Re: be careful of latest ebay fraud

On Tue, 22 Nov 2005 07:45:10 -0800, Robert Sturgeon <rsturge@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>On 21 Nov 2005 20:37:19 -0800, "Jim" <alchem@xxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>Thanks for the warning. I know a movie director here in Ohio who got
>>caught by one of those PayPal frauds. One of the more obvious ones.
>>He produces independent films locally and sells copies over the web
>>using PayPal. I also use PayPal and am inundated by those emails. In
>>any case, he entered his login and password and had his bank account
>>cleaned out. The worst part is, he is a really decent guy.
>>>
>>Jim Koch, Cleveland
>
>Thus confirming the wisdom in my decision to never sell or
>buy using eBay - to or from people I've never heard of,
>under terms I don't understand,

eBay isn't THAT complicated. Even you should be able to figure it out if you
REALLY apply yourself. ;)

>using (PayPal) money I don't
>trust or understand.

PayPal isn't that complicated either. To understand it, all you have to do is
read the explanations and think about it. If you can't figure it out from there,
somebody could explain it to you. ;) As far as trusting it goes, you're on your
own there.

>I don't need ANYTHING that badly.

No, but then, who does?

It's important when learning a lesson to always try to learn the lesson being
taught.

Below are a few examples of bad reasoning causing bad conclusions.

Though humorous, the principles are based in truth.

IGNORING THE ADVICE OF EXPERTS WITHOUT GOOD REASON:
Example: Sure, the experts say you shouldn't ride a bicycle in the eye of a
hurricane, but I have my own theory.
FOLLOWING THE ADVICE OF KNOWN IDIOTS:
Example: Uncle Horace says eating pork makes you smarter. That's good enough for
me.
REACHING BIZARRE CONCLUSIONS WITHOUT ANY INFORMATION:
Example: My car won't start. I'm certain the spark plugs have been stolen by
rogue clowns.
FAULTY PATTERN RECOGNITION:
Example: His last six wives were murdered mysteriously. I hope to be wife number
seven.
FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE WHAT'S IMPORTANT:
Example: My house is on fire! Quick, call the post office and tell them to hold
my mail!
OVERAPPLICATION OF OCCAM'S RAZOR (WHICH SAYS THE SIMPLEST EXPLANATION MUST BE
CORRECT): Example: The simplest explanation for the moon landings is that they
were hoaxes. (maybe?)
INABILITY TO UNDERSTAND THAT SOME THINGS HAVE MULTIPLE CAUSES:
Example: The Beatles were popular for one reason only: they were good singers.
PROOF BY LACK OF EVIDENCE:
Example: I've never seen you drunk, so you must be one of those Amish people.
BLINDING FLASHES OF THE OBVIOUS:
Example: If everyone had more money, we could eliminate poverty.
BLAMING THE TOOL:
Example: I bought an encyclopedia, but I'm still stupid.
TAKING THINGS TO THEIR ILLOGICAL CONCLUSION:
Example: If you let your barber cut your hair, the next thing you know he'll be
lopping your limbs off.
JUDGING THE WHOLE BY ONE OF ITS CHARACTERISTICS:
Example: The sun causes sunburns. Therefore, the planet would be better off
without the sun.

I've been buying and selling on eBay for more than 10 years(mostly buying) and
have been satisfied with about 99% of the deals I've done there. Of course, I've
only got a feedback rating of 610, so what do I know? ;)
.

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