Starts off with a reply via email address ([email protected]):
Hello,
I would like to purchase the item you posted on Craigslist
Kindly get back with me if it is available for purchase asap
thanks and i hope to hear from you soon.
Then after following up, this person replies with ([email protected]):
Hi,
Thanks for the reply, i'm so glad to hear from you, I'm really
interested in buying this item, i'm buying this for my son abroad, I
will like to ask you more about this item,
1) Why are you selling it?
2) Let me know the condition,
3) Can you send me some pictures of the item?
4) i'm offering the exact price listed and I'll also add an extra $150
to the money so as to cover the shipping cost via USPS Post express
mail
I will be making the payment via my PayPal account, because it's
safe, fast and secure for online transaction, kindly get back to me
with your PayPal email address or send me money request from your
PayPal account so that i can proceed with the payment as soon as
possible, or you can set up an account at http://www.paypal.com, so
that i can send you the payment... ASAP,
Get back with me as soon as you can.
Googled about this person and up came this record. Always suspicious of anything that requires shipping abroad.
So, do pay attention whenever some moron tries these things on you!
* CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY & AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
* Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
* Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
* More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams
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