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Hello I'm New here! Joined: 29 Sep 2012 Posts: 5

My posting of a vintage school desk for sale generated replies from 6 scammers. After the 2nd one I figured I might as well have some fun with it! My goal: to collect as many checks as possible for my scrapbook!

From: <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2004 11:07 PM <-date is completely off!
Subject: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

Still in good condition?

Sent from my iPhone

Me:
From: "Pxxxx" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]> <- Different 'reply to' addressSent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 1:27 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Yes it is.

'Michael':
----- Original Message -----
From: "hjkndcsflsfhufkjvxjshgueu" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 1:27 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Hello! let's do like this, actually now I'm not in town for now for
> vacation i wont be able to meet with you but am okay with the price as
> seen on the advert, I'll proceed in issuing a Check out to you and
> when you received the check , I will make arrangement for pick-up. So
> get back to me with below details asap.
>
> Name:
> Address:
> City:
> State:
> Postal Code:
> Phone Number:
>
> And as soon as this is provided, the payment will mail out via USPS
> Priority mail to you and i will let you know when its mailed out. I
> need you to be honest with the sale as I am a God fearing person.
>
> Thanks
>
> God Bless.
>

Me:
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pxxxx" <[email protected]>
To: "hjkndcsflsfhufkjvxjshgueu" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 1:36 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Sure!
>
> Name: xxx xxx
> Address: xx xxxx rd
> City: xxxxxxxx
> State/zip: xxxx, xxxx
> I do not have a phone because I am disabled and can not speak. But we can conduct through email.
>
> I have 6, how many do you want?

'Michael':
----- Original Message -----
From: "hjkndcsflsfhufkjvxjshgueu" <[email protected]>
To: "Pxxxxx" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2012 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Thanks for the information, your payment will be mailed first thing in
> the morning . I will need you to hold the item on my behalf for about
> a week till the payment arrives, and will like to inform you that the
> check sent comes in excess (extra)funds ... this extra fund in it will
> be for the Shipper.... who will be picking the item up... which
> implies that as soon you get the check and cash it..You will be
> deducting extra $30 for your own running around and the rest funds
> will be sent via Western Union to my Shipper. I will send the Shipper
> information to you a soon as the payment deliver to you, hope to hear
> back from you now so that i we continue with the transaction.
>
>
> Regards.
>

Me:
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pxxxxx" <[email protected]>
To: "hjkndcsflsfhufkjvxjshgueu" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2012 1:41 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> That will be great! Please let me know how many you want. I have 6 available.

'Michael':
----- Original Message -----
From: "hjkndcsflsfhufkjvxjshgueu" <[email protected]>
To: "Pxxxxx" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 1:59 AM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

>I want only one Vintage School desk....

Me:
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pxxxx" <[email protected]>
To: "hjkndcsflsfhufkjvxjshgueu" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 6:02 AM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Ok, I put your name on one.
> Thank you, I am waiting for your check!
>
> Lekker Windje

----- Original Message -----
From: "hjkndcsflsfhufkjvxjshgueu" <[email protected]>
To: "Pxxxx" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 3:03 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Hello... I just want you to know that i just get back to town and i
> have instruct my secretary to mail out the check out via Uspx and
> here is Uspx# 9101969010386919315250 you will get the check
> tomorrow.. Get back to me once you have get the check for pick up
> arrangement.
>
>
> Thanks.

'Michael' again:
----- Original Message -----
From: "hjkndcsflsfhufkjvxjshgueu" <[email protected]>
To: "Pxxxxx" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

>I will like you to know that their was a mistake with the check sent
> to you by my secretary, she put wrong amount on the check, the amount
> suppose to send to my shipper who will come to your place today for
> the pick up once you get the check... But i think i can trust you with
> the check... So here is all you need to do once you get the check from
> Usps today, Deduct your own money with extra $70 for your running
> around and send the rest to my shipper via Western Union money
> transfer and get back to me with pick up address and best time for
> pick up today cos my shipper is waiting for best time for pick up from
> you and pick up address.
>
>
>
> Here is my shipper information that you need to send the rest funds to
> Via Western Union.
>
>
> LaToyia Muse
> Southaven Ms 38672
>
>
> Once you have the funds sent i will like you to get back to me with
> follow details.
>
>
> Sender full name
> Amount sent after Western Union charges
> M T C N 10 Digit number #
> Best time for pick up.
>
>
>
> I will be happy if you can make this done today for use to complete
> the transaction.
>
>
>
> Thanks.
>

