STUPID EMAIL SCAMS

[The_Real_Crunk]

So Im selling my old HDTV on craigslist, and I get this email today and see the title about my TV and think "Yay, somebody wants to buy it!". Heres what I get.

HELLO DEAR IAM ON A CONTRACT JOB AT WINCONSIN BUT I WANT TO SHIPP IT TO MY SON HOW WENT TO PAY HIS MUM A VISIT SOMEWHERE IN THE WEST AFRICA THE MUM WAS WORKING WITH US CONSULT,SO I WILL PAY YOU THOUGH PAYPAL MONEY ORDER SO KINDLY SEND ME YOUR INFORMATION FOR ME TO FORWARD THE INFO TO PAYPAL FOR YOUR MONEY,I WILL BE PAYING $600 FOR YOUR ITEM AND ALSO THE SHIPPING.
REQUIREMENT FOR PAYMENT ARE AS FOLLOWS...
your full name and address make sure that all details are correct.THANKS,Micheal Nick

Im only asking $450/OBO for it. Do people actually fall for this ****?! God damn.

[Magus]

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Craigslist is probably the sewer of the Internet.

[The_Real_Crunk]

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What makes it funny though is that I got an email from this same person about a week ago asking about the TV.

Hello,

Please I will like to know if your item is still available. I need that item i want to give it as birthday present to my son.Email me asap because I'll be leaving town in few days time

Thanks,
micheal nick

I emailed them back saying it was still available, and everythign seemed pretty normal. Now its IM IN WISCONSIN AND MY SON IN AFRICA GIVE ME ALL YOUR MONEY INFORMATION PLZ I GIVE U $600. Time to avoid this like the black plague!

[Duel]

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Probably thinks his plan is brilliant

[Translucid]

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Never trust anyone with two first names.

[Adrian Foley]

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Never trust anyone with two first names.

Neil Patrick Harris?

[Translucid]

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Kumar: Do you know what the hell we had to go through after you took the car?
Neil Patrick Harris: Yeah, it was a dick move on my part. That's why I'm paying for your meal. Prick.
Neil Patrick Harris: [looks down to count money] Here's 50 for the meal, and 200 for the car.
Harold: What did you do to my car?
Neil Patrick Harris: I made some love stains in the back. You'll see...

[DK]

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What do you know I just got one too!

Dear Seller,

l have read through and understand the condition of the product.I really have interest in your item.Can i offer you $400.00 for this item and i will make instant payment via my PayPal account.Kindly reply with your full name and your PayPal email address of where you want the money to be credited to ,please include your email address in your reply for effective contact .....You can reach me via my E-mail address (joyannhub@hotmail.com).

Awaiting to hear from you soon.
Thanks
Joyce

Go to hell, Joyce!