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Hello I'm New here! Joined: 12 Sep 2011 Posts: 2

alright well i am selling a longboard on craigslist and this guy emails me saying he wants to buy this.. and i reply saying yes the item is still available and he sends me this...

Hello
Thanks you for the response according to the description, am okay
with the price and the condition pasted on cl. I am ready to make
instant purchase. My mode of payment would be in CERTIFIED CHECK and i
will arrange for a local pick up as soon as you get the check, because
that is the only convenient means for me and due to my work frame i
can not be able to get there and i promise everything will go
smoothly. I really wish to be there to check out the item but i don't
have chance cause am very busy man (Doctor).Concerning the pick up, i
will arrange for it after you receive the payment and it clears... Pls
get back to me with below info so that i can proceed withthe payment
immediately if you are selling to me.
Name:
Address: Not P.O. BOX..
City:
State:
Postal Code:
Total amount for the item :
Phone Number: That i can send text message

And as soon as this is provided, the payment will be overnight to you
and i will let you know when its mailed out. Thanks and i hope we
handle this in good faith while waiting to hear from you. i will add
an additional $30 so that you can hold it for me till the check reach
you.
Best Regard

pretty sure its a scam :] what are your thoughts?

Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 12:55 am

Hi tjo626262 and welcome to Eater.

Good instincts you have! All I read was the first line and I knew. SCAM SCAM SCAM! Laughing

And to make sure, I googled it: clicky!

Just ignore this email and anymore like it. And if you ever have any doubts, please check here or with our sister site, www.scamwarners.com, which deals with scam education, prevention, and warning. Very Happy

Hello I'm New here! Joined: 12 Sep 2011 Posts: 2

alright thank you :] i just wanted to make sure cause i was hoping it wasnt a scam : / cause i really need the money.. anyways i remember coming across this site and i didnt know where else to ask but next time ill use the other site thanks !

Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 6:11 am

Quote:

i will add
an additional $30 so that you can hold it for me till the check reach
you.

This is a big giveaway .. I mean, who does this without being asked? Smile