Almost scammed for $450 until I saw the scam message posted with the same e-mail messages for the same product - just a different FIRST name. Became suspicious of the low price and his refusal to answer my questions as to why it was so low. His messages:
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 17:03: 03 0000
Hi, this is Albert Colbert and I am getting back to you regarding the 13" MacBook Pro from Craigslist.
I am now in Langley, BC, Canada.
I am selling the 13" MacBook Pro, with 2.4 Ghz Core2Duo Processor, 4 Gb memory, 500 Gb HD for $450 USD.
I hope you are still interested in buying it.
This Macbook Pro was ordered brand new directly from Apple in June.
About the laptop I can say it is 18 Months old and it is in good shape, no scratches, no dents as you can see from the pics I'm sending.included in the $450 price is everything the laptop came with when it was new, including the original manuals and warranty papers.
The laptop still has Applecare warranty until June. The Applecare warranty is fully transferable to the new owner.
I tried to be a thorough as I could with the presentation so you can have all the info if you decide to go ahead and buy it.
I have used the laptop mostly for internet browsing and presentations, so I would say it has been only lightly used. The laptop has the Leopard 10.6.4 OS, the iLife 11 and the MS Office 2011 with the original recovery disks included.
One more thing, the laptop is an US version and it works on the US power and plug system so you do not need a converter to use it in the US.
Attached are some photos so you can see the condition before you decide if you want to buy it or not.
Get back to me and let me know if you like the laptop and you wish to buy it.
Thanks,
Albert
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 15:24: 00 0000
I was checking for a way to make the exchange from here to you in the US and I came across this option, which is a very good way to make this exchange. They provide excellent service and have very good reviews as far as I've seen.
It's provide by a company called Worldwide Delivery Services and it will help us with this transaction.
They seem designed specifically for internet transactions, they handle both the payment and delivery part of this transaction. They seem pretty nice and trustworthy and they provide a service that we can use for our exchange.
The link below is taken from the Worldwide Delivery Services site and it explains the procedure I am talking about in 7 easy to follow steps. Please check the link and the procedure and let me know if you agree to the terms.
Http://worldwideparcelservices.ca. Enlang-clientsarea.info/parcel-delivery.html
With this procedure I will take the laptop to Worldwide Delivery Services, they will notify you they have the laptop for you, you will send them the payment and they will deliver the laptop to you and send me the payment for the laptop only after you receive and test it and then instruct Worldwide Delivery Services to send me the funds.
I will pay for next day delivery so you will receive the laptop in 2-3 days max.
Let me know if we can proceed.
Albert
The payment is sent to WPS and WPS will send you the instructions for payment after I take them the laptop.
The transaction will go like this. The first step is to send me your name and address and then I can send the laptop.
After I take the laptop to WPS they will verify the laptop, and then contact you to confirm they have the laptop and the specifications of the laptop and that they are ready to deliver the laptop using Fedex or UPS.
They will also send you a set of payment instructions and once you complete the payment to them and they secure the funds they will deliver the laptop.
After you receive the laptop and use it and check it and see that it is as I described you will notify WPS to send me the funds and the deal will be complete.
Shall we proceed?
*Needless to say I did not proceed thankfully, after i saw the scam report. Do not respond to this person!!
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