WARNING: Beware classified ad WTB SCAMMER!!!!

[Steve W]

Just a heads up, there's a prowler lurking amongst this forum preying on WTB ads. The emails have all the stink of a Nigerian m.o. scam. I placed a WTB ad for some $20 40 year old sway bar brackets and this is what I received:

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"Hi,

My name is Gerald and am from the united Kingdom.I saw your wanted advert over the internet and i still have for sale in a mint condition.Please get back to me on geraldblas008@yahoo.com or you can simply reach me on +447031928794.

Thanks

Gerald
19 Angel St , Worcester , Worcestershire WR1 3QT, England ."

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Thanks for getting back to me. Condition is not too important to me, as long as they aren't rusted. How much do you want for them sent to Los Angeles, California?

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Hello and thanks for the mail.I still have for sale in a good shape and condition.I do not have pics but mine is not rusted and its in a mint condition.I would be asking a 120GBP including postage cost.My price includes shipping and i would be shipping via Ups or FedEx which ever you prefer and would accept payment via Western union or Money gram.Whats your shipping address?

Thanks

Gerald

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Thanks, but that's too much. Do you have a
screen name on the forums?

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Hello Steve,i do not have a screen name.I can give you for a 120USD.Let me know.

Thanks

Gerald

[RNajarian]

Smells like a rat to me. Thanks for the heads up

[TR]

I just put that address into google earth. It looks like it's a restaurant called "SHAKEEYS".

[sprbxr]

It would be nice if we could work this scammer like this:


Anus Laptops: The Martins Cole Saga - ScamBaiting at its finest -thescambaiter.com

[SOFLA911Targa]

Thanks for looking out.......

[BoxsterGT]

Steve, thanks for the posting!
I got a similar email in reply to my WTB.
Really getting scary dealing w unknown persons over the net.
Nowadays I always look to see how many posts a person has.
We all appreciate your posting.
Len

[RarlyL8]

I've been hit as well. This fellow who claimed to be from the UK shot me a way low price on an item and would not produce pictures.

[johndglynn]

Probably the same tosshead who caught one of the Early Essers a while back.

Let's be careful out there.