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Following are recent examples of the type of e-mail people are receiving. I thought I would post some here and not have them clutter up the advertisements - obviously just ignore these:
Received by seller around 8/13/06:
Yeap, they are still at it. Can you post this that just occur ed two days ago. I believe that got info from this web site as far as we can tell. Local police, postal inspectors have been told.

Hello Seller,

I saw your listing and I'll like to make some inquiries about it.
What is the final asking price of the item?
Forward me some pictures of the item and when it was taken.
What is the recent condition of the item and do any part needs replacement or repair? Also how do you intend to recieve payment and your shipping policy.

Make sure I have your response to my proposal at your earliest convinience.

Best Regards
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

They are using KATHY_GRIM01@YAHOO.COM
and jamesbobmartins@yahoo.co.uk and a London address:
72 York St London, UK W1H1DP
.

I received 4- $700.00 money orders with the name MARK JOHN that were fake and were cashed one month earlier than printed for item I was selling for $135.00. Money orders belong to TRAVEL EXPRESS-Money Grams in Minneapolis, Mn which is good site but they verify "any" money order before cashing. Buyer wanted me to wire balance to UK.... yea, I DID NOT fall for this!

Stay alert folks!!!

Earlier scams:
From: lawrence2williams@zipmail.com.br
To: lawrence2williams@zipmail.com.br
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:07 PM
Subject: Your Advert IMAA Classified Ads

Dear ,

I saw your advert on the internet and am very interested, I wonder if you have sold the property. I am intrested in buying it.

Fortunately,I have a business partner in the United Kingdom who is supposed to pay me some money by us cashier check.I have thought it wisely for him to issue the check in your name,that means am entrusting the check in your name..Therefore I expect you to cash the check , and send the balance of the money to my shipper who will come for the pick up .I feel this Idea will be better because it will be faster and easier. I believe this Idea will also be convinient for you.

Please I will also be pleased if you can send me your direct phone number which I can use to reach you at all times,the name which the check will bear and address which the check is going to be sent to you as soon as possible. Waiting for your reply as soon as possible.

Yours sincerely, Lawrence Williams N.B. I want this transaction as a matter of urgent. also you can go ahead to delete Your advert. Please I will be happy if you will promise me that you will send the Balance/payment to my shipper who will come for the pick up.Please if this idea is not good for you don't contact me. Thanks

From: Someelee Blackwood tbabs4chiz@hotmail.com
To: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Friday, January 21, 2005 7:13 PM
Subject: HANGER 9 CAP232

Hi,
I am interested in buying your HANGER 9 CAP232.Payment will be made out to you inform of cashier's check,by an associate of mine who is owing me $4,700.You will have to deduct your $750 and send the rest to my shippers so they can come for the pick-up,along with all other necessary details concerning shipment.These my shippers are also making some other deliveries for me in the States,so they will just drop by at your location for the pick-up.Get back to me soonest with the following,so we can proceed with this transaction:

1)Name on check
2)Address check should be mailed to
3)Contact phone #
4)Last price on offer and pics if digital camera or scanner is available.

Regards,

Someelee Blackwood
BASF South East Asia Pte. Ltd.
7 Temasek Boulevard,
#35-01 Suntec Tower One,
Singapore 038987.

From: "Someelee Blackwood" tbabs4chiz@hotmail.com
To: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 7:17 PM
Subject: Kit

Hi,
I am interested in buying your Kit.Payment will be made out to you inform of cashier's check,by an associate of mine who is owing me $3,700.You will have to deduct your $160 and send the rest to my shippers so they can come for the pick-up,along with all other necessary details concerning shipment.These my shippers are also making some other deliveries for me in the States,so they will just drop by at your location for the pick-up.Get back to me soonest with the following,so we can proceed with this transaction:

1)Name on check
2)Address check should be mailed to
3)Contact phone #
4)Last price on offer and pics if digital camera or scanner is available.

Regards,

Someelee Blackwood
BASF South East Asia Pte. Ltd.
7 Temasek Boulevard,
#35-01 Suntec Tower One,
Singapore 038987.

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