Nigeria scammers
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This is the latest scam tried on me while trying to sell my sons Trainers. Have you noticed how prolific they are when using sites like Gumtree and Loot. Also the fake paypal site looks very authentic. Be very aware!
Dear Peter Lewis,
You received a payment of £200.00 GBP from Dennis Prutha
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85%
Payment On Hold Until You Complete The Transaction
Buyer
Dennis Prutha.
Note to seller
Please i want you to ship the (shoes) to my Wife Address and i have add shipping fee, Get it ship out asap.
Shipping Information - confirmed
Name: Akinkunmi Thomas,
Address: No 90 Agbawo UI,
City: Ibadan ,
State: Oyo State,
Zip code: 23403
Country: Nigeria.
Postage details.
Royal Mail
Description
Unit price
Qty
Amount
air Jordan 4's
£140.00 GBP
1
£140.00 GBP
Insurance - not offered:
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Shipping charges:
£60.00 GBP
Payment:
£200.00 GB
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Yes been going on for years, just look on this board for posts with Nigeria in them.
But if you look at the spelling and poor grammar they are easy to spot especially their strange use of capital letters.
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Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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