Article Contributed on: 7/20/2006 10:50:45 PM
I just read
Francis Miller's article about the Nigerian scam. I have recieved that one, too. But just yesterday I received a new one involving PayPal, an online payment site that is closely affiliated with eBay.
It is very unsettling to see more of these frauds pop up, and this one even makes the sad cry that
he has been scammed by people he asked to help him! Boo Hoo! (not!)
And the other thing is the name he is using!!! Google "russian peter orlov"and see what you come up with...
very inventive is this schmuck!
Most importantly I hope no one gets fooled by it. I have copied it below! BTW, I did XXX out his phone number, I don't want to be responsible for anyone trying this!
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Hello, my name is Peter Orlov and I'm a wholesale distributor, and
specialize in trading/exporting jewelry and furs from famous Russian
factories to US and Canadian small wholesalers.
Due to my inability to create a PayPal account myself (Russians are not
allowed to use PayPal), I'm compelled to seek cooperation with PayPal
account owners to collect payments from my US customers, and I'm willing
to pay 5%-10% for every processed transaction. My regularn transactions
are $10000-$15000 on average, and I have 2-4 transactions a week.
The problem I have is trust (I have been scamed few times in the past),
and that is why I will only review applications from VERIFIED PAYPAL
MEMBERS, because your VERIFIED status is my best warranty, and it shows
that you are honest and trustworthy person.
If you are interested in this offer, send your resume to my US toll-free
fax: +1 (888) XXX-XXX.
Don't forget to include your valid contact phone number (cell preferred)
and the best time to call.
This message has been sent from unmonitored mail box, and your direct
reply will not be received.
Sincerely,
Peter Orlov