Below is an example of how scammers are using skype. Skype doesn’t make them any more legitimate. In fact, you will discover scammers always some some made-up reason for why their camera on skype is NOT working but okay to text back and forth – keeping them anonymous and as slimey shadey as hiding behind disposable email address and fake names.
Do not use skype to sell things. It’s usually scammers.
Email message attached from “Corbett Bonilla”
Dear Bill,
I have received your email and the information concerning the cost and
the method of payment that you choose.
Concerning the shipping and delivery I will handle the delivery and
pay the delivery fees by adding it on the same Cashier’s Cheque which
am going to issue.
My concern about appointing a good secure shipping company for the
delivery is because I want the delivery to be save to my destination
here in Glasgow England without any damages or lost of art which has
already happen in the past by using FedEx and UPS.
We will need to discuss the sending of the cheque directly to you for
the payment of the painting in order for the pickup to take place. We
need to appoint a time and date for Skype communication. My Skype id
is corbettbonilla add me on your Skype list or send me your Skype id
and I will add you.
Please email me back with the below information for the Cashier’s
Cheque to be issue..
Name on Check:
Full Address:
Phone Number:
If you don’t have Skype id kindly go to www.skype.com and register
with them and download Skype. I will be available on Skype tonight
night from 8:30 pm England time.
Note: I will handle and appoint a good secure shipping company that
will come for the pickup and the shipping fees will be added.
Best Regards
Corbett Bonilla
