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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 03:59 PM
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So ive been looking around near me and someone was selling a 350z on CraigsList. I contacted them and they said :

"Hi,I've received your email regarding the Nissan 350z with 68,360 miles on it. The car is still for sale and my asking price is $2,000. It is a 2003 model loaded with everything, VIN# JN1AZ34D73T117248. The car is very well maintained and it has just been completely serviced. The engine runs very good and the automatic transmission shifts perfectly.The car is in perfect condition with clear title,no accidents, no liens or loans.
I'm an oceanographer and I'm on sea at this moment, so I left the car in Centralia, IL, at the shipping company, it's already packed and waiting to be shipped anywhere.

Here are some pictures with the car:
http://imgur.com/a/rxiKK#0
Let me know if you are still interested."


Can someone please help me out here? I dont know if its a scam, but its throwing out some red flags. Thanks
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 04:14 PM
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Sounds legit to me.

Just have your $2000 sent to me via WesternUnion wire transfer.

As soon as I get back from my current assignment navigating the polar ice cap, to a place where there are phones, I will have the car shipped to you - for free.
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 04:20 PM
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wat a coincidence. Im also an oceanographer and at sea. ask him what ship hes on ill check it out for u.
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 04:25 PM
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^^^yo quit tryin' to horn in on my paycheck!!

I hooked this sucker first!!



I think the saying is over a hundred years old, but still true:

"There's one born every minute"
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 04:27 PM
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ok fine. I am no longer at sea so cant help u op. nismodude is ur next best bet since hes in the polar ice caps
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 04:33 PM
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by saywat?
ok fine. I am no longer at sea so cant help u op. nismodude is ur next best bet since hes in the polar ice caps
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 04:40 PM
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there is a sucker born every minute, i have a k1 kit i will sell you for cheap, just paypal gift the money to me and i will ship it, make cents?
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 04:48 PM
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I am the prince of Nigeria, I have inherited a 350z and need to sell to buy some rare coffee plants. You can have for $2,000 and I will even give you $1,000 if you buy today.
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 05:19 PM
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Dear OP, This one ^^^^^ sounds even more legit to me.

Seller is a PRINCE, which means for sure he is trustworthy.


I wouldn't pass this one up.
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by NismoDude
Dear OP, This one ^^^^^ sounds even more legit to me.

Seller is a PRINCE, which means for sure he is trustworthy.


I wouldn't pass this one up.
is a prince or IS prince??

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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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^^^







Yo, OP, you transfer my $2,000 American dollars yet??? yes?
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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Sound's like a heck of a deal
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 06:11 PM
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Is Prince...

Possible scammer?-kc9pcy1.gif
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 06:13 PM
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purple rain, puuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurple rain in Nigeria
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 07:01 PM
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you actually have to ask if this is a scammer?! you deserve to go for it.
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 07:24 PM
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I wonder why there's not stings operations where pd catches the scammer getting the money at western union. Or they already doing that?. I'd love to do that on my own and catch the guy n beat him
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 03:33 AM
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Email him back with the Prince scam maybe it will benefit you..
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 04:14 AM
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I would like to buy the 350z the OP is selling. I would gladly offer 8 thousand us dollars. Please PM me your adress, full name, SSN, bank account info, and a copy of your drivers license so I can verify where to send the check. Since the check will be for more than your 2 thousand dollar asking price I would request that you return to me the balance after cashing the check. you should feel free to keep 1 thousand dollars for your troubles. I look forward to your response.
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 06:30 AM
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"I'm on sea at this moment" - Uncommon phasing = scammer.

and...

Originally Posted by travlee
there is a sucker born every minute, i have a k1 kit i will sell you for cheap, just paypal gift the money to me and i will ship it, make cents?
Pretty funny! Those threads stole several hours of my life reading them all.

Last edited by piercedan; Aug 29, 2014 at 09:20 AM.
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