1987 Toyota Supra $35,000

anti-fraud from usa -

The following email was interesting because I never advertised a "1987 Toyota Supra"... and this person readily accepted my price of $35, 000. You can see the key elements of fraud here. My answers to his questions boarder on absurd. With no information about the car he is willing to "pay" $35, 000. He wants to pay with a "cashiers check". He wants to pay too much. He wants the difference to be "wired" and send by "western union".

One interesting point is that these emails always ask for the "last price". Maybe that is just a difference in dialects of English, but in my mind it is poorly worded question.

I researched this model car on Kelley Blue Book. I used the most features, best condition and lowest milage possible. The private party value for this car is $3, 760. Obviously, no one is going to pay near $35, 000 or even entertain a discussion when someone suggests an asking price anywhere near that.

This email is from Nigeria according to the senders IP address and his request for where the money is to be sent. Remember, participating in the transaction will generate a net loss of $5, 000 plus your bank fees with the cashiers check bounces.

This posting will be forwarded to the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States for his comments on the activities of his countrymen and what their government is doing to stop this activity.

Subject: PAYMENT ARRANGEMENT

To: BIG

Hello , Thanks for the mail, I intend to start on how you'll be recieving your payment as soon as possible through my associate who's in US. I'll instruct him to issue out an cashier check in your name the total amount his oweing me on our last transaction which is closed at $40, 000...You'll receive it as soon as possible, Immediately you get this cashier check i want you to take it to a cashing centre nearest to you, cash it and deduct your $35, 000.for the {1987 Toyota Supra} and extra $100 for the cost of cashing and the cost of wiring the remaining funds to my shipper that same day. you'll wire the remaining balance to the shipping agent in Nigeria through Western Union Money Transfer. For them to come for the pickup in your place without giving you any stress. They will use the fund to settle some customs problem and transport their self down to your

place with immediately effect. Let me know if this is ok with you....So if its okay by you try mailing me so i'll know you are ok with the arrangement.I HOPE I CAN TRUST YOU ?.Mail me back ASAP. with your full information: full name:

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Best Regards

BIG wrote:

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>Hello friend, how are you doing today? Great I guess.

Of course, I am about to make some good money!

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>I came across your advert on the Internet for the car you intend selling and since you are the owner I will want you to provide me with the following details for further consideration and so that I can be able to make arrangement for fast payment.

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>1) The Last price for the car

The last price is $35, 000.

>2) Some present pictures of the car

Not available, sorry.

>3) Why do you want to sell the car

My family was killed driving it.

>4) How long have you owned the car for

2 weeks.

>and for the payment will be in casier check or money order thanks and

>Kindly get back to me as soon as possible if the car is still available.

Yes, cashiers check is excellent.

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>Have a wonderful evening.

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>Best regards,

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>David.

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