Scammer: Michelle Furlong and her spoof of ebay
I replied to ebay@ebay-secure.com (a scammer) requesting some info of a technical nature regarding the “contract” they sent. Here is their response for the search engines:
From: eBay <ebay@ebay-secure.com>
Date: Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at xx:xx PM
Subject: eBay Note!
To: victim@here.com
Hello Victim,
We have received your concern and we are gladly to help you solve this matter.
Our company assign a unique agent to bring speed for every transaction. In your case Dejan Krkelijas is the agent from financial department that takes care of your transaction with Mrs.Michelle Furlong.
eBay security measures are constantly reviewed and modified given evolving circumstances globally, drawing on both internal assessments and the support of government agencies. Our constant priority is for the safety of our people.
eBay confirms that you are fully protected in the transaction with Mrs.Michelle Furlong.
Protection covers buyers who complete a vehicle transaction through our company for the following types of deliberate and material misrepresentation by the seller:
-Paying for a vehicle and never receiving it.
-Paying for and receiving a vehicle:
*that was a stolen vehicle at the time of the transaction;
*with an undisclosed or unknown lien against its title;
*of a make and/or model that is different than what was described in the seller’s listing;
*without receiving the title for that vehicle from the seller (restrictions apply); or
*whose title is subject to an undisclosed salvage,rebuilt/rebuildable, unrebuildable, reconstructed, scrapped/destroyed, junk, lemon, or water damage title brand.
Second, the Program also covers paying for and receiving a vehicle with undisclosed engine, transmission, or body damage.
You have 7 days from the reception date to request the refund. The refund is sent to your bank account, or by check or money order. The way you are refunded is at your discretion.
Our duty is to make sure both seller and buyer is satisfied with our services, and in order for that to happened we need both parts to cooperate.
We hope we have managed to answer your inquires. If there is anything else you need to know, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
eBay Customer Support
Scammer domain – transaction-ebay-inc.com – abuse sent
Ebay is not the registrant of this domain. If you get an email from support@transaction-ebay-inc.com you can be assured that it is a scammer. Send him no money!
transaction-ebay-inc.com
Registrar: Godaddy.com
Host: Google Apps
Image of an email from the criminal:
Scammer phone number – 866-670-0971 – abuse sent
866-670-0971
Abuse has been reported to Primus Telecommunications.
Never ever send money via Western Union or Moneygram to someone you do not know personally.
Email containing the number is a scammer’s spoof of an ebay service:
From: eBay Motors <ebay@motors-security-payment.com>
Date: 2010/2/1
Subject: eBay-Transaction ID #MML033556411
To:victim
Item Description: 2004 GMC Envoy
Transaction ID #MML033556411
Dear Victim
We inform you that you need to send the payment in cash, after you will make it you need to send us the scanned copy of payment receipt from Western Union by fax or by e-mail, if you don’t have a fax available you can attach the copy by e-mail.
Please follow our steps listed bellow if you want to close this deal with success.
We informs you that you can pay with your Credit Card on line to the Western Union web site but is better to pay for the transfer with cash at a local Western Union agent because if you will use the Western Union On line Services may impose different limitations on the maximum amount of $999, for this reason, in case of a larger amount to be sent, we recommend that you go to more than one agent and submit the total sum in separate transfers. Western Union agent locations are independent businesses that provide money transfer service to their customers on behalf of Western Union.. Western Union agents are primarily banks, post offices, exchange offices or retail locations – grocery stores, mail box centers, drug stores, travel agencies, depots, other retail locations.
Independent Western Union agents and Western Union Online Services may impose different limitations on the maximum amount that can be submitted per day. For this reason, in case of a larger amount to be sent, we recommend that you go to more than one agent and submit the total sum in separate transfers. We recommend that you need to submit the total sum in separate transfers until you complete the full amount. After you will submit the payment please send us the scanned copy of Western Union receipt by email or by fax.
*We strongly recommend that you confirm the payment by both e-mail and fax.
How to make payment?
To submit the payment with Western Union, you have 3 steps:
1. Locate the nearest Western Union Office
2. Make the payment in cash using our eBay agent details. E-mail us or Fax us at our number: +1 (866)-670-0971 with the following information:
- 10 digit Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN);
- Exact sender’s name on file with Western Union;
- Exact receiver’s name on file with Western Union;
- Your street address on file with Western Union;
- City and country where you sent the money from;
- Amount.
