Scam Ivory Coast
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Hello,
I just fell victim to an internet scam. Be very careful of people from West Africa or East Asia.
Here's how I just got scammed out of a little over 1000 euros.
Beginning of the story: About 15 days ago: we put our car for sale on eBay and it all started on Saturday, April 10 with:
Message from: vonnergerard@hotmail.fr
Good evening
Is your vehicle still
available?
Best regards.
Immediate response:
Good evening,
Yes, so far our vehicle is still available.
Please call 03....
Best regards
Saturday the 10th at 8 PM:
Good evening
Thank you for giving this great importance to my wife and me.
First of all, I want to tell you that I have been working in the coffee and cocoa trade for 5 years now, which is why I am not currently in France but on an island in West Africa (in Côte d'Ivoire).
But I would like to buy your vehicle for my wife who will be coming back permanently in a short time (1 month) because the socio-political situation is starting to deteriorate day by day, and this worries us a lot.
So before her arrival, we would like to reserve your vehicle by sending you the full amount so that once the funds are in your possession, you could keep your vehicle until she arrives; once she is there, she will come to your home to pick it up.
For the payment method, we have informed our manager who told us that given the distance between us, it is possible for us to send you the funds so that you can keep it for us until she arrives.
So if you agree with us, please let us know your payment method (cash transfer or a bank check) so that we can start the steps with our bank to make it happen as quickly as possible.
So if you see no problem in selling it to me, please send me your details.
Name
First name
Full address
Various phone contacts
As well as your final price.
Looking forward to hearing from you
Vonner Gerard (00225 4550 5797)
Immediate response:
Hello Sir,
We have noted your message and we agree to make the sale with you. We have a farm and we can keep the vehicle until your wife returns. Please note that the car is in excellent condition both outside and inside (it's my wife's), non-smoker and it has always been kept in a garage. The technical inspection is clean. Recently, we have carried out the following repairs: battery, alternator, discs, and pads, as well as the oil change. Inside, there is just a small issue with the audio, the glove compartment lock is defective; we didn't repair it because we simply didn't need to. The car has always been maintained in a professional garage.
For the price, we are willing to let it go for 6800. For the payment, we would prefer a cash transfer.
If you are still in agreement, please let me know and I will send you my details.
Best regards
This continued for 2-3 days. Like fools, we got scammed and we sent a transfer of 1000 euros for supposedly the shipping fees for the money transfer.
In the end, after being completely disgusted to be scammed, can anyone tell me if there is any recourse and what steps to take next after this story!!! Thank you in advance.
I just fell victim to an internet scam. Be very careful of people from West Africa or East Asia.
Here's how I just got scammed out of a little over 1000 euros.
Beginning of the story: About 15 days ago: we put our car for sale on eBay and it all started on Saturday, April 10 with:
Message from: vonnergerard@hotmail.fr
Good evening
Is your vehicle still
available?
Best regards.
Immediate response:
Good evening,
Yes, so far our vehicle is still available.
Please call 03....
Best regards
Saturday the 10th at 8 PM:
Good evening
Thank you for giving this great importance to my wife and me.
First of all, I want to tell you that I have been working in the coffee and cocoa trade for 5 years now, which is why I am not currently in France but on an island in West Africa (in Côte d'Ivoire).
But I would like to buy your vehicle for my wife who will be coming back permanently in a short time (1 month) because the socio-political situation is starting to deteriorate day by day, and this worries us a lot.
So before her arrival, we would like to reserve your vehicle by sending you the full amount so that once the funds are in your possession, you could keep your vehicle until she arrives; once she is there, she will come to your home to pick it up.
For the payment method, we have informed our manager who told us that given the distance between us, it is possible for us to send you the funds so that you can keep it for us until she arrives.
So if you agree with us, please let us know your payment method (cash transfer or a bank check) so that we can start the steps with our bank to make it happen as quickly as possible.
So if you see no problem in selling it to me, please send me your details.
Name
First name
Full address
Various phone contacts
As well as your final price.
Looking forward to hearing from you
Vonner Gerard (00225 4550 5797)
Immediate response:
Hello Sir,
We have noted your message and we agree to make the sale with you. We have a farm and we can keep the vehicle until your wife returns. Please note that the car is in excellent condition both outside and inside (it's my wife's), non-smoker and it has always been kept in a garage. The technical inspection is clean. Recently, we have carried out the following repairs: battery, alternator, discs, and pads, as well as the oil change. Inside, there is just a small issue with the audio, the glove compartment lock is defective; we didn't repair it because we simply didn't need to. The car has always been maintained in a professional garage.
For the price, we are willing to let it go for 6800. For the payment, we would prefer a cash transfer.
If you are still in agreement, please let me know and I will send you my details.
Best regards
This continued for 2-3 days. Like fools, we got scammed and we sent a transfer of 1000 euros for supposedly the shipping fees for the money transfer.
In the end, after being completely disgusted to be scammed, can anyone tell me if there is any recourse and what steps to take next after this story!!! Thank you in advance.
3 réponses
Hello, I don’t think so because you acted without being forced, you got tricked, but still go to the police station to see if you can file a complaint for breach of trust; maybe your insurance will compensate you following the complaint.
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I just got scammed myself, he told me he wanted my mountain bike. We talked for 2 hours on MSN, a man about 60 years old (I saw a photo on MSN). I had to make a deposit of $300.00 for the transfer of the certified check, and he added the $300.00 to the amount of the check, which I did. After that, there was another problem; he asked me for $580.00 for taxes and customs. That's when I started to have doubts about a scam, so I didn't do it. I asked him to send me $580.00 so I could make the deposit here to cover the costs, and since then I haven't heard anything. What can I do about the amount I've already given, or where can I file a complaint to get a refund? Thank you.
Take it easy and have a good day.