Hmm...Could be a great deal (PowerMac for cheap?) SCAM

CN · Jul 8th, 2005, 02:07 PM

As I was trying to sell my grandparent's G5 Dual 2ghz (I'm sure many of you saw the ad etc.- its now sold though) I was looking for similar systems, to see what a good asking price would be. In my search, I stumbled across this ad (I lost the link, but printed it out, so here's all the info, its from some sort of a classified ad in Toronto):

"Macintosh G5 Dual, 2ghz, $1500, all original documents, 1-800-881-8709"

If this is not a scam, then its an absolutely phenomenal deal. Just thought I would let the community know, in case anyone is interested. Buyer beware though, this is almost too good to be true. Do your homework before buying and be careful! I am in no way endorsing this ad as being true etc. for all I know, it could be a scam. But it could also potentially be a good deal.

CN · Jul 8th, 2005, 03:50 PM

I got curious, so I phoned about the computer. Turns out its some sort of a company selling it (apparently they are switching to PCs) called Tridel Morguard. He said its 2 months old, and in perfect condition. They are located in Toronto. Seems too good to be true (think about the retail on one of those babies...they're gonna lose alot of money). I would suggest checking it out in person, and only doing the deal in person. Its a bit fishy.

gnatsum · Jul 8th, 2005, 03:54 PM

i'm sure they got a kickass deal since they are a business...

eww switch to pc's eh? lol...

wish i had 1500 and a car.

wonder if they have anyother computers...hmm...

MacDoc · Jul 8th, 2005, 04:21 PM

It's scam and should be reported

There is no such company as Tridel Morguard in Mississauga or anywhere.

Where did you come across this.
I spoke and offered to come and pick it up with cash and he dodged and ducked.

STAY AWAY.

CN · Jul 8th, 2005, 04:51 PM

Whoa, thanks for checking that out MacDoc! If I was in the market to buy a Powermac, I would have been very easily scammed by something like this (1-800 number and all...). Luckily, I am not (that would be a big loss).

Wow, just did a search to see what else they're doing under that phone number:

In the Houston chronicle (Wow, advertising in the US now) (this time its a 45" Sharp Aquos) Here

Canada.com classifieds (the G5 and a 45" Sharp Aquos too) Here

Found the ad in The Ottawa Citizen as well. These guys are all over the place.

Canada411.com has no record of anything under that number, no business named that either. Nothing in the Better Business Bureau.

How do you report this sort of thing? Police?

Elias26 · Jul 8th, 2005, 05:06 PM

lt's sad how people try to scam others nowadays. Don't they know that the chances of getting away with a scam is very small...

Yeah, $1,500.00 Cdn sounds too good to be true. Especially considering these machines retail for $2,500.00 Cdn new.

Then again maybe this person doesn't have concept of second hand value. If I sell anything I actually go to eBay or check out the local buy and sell ads to compare the prices to see what is fair value for said object.

Good thing MacDoc came to the rescue! It's a bird. It's a plane! No it's MacDoc!MacDoc up, up and away!

Sorry, I am bored and on that note I am heading off.

MacDoc · Jul 8th, 2005, 05:22 PM

Made me laugh E26....

I was pissed at the guy on the phone tho.....

You know I don't know but it's unlikely police will get involved even if you are defrauded - better to alert the sites.

It actually sounded US on the phone and I suspect they look at your area code as you phone in and say they are from your area to get you more excited.

MacDaddy · Jul 8th, 2005, 05:39 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Elias26
	lt's sad how people try to scam others nowadays. Don't they know that the chances of getting away with a scam is very small...

Actually, Criminals know very well they have little chance of being caught for most crimes. Unless they are caught in the act, somebody can identify them or it was a serious crime, the cops wont even show up. I just had my van broken into on Canada Day (It's been broken down in front of my house for a month!) and the Cops wouldnt come because nothing was stolen, even though they had touched and moved things inside the vehicle.
A guy I used to work with tried to rob the place after he was fired, though he did get caught, he only had to write an apology letter.

As somebody who used to hang with the wrong crowd, I know your chances of getting busted are pretty slim unless you are incredibly stupid about it! It's a sad state of affairs, but oh so true.

Elias26 · Jul 8th, 2005, 05:51 PM

Well thanks for that bit of information. I was TRYING to live in this delusional perfect society I made for myself. But now that's all come crashing down!

But isn't there a way to follow up on a scam like this one? Heck, the Police could even get a hold of this guy if MacDoc was able to.

