Hey guys,

I got issue here. I wanna sell my PDA to someone that staying in China. Then he transfered to me $1000 into my maybank Account. The issue is he use Royal Bank Of Canadan to make the transferration. I doubt the bank is not an established bank. So, here is the statement sent to me by the bank customer service.

Any advice? Is it the real or only a scam? coz the email address stated seems like the scam email address, not an established email address. Need fast respond here.

This post has been edited by lucas_podolski: Feb 11 2009, 06:12 PM

I think it is a scam. Bank never use free email.

I think so.. but the buyer seems like a serious buyer.. hmm..

manager very free to send this email meh
heh

In my opinion, call off the deal.

can u check where the money come from in your maybank2u? if the name match as the customer's name should be ok.

SCAM. Banks don't involve themselves with this kind of nonsense.

As far as you are concerned, you send the goods after money has appeared in your bank account. No money, no goods.

Bank generally won't care what your money transfer for. They won't interest what is the item you and the buyer is dealing.

Royal Bank of Canadan uses this kind of email?

I LOLed at this one:

An email "confirmation" of $$$ transferation shouldn't be this long. the email is very long-winded , bla bla bla..., even till the extent of "coercing" TS to send the item and assure him it will be OK.

email him back saying sorry because you trying to scam his money but actually no goods. tell him you both are scammer and looks like just a coincident both scammer meet at this time. you tell him proceed scamming next china look-alike customer.. hahaha lol

Scam, Canadian people should know english.

higher chance of scam than lowyat forum's uptime, 99.999%.

so obvious....dont' even think about shipping your stuff out for this one. Is the price also over valued than what your stuff really is worth??

This post has been edited by T_flash: Feb 11 2009, 04:52 PM

Ok Thanx all.. just to confirm..

l0l how the bank noes u wan to ship item to him?

If I were you, there is 2 things I want to clarify. First, it is possible for the buyer to transfer money using other transaction service?If he says no, he's the mastermind behind all this scam. Secondly, check with Maybank if they received any notice/e-forms from the Royal Bank of Canada?

Definitely scam. In general, ship out item only when money is received in bank account.

check with the bank first b4 transfer anything ,
today got another forumer posted the same thing
seem like a new scam coming up in town

wait till the money is 'actually' at your hand before sending out the item, else hold on until you are sure its a scam.

i got the same problem here..same modus operandi..worst more the buyer who try scam me is malaysian (probably scam ID too)..

You should wait and see how first...

Of course it is a scam! Even the English used in the so called banks' email is bad:

Wah lao, friend. This post is a year old. Even you reply the post, not sure is TS still around to see it.

Yalor... still go and korek2 the old post.

Bank manager reply mail ..1000 dollar deal . It scam .

Although the email was sound like scam, but what I know is, there is such things as below exist when doing online commercial transaction.

Buyer want to buy item from Seller. But both of them are afraid of scam, so bank is the middlemen who can act as guarantor.

Buyer have to make payment to the bank first, and bank will hold the payment. Bank will informed Seller that, the payment was safe, and now is waiting the Seller to send items, after the items was sent or reach (I not sure how the bank prove the seller has sent it, but there is a way). After confirm, then the bank will proceed the payment to Buyer.

I don't mean the email is true or fake, but the best way is actually call the official bank number to confirm it, sometimes the email may be TRUE as it may written by the PA from the manager.

it's kinda obvious, right? RIGHT? or is your head up in your ass?



you wanna know why scammers still exist?

because of people like you guys. congratulations.

This post has been edited by C-Fu: Sep 5 2010, 07:38 PM

+2 it

this thread just made me LOL

dopod selling at RM1000 and the story about the bank of canada...

come on guys...

pls Google this email
royalbanktransfercan@mail2consultant.com

Hello... i got this message... i dont know weather its a scam or not... I sell my tablet at mudah.my for rm300...

Hello am from scotland i want to buy this item for my kids in nigeria,i will pay as you requested for.i will made the payment from my account and you will help me to ship the item to him, i will pay for the shipping charges.you will ship the item via DHL or EMS speed post at postlaju.i will be more happy if you can sell this item for me because he need the item at this point of time..so i will need your full bank details so that i can make the payment today without any delay...
Account Name:
Account Number:
Name of Bank:
Bank Branch:
Name of item:
Phone Number:
Email Address:

Once you get back to me with this information i will make the payment today without any delay..
Thanks so much for your understand and God bless you..

Cheers

ohh.. there is nothing afraid about the transaction will be monitor by FBI and Interpol... so there is nothing to be scared about.... so await to see your bank details ASAP...

