Yeah, I figured it was well-known. The thing I was wondering about is: Since
the language is so similar to what I encountered some time ago on a
different selling site, is this scam so standard that many people choose to
use the same lousy language? Or is it the same person(s)?
Not a terribly important question, just wondering. I picture some dude
spending all his time sending out these poorly-written scams. It would be
more than a full-time job. If this is not the scenario, why is the language
so similar (including very poor mastery of the king's english)? Or is it
automated and mass distributed?
I question, therefore I am.
Brian
From: John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice W115, and ebay question
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 08:53:56 -0500
On Jan 20, 2006, at 9:50 PM, Brian Chase wrote:
> As soon as I read a certain one of those responses, I recognized it
> as a scam. I tried to sell my truck on CraigsList and some guy with
> very bad English (much like the message in question here) tried to
> get me to pay (using his check) the guy that he would send to pick
> up my vehicle.
>
> When my wife tried to sell something on CraigsList, she got
> virtually the same message. This must be VERY common!?
>
> I politely asked him to elaborate and that I could not accept those
> terms. No response.
>
> It's the all-caps one with the "I will like to... and My client..."
>
> Oh, I just read the seller's response to it. It must be a well-
> known con?
>
> Brian
CL is very aware of these scams. Everyone should be by now. They
always throw a disclaimer/warning up for those who choose to
advertise there. It is usually highlighted in yellow..
Johnny B
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