I have a brand new Wii that I put up for sale on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace today. Within a couple hours I received these two emails, one from each posting:
This guys name is Ola Kehinde...
"Thanks so much for the response...I live in Kimball MN and i wouldlike to inform you that i am buying this for my son who attends college overseas...its time for his birthday and i want to make this a surprise gift to him..I will proceed with your payment through USPS money order as soon as i have the name and address payment will be issued.. I am willing to pay $400 because of the urgent need and would also make arrangement for shipping as soon as your payment clears with USPS...I want this to getto him in time so as to meet up with his birthday...If you are ok with this, pls get back asap with the name and address as to be written on the money order so that i can make arrangements for payment today"
This one is from someone named James Moore on Facebook. He doesn't have a picture, is not part of a network, and as you will see in his message, lives overseas...
"Hi,
i am buying this item on behalf of my client.and i want you to let me know if it is in perfect condition.will make ur payment via check.and the check will be issue from the state also in US$.the item is going to Republic of Benin and my client shipping company will responsible for the shipment.i need ur address and the full name u want on the check.i also want you to send me your email-address and also email me back on (allaboutscojo@yahoo.com) so that we can discuse better. and email me the amount you want me to pay for the item in ur next email.also include your cell mobile# so that i can also call you asap today also call me on this number (23480- 57942607)i will be expecting ur email asap today."
I don't know what response the first guy was talking about. He also said that he would be willing to pay $400, well over my asking price listed on Craigslist. I don't know which shipping company the second guy owns or what he is even talking about. And the number that he left - I have no clue how to even dial that number.
I was very tempted to respond with "F U," but I am sure they receive those kind of emails everyday so I decided to hold back.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
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