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Think I'm being scammed.... have you seen these MBP pictures before?

Now the question is, is the guy on flickr with those photos the same guy who's selling his mbp?

Also I noticed that in the past (well this is on eBay) a lot of legit sellers steal pictures off the net. I dont know why but I've seen it happen many times and I still got my items just fine. I guess they wanted a really good picture of the mbp. But I still dont encourage that.
 
Definitely a scam. While it is common to steal pictures to advertise, the fact that this "seller" emailed you the pictures are another story. He is implying that what is pictured is the actual unit which is obviously not true.
 
lixuelai said:
Definitely a scam. While it is common to steal pictures to advertise, the fact that this "seller" emailed you the pictures are another story. He is implying that what is pictured is the actual unit which is obviously not true.
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Just to be sure though, why dont you ask him if he uses flickr and ask for his sn?
 
jjahshik32 said:
Now the question is, is the guy on flickr with those photos the same guy who's selling his mbp?

Also I noticed that in the past (well this is on eBay) a lot of legit sellers steal pictures off the net. I dont know why but I've seen it happen many times and I still got my items just fine. I guess they wanted a really good picture of the mbp. But I still dont encourage that.
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ive stumbled upon that too, i guess people are too lazy to take their own pictures :S
 
I've borrowed pictures myself, but I've been smart enough not to use expert-shot photographs like those above. Anyway, as has been said, with Western Union, you're getting scammed. Just get a refurbished MBP already.
 
I'm not uber familiar with flickr, but why don't you send the person of flickr a message asking if he is the same person in your e-mails.

I searched "MacBook Pro Unibody Unboxing" and it was on the first page.
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Honestly, were you shocked to have found it so easily?

I've borrowed pictures myself, but I've been smart enough not to use expert-shot photographs like those above. Anyway, as has been said, with Western Union, you're getting scammed. Just get a refurbished MBP already.
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Why would you ever need to "borrow" pictures?
 
TheSVD said:
lmao, i do agree but that mad be seen as a tad racist/stereotypical :p
Not saying it offends me, but it might offend someone haha ;)
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If I was receiving email everyday from someone claiming to be a vice president of a bank in Yugoslavia asking for my bank account information, I'd day 'the first Yugoslavian you see'. Or the first Andorran, Frenchman, Lebanese, etc. You get the point. I really don't think race has anything to do with it.

And this is why I prefer Craigslist over eBay. If someone's going to rob me, I at least want them to have the Go#$#%ned common courtesy to look me in the eye while they do it.
 
KevinSkocik said:
Found those pics on Flickr.
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Nice detective work!

I personally would never buy a computer used... that's just me though. If that person is trying to **** with you, have a little fun with him. Tell the seller you will indeed buy it and will send the money via Western Union. Then either send him a post it that says "nice scam! you lose!" or just nothing at all. lol
 
Tell him your wife won't let you send Western Union, but you will be able to wire the money to their account.

All you need is their banking coordinates for the wire transfer.
 
Wow excellent detective work! Here was the email he sent me....
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"Hello again,

I checked your feedback everything is OK.
Look how this transaction will go:
I will start the transaction. eBay will contact you with an invoice where you will have all information about how to do the payment and shipping.
Next you will have to pay with western union a very fast and safe service. You will reply me the payment receipt. I will check the payment to confirm that you done the payment. I will get the money. I will shipp and to you will be provided a tracking number.
I only need your next informations to start the transaction if you agree me terms:

PRODUCT NAME: ...
PRICE: ...
eBay Account: ...
First Name: ...
Last name: ...
Address: ...
City: ...
State: ...
Zip: ...
Country: ...

Thanks"

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Wonder what I should reply. :eek::D
 
WilliamG said:
Wow excellent detective work! Here was the email he sent me....
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"Hello again,

I checked your feedback everything is OK.
Look how this transaction will go:
I will start the transaction. eBay will contact you with an invoice where you will have all information about how to do the payment and shipping.
Next you will have to pay with western union a very fast and safe service. You will reply me the payment receipt. I will check the payment to confirm that you done the payment. I will get the money. I will shipp and to you will be provided a tracking number.
I only need your next informations to start the transaction if you agree me terms:

PRODUCT NAME: ...
PRICE: ...
eBay Account: ...
First Name: ...
Last name: ...
Address: ...
City: ...
State: ...
Zip: ...
Country: ...

Thanks"

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Wonder what I should reply. :eek::D
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How about you don't reply anything, ignore the "seller" be done with it.
 
Scam!, move on and find something else, the fact that you had enough doubt to make this thread would be enough for me to say no way! If it seems to good to be true...... :D I glad you listened to the tingly feeling you got from this and didn't get scammed. I feel sorry for all those who get suckered in to these things. :eek:
 
angemon89 said:
One way you can tell it's fake: perfect photographs.
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Really? I have sold two MBP's on eBay and always make sure to take perfect pictures. I wipe every inch down with a microfiber cloth, use a D40 and a 50mm lens, take during the day with sunlight filling the room, and use a black table not unlike the one in that picture. Am I getting less money because people think its a scam? I always thought I did pretty well on my auctions lol.
 
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