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[s_abedeen]

Hi guys

I found a supplier on Gumtree classifieds saying he can supply Nokia phones in bulk. I suspect that he is a fraud. He wants to go through a shipping company called sf-transportation. I can't really find them on google. The payment methods they accept are western union and escrow. I suspect that this guy is a scam. How can I check up on the guy and find out if he is genuine.

Here are the e-mails i've been sending and receiving.

Thanks




The company will tell you all the instructions after I will start the shipping ...

Rumel Phones <s_abedeen@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

Hi

Ok thanks. Once the items have been recieved do I pay
the funds or after they have been shipped. How do I
pay, is it through the website or any other way and
how would I pay.

Thanks


--- Martin Weiss wrote:

> I will shipp you the phones is morning...It will
> take maxim 24-36 hours if we move fast
> After I will do the shipping the company will
> contact you in e-mail with tracking number and
> instruction, payment for closing the deal.
> Please follow theire instruction..
> Reply me soon!
> Thank you!
>
> Rumel Phones wrote:
> Hi
>
> The address to send to is:
>
> Sarwar Abedeen
> 119 Rosehill Street
> Derby
> DE23 8FZ
> United Kingdom
>
> How long will shipping take and how shall I pay.
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
>
> --- Martin Weiss wrote:
>
> > They are brand new sealed in box with sim free and
> > theire colour is blue with white...
> > The shipping company is called Trucking CO. (web
> > page: http://www.sf-transportation.com ). Thank
> > you!
> >
> > Rumel Phones wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > Ok that's fine. What colour are the Nokia 3220.
> Are
> > they boxed and unlocked. What shipping company are
> > you
> > using.
> >
> > Thanks. I will get back to you with my address.
> >
> > Sarwar Abedeen
> > www.rumelphones.co.uk
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- Martin Weiss wrote:
> >
> > > 100 unites of 3220 .I do not meet with buyers
> from
> > > the net on first deal because of bad experience
> > from
> > > the past.
> > > I am located in London, Uk and the item will be
> > > shipped from here..This will not be a problem
> > > because we will deal through shipping company
> and
> > we
> > > will be both protected..
> > > I shipp you the item first.The shipping company
> > > e-mail you with tracking number and payment
> > > instruction to one of theire agents.After this
> you
> > > receive the item and inspect it for 7 days.If
> you
> > > will keep it you will tell the company to give
> me
> > > the money.If you will not keep it you will send
> it
> > > back with the same company and the costs are
> > covered
> > > by me...
> > > If you agree send me your full name and adress
> > like
> > > this:
> > >
> > > First name:
> > > Last name:
> > > Adress:
> > > City:
> > > Postal code:
> > > Country:
> > >
> > > Thank you!
> > >
> > >
> > > Rumel Phones wrote:
> > > Hi
> > >
> > > Which model for 100 units. What payment methods
> do
> > > you
> > > accept. Can we come and pick up. Do you have a
> > > contact
> > > number.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Sarwar Abedeen
> > > www.rumelphones.co.uk
> > >
> > >
> > > --- Martin Weiss wrote:
> > >
> > > > I will give you first 100 unites for 1200 GBP
> > > > including all shipping costs..
> > > > Reply me soon!
> > > > Thank you!
> > > >
> > > > Rumel Phones wrote:
> > > > Hi
> > > >
> > > > I am looking to purchase the Nokia 3120 and
> the
> > > > 3220.
> > > > Please get back to me if you have any of these
> > > > phones
> > > > and at what prices. I will take as many of
> these
> > > you
> > > > have got or can get hold of.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > Sarwar Abedeen
> > > > www.rumelphones.co.uk
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- Martin Weiss wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Hello sir,
> > > > >
> > > > > The phone is brand new sealed in box with
> all
> > > > > accesories you need, the manual, all papers,
>
> > > > > works in every netorks ( it haves sim free )
> > and
> > > > it
> > > > > haves also 2 year transferable warranty.
> > > > > The price for 1 phone is only 200 GBP
> > including
> > > > > all shipping costs...
> > > > > For more phones I will make a discount..Let
> me
> > > > > know what models do you want and how many?
> > > > > Reply me soon!
> > > > > Thank you!
> > > > >
> > > > > s_abedeen@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
> > > > > Hi
> > > > >
> > > > > I am looking to buy some phones in bulk. I
> am
> > > > > looking to buy around 1000 units. Can you
> give
> > > me
> > > > > any phones in which you have this quantity
> and
> > > how
> > > > > much.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > This email has been sent to you through the
> > > > Gumtree
> > > > > system because you have selected to hide
> your
> > > > email
> > > > > address in your ad.