3. Confirm the payment by sending us the Western Union payment receipt to this Fax#: +1 (866)-670-0971 .
*Please do not make any marks on the transfer copy.
*The following information must be readable
If you are not familiarized with the Western Union money transfer services please visit:
www.westernunion.com
If you want to locate the nearest Western Union Office in your area please Find Agent Location .
You have to pay with cash at any Western Union Office.
If Western Union will ask you about the receive code please use : 1234.
To send the funds you need to use our verified eBay agent name (Craig Smith) and address as payment details.
eBay Agent Details:
First Name: Craig
Last Name: Smith
Street: 780 NW 34th St.
City /State: Miami / FL
Zip code: 33127
Country: United States
Note: The payment details are confidential and cannot be disclosed to anyone. The information and payment details are forbidden to disclose: Seller, Third Party Person and Western Union.
NOTE: -Transfer fees will be deducted from the rest of the total amount when you and the seller will finalize the transaction.
-Most of the bank’s are not aware of our eBay privacy and policy so to achieve a smooth and pleasant transaction we suggest you to send the money for a personal business – MML033556411.
The seller have an $20,000.00 deposit for buyer protection in our company, and if something goes wrong with your money or with the product, we have two way to pay you back:
1.We will pay you the product value plus $1,000.00,
2.We will give you the money back from his deposit.
We will take full measures against persons that will break the eBay’s rules.
You can continue with this deal as you are both fully insured against fraud. If something goes wrong, please email us only in this security and private case and we will take the needed measures. We will recover the funds. This request was asked by the seller because he can not use PayPal, Bank Transfer or Cashier Check as method of payment. He will use Western Union wire transfer service.
Our customer chose this payment method in order to speed up the transaction. eBay security measures are constantly reviewed and modified given evolving circumstances globally, drawing on both internal assessments and the support of government agencies. Our constant priority is for the safety of our people, our customers, and the general public. This is a secure and private case and you are fully protected in any case of fraud. Our department is able to insure this amount due to the fact that we can insure any sum, up to $20,000.00.
When payment is received, it will be verified and secured into a non-interest bearing trust account. Payment verification process usually takes less than 12 hours. After payment is secured, the Seller is authorized to ship the item. The Seller has 3 business days to send the Buyer and eBay the tracking number of the shipment. If no tracking number is provided, a full refund is immediately sent to the Buyer.
The Buyer receives the item and has 7 business days to inspect it. If it is complete and as described, the Buyer should accept the item. If he refuses the item, the Buyer must ship the item back to the Seller within 7 business days.
After the inspection period is over, the Buyer must contact eBay Financial Department with the result of the inspection. If the Buyer refuses the item, the refund will be sent to the Buyer after the tracking number for the returned shipment is verified. If the item is accepted, eBay Financing Center Department submits the payment directly to the Seller within 3 business days.
Once we receive the fax from you that will include the payment details as explained above, we will instruct the seller to start the shipping process. We will hold the payment until you send us your confirmation that you are satisfied with the product you received. As soon as we receive your confirmation we will release the payment to the seller. You will receive further details regarding the shipping process (courier information, tracking method, expected delivery date) after the payment confirmation.
*NOTE: It may occur that your e-mail doesn’t support HTML language and that is why you haven’t received the invoice from us. Please check your bulk/junk/spam/ messages, the invoice may have ended there because of the ever increasing filters of the e-mails nowdays.
Thank you for using eBay.
eBay Financial Department, eBay Inc.
scammer domain – motors-security-payment.com – abuse sent
http://motors-security-payment.com
Registrar: Melbourneit.com.au (reseller = Lycos)
Host: Lycos
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Scammer domain – ebay-secure.com – abuse sent
Domain: ebay-secure.com
Registrar: 1 & 1 INTERNET AG
Host: 1and1.com
Follow-up on Scammer – 2003 John Deere 4710 4×4 Compact Tractor – miche77fur@msn.com
Our posting of the Craigslist ad for this vehicle is here. The scammer Michelle sent us a spoofed Ebay page via an email from ebay@ebay-secure.com . Here it is in graphic form:
Note: Ebay does not do business in this manner. Ebay does not use Western Union. The scammer includes the statement, “Western Union Money Transfer is designed mainly for sending cash to friends and family in need, so telling them you are sending the money to a friend will prevent your money transfer to go through and you will be unable to complete this transaction.“ Ebay would not tell you to circumvent security practices! Ebay would also use correct grammar to include the correct phrasing.
