I created a thread that I want to buy rails for Dell R620 then I received this PM from user Jay.201 :
So I wanted to have a little fun and see how far they would go so here are my email transcripts:
<after he checked this thread>
So yeah... Be careful people.
It was obvious that this person was a scammer since they want to talk over email and not on this platform. Of all my other sales and purchases, nobody has requested this.Hello,
I have the 3x Dell Rails compatible with Dell R620 in a perfect condition, here's my mail address campbelljo201@gmail.com send me a mail for quick response if you're interested
Thanks
So I wanted to have a little fun and see how far they would go so here are my email transcripts:
codebreaker said:Hi!
I'm writing form servethehome forums regarding the rails.
with these images attached. They accidentally included the original picture with timestamp from 2019 (20190206_172247.jpg) from here. Other images are the same image just cropped and rotated.campbelljo201 said:Hello
Thanks for writing back
Yes, I have the 3x Dell Rails compatible with Dell R620 in a very good condition, photos sent below as attachment check and let me know if it interest you. I'll be waiting for your soonest response.
Thanks
Campbell.
codebreaker said:Great!
I don't see your username anywhere on the pictures. Can you send a picture with the rails and your username written next to it just to check that you actually have them.
Hope it is not a problem
Best regards!
With this image which is decent photoshop. Image resolution was decreased. But the signature should have been skewed to matched the angle the picture was taken. 5/7.campbelljo201 said:No it's not a problem.
I forgot to include that, I'm sorry about that
I attached a new picture with my username
Campbell.
codebreaker said:Awesome!
Where are you located?
How much would shipping be to <fake address>?
campbelljo201 said:I'm located in Ashburn, USA
I'm asking $90 shipped, let me know if that's okay with you?
Thanks
Campbell.
codebreaker said:That is Ok. Forgot to ask, how much for the rails?
campbelljo201 said:$65 for the rails
codebreaker said:So $195 for the rails and $90 for shipping. That's a deal!
How to you want to get paid? Do you have PayPal?
Of course because F&F PayPal transactions don't have protection and can't be disputed.campbelljo201 said:Yes, I've got PayPal but I receive payment through family and friends F&F only. Let me know if that's fine with you so I can send my PayPal info now. Let me know
Thanks
Campbell.
codebreaker said:Sure.
campbelljo201 said:Alright
Here's my PayPal address below
jamesomoro@aol.com
Kindly send me a proof of your payment when done.
Here being this thread.codebreaker said:Here is my confirmation.
<after he checked this thread>
codebreaker said:When can I expect the rails to be shipped?
campbelljo201 said:You're mad
So yeah... Be careful people.
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