Canon 5D MKII scam/hot property??

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Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere on this site at some stage, but I wanted to know if anyone else has seen these types of classified adverts?

I have included the link to the classified advert as well as the sellers response to my email.

Scam, fake, nicked??!!!

http://www.friday-ad.co.uk/darlingt...mcorders-video-cameras/canon-eos-5d-YI211IAHG

"Sorry but now, I'm in London with job.
But is not a problem I will ship the camera for you via DHL.
Shipping is on me.
This transaction is very safe and secure for both of us!
Don't worry,you will receive the camera at your door,and you can
verify and inspect it.
DHL will let you know on the invoice,how you can make the payment and
when my camera is in their custody.
DHL will handle the payment and delivery of the camera.
Your total price will be £500 for the camera.

So, do we have a deal?
At this point I need your full name and address to start this transaction.

Thanks."
 
Whatever it is, avoid like the plague. There's a few shipping fraud type ads, some other types - just don't even waste energy contemplating them.
 
The case with almost 30-40% with the ads on gumtree :) I've had this exact response for quite a lot of queries regarding an item or when even asking for a house for rent
 
if you got a pizza delivered - you wouldnt get to try it (while the delivery person waits) and then decide if you wanna pay for it or not..... everyone would make up excuses saying this is wrong and thats wrong and no one would ever pay.....

couriers dont take payment unless its a tax bill from overseas items aswell.....

the next excuse would be courier wont do it- i'l deliver it by hand....

then you get robbed at home by thugs who know you've got cash and have no come backs or point of reference or contact with the initial poster of the item..... i'd stay well clear!!!
 
Just googled "This transaction is very safe and secure for both of us"
and this comes up

with

"Hello again,
Sorry but now, I'm in England with job.
But is not a problem I will ship the camera for you via DHL.
Shipping is on me.
This transaction is very safe and secure for both of us!
Don't worry,you will receive the camera at your door,and you can verify and
inspect it.
DHL will let you know on the invoice,how you can make the payment and when
my camera is in their custody.
DHL will handle the payment and delivery of the camera."

Fishy? Very.
 
Lopseychops said:
Apologies if this has been posted! elsewhere on this site at some stage, but I wanted to know if anyone else has seen these types of classified adverts?

I have included the link to the classified advert as well as the sellers response to my email.

Scam, fake, nicked??!!!

http://www.friday-ad.co.uk/darlington/for-sale/tv-dvd-cameras/camcorders-video-cameras/canon-eos-5d-YI211IAHG

"Sorry but now, I'm in London with job.
But is not a problem I will ship the camera for you via DHL.
Shipping is on me.
This transaction is very safe and secure for both of us!
Don't worry,you will receive the camera at your door,and you can
verify and inspect it.
DHL will let you know on the invoice,how you can make the payment and
when my camera is in their custody.
DHL will handle the payment and delivery of the camera.
Your total price will be £500 for the camera.

So, do we have a deal?
At this point I need your full name and address to start this transaction.

Thanks."
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I had exactly the same reply to a query I sent regarding another advert (for a 1DS mk2) on the same site (I started a thread about it earlier - "You have to laugh (Scam advert?)").

The email comm's I've had with the seller have highlighted a few inconsistencies with his info (see my thread) - definitely fishy.
 
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