This is an inexperienced scammer. Using your own intuition, you can see some of her weaknesses; maybe she’ll fail miserably and have to get a real job. 
Scammer, Craigslist : 2006 Monark Pontoon Boat Starcraft 226
Coleen is a scammer wannabe; just practicing her posting skills for now.
Text of the ad:
###2006 Monark Pontoon Boat$ Starcraft 226 Sport$ – $4500 (south florida ) Date: 2010-01-23, 7:29PM EST Reply to: see below Type: Pontoon Engine type: Single outboard Use: Fresh water Length (feet): 22.8 Engine make: Mercury Primary fuel type: Gas Beam (feet): 8.6 Engine model: ELPT 90 Fuel capacity (gallons): 21-30 Hull material: Aluminum Trailer: 90 HP Mercury 4-stroke motor 3/4″ marine grade plywood deck Rattle free fence construction Powder coated rail and fence 25″ pontoons Full length keel Thick marine grade carpet Rich, marine grade vinyls Rotocast furniture bases
Scammer, Craigslist : 2001 Lexus LS 430 – price : $ 2900
Julia is a garden variety scammer. First, an image of all her postings of this vehicle, then her email to me:
From: <kmmetz1@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at xx:xx PM
Subject: Re: 2001 Lexus
To: Victim@here.comHello and sorry for the late response,
My name is Julia Parker and I’m glad to see your interest in purchasing my car.(2001 Lexus LS 430 – price : $ 2,900 )What can I tell you in a few words is that I am an individual seller, I am not a dealer and this is my first type of posting using Craigslist. The car that I have for selling is mine , it is personal property and I am going to sell it because I was promoted to my work and in the same time they gave me a new car for work and moving for my needs. In conclusion, I don’t need two good cars for the moment and I decided, after a discussion with my husband (sometimes is very difficult to be persuasive, you know what I mean) about selling my car, because it is sensles to keep the car only to occupy the garage.
The final price that I want for this car is $ 2,900 , so let me know if you are interested so i can provide more details.
Here are some details you may want to look over :
Mileage:127,640 miles
VIN: JTHBN30F110027255
Transmission:Automatic
Engine:8 CYLINDER 4.3 LITER
For more pictures click link:
http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e243/colasicafea123/2001LexusLS430/
And an email from the scammer’s “Ebay” email address:
From: eBay <support@transaction-ebay-inc.com>
Date: Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at x:xx AM
Subject: Congratulations, You committed to buy the following item!-2001 Lexus LS 430
To:
eBay sent this message to .
Your registered name is included to show this message originated from eBay.Congratulations, You committed to buy the following item!
Dear victim the seller Julia Parker started the transaction over the eBay Vehicle Purchase Program!
2001 Lexus LS 430
US $2,900.00
Quantity: 1
Sale date: 02-Feb-2010
Buyer: victim
Buyer’s postal address:
Shipping: Included
Item description: Never been involved in any accidents, no damages scratches or dents. Clear Title
(If the item does not match with the description, you can return it to the seller with no obligations)
Five easy steps to complete your eBay transaction:
Buyer and seller agree to terms: Both parties agree to terms of the transaction, which includes a description of the item, sale price and number of days for the buyer’s inspection.
Buyer sends payment to our agent, using his name and address: The buyer submits a payment, our agency verifies the payment. Processing time for payments is 24 hours.
Seller send item to buyer: Upon payment verification we have the authorization from seller to ship the item and submit tracking information. eBay verifies that the buyer receives the item.
Buyer receives item: The buyer has 5 days to verify the item and the option to accept or reject.
eBay pays Seller: eBay pays the Seller. The transaction is complete. If the buyer is not satisfied, he must notify our agency with the item issues, after the inspection period. A solution to most problems can usually be negotiated between the Buyer and Seller. If this is not possible, the buyer will receive the money from our trust account. In case the buyer refuse to continue the transaction with the seller from other reasons, our agency will return the funds to the buyer in maximum 1 – 2 days depending by his location and also the available payment method.Get your item: Pay now!
Locate the nearest Western Union Office.Click here to find the nearest Western Union office.
You have to fill out a Western Union sending money form, which you can find it at the Post Office.You have to put into the sender`s box your name and your address and into the receiver`s box our agent details.
