Not sure if this is legit or not

[aplefka]

Been listing my PS2 on a couple different sites, got one offer today for my original asking price and I want to take it, but I'm not sure if it's legit or not.

The guy wrote me the following email:

Hi,
my name is (removed),am from UK in the city of Bristol,i work as a manager of Nation oil company in UK,i saw this item pasted on this site,i like the item,i will like to buy it for my client in West africa in (Nigeria)who is celebrating is birthday next week,as Birthday gift next week..so i will like to pay you an immediate payment,via Money Gram.i love money gram because is secure for Bussiness.you will receive your Money through your Home address,within 3 to 5days,i will like to pickup the item immediately you have receive an approval from the money gram that i have paid.i will pickup the item with my FedEx account,so don't bother about the shipping,i will ship it my self ok? if you agree with this terms of payment,reply me back with your Full name???and Home address???so i can proced with the payment...
reply back soonest.
thanks

Now, if I agree to this, how long til I have the money IN MY HANDS and can be assured there is no fraud? I've never dealt with wired money before so I'm curious.

 

[mcvickj]

SCAM. You would be wise to move along.

 

[Zugzwang152]

Originally posted by: mcvickj
SCAM. You would be wise to move along.

 

[KarenMarie]

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152

Originally posted by: mcvickj
SCAM. You would be wise to move along.

 

[huesmann]

419

 

[Nitemare]

report him to ebay and sell to the next highest bidder

 

[JoeKing]

at least the Nigerian scammers are getting a little better with their english as the years go by.

 

[oogabooga]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152

Originally posted by: mcvickj
SCAM. You would be wise to move along.

just in case it hasn't been quoted enough, i requote.

 

[moomoo40moo]

Originally posted by: oogabooga

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152

Originally posted by: mcvickj
SCAM. You would be wise to move along.

just in case it hasn't been quoted enough, i requote.

 

[aplefka]

Hahaha it was through a Craigslist posting. Had he not written Nigeria, I wouldn't have been nearly as hesitant. I never trust money grams though. Thanks guys. :beer:

 

[jadinolf]

Don't pick on the poor Africans. Give them a break. They are wonderful.

 

[psiu]

Originally posted by: moomoo40moo

Originally posted by: oogabooga

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152

Originally posted by: mcvickj
SCAM. You would be wise to move along.

just in case it hasn't been quoted enough, i requote.

SCAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM!!

 

[tk149]

What is a "MoneyGram"? It does not sound like a Wire Transfer.

 

[Yossarian]

perfectly legit, don't worry about it.

 

[shelaby]

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152

Originally posted by: mcvickj
SCAM. You would be wise to move along.

 

[Brackis]

http://www.thescambaiter.com

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[surreal1221]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152

Originally posted by: mcvickj
SCAM. You would be wise to move along.

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: Yossarian
perfectly legit, don't worry about it.

:thumbsup::laugh: