MoneyBookers Scam?

Have any of you been scammed by MoneyBookers? I'm getting really sick and tired of dealing with corrupt businesses like Western Union and MoneyBookers. I tried, for several days to wire money using Western Union and all they did was lock up my money. After that didn't work, the company I'm trying to purchase something from told me to use MoneyBookers. That has turned into a nightmare. After three weeks, I've finally been able to wire money to my MoneyBookers account - contrary to what their site says, they REFUSE to accept credit cards from the US so I had to wire money instead. Now, they tell me that the money wasn't wired from my account, which is absurd and now that won't let me complete my transaction. MoneyBookers wants be to "verify" my account AGAIN by either "verifying" my credit cards - which they won't let me do or wire even MORE money to them.

MoneyBookers seems to be a complete rip-off. Have any of you had the same problems?

Public Comments

1. Withdrawing from moneybookers can be a problem sometimes

2. Look up moneybookers scams on the internet, they abound. People are selling cars that they don't possess. The guy that tried to scam me originally had an address posted in Florida literally minutes from my house but when I inquired he said he was in the military about to be deployed to Iraq, but is in the UK at this time, another scam says it's a woman, also in the UK. (He said England, she said Scotland) I wrote back within minutes saying that I would send him the $9000 asap but that I would use a different brokerage firm "just in case" and of course, never heard from him again.
Moneybookers may be legit, however the people using it certainly aren't! Be careful! And remember what good old dad taught you when you were a kid, "If it looks too good to be true...."

Hi,

The car is alredy crated and ready for shipping. The title is clear. The car is in showroom condition and it has not been involved in any accidents. It is paid in full and all you have to pay is the price of the car.
This is the best way for me even if I'll have to pay some extra money for their services. I'll cover the broker's fee and like I've explained, the shipping will be covered as well so you don't have to worry. The car will be delivered at your door.
Once you've received the car you'll have 14 days for inspection and test drive. If for any reason the car is not as described, including the emissions standards, you may reject the car. It will be shipped back at my expense and you will be fully refunded.
It will come with the title, bill of sale signed by me, and with the power of attorney for the escrow manager that will accompany the car to sign all the papers that you need to register it under your name. The shipping process can take up to 4-5 days. The delivery will be made at your house. I'll have the exact schedule once the shipping process has begun.
I've attach you some photos and also you can check. the VIN. JTHFN48Y950068123
(car is registred and located in Delray Beach, FL)
If you want to buy it please email me your full name and address and I will contact Moneybookers to start the transaction. They will contact you with all the informations that you need to complete this deal.

Thanks,
Melvin Lerwick

3. hmm here is a message from a guy who want to sell me a motorcycle. It sounds far to similar to the one written above. Any one have any thoughts?

Hi,
There are 8000 miles on it, the bike is in great condition, has been properly maintained, has never been dropped or abused in any way. It has a clear title and the price I`m selling it for is $2900, which is including all shippings charges.
I live in San Diego but I`m currently working in the UK (London) and I`ll be staying here for the next approximately 7 months, anyway I`m using MoneyBookers services so I can sell this bike without difficulty. I left it at their warehouse before leaving to the UK. They will take care of the delivery with a 14-day return policy so you will have the chance to test and inspect it before final decision.
If you want to purchase it, let me know and I will explain you how MoneyBookers works and how we can move forward.
I am waiting your email.
Thanks

I have the info to do the deal and decided to do some research first. Glad I did!