[BillyA]

Tell him that you will only use escrow.com... and watch him run away!

This reeks of a scam.

[MustHaveMobiles]

run run run far away from them...

[s_abedeen]

the shipping company also uses escrow, why should I use that. Is that a safe method of payment. Am I covered for anything. I have told the guy I will not pay by Western Union.

Thanks

[s_abedeen]

This is the e-mail from the transportation company. SF-Transportation.co. I'm not going to send them my money but to let you guys know about them I have a copy of the e-mail.

Trucking Co.

Dear Mr/Mrs Sarwar Abedeen,

On your name and adress have been shipped a package using our company from the seller Martin Weiss which contains 100 x Nokia 3220 with all papers legal.

NAME AND ADRESS OF SENDER:
First name: *******
Last name: *******
Address: Framfield Road
City: London
Postal code: W7 1NJ
Country: United Kingdom

NAME AND ADRESS OF RECEIVER:
First name: *******
Last name: *******
Adress: *******
City: *******
Postal code: *******
Country: United Kingdom

Package Content: 100 x Nokia 3220
Declared Value: 1,200.00 GBP
Third Party Account Number: MQPE63KDF11
HERE YOU CAN VERIFY THE TRACKING NUMBER: www.sf-transportation.com/track.php




OUR COMPANY IS IN COLABORATION WITH:

&



Payment must be sent by Western Union Money Transfer to our agent with cash money:


First name: Daniel
Last name: Nosan
Address: 223 Regent Street.
City: London
Postal code: W1B 2QD
Country: United Kingdom

Do Not Send Any Informations About Payment Directly To Seller !!!

*Payment must be sent by Western Union Money Transfer using cash money to our delivery company agent.
*Next step to be taken: buyer must send payment informations to payments@sf-transportation.com , Payment Departament for verification.

Do Not Share Payment Informations With Seller !!!

WE WILL PCK UP THE MONEY AFTER 7 DAYS IN WHICH YOU INSPECT THE PRODUCT.

You will confirm the payment only to us: payments@sf-transportation.com
Once the payment was sent, confirm us ( payments@sf-transportation.com ) the following information:

1) First MTCN # (Western Union Money Transfer Control Number);
2) Exact sender's (buyer) name on file with Western Union;
3) Your street address on file with Western Union;
4) City and country where you sent the money from;
5) Amount sent.
6) Exact receiver's ( our agent )name on file with Western Union;
7) Our agent's street adress, city and country like on the file from Western Union;

At western union tell them that you send money to a friend because if the western union agents know that you send the money for a transaction they will charge us with extra fees if you agree to pick up your money.We have lost once some money and the seller was very disapointed by us.
The seller was informed about this transaction being started,his merchandise is in our custody and is awaiting confirmation from Payment Departament concerning your payment only after you inspect the item and payment will be released to seller after you confirm us that the merchandise is as expected. It is recommended to send payment as soon as possible.You will not encounter any problems with this transaction , if you will follow our instructions.

If exist any questions related to this transaction mail us at :
support@sf-transportation.com or reply to this e-mail

Thank you,
Trucking Co. Crew

[Saajan]

Seriously mate it's a scam..just forget about this person and go look for another supplier

[cymru78]

It that's not a scam my sister is my mum.

Put simply - don't do it!

[Tech Load]

Hi,

Which phone models are you after?

We have some in stock right now - please see thread below:

http://www.thewholesaleforums.co.uk/forum/tech-load-ltd-technology-your-fingertips/12730-new-nokia-8800-sirocco-lg-shine-nokia-7390-sony-ericsson-w850i-and-w880i-sim-free.html#post92453

Thanks

[YNWA]

SCAM the shipping website he has given you is a fake site which is run by him, you send the money to them then he will receive and then send u blag tracking number.

If that company is in association with ESCROW like the banners suggest then why not use Escrow.com ...because its a SCAM

Never use anythin thats not https://www.escorw.com and that includes the https part as this shows its a secure site.

DO NOT DEAL OR YOU WILL LOSE YOUR MONEY

[Inferno Dropship]

absouloutle scam, do what all the other lads and lasses have said and run. His English isnt even that good either.