> Sorry - this probably should have been posted on teh Bin instead of News board...
>
> Fortunately a friend alerted me (I should have at least googled a couple of the
> sentences...would have led me to sites talking about the scam). First contact was
> simply asking if the item was still for sale (emailed back confirming it was)...soon
> after I got this:
>
> -------------------------------------
> Thanks you for the quick response according to the description,am okay
> with the price and the condition pasted on cl. I am ready to make
> instant purchase But mode of payment would be in Certified Check and
> concerning the pick up, i will arrange for a local pick up as soon as
> you get the check clear, because that is the only inconvenient means
> for me and due to my work frame and my Kids so i can not be able to
> get there but i promise everything will go smoothly because this is my
> first time on the Cl... If you are selling it to me, get back to me
> with your contact details to mail out the check immediately. Your Full
> Name: Full Address: And Cell # To Contact You:
>
>
> And as soon as this is provided, the payment will be mail to you. I
> will wait to hear from you. Am offering additional $50 with the
> Original price so that you can hold it for me till the check get
> there.
>
> Best Regards
This is as old as the hills. Didn't the fact that they were offering $50 more than what you were asking clue you in? :-)
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