Me:
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pxxxxx" <[email protected]>
To: "hjkndcsflsfhufkjvxjshgueu" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2012 1:08 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Hello!
> I received your check today but banks are closed until Monday.
> Everything should be fine because we have the same bank! I even know some of the tellers on a personal basis!
> On the news last night they said that LaToyia was arrested for assault! Thank goodness I had not sent a check yet, because the prison would have confiscated it.
> Do you have another shipper?
>
> Thank you for your quick response
> Lekker Windje

'Michael':
----- Original Message -----
From: "hjkndcsflsfhufkjvxjshgueu" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2012 1:08 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Hello! let's do like this, actually now I'm not in town for now for
> vacation i wont be able to meet with you but am okay with the price as
> seen on the advert, I'll proceed in issuing a Check out to you and
> when you received the check , I will make arrangement for pick-up. So
> get back to me with below details asap.
>
> Name:
> Address:
> City:
> State:
> Postal Code:
> Phone Number:
>
> And as soon as this is provided, the payment will mail out via USPS
> Priority mail to you and i will let you know when its mailed out. I
> need you to be honest with the sale as I am a God fearing person.
>
> Thanks
>
> God Bless.
>

Me:
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pxxxxx" <[email protected]>
To: "hjkndcsflsfhufkjvxjshgueu" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2012 7:36 AM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

>I am confused. Did you want another one?
>
> Lekker Windje

That was the end of the email exchange. Haven't heard anyhting back.
But have my first $1900 check for my scrapbook! Very Happy

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:00 pm

I really want to put a spanner in the works too - well done!

Hello I'm New here! Joined: 29 Sep 2012 Posts: 5

Thanks! Stay tuned, I have another one on the hook! I am learning fast!

Hello I'm New here! Joined: 29 Sep 2012 Posts: 5

Soon after 'Michael' stopped replying 'Millan' stepped up to the plate:

From: <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2012 1:42 PM
Subject: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

it's still in good condition ?

Sent from my Verison Wireless SlackBerry

Me:
----- Original Message -----
From: "xxxxx" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2012 2:17 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Yes it is and is 20% off right now
>
> Sent from my BG phone

Millan:
----- Original Message -----
From: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2012 2:17 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Thanks for the prompt response to my mail. I will be buying from you
> so please kindly withdraw the advert from C.LIST. Please be informed
> that i will be paying with a certified check from my Bank it will be
> delivered to you via United Parcel Xervice (UPX or FEDES), so I'll
> need you to provide me with the following information to facilitate
> the mailing of the check...
>
> Name to be on the payment ____
> Home address____
> City____
> State____
> Zip Code_____
> Cell phone #______
>
> I will make arrangements for the pick up as soon as you have your
> money I am completely satisfied with the advert and the payment will
> be delivered within 2-3 working days.** I use a hearing impaired
> phone# and will receive your calls via email **
>
> N.B UPX & Fedes does not deliver to a P.O box addresses.
>
> Thanks
>

Me:
----- Original Message -----
From: "xxxxx" <[email protected]>
To: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2012 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Hello!
>
> Name: xxxxxx xxxxx
> Address: xxxxxxx
> xxxxxxxxxx
>
> I do not have a phone as I can not speak and, just like you, conduct all my business through email.
> Thank you for your purchase!

