I recently listed an item on Craigslist and received an inquiry about the item. I felt sure this was a scam so thought I would post it here.I did write them back and told them I did not have an Paypal account nor did I want one. (I do have a Paypal account)
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From: Tony Flint <[email protected]>
To
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 3:15 PM
Subject: Re: Martha Stewart 8 piece dining group - $1600
Thanks for the mail...I will appreciate more pictures..I am ready to buy it now for my son as a surprise promise gift,And due to the nature of my work,phone calls making and visiting of website are restricted but i squeezed out time to check this advert and send you an email regarding it.i would be glad to pay for it as soon as possible though i will not be available to come for an inspection due to my tight schedule.Kindly get back to me with the following questions below:
1) What is the condition?
2) Are you the Owner?
3) Pick up Location?
4) What is your best price?
5) Your Registered PayPal Name and Registered PayPal Email Address For Me To Proceed With The Payment?
I would be glad to make the payment immediately through PayPal so kindly get back to me with your Registered PayPal Name and Registered PayPal Email For Me To Proceed With The Payment. You need not to worry yourself about title transfer and shipment,i will instruct the shipping company to handle that therefore in order to complete the transaction do get back to me with your Registered PayPal Name and Registered PayPal Email Address and total cost so that I can make the payment asap. I will be waiting for your reply!
Thanks and God bless!!!
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Tony Flint <[email protected]>
To
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 3:15 PM
Subject: Re: Martha Stewart 8 piece dining group - $1600
Thanks for the mail...I will appreciate more pictures..I am ready to buy it now for my son as a surprise promise gift,And due to the nature of my work,phone calls making and visiting of website are restricted but i squeezed out time to check this advert and send you an email regarding it.i would be glad to pay for it as soon as possible though i will not be available to come for an inspection due to my tight schedule.Kindly get back to me with the following questions below:
1) What is the condition?
2) Are you the Owner?
3) Pick up Location?
4) What is your best price?
5) Your Registered PayPal Name and Registered PayPal Email Address For Me To Proceed With The Payment?
I would be glad to make the payment immediately through PayPal so kindly get back to me with your Registered PayPal Name and Registered PayPal Email For Me To Proceed With The Payment. You need not to worry yourself about title transfer and shipment,i will instruct the shipping company to handle that therefore in order to complete the transaction do get back to me with your Registered PayPal Name and Registered PayPal Email Address and total cost so that I can make the payment asap. I will be waiting for your reply!
Thanks and God bless!!!