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Old 05-14-2007, 06:41 AM
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I posted a projector I have on the Tulsa and Oklahoma city Craigslist the other day, and recieved a reply from a guy wanting to but the projector. Here is the emails that we have exchanged so far his response makes me think that he is trying to scam me what do you all suggest I should do.

Original email from him:

Hello,
I want to let you know that i would want to buy this item fromyou. Please email me your firm price if you still have it.
Thanks

Reply from Me:

Yes I still have it, I would like to stay at a firm price of no less than $3750 it is a very nice projector. If you would like the screen also ill throw it in for $150 more.

Let me know if we can work something out.

Jeff


Response from him:

Hello Jeff,

Please Understand me.

I am from Wisconsin and also a Football Coach residing in London .Am still in State now for break, but will soon be leaving back to England to resume work.

The Projector is for my wife's birthday present that traveled to continue work where she was transfered with the US consulate office in West Africa, she is the chief accountant .

I'll be paying you through Storm-pay Online Money Order. it's secure and protects two parties in a transaction. I will like you to provide the below requirements in your reply for me to send it to storm-pay Office for payment before you ship it.

Full Name:
Full contact address:

All this information should be provided correctly to avoid wrong payment.

I will forward my wife residential address to you for shipping as soon as the payment reaches you.I will be very grateful to hear from you soonest.

Warm regards,

David
{801} 659- XXXX.

NB: I will be paying you the total of $3985 for both the cost price and the shipping fee...I hope this covers shipping cost.
Old 05-14-2007, 06:43 AM
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110% chance
Old 05-14-2007, 06:46 AM
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Don't ship untill you have cash in hand
Old 05-14-2007, 06:49 AM
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call him
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broken english = scam
Old 05-14-2007, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by spankaveli
broken english = scam
therfore

tark = scam ?

:chuckles:
Old 05-14-2007, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by rebeld
therfore

tark = scam ?

:chuckles:
Except for this part
I am from Wisconsin and also a Football Coach residing in London .Am still in State now for break, but will soon be leaving back to England to resume work.
Old 05-14-2007, 06:58 AM
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Don't do it.
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Originally Posted by Tark
Except for this part
h:

well ill be sure to keep my eyes out for any scams originating from canada from now on
Old 05-14-2007, 07:06 AM
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I also noticed that his area code is a phone number in Utah??!?! That borders Wisconsin right???



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