pretty sure this one is a scam
11-11-2007, 07:48 AM
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pretty sure this one is a scam
I am selling my old fireplace on craigslist. It is a manufactured home steel fireplace. I recieved this in my email this morning 
I tell ya... if that ain't a scam, I don't know what is. Didn't capatalize his first name, or "I". also spelled inquires wrong... some doctor he must be
Goodday to you,
complement of the season,i am Dr frank Thomas,i saw your item which you posted at CL for sale and i want to make an enquiries to know maybe the item is still for sale,if so i will be so glad to know the present condition and the last price you willing to sell it,i will be waiting to hear back from you asap.Thanks
Dr frank
complement of the season,i am Dr frank Thomas,i saw your item which you posted at CL for sale and i want to make an enquiries to know maybe the item is still for sale,if so i will be so glad to know the present condition and the last price you willing to sell it,i will be waiting to hear back from you asap.Thanks
Dr frank
11-11-2007, 08:26 AM
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Enquire and Inquire can be used interchangably btw though it should have been 'enquiry'. Although its obvious that English is not his first language, I would at least reply just in case he * legit. If its a scam it will be obvious soon enough.
11-11-2007, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by popatim
Enquire and Inquire can be used interchangably btw though it should have been 'enquiry'. Although its obvious that English is not his first language, I would at least reply just in case he * legit. If its a scam it will be obvious soon enough.
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If he offers to send you a cashier'* check for $1000, of which you are to cash, keep $600, and then send $400 to his shipping agent, you're game, right? Nothing wrong with that setup, right 
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Originally Posted by 1995BvSSE
If he offers to send you a cashier'* check for $1000, of which you are to cash, keep $600, and then send $400 to his shipping agent, you're game, right? Nothing wrong with that setup, right
i guess i would respond and give him a price, you have nothing to lose. but im fairly confident that its a scam. lets just say i would never trust this guy to be my doctor
11-12-2007, 09:55 AM
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eh, what the heck... I sent a reply.
I really hope he sends me a big cashiers check
If I can't personally meet the guy and get CASH or a check from a verified account, I will not be selling it of course
I really hope he sends me a big cashiers check
If I can't personally meet the guy and get CASH or a check from a verified account, I will not be selling it of course
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Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
This alone screams scam to me:
Who speaks like that, seriously?
Goodday to you,
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