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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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okay so i entered in Extreme Dimensions free body kit giveaway and believe it or not i won. got an email from the marketing assistant saying that i won the body kit but i just need to pay $150 for shipping and handling. to me thats still a good price to pay for a 2011 xB2 body kit..only thing is, now heres the catch, he wants me to send over my credit card info and shipping address and what not. to me thats understandable because how else would they get my payment for the s&h. but my wife put something in my head thats now stuck, "are you really gonna trust someone with that info that you dont even know saying you won?"
so if you were in my shoes what would you do?
Old Aug 23, 2011 | 04:26 PM
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Don't send anything.
Old Aug 23, 2011 | 04:27 PM
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either if you can pay through paypal or if they have a website with approved/certified forms for you to make the payment through, but it sound like a scam to me...
Old Aug 23, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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nope too freakin sketchy. back away. you shouldnt have to pay for shipping on something you won unless you are physically shipping it your self.
Old Aug 23, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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Don't do it.....
Economics 101, “No such thing as a free lunch”
Old Aug 23, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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nope too freakin sketchy. back away. you shouldnt have to pay for shipping on something you won unless you are physically shipping it your self.
x2 true!!! that's how most scammer gets you...
Old Aug 23, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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alot of you guys make sense..i know all these tricks of scammers cause theyre drilled in my head after joining the military but my greed is wanting to kick in...
i just want to go out and get one of those prepaid credit cards and give them that info...
damn my greed...
its like theres voices in my head saying "dont do it.its a scam" then theres the ones that are saying "just pay the $150. you want this"
Old Aug 23, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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this thread needs to be closed now. i'm tired of these questions. you didnt win anything. go buy a body kit like everyone else. you are the reason scammers make money and continue to scam and feed on people like you. military? calm down....
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Originally Posted by jusme661
alot of you guys make sense..i know all these tricks of scammers cause theyre drilled in my head after joining the military but my greed is wanting to kick in...
i just want to go out and get one of those prepaid credit cards and give them that info...
damn my greed...
its like theres voices in my head saying "dont do it.its a scam" then theres the ones that are saying "just pay the $150. you want this"
Under "Terms and Conditions" their web site says this:
Payment

All customers must pre-pay for all products. This is because each product is special ordered. We will accept money orders, personal checks, cashier’s checks, PayPal, and credit cards. All personal/company checks must wait two weeks for clearance.
Call the guy and tell him you'll make the shipping payment via Paypal. If he refuses to accept that, then you know it's not legit.

PS. In case you're unaware, it also says this:
Installation of Aerodynamics

All aerodynamics are manufactured with fiberglass unless otherwise noted. Due to the material used in production, the body kits will NOT be a direct bolt-on. These body kits may require prepping, sanding, shaving, filling gaps, cutting, or other extensive body work. These modifications may include removal or cutting of the reinforcement bars. By complying with our policies, customer understands the procedure and possible difficulty in installing the body kit. We HIGHLY recommend that a professional body shop with custom fiberglass body skit experience perform the installation. Refunds will not be issued due to poor fitment of the body kit. If fitment is off by extreme margins, a refund will be considered.
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