This is complicated!

[dis aqua i]

got the same story.go to SAPS fraud .let me guess,you talked to a nigerian fella?

[Citizen X]

got the same story.go to SAPS fraud .let me guess,you talked to a nigerian fella?

Someone please explain this to me: With FICA, RICA, IP address, bank accounts etc. how is it possible that the authorities can't trace you within 24 hours????

[ians]

People say I am old fashion, but when I buy something I like to hold it in my hand before I hand over money.

[Dave S]

People say I am old fashion, but when I buy something I like to hold it in my hand before I hand over money.

That is by far the safest policy, but with online buying, how do you do that? All online sellers want the cash up-front. They don't trust the customer enough either.

[ians]

I don't buy stuff online.

[dis aqua i]

Someone please explain this to me: With FICA, RICA, IP address, bank accounts etc. how is it possible that the authorities can't trace you within 24 hours????

Well Naick,dont forget that when it comes to the police its another sad story.an attorney on the other hand can make an application wich'l got to the bank and freeze all accounts,the nigerians will see money coming in but wont withdraw and those who lost theirs will inturn get their money back.at the moment i have 3 victims,i need at least 6 to make my case.

[mvubu]

High value electronics is the easiest scam in the world. I often follow gumtree ads and believe 30%+ on certain items is fraud.
You will see things like a dentist in Leeu Gamka selling pro camera kit.
2 things - use google street view and tell the seller that you just happen to be driving through that small town in the next 2 days and would like to pop in an see the goods. They quickly vanish or come up with a story.
Online shopping rule - buy from decent stores with easily verifiable info OR meet in a safe place, in person to inspect the goods.