Scam response to an amplifier for sale

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N1RV
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Joined: Wed Dec 27, 2006 7:11 pm
Location: JONESBOROUGH, TN

Scam response to an amplifier for sale

Post by N1RV »

Here is a response I got to a for sale ad.
I got one just lke this about 3 years ago.

Typical of scammer. Best to delete these responses asap.

73
N1RV



Name: Dawn McCain
Callsign: DMC
E-mail: dawnmc30@yahoo.com

The response is:

My name is DAWN McCAIN, and i want to make inquiries
about this item for my client which is interested in
immediate purchase of this item and is ready to pay
through Money order or cashier check. Before the check
will be sent to you i want to tell you that it will be
including some extra amount on the check which is
meant for the shipping of this item to the buyer
destination. After you deduct your money You will send
the remaining money to the shipping company
immediately in other to come for the pick up faster.If
all this is understood by you get back to me with your
full name,address,phone number and where to send the
check to immediately.hope to hear from you soon.get
back with your full name and address as follow:
FULL NAME...............PHYSICAL ADDRESS......... FINAL PRICE......... PHONE
NUMBER.......EMAIL ADDRESS.................
Get back to me direct via email at: dawnmc30@yahoo.com
73 Ray, N1RV
k8mcn
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Location: Old Monroe,MO

Post by k8mcn »

i got one too--Scott blocked the ip
W9OS
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Joined: Sat Feb 21, 2004 4:49 am
Location: west dundee illinois

Scam

Post by W9OS »

That's a scam we see on CraigsList all the time...
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