Jeffrey Randall Ad on Craigslist: Apple Macbook Pro 17" High End, Loaded - $1700 (Halifax) - said that he was moving to UK (London), the macbook is being stored in Montreal at MoneyBookers storage facility, asked to be paid via a MoneyBookers agent. Internet

First thing: an ad on Craigslist (Halifax) - Cheap price, too good to be true:

"Apple Macbook Pro 17" High End, Loaded - $1700 (Halifax)
For those that want the Biggest, Best and Fastest out there. Pro Upgrades.

17" Macbook Pro 3.1
2.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
200 GB Serial ATA @ 7200 rpm
1920 X 1200 High Resolution Matte Wide Screen
2GB 667 DDR2 - 2x1GB SO-DIMMs
SuperDrive 8x (DVDR DL/DVDRW/CD-RW)

*Software Installed:
Adobe CS3 MASTER Collection
Adobe Font Folio 11

Immaculate shape. Virtually new. I haven't used it without the Laptop being protected by:
Speck See Thru Clear Shell,
iSkin ProTouch Keyboard Protector,
iSkin fingerpad protection and
Marware protection pack w/ handrest"
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I sent him an email, asking about the Macbook. He replied with this email address: jeffreyrndll@hotmail.com

"Hi,
the macbook is still available, it's in perfect physical/external, as well as functional/operational condition, it has 2 years and 4 months remaining Apple Care warranty. The price I'm selling it for is $1700, which is including all shippings charges.

I used to live in Halifax but I'm currently working in the UK (London) and I'll be moving here permanently within the next few months. I got a new desktop PC at my job so the macbook is one of the things I'm not taking with me.

I'm using a third party company called MoneyBookers LTD. to sell this Apple package, I left it at their warehouse before leaving to the UK. They are supervising the entire sale process from payment, shipping with a 14-day inspection period included, returns (if needed) and refunding.

If you want to purchase it, let me know and I will explain you how MoneyBookers works and how we can move forward.
I will be waiting your email.
Thanks"
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Second email from him:
"Hi again,
the macbook is being stored in Montreal at MoneyBookers storage facility. If you want to purchase it let me explain you how MoneyBookers works and how we can proceed:
In order to start the official transaction I need your full name and delivery address, I forward it to MoneyBookers and they will notify you with all the instructions (payment, shipping, my account status etc.). One of their agents will be assigned to receive and handle the payment. You have to transfer the funds to their agent as per their email directions and when the payment is complete, you have to send them the transfers information, they verify it, deposit the purchase amount in their trust account and start the shipping process. You will have a 14-day return policy, so you will have the chance to inspect the laptop before funds are released. If you decide to keep it, they will transfer the Apple Care protection plan into your name and release me the funds, if not they will be responsible for the return shipping and you will have a complete refund within 3 days.
Anyway, they will explain you detailed the entire process.

I will be waiting your email.
Thanks"
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I then do an online check with the info that I get: Moneybookers.com, warehouse in Montreal, moving to UK (london)... and figure out that IT IS A POPULAR SCAM currently. Not just computer, but also cars, boats... The prices are always too good to be true. And the emails are always identical.

If you are curious how these con-artists got people's money, here's a real example: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/303/RipOff0303098.htm
This person was scammed for $2,580.00USD, twice!
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So I was lucky that I did my research, and didn't get scammed. But I just want to post it here, so that people are awared of this scam.

Aguduser
Toronto, Ontario
Canada