What do people think?

**ufcrusher** · 03-24-2004, 11:01 PM

I listed something for sale on craigslist and got the following email:

HELLO SELLER,
MY NAME IS FRANK CUPET FROM CANADA I AM INTRESTED IN BUYING THE ABOVE ITEM I
WILL LIKE YOU TO MAIL ME BACK IMMEDIATELY , I AM OK WITH THE PRICE.THE PHOTOS OF
THE CAR IS NICE.
I WILL LIKE TO COMPLETE THIS TRANSACTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE I WILL BE
TRAVELLING TO BELGIUM NEXT WEEK.
I WILL BE AT MY COMPUTER WAITING FOR YOUR REPLY.
THANKS.
MR FRANK...
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For whatever reason, something seems out of whack to me. A) why would a canadian be looking at the craigslist for southern california? b) what person accepts a price without haggling c) the p.s. stuff makes me think that if I respond I am going to be spammed out the wazzoo.

So yes, I was stupid and actually listed a real email address for one of my hotmail accounts....which makes me worry about responding. What does everyone think?
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**hapoo** · 03-24-2004, 11:04 PM

These "PHOTOS OF THE CAR" wouldn't happen to be those nekked pics of you would they? Those twisted canadians

**ufcrusher** · 03-24-2004, 11:12 PM

Originally posted by hapoo
These "PHOTOS OF THE CAR" wouldn't happen to be those nekked pics of you would they? Those twisted canadians

Nope, nekid pics of me only come from 2 sources...neither of which go to canadians.

**HmpDeeHmp** · 03-24-2004, 11:45 PM

What's that all aboot, eh? Those damn hosers!

**look_ma** · 03-24-2004, 11:45 PM

This is once again one of those african scams. Dont belive me, jack the price of that car up to him.

**cheapchinese** · 03-25-2004, 03:55 AM

i only accept cash .. is something you might like to do

**Merlin** · 03-25-2004, 04:27 AM

Originally posted by cheapchinese
i only accept cash ..

That should pretty much be the standard for car transactions.

**cheapchinese** · 03-25-2004, 04:33 AM

i remember reading somewhere, that there was a scam.. involving escrow's...

just wanted to scare the scammer off..

**bachviet** · 03-25-2004, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by Merlin

That should pretty much be the standard for car transactions.

Yeap

**WhiskeyPapa** · 03-25-2004, 07:42 AM

Here's how the scam works: He sends you a bogus (but very real looking) money order. Your bank won't even be able to tell it's fake. You immediately deposit the money. A few days later, he contacts you with a huge sob story, like his father died or something, and needs the money back to get to the funeral. He would like you to send the cash by Western Union (since he's in a big hurry) and will let you keep $1,000 or whatever for your trouble. You think "Wow, I get $1,000 and I get to sell the car again!" So you head down to Western Union and send the cash.

Two weeks later your bank calls you and tells you that the money order was bogus and you need to deposit money to cover it. You are screwed. You'll try to blame the bank, but unfortunately, they have lawyers and you don't.

**ufcrusher** · 03-25-2004, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by kb0wwp
You'll try to blame the bank, but unfortunately, they have lawyers and you don't.

???? I dont have a lawyer? Good one.

As for the money order scam....I am only going to accept cash or cashier's checks, which should be secure. My main concern was replying with that information to what seemed to be a questionable address.

**WhiskeyPapa** · 03-25-2004, 08:51 AM

I was speaking in general about people who would fall for this scam. Of course you wouldn't! I actually know people who fell for this (friends of a friend...) and they were dumber than a box of rocks. My friend asked them why they didn't seek advice before going through with the scam; they said they didn't want to "jinx" it!

**Paymaster** · 03-25-2004, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by ufcrusher

???? I dont have a lawyer? Good one.

"He who represents himself has a fool for a lawyer"

**donnar** · 03-25-2004, 06:14 PM

I had some guy ask to buy my very heavy couch that I had on e-bay and craigslist and then ship it to Ohio, But I would only accept cash

Donna

**ufcrusher** · 03-25-2004, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by Paymaster

"He who represents himself has a fool for a lawyer"

Yes, but what attorney do you know that doesnt hav other attorneys as friends?

**Nija** · 03-25-2004, 09:04 PM

I think you should give me the car

**Jihforce** · 03-25-2004, 09:17 PM

I think its funny that a canadian is looking at a socal craiglist. That is really weird. however, i don't think its weird that he didn't haggle. I sold my sister's car and there was no haggling at all. they paid my listed price.

**ufcrusher** · 03-25-2004, 09:22 PM

Sure, for a small exchange of money I will be more than happy to hand over the keys. I will even give you a special price on it.

**Nija** · 03-25-2004, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by ufcrusher
Sure, for a small exchange of money I will be more than happy to hand over the keys. I will even give you a special price on it.

I've got $2000 with your name written all over, for those keys