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Bogus buyers?
Got this email off a Matt John subject box title in e mail isn't even the bike frameset I'm selling !
Hello,
I saw the picture, I'm fine with the price and willing to purchase it. I will send you check for payment and after the money is in your account, I will provide for transportation.
Do not worry about the shipping, please contact me a transport agent for removal at home and all necessary paper will sign my name. I want to make a proper arrangement to the shipment to avoid delays.
Please reply with details for payment: -
Name:
Address:
Cellphone number:
Home number (if available)
Price:
I will ensure that the payment arrive at your address within 5 working days
Greetings
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I think I've enjoyed "onlice banking", bloodsuckers...
What is a 'cellphone'?
Nothing suspicious there - he's told you it'll 100% clear, so what are you worried about?
Perfectly legit. Just pay his bank a refundable 500 dollar holding deposit to free your monies.
Remember 10,000 Ugandan Dollars works out to £2.23 cash monies
A regular scam, but you knew that already.
On a par with lottery winners that need help and Nigerian Princes.
And a follow up mail.
Hello
i just want to inform you the paycheck will 100% clear in your bank account before pickup you will confirm the check clear before we proceed my bank advised me to pay by check due to i dont have onlice banking so as soon you deposit the check in your bank account i have already instructed my bank they should make your account credit once you deposit the check in your bank account