I have gotten these when I have advertised on Dale's site. I don't see them on the Craigslist. I tell all of these emailer's that the item needs to be picked up in person and must be paid for in CASH. There was a guy a while ago that had listed a link to a 3 day Nigerian Scam Artists Convention that was very funny.
At least the person emailing you the one below could spell.
Peter Koskinen Chapel Hill, NC, USA
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Peter Naiman Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 10:54 AM To: classicrendezvous Subject: [CR]Scams on the web for your classic bike
I know this is nothing new, but it just keep on coming. I posted a few frames to Craigslist, and keep getting atleast two offers a day from overseas to purchase my frames.
All these offers share the same things;
Offers are from overseas. They all want my best and final price. Always pay in overseas Bank Check or money order. Will be picked up by thier agent. Want to know if I'm the owner, etc etc, etc.
Below is a sample letter. To us veterans of list, this letter is old news so I'm directing more torwards the newbies in our hobby to be careful. Sad to say as good as Craigslist has been, I only get these letter when I adverize on Craigslist.
Peter Naiman
Glendale, WI
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i come across your
(items you place for sell. )on
your link which i am interested in,and i am ready to purchase it
immediately.But i would like to know the present status and it's Final price
so that I can proceed further on this,meanwhile my client will pay you on my
behalf, with US Money Order or cashier check , for the shippment I have a
reputable shipping agent that will come and pick it up from your place as
soon as the payment is sent to you. the pics will be needed to see.
Thanks hope to read from you ASAP.