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Here's is an e-mail I got from a guy about buying my SVT.
Goodday dear seller..
My Name is murphy,I lives in texas.Well i saw the advert of your (auto) posted for sale and am really interested in buying from you and i will appreciate it if you can get back to me with your last selling price and the present pics of the item so that we can extend to payment..
I look forward to your soonest reply..
Thanks and God bless...
I replied with the price and some pictures and here's what I got back:
Thanks for your swift response ,well i will be traveling out of United states on monday by 9:40Pm to Ireland for a business and will be back to United states in two weeks time,my business partner in the united state country wanted to pay me the sum of $10.000 since am not arround i will instruct him to issue the cheque in your name,when you get the cheque and it clears you will deduct the amount for the item and have the balance send to my shipper through western union for him to comeover to your home to pick-up the ($6000 SVT),and for you to have the cheque i will need the following information,YOUR NAME IN FULL,CONTACTADDRESS,PERSONAL PHONE NUMBER,immediately all this is sent i will forwarded them to my business partner and you will recieve the cheque.i will want us to deal in utmost faith.if you have any question please do ask,till i hear back from you.
Thanks and God bless........
What you guys think? I say scam
'99 Black/Tan SVT
#291 of 2760
Tinted
Mirko Splitter
Pioneer 8400MP & 3-way 6x8's
Clear corners
Custom SVT banner
A-Pillar pod with Volt, Oil Temp & Press. gauges
B&M
Diamond Blue Fogs
White HVAC
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Yes. Most common one there is. Search for "Overpayment Scam."
Common Internet Transaction Frauds
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99 Tropic Green SVT, Tan Leather, 28K miles, "Evil Twin" (Turbo AER 3L and more in progress)
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SCAM!
I've been getting these emails again since I just posted stuff for sale!
98 Lime Green SE w/SVT Kit, Projectors, CF Hood, 18" Rims, GC's, Shaved, System
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Thanks for the quick responses
'99 Black/Tan SVT
#291 of 2760
Tinted
Mirko Splitter
Pioneer 8400MP & 3-way 6x8's
Clear corners
Custom SVT banner
A-Pillar pod with Volt, Oil Temp & Press. gauges
B&M
Diamond Blue Fogs
White HVAC
the99svttour@yahoo.com
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As stated at the very top of the classifieds.  
Jim Hahn
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Yea, I read that. Just wanted a 2nd opinion.
'99 Black/Tan SVT
#291 of 2760
Tinted
Mirko Splitter
Pioneer 8400MP & 3-way 6x8's
Clear corners
Custom SVT banner
A-Pillar pod with Volt, Oil Temp & Press. gauges
B&M
Diamond Blue Fogs
White HVAC
the99svttour@yahoo.com
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I usually replay with a "not so nice email." I havent gotten those scams in awhile.
"Do what you like, Because you have to drive it!"-Me
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95 Mustang GT Convertible
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I'd go for that ish, can't be beat!
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yea i got one just like this once and the guy sent me a fake scan of the check and everything.. so i went with it for like a month just emailing him like i wanted to sell him the car.. and then like after a month he sent me a email saying he sent the check and i just emailed him back like yea its getting kinda old now. i know this is a scam and i reported you 2 the gov over 2 weeks ago. and i did. never got anything back.
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Originally posted by 2000GT:
yea i got one just like this once and the guy sent me a fake scan of the check and everything.. so i went with it for like a month just emailing him like i wanted to sell him the car.. and then like after a month he sent me a email saying he sent the check and i just emailed him back like yea its getting kinda old now. i know this is a scam and i reported you 2 the gov over 2 weeks ago. and i did. never got anything back.
Yep, that will do it. Im pretty sure you dont get BS email anymore right?
hhahaha sweet!
"Do what you like, Because you have to drive it!"-Me
99 Contour LX
95 Mustang GT Convertible
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