Thread: Nigerian mobile phone scam

Are you saying its not genuine?
Looks like he invested a lot of money in his website, someone spent all of 12 mins putting it together.

Damn, won't open from here, I enjoy playing with those idiots.

Just for you Dug:

Home Page:

We are Telecommunications Seller here in United Kingdom.We sell Mobile Phones,Laptops,Plasma Tvs,DJ Equipments.Our products are all original and with their company international warranties.

To place an order, simply get back to us with your full shipping information such as,

Full Order..............

Name:.........

Shipping Destination:........

Phone Number..............

We make shipment via FedEx & UPS.They deliver worldwide within 2-3days.





Product List:

Unlocked Sony Ericsson C905 $340
Unlocked Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 $400
Unlocked Sony Ericsson P1i $300
Unlocked Sony Ericsson C902 $270
Unlocked Sony Ericsson W980i $280

Unlocked Apple Iphone 3G 8GB $300
Unlocked Apple Iphone 3G 16GB $400


Unlocked Samsung Omnia i900 16GB $400
Unlocked Samsung i8510 $350
Unlocked Samsung i8510 16GB $390
Unlocked Samsung F480 Tocco $220

Unlocked LG Prada phone $280
Unlocked LG KE850 Prada Silver $300
Unlocked LG KC910 $400
Unlocked LG KF750 Secret $240
Unlocked LG KU990 Viewty $260

Unlocked Nokia 8800 Arte $590
Unlocked Nokia E71 $310
Unlocked Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte $580
Unlocked Nokia E90 Communicator $420
Unlocked Nokia N78 $320
Unlocked Nokia N96 16GB $430
Unlocked Nokia N95 8GB $340
Unlocked Nokia N95 $290
Unlocked Nokia N85 $320

Unlocked BlackBerry 9500 Storm $350
Unlocked Blackberry Bold 9000 $380
Unlocked BlackBerry 8820 $250
Unlocked Blackberry Curve 8310 $220
Unlocked Blackberry Curve 8320 $230

Unlocked HTC G1 White $360
Unlocked HTC Touch $350
Unlocked HTC TYTN II $360
Unlocked HTC Touch Pro $370
Unlocked HTC Touch Diamond $350
Unlocked HTC Touch Cruise $360
Unlocked HTC Touch HD $400
Unlocked HTC Shift $550
Unlocked HTC SHIFT X9500 $570
Unlocked HTC Shift X9501 $590

Payment:

We accept payment through Western Union Money Transfer,Money Gram,Bank Wire Transfer( For Purchase above $1500 ).








Return Policy:

Return policy:
================

Your satisfaction is our goal. Please check your order to delivery.If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, please return your merchandise within 90 days for a prompt and courteous exchange or refund, whatever you prefer. Package recipients will receive a bonus of goods.

Note: The item must be returned in their original packaging in salable condition. If your merchandise arrives damaged, contact Customer Support immediately. The orders of "Special Order" items canceled after one week from the date of the order are subject to a 25% replacement rate governed by the manufacturer.


The website looks like it was thrown together in less than 12 minutes!

I just contacted them through their contact us page, message as follows:

"I am interested in a Blackberry Bold, or Blackberry Javelin and I would like it shipped to Bangkok.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards"

I will look forward to their prompt reply!

Unsuprisingly, I got a reply within 20 minutes of sending my request:

From: Raqib Faizal (raqibcells[at]gmail.com)

Hi ,

Thanks for the inquiry..............................We are always at your service.

The Blackberry Bold is still available for sale Brand new / Unlocked Sealed in original company box and complete accessories and 12 Months Manufacturers Warranty.

Order Summary
================
Blackberry Bold 9000 $380

Shipping cost $60

Total cost $440USD

We are located in United Kingdom and the shipment is made via UPS & FedEx Express.The delivery will take 2days to your doorstep; No worries about custom's.

Payment for purchase is made through Western Union Money Transfer.

To place an order, simply get back to us with your full shipping information such as,

Full Order..............

Name:.........

Shipping Destination:........

Phone Number..............

So that we commence on your order immediately.


We sincerely Hope you would enjoy shopping with us and look forward to more orders from you.+447035935204

Thank You,

Thanks filch.
Keep us informed.

My reply:

Dear Raqib,

As requested:


Full Order..............Blackberry Bold 9000 $380, Shipping cost $60, Total cost $440USD

Name:.........Mxxxxx Rxxxxx

Shipping Destination:........26th Floor, blah blah blah (a real address was provided)

Phone Number..............+66xxxxxxx (Again a real number was provided)

Waiting for the next stage in the scam!

Haha - I just got a phone call! I guess the guy shit himself as I gave my office number and he had to go through reception to be transfered and bottled it by the time the call was put through!

Let's see if he calls back or see if I get an email.

Fun fun fun!

(I would like a Blackberry Bold though!)

Yup! As expected, instant email right after the 'dead' phone call.

Hello Martin,

Thanks for providing your full order and address.

