Can you inform me if this transaction is legit.
From: "Yahoo! Finance"
To: jaredstrunk@yahoo.com
Subject: Yahoo! Finance Invoice Transaction ID 138120065
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 22:57:59 -0700
Here is the invoice for your item!
Dear Jared Strunk,
Yahoo! Seller John Pederson has opted to conduct the transaction through Yahoo! Finance having you the Buyer for his item :
1. 1969 Dodge Charger General Lee 440
VIN Number: XP29FPB368425
The following terms were indicated by Seller :
The total sale price : $5,800.00
Deposit : $2,900.00
Seller pays shipping .
Inspection period : 3 day(s)
Seller must ship the item in 8 day(s) to Buyer's address .
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Seller selected Yahoo! Finance Premium Service for this transaction. Premium Service transactions are protected up to $10,000.
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In order to speed up the process, Yahoo! Finance and The Seller agreed that you send payment via Western Union Money Transfer.
If you are not familiarized with the Western Union Money Transfer service, please visit http://www.westernunion.com . You have to pay with cash at any Western Union office. Buyer is responsible for paying the Western Union transfer fees.
To locate the nearest Western Union office,please click here:
http://www.westernunion.com/info/agentInquiryIntl.asp
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Delivery Information
Name: Jared Strunk
Address: 46 Waterplant Rd
Stearns, KY 42647
United States of America
Seller Address
First Name: John
Last Name: Pederson
Street: 11 Coronation St
City/State:
Mansfield
Zip code: NG18 2QL
Country: United Kingdom
How to make payment ?
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1. Locate the nearest Western Union Office;
2. Make the payment with cash using our agent's details below;
3. Send via fax the customer's copy of the money transfer at the following fax number :
- (206)984-3611
- (206)350-0227
4. Do not make any marks on the transfer receipt copy. The following information must be readable :
- the sender's and receiver's name and address
- the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN#)
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Yahoo! Finance Agent Details
First Name: Adam
Last Name: Morrison
Street: 14 Mark Lane
City/State:
London
Zip code: EC3R 4NE
Country: United Kingdom
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Payments verification proccess usually takes less than 3 hous, after successfull verification seller will receive the verified payment confirmation and will be required to start the shipping process and submit shipping receipt for confirmation in 48 hours. Yahoo! Finance holds the payment until you confirm that you are satisfied with the product you received.
During your inspection period, you have the option to accept or reject the item received.
If you, as the Buyer, accept the terms and conditions indicated by Seller, proceed with the first step of the transaction : - Fax the payment details to Yahoo! Finance.
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How does it work ?
Buyer and Seller Agree to Terms
Both parties agree to terms of the transaction, which includes a description of the merchandise, sale price and any shipping information
Buyer Pays Yahoo! Finance
The Buyer submits a payment, selecting cashier's check,Western Union, MoneyGram or wire transfer. Yahoo! Finance verifies the payment. Processing time varies by payment method.
Seller Ships Merchandise
Upon payment verification, the Seller is authorized to ship merchandise and submit tracking information. Yahoo Finance verifies that the Buyer receives the shipment.
Buyer Accepts the Merchandise
The Buyer has the option to accept or reject the merchandise.
Yahoo! Finance Pays the Seller
Yahoo! Finance pays the Seller by cashier's check,Western Union, MoneyGram or wire transfer. The transaction is complete.
How Buyers are protected:
Yahoo! Finance tracks the shipped merchandise and verifies it was delivered.
The Seller isn't paid until the Buyer accepts the merchandise.
How Sellers are protected:
Yahoo! Finance confirms when the Buyer receives merchandise.
The Seller is authorized to ship only after Yahoo! Finance verifies good funds.
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2006-08-22 12:27:00 · 4 answers · asked by jared s 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
No way I would fall for this, if it sounds to good to be true then it probably is.
2006-08-22 12:45:43 · answer #1 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To my knowledge,Yahoo! Finance does not process any sales transactions. Finance is primarily an information service. Yahoo! has other services available such as Auctions and Classifieds to assist Yahoo! users in selling items.
2006-08-22 14:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by Freddie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT IS A SCAM!
Send the money to me instead!
tony@scamsalot.com
2006-08-26 12:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow
2006-08-22 12:31:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