Give the form, the money(cash), and a proof of identity to the clerk. Transfer fees can be deducted from the amount your are sending. The seller agreed and signed this clause into the contract so there won`t be any problems.
The clerk will give you a payment receipt which you have to fax it so we can begin the shipping process.
Payment must be sent through Western Union service to our verified agent below:
First Name: Daniel
Last Name: Kyser
Street: 11839 SW 102nd St
City , State: Miami, FL
Zip code: 33186
Country: United StatesWhen payment is received, it will be verified and secured into a non-interest bearing trust account. Payment verification process usually takes less than 6-12 hours. After payment is secured, the shipping process will be started. The buyer will receive a tracking number of the shipment in maximum 48 hours. The funds will not be released under any circumstances. We will hold the payment until you will send us your confirmation that you have received, inspected and you agree to keep the item. When we will have your confirmation we will transfer the funds to the seller.
Do not forget to inform us by fax that you have sent the payment, and provide all the information required to collect the money:
The amount sent (in local currency)
MTCN (10 digits number from the payment receipt)
Your details (first and last name, address, ZIP code, city and country)
Fax the Western Union receipt to eBay Customer Support at: +1 (206) 337-5121
Marketplace Safety Tip
Pay with Western Union. It’s the easy and fast way to pay online, and it lets you shop without sharing your financial details with sellers. Western Union also offers up to US$20,000.00 of free purchase protection on qualified eBay purchases.Notes
You can use Western Union services at all United States Post outlets, numerous grocery and drug stores, currency exchanges, and anywhere you see the Western Union sign.
If your item does not match with the description mentioned, you can cancel the deal and send it back on the seller’s cost.
Transfer fees can be deducted from the amount your are sending (Example: When you send US$4.000 the fees will be around US$155 so you can send US$3845+US$155 so the total amount that you will send will be US$4000).
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Scammer, Craigslist : 2006 Pontoon Boat with 90 hp Yamaha
100% scammer! She can’t decide if she is in Idaho or Florida. Here are nine listings for it:
Text of the ad:
2006 Pontoon Boat Sweetwater 2386 90 hp Yamaha with trailer – $4800 (eureka)
Date: 2010-01-29, 1:41AM PST
Reply to: see below
Reply to: sydneysdn@gmail.com
Primary fuel type: Gas
Engine model: 90 HP
Fuel capacity: 11-20 gallons
Length: 23.0 feet
Beam: 8.6 feet
Hull material: Aluminum
Trailer: Included
Max Person Capacity: 11 Persons Max.
Person Weight: 1618 Lbs.
Max. Weight Capacity: 2325 Lbs.
This is a nice pontoon boat. The boat is equipped with the upgraded 2006 Yamaha 90 hp outboard engine. This boat is in good condition. The boat comes with a complete bimini top and a snap on cover. I am including a tandem axel trailer with this boat. This boat is equipped with a wood dash with a luxurious design. The Seats are in Good condition they are clean with no rips or tears. The boat has a table with very comfortable seating. All components are in working order. The carpet is in good condition. This boat has enough power to tube. There is a CD player that works and sounds good.
Reply to: sydneysdn@gmail.com
First email from the scammer:
From: Noen Nguyen <noenn64@gmx.com>
Date: Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at xx:xx PM
Subject: Re: pontoon
To: Victim
Hello my name is Noen,
The 2006 Pontoon Boat is still for sale. The pontoon has 4 stroke 2006 Yamaha 90 hp engine, 190 hours; the boat comes with a complete bimini top and a snap on cover. I know it’s really cheap but we need cash money to pay the mortgage on my house and during this financial crisis you can’t sell anything for its real value. Currently I work on a drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico but this has no negative effect for you because the shipping is included in the buy it now price. The pontoon is at the shipping company ready to be sending at your place. The transaction will be made under eBay’s buyer protection plan. This way you can receive assistance for the purchase, title transfer, etc. So, please reply back with your full name and shipping address if you are really interested in purchasing this pontoon so we can start the arrangements!
Thanks.
The last price is $4,800 including shipping and a tandem axel trailer.
Click here to see more pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/hedenseice/Pontoon#
Scammer on Craigslist – judy.antona@gmail.com – 2003 John Deere Compact Tractor
Judy is a scammer. 100%!
judy.antona@gmail.com has listed this tractor in at least one dozen states:
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