I received the following text from a “potential buyer” after I posted an item for sale on CL ( I have deleted reference to my for-sale item to protect my privacy):
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“Hello, Email my Dad @ johnciarametaro@gmail.com if [my Craigslist item for sale] Still available for sale ”
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After emailing this person and asking them to call me to discuss further, I received the following reply:
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Thanks for the prompt response to my mail. I will be buying from you so please kindly withdraw the advert from C.LIST, Please be informed that i will be paying with a certified check from my Bank it will be
delivered to you via United State Postal Service (USPS),I will be adding up $50 to the item just for you to take down the item off and to hold it for me till the payment get delivered to you. so I’ll need you to provide me with the following information to facilitate the mailing of
the check…
Name:
Address and Apt #:
City:
State:
Postal Code:
Cell Phone Number (Compulsory):
Agreed price (Compulsory):
I will make arrangements for the pick up as soon as you have your money I am completely satisfied with the advert and the payment will be delivered within 2-3 working days.** I use a hearing impaired phone
# and will receive your calls via email **
Thanks
God bless
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