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05-07-2009, 03:06 PM
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#1 | | I have named my kids VIC and VLS
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k so im trying to sell an iphone on craigslist, i posted it up yesterday and i've gotten 3 emails so far, 2 of them both asked a couple questions about the condition so i reply answeing their questions, then here's both replies from 2 different people:
"Hello Tyler
I am very happy to read from you.... I do understand all what you have said and all the condition of the item is okay by me. Also the price is okay by me but i want you to know that I am buying the item as a gift for one of my client and he is on a business trip to Africa, so I will be happy if you can handle the shipment for me. I will pay for the shipping to Africa. Do calculate the shipping cost and get back to me with the total. I will prefer UPS or EMS for the shipment. Here is the shipping address:
Name: Adewale James
Address:No 9 Amole Street Dogo Apata
City:Ibadan
Country:Nigeria
Zipcode:23402
Do calculate the shipping cost and get back to me as soon as possible. Also I will be doing the payment through PayPal or Bank Transfer so do send me the details needed so that I can proceed with the payment as soon as possible. I wait to read from you soonest.
Thanks
David
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"Thanks for your mail,i am buying the item for my son who school in oversea.i will add $80 for shipping,i will have do it local transaction but i am out of town presently...so you can get me back with your paypal email account so i can pay now.hope to hear from you soon
best regard "
I told them both to send me 100% of the money upfront plus an additional $50 for the hassle + Shipping costs, as well as full contact info and a picture of themselves holding valid photo ID
lets see if they respond..
weird thing is the responses almost seem like they were automatically generated after i answered the first emails
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05-07-2009, 03:13 PM
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#2 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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doesnt it require image verification to post on CL?
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05-07-2009, 03:19 PM
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#3 | | Zombie Mod
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It probably seems automated because that's what the scammers do all day.
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05-07-2009, 03:31 PM
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#4 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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sounds trustworthy to me
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05-07-2009, 03:31 PM
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#5 | | I have named my kids VIC and VLS
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero  doesnt it require image verification to post on CL? | well they are just emailing me regarding my ad, not posting
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05-07-2009, 06:45 PM
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#6 | | Cool beans bro
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All scams. Even if they did send you extra money its too shady. They're never going to send cash ever. Just send them threatening emails back  . Yeah craigslist should put up a verification to reply to these things. It'd help out alot.
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05-07-2009, 06:47 PM
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#7 | | Ready to be Man handled by RS!
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i found out the best way to avoid these scammers...
on your post clearly state LOCAL SALE, PICK UP ONLY, NO SHIPPING. then those f*ckers wont bug you! seriously it works.
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05-07-2009, 07:06 PM
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#8 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Originally Posted by ijoined i found out the best way to avoid these scammers...
on your post clearly state LOCAL SALE, PICK UP ONLY, NO SHIPPING. then those f*ckers wont bug you! seriously it works. | I did that, but those scammers still msged me to ship the item. I just ignored them.
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05-07-2009, 07:11 PM
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#9 | | I don't get it
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I had a few of those emails off kijiji and craigslist. You can tell if they're scammers or not through the email the use pretty much.
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05-07-2009, 07:38 PM
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#10 | | Everyone wants a piece of R S...
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The money they use to send u is stolen and once u recieve the funds and ship the item paypal will realize it and take away themoney u just recieved.. Leavin u screwed. Saw this on NBC dateline chris hansen
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05-07-2009, 08:33 PM
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#11 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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what phone are you going to use now?
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05-07-2009, 08:40 PM
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#12 | | Buy/Sell rules violation; Zero Tolerance
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they actually reply... i remember when i was selling my laptop I got the exact same scenario and i asked them about the shipping and shit.... all they said was some BS that was similar to their original reply... so i just ignored them.
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05-07-2009, 08:52 PM
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#13 | | I have named my kids VIC and VLS
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Originally Posted by BoneThug what phone are you going to use now? | iphone, i have 2.
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05-07-2009, 09:09 PM
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#14 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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lol. wont ask
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05-07-2009, 09:52 PM
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#15 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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i got the exact same email when i tried to sell my w960 online
they were almost the exact words just like yours, but i got at least 10 enquiries. i replied the first few cuz i didn't know, and they do reply! with funny english though.
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05-07-2009, 10:02 PM
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#16 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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My friend got a VERY similar email but it was from 2 years ago when he was selling his old camera. Unfortunately, he mailed out the camera and he never got the money...
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05-07-2009, 10:22 PM
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#17 | | 無敵
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Selling stuff on CL/Kijiji is annoying now. So much spam =/
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05-08-2009, 12:33 AM
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#18 | | I subscribe to Revscene
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yup. got a few recently on cl and kijiji. one person is terry maria terryjmaria@gmail.com, another one is miller brooke jjbrooke63@gmail.com.
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05-08-2009, 12:43 AM
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#19 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Nigeria, lol. That's like the scam capital of the world.
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05-08-2009, 03:14 AM
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#20 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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DO IT!
Actually, there's a reason why CL warns you to do local deals only in big red letters.
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05-08-2009, 03:17 AM
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#21 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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"Hello,
Thank you for the prompt response to my inquiry. I am very much
satisfied with the condition and price and i will like to make an
outright purchase immediately, so i will advice that you withdraw the
ad from the web..Pls i will like to know how you intend to proceed on
this but i would prefer that i issue a business certified check in US
dollars to your location and upon the confirmation and clearance of
payment my shipper will come for the pick-up at your location. I
would really have loved to come for the viewing of the item but i am
not chanced but my movers will. If you are okay with this please do
get back to me with the following details so i can make out the
payment IMMEDIATELY.
1: Your Full Name to be on the payment
2: Your Address and post code
3: Your mobile and land number.
NB I would have called you but i am busy alot so please dont email me
saying i should call you...If you are interested in selling to me,
send me the necessary information to send payment to..
I will expect your Mail ASAP.
Thanks."
So much for selling my rims =.=!
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05-08-2009, 06:39 AM
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#22 | | Willing to sell a family member for a few minutes on RS
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Originally Posted by WakeMeUp Nigeria, lol. That's like the scam capital of the world. |  | |
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05-08-2009, 07:14 AM
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#23 | | Tech Team Mod
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Ha, I've seen all three of those replies when I put stuff on CL.
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05-08-2009, 08:12 AM
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#24 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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Just ignore it- I get tons of those and I don't even bother replying.
If you post the condition on your posting- there's no reason to ask it again.
They usually inquire if it's either:
- Still for sale
- Condition of the item
- If price is firm
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05-08-2009, 08:45 AM
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#25 | | I have named my kids VIC and VLS
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Is there any risk in trying to scam the scammer? Like giving them a total amount and just giving them bogus shipping info and taking their money?
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