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slinetz

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I was selling laptops on craglist and here is what i got from a buyer

Hello,
Thanks for getting in touch with me in time,However this is to let you know your payment check will soon been sent by tomorrow,and do not hesitate to mail back once you get the payment.

Please kindly be honest and trust worthy.For this will be our point
of knowing each other.my client send $5,500dollars,you will reomve your money $3,200 and send the balance $1,800 for the people that will come and pick it up.i will be waiting to hear from you.
Thanks for your understanding and co-operation.God bless.

Yours Faithfully,
Shella.
 
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Lifer
Jun 27, 2004
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HELLO SIR. MY NAME IS STEVE. I CAME FROM A ROUGH AREA. I
USED TO BE ADDICTED TO CRACK BUT NOW I'M OFF AND TRYING TO STAY CLEAN.
That is why I am selling magazine subscriptions.
 
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Crazymofo

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May 14, 2003
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no thats called a scam the check will bounce and you will be out the laptops and all the money!
 
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Zolty

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tell him you need 10 days for the check to clear. If they send you extra money either send it back, or keep it depending on your morals.
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: slinetz
I was selling laptops on craglist and here is what i got from a buyer

Hello,
Thanks for getting in touch with me in time,However this is to let you know your payment check will soon been sent by tomorrow,and do not hesitate to mail back once you get the payment.

Please kindly be honest and trust worthy.For this will be our point
of knowing each other.my client send $5,500dollars,you will reomve your money $3,200 and send the balance $1,800 for the people that will come and pick it up.i will be waiting to hear from you.
Thanks for your understanding and co-operation.God bless.

Yours Faithfully,
Shella.
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Do.. NOT.. seek the treasure!
 
kranky

kranky

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Oct 9, 1999
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No, no, no. Do not accept a check, do not try the reverse scam. You will fail.

You'll get a bad check. Even if you wait 10 days - or 30 days - if the check ends up bouncing, you'll end up holding the bag, AND you'll have no laptop.

And they are sending someone to pick it up? Forget it. Just tell them the laptop burst into flames and it can't be sold any more.
 
funboy6942

funboy6942

Lifer
Nov 13, 2001
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Originally posted by: funboy42
Originally posted by: Crazymofo
no thats called a scam the check will bounce and you will be out the laptops and all the money!
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Since you use the site you may want to read the scam button there and it will explain to you what you got.
 
Quasmo

Quasmo

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Jul 7, 2004
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If you know its a scam you get the money for shipping, tell them its gonna be $100 for shipping. Take money from scammer. Profit.
 
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Sukhoi

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Originally posted by: Quasmo
If you know its a scam you get the money for shipping, tell them its gonna be $100 for shipping. Take money from scammer. Profit.
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How does that work when they send a bad check? :confused:
 
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CTho9305

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Jul 26, 2000
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Doesn't the FBI start to get interested at around $5000?

edit: Although the site seems to be down right now, google and the FBI's site seem to imply you might want to check out the Internet Fraud Complaint Center. Maybe you can help them bust this criminal.

edit2: This site also suggests contacting your local FBI office.
 
StageLeft

StageLeft

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Sep 29, 2000
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I want to buy it and will send a check for $10k. You can keep all of it. Please give me the laptop though!
 
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