07-24-2010, 07:53 PM
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New scam in Calgary!
I know this type of scam isn't new, but a friend of mine just got scammed into paying $800 dollars for a visionmax projector T.V which isn't worth the price at all.
Here is a website I found that talks about it.
http://www.azht.net/forum/showthread.php?t=117513
He was approached at a gas station in Calgary and was told that there was a extra unit delivered to them and they just wanted to sell it fast so they offered to sell it to him for $1500. The price on the box said $6,999 which was obviously (not so obvious to him) fake. He countered with $800 and they accepted and he bought it. The unit apparently works, but is horrible quality and not even worth $150.
Some will say this isn't a scam, but anyways be careful for these guys around Calgary.
Last edited by puckluck; 07-24-2010 at 10:08 PM.
Reason: Spelling
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07-24-2010, 07:55 PM
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Celebrated Square Root Day
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Quote:
Originally Posted by puckluck
I know this type of scam isn't new, but a friend of mine just got scammed into paying $800 dollars for a visionmax projector T.V which isn't worth the price at all.
Here is a website I found that talks about it.
http://www.azht.net/forum/showthread.php?t=117513
He was approached at a gas station in Calgary and was told that there was a extra unit delivered to them and they just wanted to sell it fast so they offered to sell it to him for $1500. The price on the box said $6,999 which was obviously (not so obvious to him) fake. He countered with $800 and they accepted and he baught it. The unit apparently works, but is horrible quality and not even worth $150.
Some will say this isn't a scam, but anyways be careful for these guys around Calgary. |
Yep, pretty standard scam, it's been going on for years. Although, more commonly they try to sell stereos rather than TV's.
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07-24-2010, 08:03 PM
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Redundant Minister of Redundancy
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So wait, I SHOULDN'T give hundreds of dollars to people at gas stations selling random electronics without testing them out?
We aren't exactly breaking new ground here.
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07-24-2010, 08:06 PM
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Yeah I've heard about the sound surround system scam, but this scam seems fairly new, atleast to me.
I wouldn't buy anything from a gas station, but there are definitely people who keep these guys in business.
Edit: Also, I think the more people that know about these scammers the better.
Last edited by puckluck; 07-24-2010 at 08:18 PM.
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07-24-2010, 08:06 PM
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NOT a cool kid
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A fool and his money are soon parted
(no offense to your friend puck)
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07-24-2010, 08:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by puckluck
I wouldn't buy anything from a gas station.
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Where do you buy gas, Best Buy?
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07-24-2010, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
Where do you buy gas, Best Buy?
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Gas? My car runs on water. Holy water.
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07-24-2010, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by J-bo09
A fool and his money are soon parted
(no offense to your friend puck)
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None taken, and I should add this is the same guy who got scammed out of money from a mortgage fraud that I posted about in the mortgage fraud thread from a while ago. Some people never learn.
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07-24-2010, 08:15 PM
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A buddy of mine got hit by this (speakers) although I'm not sure he ever learned it was a scam. I always thought it best to not tell him.
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07-24-2010, 08:15 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by puckluck
I know this type of scam isn't new, but a friend of mine just got scammed into paying $800 dollars
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I got great news for your friend and a way to get him back that money and MORE! I, esteemed colleague, am the prince of Nigeria, and have recently something-or-another and than something else and he'll get $1,000,000. All I need is a cash advance of $1,000. Please send this to him.
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07-24-2010, 08:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by puckluck
None taken, and I should add this is the same guy who got scammed out of money from a mortgage fraud that I posted about in the mortgage fraud thread from a while ago. Some people never learn.
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Can I get his phone number?
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07-24-2010, 08:17 PM
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Ate 100 Treadmills
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Haha my buddy fell for this same scam a dozen years ago when he bought a pair of speakers.
It's amazing how simple the scam is and how it has managed to stay exactly the same.
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07-24-2010, 08:19 PM
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Justanotherguy jokes are always gold.
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07-24-2010, 10:00 PM
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Such a pretty girl!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by puckluck
I know this type of scam isn't new
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You answered your own thread title.
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07-24-2010, 10:05 PM
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NOT breaking news
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It's the same scam just with different products.
Thieves have to be innovative too!
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07-24-2010, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackArcher101
You answered your own thread title.
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You're right, but it was more of a statement than a question. I'll edit the title just for you.
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07-24-2010, 10:29 PM
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My idiot ex-boyfriend got scammed with speakers.
The reason why he's my ex...he's an idiot.
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07-24-2010, 10:32 PM
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Such a pretty girl!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by puckluck
You're right, but it was more of a statement than a question. I'll edit the title just for you.
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Thanks, still doesn't jive, but I'll let it slide this time. 
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07-24-2010, 11:03 PM
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I have some left over asphalt. I can fix your parking lot for $400.
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07-24-2010, 11:35 PM
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First Line Centre
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Standard Scam.
That being said, I have enjoyed using 2 $200 stereo systems with $5000 price tags on them. I knew it was a scam and I had heard a friend's system that was the exact same. it worked for the dollar. was prolly worth 150-200, but it makes loud clear noises and has a few hookups
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