I’ve had a couple more scam attempts recently, so in a bid to make the details that bit easier for people to find online, I’m posting up a transcript of one of them. Anything to stop these thieves ripping off more people.
This one pops up when you’re selling stuff. I had it yesterday on Facebook Marketplace, but I’ve read about them targeting people on other platforms as well. Screenshot attached, and transcribed below so it’s searchable.
Essentially, they say they’ll send the cash to you with a Fedex / UPS / whatever agent to collect “the item”, but the envelope needs insured which you pay for but they’ll put that money in the envelope as well to cover it. Because of course they will.
Arnaud
Hello, is this still available?
You sent
Yes it is 
Arnaud
Ok I take but I would like to come tomorrow but I am currently busy with work, I will send a FEDEX postman to your home to give you your money in cash and collect the item.
You sent
As long as it’s cash I can work with that. I’ll be in all day tomorrow
Arnaud
I explain to you, an agent FEDEX will come to your home to give you an envelope containing your money, and once you have verified your money you give him the article so he can send it to my home.
You sent
Right, and I’m assuming there will be insurance needed for the envelope that I’ll need to cover?
You sent
I’ve reported you to Facebook and will ensure as many people as I know see a transcript of this so they don’t get robbed by you as well. I’m sure your mother is proud of you.
Arnaud
do not worry because the 50 £ that you will pay for the insurance costs will be donated since I have already made the addition to you so as not to penalize the transaction which means that you will have the total sum of 150£ on your envelope Don’t worry you will have your money in cash From tomorrow at your home
You sent
Hahaha no. You’re a thief.
Arnaud Jagoua left the group.
