I am located in UK and in case you want to buy it now, you have to pay me cash via Western Union,
here are my details where payment should be sent:
First name: F..... G......
Last name: P......
Address: 76........... RD
City:H.....
Postal code: H.....H
Country: ENGLAND
If you want it, I expect your payment info from Western Union: sender's full name and address and
also the transfer number for the amount (if you decide to pay me as I requested). You can
pay me online with your credit card at , so you will be assured that this is a
real sale and you will receive the goods in good terms.
Please also reply with your complete shipping address so I can prepare the package. I will send it
via UPS and I will pay the shipping charges. This is my last price. Or you can pay me from an
Western Union Office, by cash.
Regards!


So, what does anyone think? Anyone else get this sort of nonsense?

Jim