[OT] CableInside possible spam/scam?

[Derek Atkins]

Brian <brian at datasquire.net> writes:

> On 05/13/2010 05:21 PM, Benjamin Scott wrote:
>
>>   There's a variant of that attack.  Sometimes the attacker changes
>> the prices reported, pockets the difference, and passes along the
>> rest.  There's even a special term for that kind of attack: "reseller"
>
> I've also seen this as a ploy to use an advanced fee fraud.
>
> Scammer: I have [stuff I want to buy from | work I need done by] you.
> Victim: OK.  I can do it.  Pay me $PRICE
> Scammer: Here is ($PRICE+$3000).  Please take what you need and wire me
> the difference.
>
> Victim then is expected to move quickly and wire the difference before
> the forged check has been determined to be fraudulent.
>
> I've seen this scam tried on me twice now.  It starts out sounding legit
> and quickly becomes obvious.  Especially if you ever get the "cashier's
> check" which is pretty clearly fake.

Thank you for your overpayment.  I will apply it to the next
contract/order.  Or I will return it after the work has been completed.

Why wire the results back if they didn't wire the funds in the first
place?

> Brian

-derek
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