Thanks for the reply..you have noting to worry about,all you need to do now is to get back to me with the shipping charges and your full bank details so tthat i can make the payment asap..And the item can not be damage or lost the shipping company use to protect the item..you will never loose your money once i make the payment you will receive the confirmation mail of the money in your inbox after you read it you will get the item ship and scan the shipment receipt to my bank for proper verification and they will activate your account without any delay..

Hope you understand me..

BEST REGARD

Thanks for the reply you are to ship the item to my son who study in nigeria not me in scotland..you have to check the shipping charges to nigeran and get back to me,DHL is a very good coureir and they monitor item so the item will not be damage from them and i have been using them for so long..so kindly get back to me with your full bank details so that i can make the payment asap

I will make the payment through Royal Bank of Scotland

here is the shipping information
Name:adewale Adetomiwa
Address: no 41 agbowo shopping complex ui ibadan
State:OyO
City:Ibadan
Country:Nigeria
Zip Code:23402

Am joshua Bright

and here is my son shipping information

Name:adewale Adetomiwa
Address: no 41 agbowo shopping complex ui ibadan
State:OyO
City:Ibadan
Country:Nigeria
Zip Code:23402

Is this a scam???

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Added on November 22, 2012, 4:13 pmHello... i got this message... i dont know weather its a scam or not... I sell my tablet at mudah.my for rm300...

Hello am from scotland i want to buy this item for my kids in nigeria,i will pay as you requested for.i will made the payment from my account and you will help me to ship the item to him, i will pay for the shipping charges.you will ship the item via DHL or EMS speed post at postlaju.i will be more happy if you can sell this item for me because he need the item at this point of time..so i will need your full bank details so that i can make the payment today without any delay...
Account Name:
Account Number:
Name of Bank:
Bank Branch:
Name of item:
Phone Number:
Email Address:

Once you get back to me with this information i will make the payment today without any delay..
Thanks so much for your understand and God bless you..

Cheers

ohh.. there is nothing afraid about the transaction will be monitor by FBI and Interpol... so there is nothing to be scared about.... so await to see your bank details ASAP...

Thanks for the reply..you have noting to worry about,all you need to do now is to get back to me with the shipping charges and your full bank details so tthat i can make the payment asap..And the item can not be damage or lost the shipping company use to protect the item..you will never loose your money once i make the payment you will receive the confirmation mail of the money in your inbox after you read it you will get the item ship and scan the shipment receipt to my bank for proper verification and they will activate your account without any delay..

Hope you understand me..

BEST REGARD

Thanks for the reply you are to ship the item to my son who study in nigeria not me in scotland..you have to check the shipping charges to nigeran and get back to me,DHL is a very good coureir and they monitor item so the item will not be damage from them and i have been using them for so long..so kindly get back to me with your full bank details so that i can make the payment asap

I will make the payment through Royal Bank of Scotland

here is the shipping information
Name:adewale Adetomiwa
Address: no 41 agbowo shopping complex ui ibadan
State:OyO
City:Ibadan
Country:Nigeria
Zip Code:23402

Am joshua Bright

and here is my son shipping information

Name:adewale Adetomiwa
Address: no 41 agbowo shopping complex ui ibadan
State:OyO
City:Ibadan
Country:Nigeria
Zip Code:23402

Is this a scam???

This post has been edited by naaimzerox: Nov 22 2012, 04:13 PM

YO! it's a nigerian SCAM. lol. 100%

I gt the same email...

Thanks for your quick response, its a Pleasure to understand that theItem is still available for sale,i am buying the item for my cousinand i am at sea at the moment, i have read the specification of theitem,i really love the item, More so as i am a marine  engineer anddue to the nature of my work,phone calls making and visiting ofwebsite are restricted  I really want to make the item to be a surprise formy cousin so i want let him to know anything about the item until it getsdelivered to him , i am sure he will be more than happy with theitem.I insisted on Bank to Bank Transfer because i don't  have access to anyother form of payment online , but i can pay from my Bank account,, iwill need you to give me your full Bank details so that i can make thetransfer of the money into your account for the item including theshipment charges as soos as possible.Account Name:Account Number:Name of Bank:Bank Branch: Name of item:Item Price:Phone Number:Email Address:Here is the shipping informationName: Adewale SegunAddress:144 agbowo complex ui,City:IbadanState:OyoZip code:23402Country:NigeriaOnce you get back to me with this information i will make the payment today without any delay..Thanks so much for your understanding and almighty God will bless you Kindly prepare to ship the item through (Poslaju Express) for a Safety delivery, i willbe looking forward for your bank details as soon as possibletoday..

I received, too.

" I am currently in England and I got no time to go shopping so I would like to purchase your bag for my daughter who is currently abroad ( West Africa ) as a gift. So I would like you to help me find out the shipping cost. I will be responsible for all expenses in which i will be making payments via bank to bank instant transfer. Thanks "

This post has been edited by pookiefoof: Oct 12 2013, 12:21 AM

haha follow old school thumb rule to prevent most scam.

