The following reader was tipped off to the scam because the idiot scammer used both a Yahoo and a Gmail address in their correspondence. Good things to look for. Here's the note from the reader and the scammer:
Here's an email I just received. A tip off for me is that the email address they list in one part of the post is different than the one at the bottom of the email...one is yahoo, one is Gmail. The poor word usage and grammar are a tip off, too. These people really tick me off. When I get these I just ignore them once I realize what's going on. I got one on a job I applied for also, but luckily I didn't fall for it.Thanks for your efforts and web site!!
HERE'S THE SCAM EMAIL:
from:
"Kent Devon" kentdevon12@yahoo.com
Hi there, Thank you for getting back to me.Can you assure me that the vehicle is in good state and that i will not be disappointed with it and I'm ready to pay your asking price.To be honest, i wanted to buy this for my father as a surprise birthday gift,he has being there for me and doesn,t deserve something less but the issue is I'm a marine contractor and i just got a contract which i am doing presently and
The contract is strictly no call, due to the lack of reception on the sea area,,But I'm able to access email anytime as we will make use of laptop so my only quickest
payment option is PayPal as i can send money via PayPal anytime.Moreso i choose paypal for this transaction cause i want to avoid the scams going down on the internet this days,and want the both party to be on a safe side cause paypal security measure is unbeatable.Since I'm requesting this transaction to be done via PayPal, i will be responsible for all the pay pal fee/charges on this transaction and if
you don't have an account with paypal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one. Just log on to www.paypal.com. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will be handling the title for me.So i look forward to hear from you soon.
Many thanks.
"kent devon" devonkent61@gmail.com
7 comments:
I received the same (and I mean identical) email with multiple email addresses and domains from the same Kent Devon regarding a Phoenix CL ad I'm currently running. Don't they have better things to do?
Yes this person is currently scamming me as that post is the exact on he sent me!!!! He needs to be caught!
This person is the same who attempted to scam me, recently. I made up a great story in response to his inquiry, as I knew immediately he/she was just a scammer. I eventually told him/her that I worked for the Attorney Generals Office and it would be a pleasure doing business with them - needless to say - they didn't return the email. Quel dommage.
still going strong!!! he emailed me yesterday about a car i have for sale...
I got this same thing yesterday using kentdevon50@yahoo.com
Just got a similar message from kentdevon40@yahoo.com
Searched Kent Devon and this was the 5th result. -10 for lack of creativity, +10 for persistence.
kentdevon952@yahoo.com, is the newest name to avoid.
Hi there,
Thanks for the prompt response,I'm satisfied with the situation of the Item as advertised in the listing,i will like to add you $100 to that final offered for you to keep the item off from all offer,and consider it sold to me alone as i am serious with this,I would have come to take a look at it and make the transaction clear in person but due to the nature of my work i couldn't..and i just got a contract which i am doing presently and The contract is strictly no call, due to the lack of reception in the area am posted,,But I'm able to access email anytime as we will make use of laptop so my only quickest
payment option is PayPal as i can send money via PayPal anytime.Moreso i choose paypal for this transaction because i want to avoid the scams going down on the internet this days,and want the both party to be on a safe side because paypal security measure is unbeatable.Since I'm requesting this transaction to be done via PayPal, i will be responsible for all the pay pal fee/charges on this transaction and if you don't have an account with paypal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one. Just log on to www.paypal.com. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will be handling the title for me.Note that i'll be responsible for shipping and handling.So i look forward to hear from you soon.
Question
(1) how long have you had it?
(2) I will like to know the reason why you are selling it..
(3) How old is the item?
(4) the firm Price and your personal email address?
(5) PayPal Email address and full Name
Thanks.
WATCH OUT!!!!
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