[wino]

As per previous about dodgy paypal etc, I put a phone on ebay for sale and the winner, despite my 'Uk only' warning, was based in the US but wanted it posted to...guess where? Yeh you got it!! Nigeria! Alarm bell #1. So I get 2 paypal emails saying a) the funds have come from the buyer, and b) they'll be in my paypal account once I provide proof of shipping. This, and 2 spelling errors got me going so I contacted paypal and they said the funds would show in my account no matter what. So I politely told the buyer to stick it and better luck next time. Reported to paypal and ebay ( the buyer became unregistered almost immediately after the sale ) and that's about it. Old Bill won't look into it cos I'm not the landed gentry or shifting millions to the labour party. Basically, as previous mails have said, and wisely so: if it looks too good to be true it is. Follow your gut ( especially after a dodgy kebab ) and be wary. Unfortunate. but the economics of today demand it. Be careful, take care, and don't let it get to you.