We have recently been provided with the e-mail correspondence from a probable scammer to a seller on this site, and this material is shown below. The correspondence was broken off following the last e-mail shown. This set of e-mails is provided as a single example, but please keep in mind that scams come in all sizes and shapes.
We will be happy to post other examples of scam e-mails.
Hello,
I am interested in buying your vessel.
I will like you to send me some pictures and also let me know if still available for sale.
My method of payment is US Bank Payment..
Get back to me as soon as possible..
Thanks.
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Hello,
Thanks for your mail.I live in Houston Texas..I am really interested in buying.I am presently out of town for a missionary work and I will like to know the last price so that we can conclude on the price.
Meanwhile,I have instructed my Accountant to handle the payment and the shipping and I advice that you put off the ad from the advert site to avoid distraction of others buyers and inform others that is sold because the payment will be deliver to you within 3 days we conclude on the price..
Also provide me with the following information so that my Accountant can effect the payment today..
Your Name:
Address:
Zip Code:
Contact Phone Number:
As soon as the payment have been issue out,I will forward you the confirmation so that you will know when the payment will be deliver to you and sign for the delivery as the rightful receiver.
I will be expecting your details...
Thanks.
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Hello,
Thanks for your mail..The price is okay by me...
Forward me your Name ...Address...Zip Code...State.... Phone Number so that the payment can be issue out..
Get back to me..
Thanks.
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Hello,
How are you doing?My accountant as confirm to me this mornning that the payment have been issued and mail to you.The payment will be deliver to you this week and I will forward you the confirmation when am off work today so that you will know when time and exact day you will recieve it inorder to sign for the delivery.
The payment include the shipping which after your bank as clear the money to you.You will
deduct your money and remit that balance to the Keisha that will be coming for the pick up at your location.
I will instruct her to contact you today so that as soon as you recieve the payment all necessary information can be provide to you and pick schedule.
Notify me as soon as you have sign for the delivery of the payment.
Have a nice day and Get back to me.
Thanks