Looking on Craigslist for used tv and came across what seemed like a really great deal. I sent an email requesting information on this tv the 55-inch 3D SONY LED TV, full HD Craigslist $350 and was soon contacted with a reply:
Lindsey Martin lindsey. [email protected] via yahoo.com
Jan 20 (4 days ago)
To me
Hi, I am getting back to you regarding the 55-inch Sony LED 3D TV, 1080p full HD from Craigslist
My name is Lindsey and I am now in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
The TV is still available and I hope you are still interested.
I am selling the TV for $350 USD. I have attached some pics with it to this email.
About the TV I can say it's in good shape, no dead pixels, no scratches, as you can see from the pics I've sent.included in the $350 price is everything the TV came with when it was new, including the original manuals and warranty papers.
I tried to be as thorough as I could with the presentation so you can have all the info if you decide to go ahead and buy it. So what do you think? Do you want my TV?
Thanks,
Lindsey
(pics included)
—Seems realistic right, but something just wasnt right, because then I was curious how we would get the tv and the cost would have to be twice or three times as much as the amt they were asking then we got a followup email:
Lindsey Martin lindsey. [email protected]
Jan 23 (1 day ago)
To me
Hi,
I was checking for a way to make the exchange from here to you in the US and I came across this option, which is a very good way to make this exchange.
It's provide by a company called Parcel Force and it will help us with this transaction.
They seem designed specifically for internet transactions, they handle both the payment and delivery part of this transaction. They seem pretty nice and trustworthy and they provide a service that we can use for our exchange.
The link below is from the Parcel Force website and it explains their procedure. Please check the link and the procedure and let me know if you agree to the terms.
Http://www.vancouver-parcelforce.com/en_language.internet. Transactions/index.html
With this procedure Parcel Force will deliver the TV to you, receive your payment and I will receive the payment for the TV only after you instruct them to do so.
I will pay the shipping.
Let me know if we can proceed.
Thanks.
—Ok, so this sounds too good to be true, and it was because after sending our name and address, which now we fear will be used for Identity theft, there was realistic invoice and email:
Lindsey Martin lindsey. [email protected]
1:16 PM (8 hours ago)
To me
Hi,
There is nothing wrong with the TV. It's in perfect working and cosmetic condition.
I sent the TV earlier today. The Parcel Force clerk said that they will inspect the TV and then send you the invoice.
Please add [email protected] to your email address book in order to guarantee the delivery of their emails to your inbox.
Thanks.
Lindsey Martin lindsey. [email protected]
4:22 PM (5 hours ago)
To me
Hi,
FYI I have received the invoice from Parcel Force, their email transaction confirmation. Have you received it?
Thanks.
—and then the Parcel Force invoice came, which shows the tv is being inspected and will be mailed once payment is made at local western union:
ParcelForce [email protected]
3:14 PM (6 hours ago)
To me
Dear Ray:
Thank you for using ParcelForce for your online purchase!
Attached to this email you will find the details of your ParcelForce Transaction.
Thank you for choosing ParcelForce!
ParcelForce Customer Department
I wish I had checked the internet first before I paid. Now I feel I was robbed of my hard earned money. These people need to be stopped ASAP.
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