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  • LATEST SCAM MESSAGES TO OUR USERS 

    Thursday, Nov 12, 2009 @11:38am CST


    Updated November 12, 2009


    Here are the latest scam letters going to our users:


    November 11, 2009 from torresballack13@gmail.com

    Message from torres ballack:
     I came across your ad and I'll like to know the
    following questions regarding the ad.
    Q#1. How long have you owned it?
    Q#2. a) Have you owned it from new? b) If not how
    many previous owner?
    Q#3. Why are you selling it?
    Q#4. In your opinion, what sort of condition is it?
    Q#5. Any available photo?
    Q#6. How much are you asking for it?
    Q#7. Do you accept a ( Cashier Check / postal Money
    Order with cheque) as a mode of payment.
    Q#8. Kindly get back to me as soon as possible...

     

     

    November 4, 2009 from maryjohnson2000@hotmail.com

    Message from mary johnson:
    Hi,
    1)is this item still available for sale?
    2)where are you located?
    3)may i know why, you want to sell it?
    4)Has this item has any damage before?
    5)can i see more picx?
    6)do i need to repair?
    7)what year is this item manufactured?
    8)what is the final price?
    9)can you help me determine the weight?
    10)i have a frigth company on my own will be available for pick-up of the item? because the operate 7:00am to 7:00pm mon-saturday will you accept a certified cashiers check or a postal money order, if yes i will be needing your  full name and address with your phone number.  in other to issue the payemnt in your name. my secretary we be issueing the payment out to you. hope to hear  from you soonest..... regard.

    September 21, 2009 from stevendavid009@yahoo.com
    Message from steven david:
    Hello,
      I am interested in the purchase of your swords/ knives , you advertised onsite .please kindly get back to me with  the following details at your earliest convenient
    1) Email me your last offer price.
    2) Email me pictures too if available . I will be expecting your reply as soon as possible.
    Regards
    Steven.

    September 8, 2009 from kellybrackosn@yahoo.com

    Message from kelly brackson:
    Hello seller , i am interested in your item and send me pictures . My preferred means of payment is cashiers check or personal check and what is your final asking price? I am very pleased with the item and i do wish to seal up the deal as soon as possible. The price is acceptable and the conditions are favorable . The item will be picked up from your location and i will send the shipment details and information to you in my subsequent correspondence .But before we can proceed, i want you to get back to me with your contact information which includes you name, address and phone number so that payment can be sent to you. Get back to me with the requested information and have a splendid day

    August 24 - from bocknelemarie@ymail.com

    Hello, Am interested in immediate purchase of your item for sale without no further delay,but first?Is the item still available for sales?What is the final prices? Will you be accepting a Cashiers Check/ Money Order or Personal check?Is the item condition ok?Is there any available picture of the item?,pls kindly get back to me fast . Regards

     August 17 - from johnmark9280@yahoo.com

    Message from john mark:
    I came across your ad and I'll like to know the following questions regarding the ad.
    Q#1. How long have you owned it?
    Q#2. a) Have you owned it from new? b) If not how many previous owner?
    Q#3. Why are you selling it?
    Q#4. In your opinion, what sort of condition is it?
    Q#5. Any available photo?
    Q#6. How much are you asking for it?
    Q#7. Do you accept a ( Cashier Check / postal Money Order with cheque) as a mode of payment.
    Q#8. Kindly get back to me as soon as possible...


    August 4 - michaelrobert777@yahoo.com

    Message from Michael Robert:
    Hello
      i am interested in the purchase of this item.But before any thing i will like to ask you the Following question.
    1,wht is the final asking price for this item.
    2,wht is the condition of this  item.
    3,can you allow our private shipping company to come for the pick up of this item.
    4,will you accept a check or money order as a mode of payment.
    5,Will you be able to send money to the shipping company that will be coming for the pick up of this item....Cos the payment that will be sent to you will include the money for the sales of your item and the shipping charges.You are to cash the check,Deduct the money for the sales of your item and then send the money left to the shipping company so that they can come for the pick up of this item.

       If this is understood,i will like you to get back to me with the name and address you want payment to be address to .............
    Name:
    Address:
    City:
    State:
    Zip Code:
    Country:
    Phone #:
    Email address:

    July 11 - Multiple complaints about a bulldog puppy scam on our classifieds.  The email is from bemonalisa00@yahoo.com and here is his/her message.   (Be aware - there is no puppy and you will be out any shipping costs!)


    Good day
    Thanks for the mail and its always nice to hear from you once again.I will be shipping Mandy from the Barcelona International Airport.All we will need is the change of ownership papers and so we can book a flight for Mandy The certificate for the change of ownership is a legal document that certifies that the  puppy have been transfered to your  ownership and care.The change of ownership papers will cost $150.I will need your full names and detail address so that we can file on the papers.We also need the name of the closest Airport to you so that you can  pick  up Mandy or she can be delivered to your home in this case you will pay extra $50 for delivery..We will use the  Delta Express Shipping company since they are very efficient in animal transportation and always insure their pets before shipping them.They also have well trained vet specialist that always take proper care of animals during flights.As soon as you are ready to wire the money  let me know and so we can have things started .You can call us on 01123796481022 anytime you can,either my Husband or I will be there to talk to you for any information you may need again.
    We hope to read from you soon again.Have a nice day.GOD BLESS YOU.
    Thanks
    Mona


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