HowEver · Jul 17th, 2005, 09:13 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by CN
	How do you report this sort of thing? Police?

http://www.recol.ca/

Jul 8th, 2005, 02:07 PM	#1
CN Honourable Citizen Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kingston, ON Posts: 1,713	Hmm...Could be a great deal (PowerMac for cheap?) SCAM As I was trying to sell my grandparent's G5 Dual 2ghz (I'm sure many of you saw the ad etc.- its now sold though) I was looking for similar systems, to see what a good asking price would be. In my search, I stumbled across this ad (I lost the link, but printed it out, so here's all the info, its from some sort of a classified ad in Toronto): "Macintosh G5 Dual, 2ghz, $1500, all original documents, 1-800-881-8709" If this is not a scam, then its an absolutely phenomenal deal. Just thought I would let the community know, in case anyone is interested. Buyer beware though, this is almost too good to be true. Do your homework before buying and be careful! I am in no way endorsing this ad as being true etc. for all I know, it could be a scam. But it could also potentially be a good deal. __________________ When my fist clenches, crack it open... Last edited by CN; Jul 8th, 2005 at 04:53 PM.

Jul 8th, 2005, 03:50 PM	#2
CN Honourable Citizen Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kingston, ON Posts: 1,713	I got curious, so I phoned about the computer. Turns out its some sort of a company selling it (apparently they are switching to PCs) called Tridel Morguard. He said its 2 months old, and in perfect condition. They are located in Toronto. Seems too good to be true (think about the retail on one of those babies...they're gonna lose alot of money). I would suggest checking it out in person, and only doing the deal in person. Its a bit fishy. __________________ When my fist clenches, crack it open...

Jul 8th, 2005, 04:21 PM	#4
MacDoc Honourable Citizen Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Planet Earth.....on slow boil Posts: 28,080	It's scam and should be reported There is no such company as Tridel Morguard in Mississauga or anywhere. Where did you come across this. I spoke and offered to come and pick it up with cash and he dodged and ducked. STAY AWAY. __________________ Are you backed up??? if not why not? - Superduper is FREE!! Find out more here Support Green- buy Bullfrog Power http://www.bullfrogpower.com/

Jul 8th, 2005, 04:51 PM	#5
CN Honourable Citizen Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kingston, ON Posts: 1,713	Whoa, thanks for checking that out MacDoc! If I was in the market to buy a Powermac, I would have been very easily scammed by something like this (1-800 number and all...). Luckily, I am not (that would be a big loss). Wow, just did a search to see what else they're doing under that phone number: In the Houston chronicle (Wow, advertising in the US now) (this time its a 45" Sharp Aquos) Here Canada.com classifieds (the G5 and a 45" Sharp Aquos too) Here Found the ad in The Ottawa Citizen as well. These guys are all over the place. Canada411.com has no record of anything under that number, no business named that either. Nothing in the Better Business Bureau. How do you report this sort of thing? Police? __________________ When my fist clenches, crack it open...

Jul 8th, 2005, 05:06 PM	#6
Elias26 Full Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 469	lt's sad how people try to scam others nowadays. Don't they know that the chances of getting away with a scam is very small... Yeah, $1,500.00 Cdn sounds too good to be true. Especially considering these machines retail for $2,500.00 Cdn new. Then again maybe this person doesn't have concept of second hand value. If I sell anything I actually go to eBay or check out the local buy and sell ads to compare the prices to see what is fair value for said object. Good thing MacDoc came to the rescue! It's a bird. It's a plane! No it's MacDoc!MacDoc up, up and away! Sorry, I am bored and on that note I am heading off. __________________ Are you regular? If not, buy a Apple.

Jul 8th, 2005, 03:54 PM	#3
gnatsum Full Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ottawa Posts: 656	i'm sure they got a kickass deal since they are a business... eww switch to pc's eh? lol... wish i had 1500 and a car. wonder if they have anyother computers...hmm...

Jul 8th, 2005, 05:22 PM	#7
MacDoc Honourable Citizen Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Planet Earth.....on slow boil Posts: 28,080	Made me laugh E26.... I was pissed at the guy on the phone tho..... You know I don't know but it's unlikely police will get involved even if you are defrauded - better to alert the sites. It actually sounded US on the phone and I suspect they look at your area code as you phone in and say they are from your area to get you more excited. __________________ Are you backed up??? if not why not? - Superduper is FREE!! Find out more here Support Green- buy Bullfrog Power http://www.bullfrogpower.com/

Jul 8th, 2005, 05:51 PM	#9
Elias26 Full Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 469	Well thanks for that bit of information. I was TRYING to live in this delusional perfect society I made for myself. But now that's all come crashing down! But isn't there a way to follow up on a scam like this one? Heck, the Police could even get a hold of this guy if MacDoc was able to. __________________ Are you regular? If not, buy a Apple.

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