Me:
----- Original Message -----
From: "xxxxxx" <[email protected]>
To: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Hello Millan,
>
> I just want to inform you that I have not seen your check yet.
> I know you said 2-3 working days, and I know the mail is slower here in
> Alaska but
> I am growing concerned maybe something has happened to it.
> Do you have a tracking number or something so we can trace your check?
>
> Waiting for your response,
> xxxxxx
> xxxxxxxx

Millan:
----- Original Message -----
From: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 12:29 AM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Hello I appreciate your quick response sorry for late respond and am happy
> you are selling to me. I got your details and have forward it to my
> secretary, payment has been issued out to you and sent to you via
> FedEs courier service, I will email you with the tracking number for
> confirmation as soon as am provided with it. I will also like to let
> you know that shipping company funds was included with your payment
> due to i might not be around once the payment arrive to you because
> am going to ALABAMA for my honeymoon Once the payment arrive you will
> go ahead and have the check cash then you deduct the money for your
> item with additional $100 for your Gas and running around then you have
> the rest of the money send to my shipper via western onion and money
> gram then i will contact shipper to get ready to come over for pick up
> immediately. LET ME KNOW IF I CAN trust you in this transaction.
> Note you are not responsible for shipping as soon as you have the check
> and have it cashed my shipper will be coming over for pick up Hope to
> hear back from you soon.
>
> Thanks for your understanding
>

Me:
----- Original Message -----
From: "xxxxx" <[email protected]>
To: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Congratulations with your wedding!
> Where in Alabama are you going on your honeymoon?
> I have been there and found it to be too hot this time of the year.
>
> Please let me know the tracking number as soon as possible and the
> information
> for the shipper so I can send a money gram once I cash the check.
>
> xxxxx
> xxxxxxxx

Millan:
----- Original Message -----
From: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
To: "xxxxxxx" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2012 8:07 AM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Hello how are you doing i just want to let you know that the payment
> had been issued and sent to you via USPS courier service which is
> going to arrive to you very soon latest on Wednesday 3PM once you receive
> it let me know so that all the arrangement for pick up can be getting
> done immediately i will soon get back to you with the shipper
> information and USPS tracking number so you can be able to check
> the status of delivery till then stay blessed..
>

Me:
----- Original Message -----
From: "xxxxx" <[email protected]>
To: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2012 2:29 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Ok, thank you. I will let you know as soon as it arrives.
> Thanks again for your purchase.

Millan:
----- Original Message -----
From: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
To: "xxxxx" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 4:41 AM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Hello for been keeping the item for me till today sorry for getting back to
> you so late i had a call from home that Mom Pass away that is why i travel
> out of state i just get back to town last night i had a confirmed from
> UPX that the payment will be deliver to you today Here is the tracking
> number for you to check the status of the delivery {1ZRV88150192938637 }
> As i told you before that i might not be around when the check arrive due to
> am going to ALABAMA for my honeymoon Here is what you need to do. Just
> go straight to your bank and cashed the check instantly or you can deposit
> it into your bank account it will only take 24hrs for the check to be verify
> and the money will be available in your account and as soon as you have
> the cash go ahead and deduct your money for the item with additional $100
> for your Gas and running around then have the rest of the money send to
> mover via western onion money transfer so that shipper can be coming
> over for pick up immediately. Herae is the shipper information to send the
> rest of the money to via western onion or money gram transafer.
>
> NAME: Ashley Bastean
> ADDRESS: 1278 candy street
> CITY: Troy
> STATE: Mo
> ZIP CODE: 63379
>
> Shipper have ready to come to your location anytime from now he informed me
> that the only thing holding him up is the shipping funds. so immediately you
> have the money send to shipper i will require the following information on the
> western onion transfer receipt such as........
>
> 1: Sender's name and address used in sending the money
> 2: The MTCN number which is the 10 digits number on the western onion receipt
> 3: Actual amount sent.after western onion charging
> 4: date and time you want shipper to come over for pick up
>
> Note. email me your map quest for shipper to locate to place with the best
> time you want the shipper to come over for the pick up today cos i do
> still have some other items at another location with shipper need to pick up for
> me that is why you need to send all the rest of the money to my shipper for
> shipper to proceed on is work immediately **Please note that youwill be paying
> whatever the western onion charges to send the money from the excess fund
> before sending the rest to shipper thanks for your understanding hope to hear
> back from you soon.
>
> God bless you
>