Money come, product go. no money, no product. nothing changes this.

Our company follow strictly on this policy with no exemptions. Money no come, washing machine / dryers no go. ha ha

Is this is SCAM?

The Online Transfer Order From Royal Bank Of Canada® Has Been Approved Transfer Number :- RC444009122SB

Dear Valued Customer: (My name),
This message confirms that the sum of ( $235 USD) has been sent to you by MARIAH KATELYN via Online Payment Services. Below are the instructions you must follow to get the money credited into your bank account. Please find the necessary Payment Details below

Transaction Summary:
Account Type
Savings


Transaction Date
22 / April / 2014

Total Account Transfer
$235 USD


TRANSACTION NUMBER
RC444009122SB
Quantity
1
Merchandise Title
GALAXY NEXUS PHONE

Shipping Company
"EMS"
Shipping Address
Name: Iwuagwu Emmanuel
Address: No 5 obokun eleyele
Zipcode: 23402
City: Ibadan.
Country: Nigeria.
Phone number:+2348185935727
Account Details for Remittance
Account Name, (My name),
Account No: (My Bank account),
Bank Name: BANK SIMPANAN NASIONAL (BSN),
Email: (My E-mail).


NOTE: This is to confirm to you that the said amount has been successfully transferred by the Sender and been deducted from his Bank Account which is ready to be credited into your account, been that this Payment has been subjected to be a Payment for a GALAXY NEXUS PHONE purchased from you, we reserve the right to make sure this transaction is safe and secured also to verify the legitimacy level on this transaction because of the high sum of funds involved.

You can go ahead and ship out your buyer's item and send Royal Bank Of Canada ® the shipment tracking number in order to activate your bank account within the next 24 hours time and to finish the final process for us to transfer your full money into your bank account,you will receive your money as soon as you have send us the tracking number or a scanned copy of the shipment receipt ,You will have to ship the item to the shipping address provided by the buyer.

You may contact Royal Bank customer service or by replying directly to this confirmation message by using the reply button in your email and Quote the Above Transfer Number for quick recognition of this transaction.

Also if you have any question you can contact the Royal Bank Of Canada ® direct with this email address for further inquiring through the following email: online_fundstransfer@accountant.com




THANKS FOR USING Royal Bank Of Canada ® ONLINE TRANSFER.




Mr Harry Samuel

Head Of Operations.

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Please need response asap.

without a doubt, this is a scam as well

Dear xxx,

My name is Justin, your banking advisor and I will be pleased to assist you with your inquiry.

I must inform you that this is a fraudulent message. RBC Royal Bank doesn't act as an intermediary for the purchase of products and the sending of the funds for such purchases.

This is a scam where you're contacted as you're selling an item online, from someone pretending to be a Royal Bank client or employee. We don't send such notifications and wouldn't request confidential information through unsecured regular email.

This scam typically involves a request that you send someone the shipping code for an item, which requires you to send the item to them first. With online auctions, payment is always received first and then the item is sent to the purchaser. In some cases, they'll give you an account number, and provide you with a telephone number to call as well. The number often has a very basic menu system set up to provide a balance of the account in question. The account is a fake account that is not actually at RBC Royal Bank.

Please do not respond to the message or send your item that was for sale.

Thanks for contacting us. We'll be happy to help you again if there's anything else you’d like to discuss.

If you prefer, you can call us at 1-800-769-2511.

Sincerely,

Justin L | Banking Advisor - email/chat, RBC Advice Centre, RBC Royal Bank | Royal Bank of Canada
6880 Financial Drive, Tower 2, 4th Floor, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 7Y5 | www.rbcroyalbank.com

Protect yourself from potential fraud and identity theft by adopting some everyday safe banking practices. For tips and other helpful information, click on the "Privacy & Security" link in the lower left-hand corner of any www.rbcroyalbank.com page.

KEYWORD : Country: Nigeria.

This is really interesting; I am well aware of scammers especially Nigerian.

I had one recently emailed me about my 32" lcd TV which I posted on Mudah for rm750 and this person emailed requesting if I could send it to US and he/she will pay for everything, I replied providing a link to lmgtfy (let me Google that for you) that searches on Amazon.com for a deal that sells the same model for less than us$250 with Free Shipping in US. That person replied thanks.

Then I had couple of stranger whatsapp me from +234 country code saying they are abroad and wants me to send to Nigeria; take note +234 is Nigeria's country code.

Perhaps we should pull a prank on them and send them bricks using POS Laju (known as EMS internationally) or even a rotten sausage LMFAO.