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Posted by castor (Member # 2765) on :
 
Got this reply from posting my Paxton:
Dude's email was "Smith, John"....how original.

Hello,
My name is Smith,I saw your advert items .i was so excited about it and down to get it at all cost because it suits my need. I would like you to give me the final asking price. I am currently not in the country, to be precise I'm in CARDIFF,UK on a business trip and I will handle shipment of it to my base in USA,I will like to know if you accept Traveller's or cashier check or money order as a method of payment as my associate in US will issue out, sorry if I may ask, is this your personal property because I don't want to involve myself with stolen goods for sale. What is the condition like? If you accept the payment method I will like you to reply with me as soon as possible.

Warmest Regards
 
Posted by Venomized93 (Member # 55) on :
 
Say "Thanks for your interest, I'm excited as you are to sell it" If you can please send it to:

450 Golden Gate Avenue, 13th. Floor
San Francisco, California 94102-9523

Send all information to my workplace in San Francisco, CA. Please leave your name and address to where you need it sent back. Thanks again for doing buisiness.


The address is the FBI building in San Francisco. [Big Grin]

[ December 13, 2005, 10:03 PM: Message edited by: Venomized93 ]
 
Posted by 1FAST89GT (Member # 5071) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by castor:
Got this reply from posting my Paxton:
Dude's email was "Smith, John"....how original.

Hello,
My name is Smith,I saw your advert items .i was so excited about it and down to get it at all cost because it suits my need. I would like you to give me the final asking price. I am currently not in the country, to be precise I'm in CARDIFF,UK on a business trip and I will handle shipment of it to my base in USA,I will like to know if you accept Traveller's or cashier check or money order as a method of payment as my associate in US will issue out, sorry if I may ask, is this your personal property because I don't want to involve myself with stolen goods for sale. What is the condition like? If you accept the payment method I will like you to reply with me as soon as possible.

Warmest Regards
were have u been? that scam has been around forever. i just tell them to go fuck off
 
Posted by AL STOCK (Member # 1852) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Venomized93:
Say "Thanks for your interest, I'm excited as you are to sell it" If you can please send it to:

450 Golden Gate Avenue, 13th. Floor
San Francisco, California 94102-9523

Send all information to my workplace in San Francisco, CA. Please leave your name and address to where you need it sent back. Thanks again for doing buisiness.


The address is the FBI building in San Francisco. [Big Grin]
LOL !
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
did u even look to see what shipping was to nigeria?LOL
 
Posted by NO MANRZ (Member # 566) on :
 
Ask craigslist if they can run the IP address, then look up where the connection came from. I bet it was in oakland or east palo alto.

[ December 13, 2005, 11:28 PM: Message edited by: NO MANRZ ]
 
Posted by 03smknsvt (Member # 5514) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Venomized93:
Say "Thanks for your interest, I'm excited as you are to sell it" If you can please send it to:

450 Golden Gate Avenue, 13th. Floor
San Francisco, California 94102-9523

Send all information to my workplace in San Francisco, CA. Please leave your name and address to where you need it sent back. Thanks again for doing buisiness.


The address is the FBI building in San Francisco. [Big Grin]
LMAO [Big Grin]
 
Posted by PWR HNGRY 302 (Member # 6000) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NO MANRZ:
Ask craigslist if they can run the IP address, then look up where the connection came from. I bet it was in oakland or east palo alto.
lol it probably is
 
Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
That garbage is shady. But whoever falls for that is stupid though.
 
Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Venomized93:
Say "Thanks for your interest, I'm excited as you are to sell it" If you can please send it to:

450 Golden Gate Avenue, 13th. Floor
San Francisco, California 94102-9523

Send all information to my workplace in San Francisco, CA. Please leave your name and address to where you need it sent back. Thanks again for doing buisiness.


The address is the FBI building in San Francisco. [Big Grin]
DOOOOOO IT [Eek!] [Eek!] [Eek!] [worship]
 
Posted by 89TRUNK (Member # 2506) on :
 
Tell him your going on vacation to CARDIFF,UK and that you'll bring it with you to save on shipping... see what he says
 
Posted by Spitfiremk24 (Member # 5698) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 88DroptopGT:
That garbage is shady. But whoever falls for that is stupid though.
I guess I am stupid... what gives you guys red flags? sounds fishy to me, but not so bad... this is a learning experience
 
Posted by UKCobra (Member # 1240) on :
 
Just tell him you have a friend who travels a lot and lives in the UK, he'll call and collect the cash.

I'm always up for some scam baiting !

Lots of fun....

Mark
 
Posted by Red Vette (Member # 870) on :
 
Don't reply to him at all. Under craigslist your email is hidden. If you respond he will have it and you might just be setting yourself up for future scams. Delete the message and move on.
 
Posted by Tooth (Member # 4582) on :
 
Since we're on the topic of scams:

http://www.craigslist.org/sby/car/117496383.html

is actually

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-Cobra-SVT-V8-DOHC-5sp-TX-35kmils-FreeShipW-BUYNOW_W0QQitemZ4591832853QQcategoryZ6236QQcmdZViewItem

The person sent me this message:

Hi there!

Thank you for your interest regarding my 2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra. I emailed you to let you know that the car is still available. I had a buyer offering $8,000 but his loan did not get approved.

I am selling the car for $7400; the price includes all the shipping costs and insurance so you won't have to pay any extra charges. The 2001 Ford Mustang is located in Sugarland, TX and it looks like new, it has never been scratched or wrecked. It will come with a clear title, bill of sale signed by me as well and all the papers (including the original manuals and keys) that you will need to register it under your name. I want to sell it because we need the money to finish our new house, so I'm willing to let it go for 7400 bucks First come, first served.

About the payment method I will only accept an escrow service because it's the safest way for both of us. The escrow is a third party that holds your money until you receive and approve the car. Also, you will have 3 days for inspecting it at your home and if you agree to keep the car, I will receive the money. If you agree with these terms, please reply me and I will be more than glad to provide you with further information on how to purchase the Ford Mustang ASAP.

Also, I've attached a few pictures of the car and here is the car's description: Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, Year: 2001, Miles: 35.800, Title: Clear, Exterior: White, VIN Number: 1FAFP47V61F244142

Best Regards,
Virginia E Hanner

[ December 15, 2005, 08:42 PM: Message edited by: Tooth ]
 




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