Think it's a scam?

AoWolf

macrumors 6502a

Original poster

• Sep 8, 2004

• #1

Hey I just bought a 1.5 Ghz 15' ALbook from amazon for $1,350. The guy wanted me to pay through western union but the link did not load and I have heard bad things about them. So he let me pay through Amazon so at least if he does not send I will still get my money back. I have a feeling that he is going to take the money and run. What do you think? (by the way he clamied it was new in box with warranty)

 

jxyama

macrumors 68040

• Sep 8, 2004

• #2

scam. no doubt.

if western union is even mentioned, forget it.

just think a little: this price is almost 50% off the normal price - guess who's paying for all that savings? answer: no one since there is no powerbook to be had at 50% off.

 

Sun Baked

macrumors G5

• Sep 8, 2004

• #3

$1,000 off a "new in box" computer is nearly always a scam or stolen merchandise.

 

MrSugar

macrumors 6502a

• Sep 8, 2004

• #4

Sun Baked said:

$1,000 off a "new in box" computer is nearly always a scam or stolen merchandise.

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yeah,

not the best thing you could have done.. totally a scam

 

J

JLS

macrumors 6502

• Sep 8, 2004

• #5

with the money you saved, surely you could buy a cheap flight to wherever he is to go deal in cash.. that way you get a nice trip, a saving, and a mac.. with no risk.

 

sorryiwasdreami

macrumors 6502a

• Sep 8, 2004

• #6

Also, on top of the rest of the clues, Western Union usually indicates scam. I know you didn't use it, but since it's being offered, I would take heed.

 

g30ffr3y

macrumors 6502a

• Sep 8, 2004

• #7

stolen computer sold on ebay for half price... thumbs up!!!

just make sure the insides havent been replaced by
potatoes...

those crazy germans...