johnnymk

Just bought another car at an auction, and listed my previous car on Craigslist. I got a response within 14 minutes of listing my car for $2600.

Look at the emails between the guy who supposedly wants to buy my car and me:

Hello,
Am Jim Taker. Saw your AD on CL, will like to know if its still available for sale and the current condition.
Get back to me asap.
Regards
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Yes, I just posted it yesterday. It's in very good condition.
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Hello... I really appreciate your response to my mail.I want you to consider it sold, pls do withdraw the advert from craigslist to avoid disturbance.I want you to know that i will be paying via bank certified check .I will need you to provide me with the following. information to facilitate the mailing of the check .
1.....Full name to write on the check
2.....Full Physical address to post the check
3.....Home & Cell Phone to contact you
**I will like you to know that you will not be responsible for
shipping i will have my mover come over as soon as you have cashed the check** Thanks
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Figuring this was a scam, I decide to have fun with the guy with a phony name and address:

Hubba Bubba
20 Forensic Drive
Levittown, Pa. 19057

I will need your name and address, phone number and social security number before I remove the ad.
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Hello Hubba,

Thanks so much for the info,i will like let you know that the deal is still on and the payment would be sent via UPS or DHL Courier Service and the item will be picked up as soon as you receive the payment,and get payment cashed.Then I will instruct my shipper to get in contact with you for the pick up schedule time and date.
I will like to tell you that i would be sending a payment worth of $5,500 to cover the shipment of the items bought, because, i might not be on hand when the payment arrives,as am going for my honeymoon in the UK.As soon as you receive the check have it cashed and remove your money for the item and send the remaining funds to my shipper via Gram money transfer.
My shipper is also picking some of other items at the same city of yours,that is why you need to transfer the amount to my shipper.you will have to deduct $100 for your running around that I have caused you during the transaction period. Please let me know if i can trust you on this so we can move forward from here.
Do get back to me asap. Ok
Regards.
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After this last email, I told him to forget it.. Really amazing!

Jeffbx

I can't believe people are still trying that scam.

gwilks98

Let him arrange for pickup and have the police waiting for that SOB.

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Thesifer

I don't understand why they don't find somebody that can actually type in English. It can't really be that hard to find someone.

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Maarchk

They are in another country I imagine. It may not be that easy to dig up some english speaking lackeys.

Besides, it lets you know its a scam. I like having the obvious protection of being able to speak english.

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