What do you make of this credit card scam??? - GoFuckYourself.com

pradaboy · 05-27-2010, 01:51 PM

My brother owns a computer store. Last week a bunch of Somalian guys come in with each about two credit cards. They want to buy a bunch of laptops and desktops and my brother doesn't think twice (stupid, I know). Few cards were declined but a few others went through. Transactions done and stuff was ordered, they only took one laptop with them, the rest was on backorder.

After talking to me I tell my brother to check all the stuff, call police, credit card service to figure shit out. Turns out their IDs were fake (shocker!). Next thing we know we get a letter saying the charges were charged back by the issuing bank. So the guys come in, we tell them they ain't getting shit and they should contact their bank. They go away saying they will fix it.

My thought at this point was, they know they've been made, they'll run like hell and won't come back...

Next day they're in the store again, saying the charges were all withdrawn from their cc's and saying they want their stuff. At this point I'm wondering whether they are just stupid or maybe they have some other plan.
Next thing we know they are all understanding, saying we will definitely get our cash and even telling us they will bring back the laptop they already took so we can keep it until we get the money.

I don't get it, wtf is their end game? They think they can gain our trust? Mind you this is all after my brother told them the card was issued in another country, their IDs are fake and that the police is investigating *some* credit card fraud case in the neighbourhood.

What's your take?

Shoplifter · 05-27-2010, 02:16 PM

Why did he even let Somalians in the store?

american pervert · 05-27-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoplifter

Why did he even let Somalians in the store?

QFT!

why not have them stay there while you call the cops, ICE, DHS and have them deported?

seeandsee · 05-27-2010, 02:25 PM

So did he call police after they show again, or they can't do anything to them?

L-Pink · 05-27-2010, 02:27 PM

No offense but your brother appears quite naive.

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alias · 05-27-2010, 02:28 PM

They know their cover is blown, they don't want him to ID them.

TrainWreckContent · 05-27-2010, 02:31 PM

yeah thats weird they even offered to bring the stuff back...did they??

marcop · 05-27-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoplifter

Why did he even let Somalians in the store?

pradaboy · 05-27-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoplifter

Why did he even let Somalians in the store?

It's quite a multicultural society where we live so basing decisions like that on skin color is not a choice. We only found out they were Somalians after copying their IDs.

sperbonzo · 05-27-2010, 04:06 PM

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DBS.US · 05-27-2010, 06:38 PM

Trust me, A nice HD video camera and monitor behind the cash register slows that shady stuff down.

mozadek · 05-27-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoplifter

Why did he even let Somalians in the store?

LoveSandra · 05-28-2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by alias

They know their cover is blown, they don't want him to ID them.

treu that

pradaboy · 05-28-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sperbonzo

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Tom_PM · 05-28-2010, 08:42 AM

Perhaps they dont realise that it's in your interest to get them busted.

lazycash · 05-28-2010, 09:16 AM

Is Somalia the new Nigeria? I'm curious if they actually brought back the laptop. Also, seems like the thieves are a bit stupid to put most of the stuff on order rather than just purchasing all of the merchandise in the store and leaving with it right then.

05-27-2010, 01:51 PM	#1
pradaboy sell me your banners Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: on the tubes Posts: 12,931	What do you make of this credit card scam??? My brother owns a computer store. Last week a bunch of Somalian guys come in with each about two credit cards. They want to buy a bunch of laptops and desktops and my brother doesn't think twice (stupid, I know). Few cards were declined but a few others went through. Transactions done and stuff was ordered, they only took one laptop with them, the rest was on backorder. After talking to me I tell my brother to check all the stuff, call police, credit card service to figure shit out. Turns out their IDs were fake (shocker!). Next thing we know we get a letter saying the charges were charged back by the issuing bank. So the guys come in, we tell them they ain't getting shit and they should contact their bank. They go away saying they will fix it. My thought at this point was, they know they've been made, they'll run like hell and won't come back... Next day they're in the store again, saying the charges were all withdrawn from their cc's and saying they want their stuff. At this point I'm wondering whether they are just stupid or maybe they have some other plan. Next thing we know they are all understanding, saying we will definitely get our cash and even telling us they will bring back the laptop they already took so we can keep it until we get the money. I don't get it, wtf is their end game? They think they can gain our trust? Mind you this is all after my brother told them the card was issued in another country, their IDs are fake and that the police is investigating some credit card fraud case in the neighbourhood. What's your take? __________________ Media Buyer - Sell me your traffic! FREE to register domains... Better than 99% of the crap sold here!

05-27-2010, 02:25 PM	#4
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05-27-2010, 02:31 PM	#7
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05-27-2010, 04:06 PM	#10
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05-27-2010, 02:16 PM	#2
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05-27-2010, 02:27 PM	#5
L-Pink working on my tan Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida/Kentucky Posts: 39,152	No offense but your brother appears quite naive. .

05-27-2010, 06:38 PM	#11
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05-28-2010, 09:16 AM	#16
lazycash Troll Patrol Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Local Socal Posts: 15,214	Is Somalia the new Nigeria? I'm curious if they actually brought back the laptop. Also, seems like the thieves are a bit stupid to put most of the stuff on order rather than just purchasing all of the merchandise in the store and leaving with it right then. __________________ "WTF, on google you can find the answer to every question in human history, EXCEPT how to convert cams.. Its crazy..." VenusBlogger