Me:
----- Original Message -----
From: "xxxxxx" <[email protected]>
To: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2012 7:28 AM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Hello
> Received your check last night.
> The banks are closed on the weekend but it should not be a problem
> because we have the same bank!
> Western Onion has an office next door to the bank so I will go there right
> away as well!
>
> It is great doing business with you!
>
> Thanks
> xxxxx xxxxx

----- Original Message -----
From: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2012 7:28 AM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Thanks for the prompt response to my mail. I will be buying from you
> so please kindly withdraw the advert from C.LIST. Please be informed
> that i will be paying with a certified check from my Bank it will be
> delivered to you via United Parcel Service (UPX or FEDES), so I'll
> need you to provide me with the following information to facilitate
> the mailing of the check...
>
> Name to be on the payment ____
> Home address____
> City____
> State____
> Zip Code_____
> Cell phone #______
>
> I will make arrangements for the pick up as soon as you have your
> money I am completely satisfied with the advert and the payment will
> be delivered within 2-3 working days.** I use a hearing impaired
> phone# and will receive your calls via email **
>
> N.B UPX & Fedes does not deliver to a P.O box addresses.
>
> Thanks
>

Millan:
----- Original Message -----
From: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
To: "xxxxx" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2012 7:38 AM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

>I wi ill be looking for western onion transfer details and best time
> for the pick up once you have the rest money wire to my shipper as
> soon as possible.
>
>
> Thank you
>

----- Original Message -----
From: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
To: "xxxxx" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 9:58 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Hi,how are you doing?I just wanted to have you informed that i receive
> a call from my Bank and informing me that the check as been presented
> for collected at my Bank and it as since been cleared so right now
> the funds has been cleared into your account now.All you have to do
> know is deduct the money for the good am buying from you in additional
> to the $100 and giving you to offset the cost if the runing around so
> that you now have to sent the remaining funds to my mover via western
> onion today so the the shipper can come
> over for the pick promptly.
> Afterward i will require the following
> information from you........
> 1.The MTCN number that is the 10 digits number on the western onion
> receipt/ Refence number 8digit
> 2.Sender's name and address used in sending the money
> 3.Actual amount sent.
> ***Please note that you will be paying whatever the western onion
> charges to send the money from the excess fund ***
> Best Regards
>

----- Original Message -----
From: "xxxxx" <[email protected]>
To: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 6:00 AM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Hi
> That is odd, I have not been to the bank yet, they are closed on the weekend.
> I will be going there today and the Western Onion office is in the same building so it should be fast.
>
> Regards,
> xxxx xxxxx

Millan:
----- Original Message -----
From: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
To: "xxxxx" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 7:16 AM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Ok am waiting for the details

Millan:
----- Original Message -----
From: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
To: "xxxxx" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> have you send get money get back to me with the transfer details asap

Me:
----- Original Message -----
From: "xxxxx" <[email protected]>
To: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:23 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> Something terrible has happened!
> As I was waiting in line at a popular place in a seedy neighborhood for
> my cinnamon roll someone broke into my car and stole my purse with your
> check in it!
> You need to put a stop payment on the check right away!
> I am so sorry for the inconvenience!
>
> I have to go, the police are here to take a report of the break-in.
> If you do not want to continue with this purchase I understand.
> If you still want the item please resent a new check so we can complete
> the transaction.
>
> Awaiting your answer,
> xxxxx xxxxxx

-
Millan:
---- Original Message -----
From: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
To: "xxxxx" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 3:05 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

> What do you mean??

Me:
----- Original Message -----
From: "xxxxx" <[email protected]>
To: "Millan Stone" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 3:16 PM
Subject: Re: Vintage School desk - $125 (Fairbanks)

>I was on my way to the bank and stopped at the Sticky Store to pick up my cinnamon roll. You know, they are about the size of a small plate with a warm moist cinnamony center and frosting on top. Anyway, while I was in line some young lads broke into several cars, to include mine, and grabbed what they could. My purse with your check was in my car and the little tugs took it. I URGE you to put a stop payment on it! I am sure they will try to cash it!
> I don't know what to do!
> I feel so bad that this has happened!
> The police took statements but I doubt they will do anything.
> Let me know what you want to do.
> I feel so bad that I would like to give you a discount if you still want to complete the purchase.
> xxxxx xxxxx