I hate scammers.

[NightOfTheCow]

I'm trying to sell one of my iphones.

Please read this from the bottom email up so you can see why it progressed to this. On the last email I signed my name "Steve" because the guy changed email addresses. I figured if he can do a name change, why can't I?

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-----Original Message-----
From: ME
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 2:23 PM
To: 'matt seun'
Cc: 'Matthew'; Joe ; Beth; Melissa; Michael; Christopher; Charles; Tim; Sherwin; Jon; Joe
Subject: RE: iPhone 3G 8GB For Sale - $225 (Las Vegas, NV)

I think you missed the part in the ad IN BOLD where I stated CASH ONLY. I find it vaguely humorous that you still offered to pay with something other than cash despite the fact you stated you had “taken a close look at this advert.”



The only information that I have from you is your email address and your name. This places me in a rather precarious situation should I give you my personal information, does it not? How do I know you aren’t going to send Jamie Foxx’s entourage to rape me repeatedly and beat me to death with my own shoes?



Also, you didn’t bother to address the question I asked you in my previous response. Horse Nipples scamboy Dickschitt. Something tells me you’re one of the few and proud who have come face to face with a man named Chris Hansen, and were asked to sit “right over here.” Your last email reminds me of one of those curious Nigerian emails I receive once in a while. Although I’ve sent those guys thousands of dollars, I’ve never received my $38 Million bank check. I trust it’ll arrive in a couple of weeks, Lord willing. Praise Jesus, Amen.



I request that you send me a photo of yourself sitting in a chair holding a loaf of bread on top of your head, and holding a sign in front of you that reads, “I took a Ron Jeremy Money Shot right in the face and LOVED it.” If you do not send me the photo I have requested, I am afraid I will not be able to meet your “mover” to accept CASH for the bloody iphone. Thanks in advance for your cooperation, Mr. Jong.



Kindly Regards in Jesus with many glorious days and evenings ahead,



Steven



P. S. The people I have courtesy copied are my craigslist ad writing and editing staff.







-----Original Message-----
From: matt seun [mailto:mattseun05@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 9:29 PM
To: ME
Subject: Re: iPhone 3G 8GB For Sale - $225 (Las Vegas, NV)



Thanks for the prompt response and i will love to make an instant

purchase i will be posting a certified check or money order to cover

the cost of the item while you hold on my behalf. Once you have

this,my mover will come pickup at you place.I will be needing the

following information to issue out the payment . . .



1.Name to be on the check



2.Home address



3.Telephone



4.Your state,city and zip code



** Pls note that the payment for the item will be send to your address

asap. I have taken a close look at the advert and am completely

satisfied i really need this and will appreciates that you help save

this for me till the payment arrives as it will save me some extra

cost***





On 9/18/09, ME

wrote:

> Yes. I have a potential buyer tomorrow. Are you looking for a jailbroken

> phone or one to use with AT&T?

>

> -----Original Message-----

> From: ben jon [mailto:benjon003@gmail.com]

> Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 8:58 PM

> To: sale-grtvm-1379847938@craigslist.org

> Subject: iPhone 3G 8GB For Sale - $225 (Las Vegas, NV)

>

> ** 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: craigslist | about > scams

>

> --

> still for sale?????

>

>

> ------------------------------------------------------------------

> this message was remailed to you via:

> sale-grtvm-1379847938@craigslist.org

> ------------------------------------------------------------------

>





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still for sale??????????

[swoop1156]

Ha! Awesome! Glad you were able to spot that, and I can't believe there are people that still fall for that stuff!!

[NightOfTheCow]

And another:

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-----Original Message-----
From: ME
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 2:42 PM
To: 'Kimberly Williams'
Subject: RE: iPhone 3G 8GB For Sale - $225 (Las Vegas, NV)

Dearest Kim Jong!!

Astonishing! News Have I yes! That ad of mine thou didst not read!

Please kindly F*** the hell off.

Thanks and praises be to Allah!

Kindest Memories and wishes of Satan's repeated visits to your home with flowers,

Love,

The Pope

-----Original Message-----
From: Kimberly Williams [mailto:kimwillis77@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 2:37 PM
To: ME
Subject: Re: iPhone 3G 8GB For Sale - $225 (Las Vegas, NV)


Hello,
Thanks for your quick response, i was introduced to this site by a friend at work. I am well satisfied with the description on your ad, I will like to purchase your item for my son Michael Williams who resides and study abroad as a congratulations gift. Though i will not be able to make cash payment due to my tight schedule. But am ready to make paypal as my method of paying, I am offering you $380 USD to include the shipping fees because i want you help me by shipping it out directly by you through the USPS Express mail Service 5-8days.. Send your PayPal email address to me so I can pay you and proceed with the transaction,I am using only PayPal. This is because PayPal is the most secured and safest way to transact online. You can also get a PayPal email address within few minutes at www.PayPal.com if you are new to PayPal. I hope to read from you soon,

Best regards.

[shadowmaker]

Whats the catch on the paypal deal? If you only give your email address. I know not to click on a link. Just curious, that one is new.

[NightOfTheCow]

The link is to paypal. Basically they just want information so they can screw you somehow.

[2k4mach]

its an automated response system........

[shadowmaker]

Originally Posted by NightOfTheCow

The link is to paypal. Basically they just want information so they can screw you somehow.

I know but he just says send your paypal account email address. I dont understand how he can use that. Now if you click on that link, I know.

[2k4mach]

Originally Posted by shadowmaker

I know but he just says send your paypal account email address. I dont understand how he can use that. Now if you click on that link, I know.

that link in the email is more than likely scripted to another false paypal website so if you register they got you............if you log in they got you.

[musclemach]

Well maybe he is not trying to scam you! I just contacted the guy and he sent me the pic of the loaf of bread,im just now waiting for the ron jeremy sign!!

[DTMach1]

Well at least you let the scammers know your email address is valid so you can continue to receive spam...

[NightOfTheCow]

Originally Posted by DTMach1

Well at least you let the scammers know your email address is valid so you can continue to receive spam...

Not here : D

We have some really good filters here. I haven't received a single spam email in over a year on the account I'm using : )

[Con's Mach1]

That seems more like a skit on David Letterman. To funny to be true!

[65fastback2+2]

heres one of my scammer run ins I screen shot and saved

[musclemach]

HAHAHAHA scammers are people too haha classic!!!!

[65fastback2+2]

Originally Posted by musclemach

HAHAHAHA scammers are people too haha classic!!!!

i thought so hehe