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hi i ordered some plant food of a website bt when ...

2010-02-10T13:46:08.258-05:00

hi i ordered some plant food of a website bt when i went to process it all thru alertpay i frogot to clik on my shipping adress, does this mean it wont get to me or will thye company hav my adresss as im registered with alertpay and they no my address and details???

Hi Anonymous, This letter that you submitted cou...

2010-02-01T11:17:19.469-05:00

Hi Anonymous,

This letter that you submitted could be a typical Craigslist scam. Con artists prey on the general public's lack of understanding on how our company works.

The way this person is describing our process is not accurate. We do not hold funds or goods for people, nor do we confirm deposits; we are a payment processor and we only process payments.

Also, we do not issue refunds. That is the merchant's responsibility.

To be safe, we suggest that you avoid making major purchases, like motorcycles and automobiles, and purchase these goods from a trusted dealership rather than online without having seen or tested the bike.

We've seen too many scams that sound a lot like this, so it would be safer to avoid this transaction altogether.

Also, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Thanks for your question!

I was interested in purchasing a Motorcycle that I...

2010-01-31T19:47:00.339-05:00

I was interested in purchasing a Motorcycle that I found an add for in the local paper. New the price was too good to be true and these are the emails they have sent me back. Saying to pay thru alertpay. I have not paid as it is all not adding up. But am sure someone will.

Hi there, I am really sorry I haven't been able to answer sooner, but I've been busy, I've just moved to England. Don't worry though, the bike is still there in Australia, I left it at a shipping company in Northern Teritory. The price I am asking is 8.900$ (negotiable) and it includes shipping anywhere in Australia. The bike has been left to me in a will by my uncle, I am not a bike fan, never had one, don't even have a license to drive, but I can tell you the bike runs perfectly, it is fully paid, no accidents.
If you are still interested, than please email me back so I can explain how can this be done without me being in Australia!
Cheers
Before leaving Australia I have prearranged the deal with AlertPay https://www.AlertPay.com, so that there will be no need for me to be there!
You will need to send me your full name, shipping address and phone number so I can set up the transaction with AlertPay; after that they will contact you with the payment details and you will make 50% deposit to them; they will secure your money until you receive the bike!
In the same day AlertPay will confirm your deposit, shipping will start and you will receive a tracking number to track your delivery! The bike will reach your address in about 4 working days, after that you will have another 5 days for inspection; if unsatisfied with the bike you will get a full refund from AlertPay, if not, than you'll pay the rest of the balance!
I gived them legal empowerment to do the Rego transfer in my name and they have all the original papers to do it!

let me know your decision
cheers

Here is a copy of an email sent to me by a would b...

2009-11-11T16:57:08.960-05:00

Here is a copy of an email sent to me by a would be Scammer that I was able to thuwart his plans to scam me be by the fast thinking of the Manager of "Postal Express" (a local shipping store), BBB and this Blog.
Thanks for your help in keeping these Scammers at bay.
Just keep this in mind when receiving a payment from Alertpay. The offcial Alertpay company does not need or want a shipping tracking number before they send a payment.
Thats was how this Scammer almost got me.
Be carefull out there.
Jared

Hello thanks for your reply,
I Would have loved to call you but i have problems hearing well i
live in Los angeles and i will be needing this item for my son and
daughter for there birthday in the middle of ending of this month,therefore
i will be needing it as soon as possible.he is located in NY and I am ok
with the item and will like to make an immediate payment,i will be paying
you through AlertPay dispatch payment which is very clear,easy and safe
method of an online payment,the money will be delivered to you at your
doorstep in cash immediately the payment is made and and shipping which
would handle with my shipping account has been confirmed by alertpay,
reciept of confirmation would be sent to you via mail by
AlertPay,therefore you dont need to signup before getting paid.I will
be offering you $1500 plus the shipping for the item to hasten the
transaction and also get the posting off craiglist.I will be needing your
full name and address and also your phone number to make the payment on
your personal information as the recipient.Do mail me back with payment
information if you accept my offer.Thank you and Best Regards.

I just received an email from a scam artist: On ...

2009-08-11T01:16:23.169-04:00

I just received an email from a scam artist:

On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 9:56 PM, jack justine wrote:

Thanks for getting back to me,And for letting me know that the item is still up for sell.i will be paying $2200 and will be using alertpay asmy secure mode of payment cause Alertpay is fast and secure.they protect the interest of both buyer and the seller from been scam.you can read more about alertpay on www..alertpay.com, all you have to do is to sign up an account with alertpay.and after you have sign up on there,i will need your alertpay id(Email) to make the payment.pls get back to me as soon as you have sign up on alertpay.so i can arrange for the payment today.