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July 5, 2009 03:34 PM :: For Sale Emails
posted by AmberBock to Scams, hoaxes, and fraud
I have a refrigerator for sale on Craigs list. Within 24 hrs I had 2 emails that were too good to be true. I believe they are scams

Email #1:
Hello,
How are you doing today? i hope you are doing good. I saw your ads on craiglist.org. I have checked it and i think it is okay by me. I am willing to pay you a 100 Dollars higher than the asking price so that you can keep all interested buyers off, Do not worry about the shipping as i have a reliable shippers that handles the shipping of all my goods. So he will handle the shipping without giving you any stress. I will Include the cost of the shipping on the Cashiers check am sending to you. So as soon as you get the check i want you to cash and deduct the asking price of the item and also the extra 100 Dollars offered to keep other interested buyers off.. Then Wire the excess funds to my shipper to enable him come for the Pickup. I hope i can count on you sending the shipping fee to my shipper who is in Maryland, If you assure me that the shipping cost will be sent to my shipper then email asap with your full information such as
Full Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Cell Phone
Home Phone
Asking Price
Name Of item

As soon as i get these information requested I Will contact my Financial Manager to Send you the check Overnight Delivery through Ups ... Email Asap
Regards
Sam Phillips
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replies: 1 July 5, 2009 03:36 PM by AmberBock
Email #2:
Hello,
I will love to make an instant purchase i will be posting a certified check or money order to cover the cost of the item while you hold on my behalf. Once you have this,my mover will come pickup at you place.I will be needing the following information to issue out the payment . . .

1.Name to be on the check

2.Home address

3.Telephone

4.Your state,city and zip code

** I have taken a close look at the advert and am completely
satisfied i really need this and will appreciates that you help save
this for me till the payment arrives as it will save me some extra
cost***
Regards