So i have this Alienware laptop im selling and decided to put it on CL. Now, i know there are scammers on there, but i got these 2 messages within MINUTES of posting my ad.
Since i have a bunch of really bad computer parts here, im going to fuck with at least one of them. I'm going to end up acting like im a dumb sucker that wants to sell them this laptop for this great deal they offer. Now i know i can not accept the money and i will turn it in to the authorities.... or frame it to remind me of the fun you can have with scammers.
Here are the messages-
"Subject: Alienware Area51 laptop computer - $1175
To: [email protected]
** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html
hi
i'm interested in buying this item and also offering you the best
offer,i'm only send the item to my baby boy,who went for an excursion
programme in aborad,you can send me your paypal invoice then i can make the
payment,coz he needs it urengly,i will be offering you $350 for the shipping,payment will be made as soon as i receive your paypal id
thanks"
And this was the other one........
Hello,
I will like to show my interest in Buying this item for my Boss who went for an Educational research in west africa. I will like to know the Condition of the item before i can buy it?
I will want you to know that i will be making the Payment through BANK TO BANK TRANSFER? Moreso, can you consider me with $1,500USD for this item including the shipping cost to west africa?
Now, i will want you to send me your Full BANK Details where the Monay will be Transfer to by my Bank so that i can make the Payment asap.
You can contact me directly: [email protected] or give me your Email address?
Wait to read from you soon
Thanks.
O this is going to be fun!