Similar to the ‘grand piano’ scam, other large items, such as welding tools, are also being offered in recent scams. The common thread among all these offers is this: if you express interest in the item, you are asked to pay for the shipping costs. The scammers’ goal is to get you to send them a payment using non-refundable money orders or gift cards. However, after you pay the shipping cost, you will never receive the item you were expecting.
From: Dr. <real name of a UVic person> <****@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 3:59 AM
Subject: Disposal of welding machine and tools boxsNotice: This message was sent from outside the University of Victoria email system. Please be cautious with links and sensitive information.
Dear Student/Faculty And, One of our staff in University of Victoria , <redacted name> ( Coordinator, Academic Administration) is downsizing and looking to give away her late dad’s Miller 951937 Dynasty 300 TIG Welder w/ TIGRunner Pkg & Wireless Foot Control, With A Complete Set Of Snap On Tools Box And Accessories. If interested in any of the equipment kindly indicate by sending him a mail via your personal email for a swift response. to indicate your interest in any of the listed items contact him on his private email address (****@outlook.com ) to arrange delivery with a moving company.
Sincerely,
Dr. <redacted real name>
MEMBER OF THE BOARD