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scammers aren't getting any smarter

Posted Wednesday, January 5th 2005 @ 1:59PM

Posted a camera on Craigslist a short while back.

Got a reply. Never mind all the huge warnings all over craigslist about being wary of long distance buyers and their false checks! This guy must be legit!

Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 08:16:09 -0800 (PST)
From: yinka ayodele 
Subject:  Panasonic SV-AV100 Digital Camcorder
To: mahlon-dated-1112063363.9364d3@martini.nu

Hello,
i saw ur avdert which shows the above item is for sale
and i am interested in buying it from u ok.pls let me 
know the price and how much it would cost sending it to
my outlet in Lagos Nigeria so i can send u a cheque for 
the payment asap ok. Pls let me hear from u soonest ok.
Thanks,
Lyor

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peophi
Sunday, January 9th 2005 @ 12:24PM

Why not do what that guy who did the P-p-p-p-powerbook thing did a few years back.

http://www.zug.com/pranks/powerbook/

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