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One of the biggest mistakes of my life. May 12, 2009

Here is the email transaction (word for word) that took place between myself and a “wholesale” ipod seller who lives in Italy. My whole life I’ve been looking for an easy buck or a get-rich-quick scheme.

When you finish the thread, continue reading for the details.

Sent on April 30th, 2005:

Kevin Levine <plainviewnewyork@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hi, my name is Kevin Levine

I recently expressed interest in buying ipods at wholesale to a friend and
recomended you. As I’m sure you are aware, not everyone is honest. But in
the near future i would like to do business with you- i see that you have a
minimum of 15 per order. As a favor- would yo be willing to do a first
order of 5 just to make sure everything goes smoothly- and if so- i
guarantee my return business for the remaining 10 and of course future and
larger orders. Please let me know how you feel about this or let me know
how youve dealth with this situation in the past. Thank you again for your
time and consideration. Like i said though, this would probably be at the
end of april- but i wanted to contact you first before any other sellers.
Thanks again.

Kevin
516 220 7152

From: paulo maroti
>To: Kevin Levine
>Subject: Re: An interested customer….
>Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 02:22:05 -0800 (PST)
>Hi Kevin,
>I am sorry but you have to buy at least 7-8 units!
>Thank’s

Kevin Levine <plainviewnewyork@hotmail.com> wrote: Thank you Mr. Maroti for your timely response. Definitly expect to hear
from me again later in April, I look forward to doing business with you. In
your past experience- how long has the shipping to the US taken? And if I
made a payment, how would you return a receipt for that? Do you accept
paypal? Thanks again.

Kevin
>From: paulo maroti
>To: Kevin Levine
>Subject: Re: An interested customer….
>Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 10:09:57 -0800 (PST)
>Hi Kevin,
>The shipping will take max 48 hours after the payment will be done and the
>payment option is Western Union.
>Thank’s
Kevin Levine <plainviewnewyork@hotmail.com> wrote: Hi Mr. Maroti,
Its me again, Kevin Levine. Im done waisting your time, im ready to place an
order. Do i tell you what i want first, then send you the money? You said
you use western union, where/how shall i have it sent to you? I just want to
confirm taht you said we can do the first order for “7- 8″ just to try it
out, make sure it goes smoothly. Thank you again for your time. I look
forward to doing business with you.

Kevin Levine
From: paulo maroti
>To: Kevin Levine
>Subject: Re: An interested customer….
>Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 00:30:15 -0700 (PDT)
>Hi Kevin,
>Yes tell me what is your order and your full name and address so i can ship
>you the package!
>Here you have my full name and address where you have to make the payment
>via Western Union:
>Paulo Marotti
>Via Zara 21
>Rome
>00198
>Italy
>Thank’s and i will be waiting reply
Kevin Levine <plainviewnewyork@hotmail.com> wrote: Hey Mr. Maroti,

I’m waiting for my paycheck to clear by today or tomorrow but i wanted to
give you the order first to give you a day or two’s notice. According to my
contact list, it says you are selling mini ipods for $60 and 4th gen 20GB
for $70, IF this is correct I would like to order six (6) minis ( 2 blue, 2
silver, 2 pink) and one (1) 20GB 4th gen. If you could email me back
confirming these prices i would greatly appreciate it. thank you again for
your cooperation and i will let you know as soon as i send the money along
with my shipping address. Thanks again.

Kevin

>From: paulo maroti
>To: Kevin Levine
>Subject: Re: An interested customer….
>Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 06:08:58 -0700 (PDT)
>Hi sir,
>Yes these are he prices.
>I will be waiting your reply!
>Thank’s
Kevin Levine <plainviewnewyork@hotmail.com> wrote: you probably hate me by now, im sorry- just being as careful as i can- once
this first shipment goes well all youll be hearing from me are my orders.
but i just wanted to be clear on whats included with each ipod- accessories?
in box? factory sealed? thanks again.

Kevin

From:	paulo maroti (maroti200@yahoo.com)
Sent:	Tue 4/12/05 2:21 PM
To:	Kevin Levine (plainviewnewyork@hotmail.com)

From:	paulo maroti (maroti200@yahoo.com)
Sent:	Thu 4/14/05 4:26 PM
To:	Kevin Levine (plainviewnewyork@hotmail.com)

Ok Kevin,Thank’s

Let me check it and i will let you know!