The total cost to send is $440USD.

Below is our Details to make the payment to at Western Union.

Name : Raqib Faizal
Address : NO 25 SOUTH ROAD,
SAFFRON WALDEN, ESSEX,
CB11 3DG,UNITED KINGDOM

As soon as you make the payment get back with the full details such as the Mtcn,Sender's full name and Any other details given to you.

Will be waiting to hear from you

Regards
Raqib

Anyone got a $440 USD they can afford to throw away? LOL

Tell him rather than spend the money on WU charges you'll pop around with the cash and pick up the phone in person. (Or have a friend, who just happens to live around the corner from their office, do it.

Nice idea Dug, maybe I will try that. Before I do, I'd appreciate other members input as to what they think I should do next.

Is there a way I could possibly have him ship me 'something', i.e. a brick in a box. Without parting with any cash.

What's the deal with Western Union anyway, I mean if I did actually send the transfer, and good were not delivered etc... do they have any insurance?

Maybe if I offer to pay via Paypal - that way I can 'show' the money, but not authorize the transaction until delivery of goods?

^
Seen that JJ, Fone Jacker is amusing. I like Terry Tibbs!

Originally Posted by filch

Is there a way I could possibly have him ship me 'something', i.e. a brick in a box. Without parting with any cash.

In one of his replies he stated that customs were no problem. Ask him if he could "slip something" into the package. Go carefull on the wording if its by email, but try and bait the bastard. See how far he will go.

Originally Posted by withnallstoke

Ask him if he could "slip something" into the package

A little charlie perhaps?

^ Start with a little. See if he's game. Then keep upping the ante if he bites.

Alrighty, will post my reply in a mo.

Dear Raqib,

Thanks for the Western Union details, however, it would work best for me to PayPal you the money direct to your email account. It's instant and protected for us both. There are not any Western Union offices near my location.

Also, you mentioned earlier that 'Customs will be no problem', I was wondering if it was possible if you could put a little 'something extra' into the package for me. Of course I will pay top dollar for 'quality extra's'.

Please let me know.

Best regards,

Haha - this is hilarious! His reply:

Thanks for the mail Martin,

I tried given you a call but the trouble was too much to reach you.

About the payment,we only accept paypal and its also easy and safe with us.you can go to any location in your state which is Bangkok.there are walmart offices that has western union and some other Banks also have western union.

About the "something extra" i will give you the ipod touch 8gb,i hope that is okay with you and i hope in doing more business deal with you in the nearest future.

Waiting to hear from you.Give me a call on +447024030617.

Raqib


Followed very quickly with:

i made a typo mistake.

i meant we only accept western union not paypal.

Then my reply:

Dear Raqib,

I am not sure if you know where Bangkok is? It is in Thailand. I am not in the United States, there are no WalMarts here in Thailand. And Wester Union offices are very sparce here. There is no Western Union office within 1,000kms of my location. Also, Bangkok is a City, not a State.

As for the offer of an iPod Touch 8GB, whilst that seems very generous, I was hoping for something a little more, hmmm, how to say this....something to help me to 'party'.

I trust you can help.

If the ficker is really in the uk, whats he doing up at 03.30.

Originally Posted by filch

I was hoping for something a little more, hmmm, how to say this....something to help me to 'party'.

If he offers big speakers for the ipod............forget it.

Originally Posted by withnallstoke

If the ficker is really in the uk, whats he doing up at 03.30.

Trying to screw people over! LOL.

Originally Posted by withnallstoke

If he offers big speakers for the ipod............forget it.

LMAO!

Looks like the penny has dropped Withnall:

Hi Martin,

oh ok.

well how about money gram offices,you can also make the payment through money gram.

And about something to help you party,if i understand you correctly"white powder"?

well it will cost you,how much do you think you can afford,but firstly the shipping will only be via FedEx because thats where i guarantee no customs trouble.

Meanwhile,i will help you find western union locations close to you in your city and send them to you.

Waiting to hear from you.

My reply:

Hi Raqib,

Yes I was referring to 'talcuum powder'. Do you think there will be any risk with this? I don't require much. Just a little for me and my friends. Again, is this risky?!?!

As for payment, I am still looking for a more secure method of getting the payment to you whilst guaranteeing that my goods are delivered before you receive payment. As it should be in normal transactions of this nature.

As you know, there are a lot of internet scammers out there and I have read about lots of those nasty Nigerian scammers. I wouldn't want to feel foolish simply giving money away to a complete stranger online without receiving any guarantee of my goods.

Best regards,

Originally Posted by filch

well how about money gram offices

Money per gram offices. Nice.

Aww, look at this, how nice of Raqib. I am beginning to warm to him!

Hi,

I found 1 western union location close to your postal code.

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK RATCHADA-SATHUPRADI
127/1 NONSEE ROAD,RATCHADA-SATHUPRADIT
YANNAWA
Bangkok, BANGKOK 10120
+66-2-6811111