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Old 04-25-2008, 08:24 AM
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I had my doubts about this, but sent a reply to see, check this out...hmmmmm
Good Day
Thanks very much for your email, The reason I am sending you this email is
to let you that i am okay with the (Price for the 3) and also to let you know that
payment will be by check. In view of this I need you to email me any
information that may be required to send the check, as I do not want to send
the check to a wrong location lest they gets into the wrong hands.Regarding
the shipping, I have a company that takes care of the pick up of my
consignments for me and ship to my destination anywhere in the U.S.A, you
do not worry about shipping, the company will send down a representative
to arrange the sales documentation and the pickup from your end for
onward transfer to my destination.I also want to alert you on the fact that
you will be recieving an overdraft check, which will cover the money for the
pickup (pickup and shipping to the final destination) as well as the money to
be paid to the company that will take care of the pickup and the Items with
you. So please, as soon as you receive the check, go and cash
them immediately, deduct the money that accrues to you, and send the
balance to the Head Office of the company that handles the shipment via the
nearest WesternUnion agent in your area.Deduct the Western Union charges
from the balance and send the remaining immediately .
The check will be in your name to make it easier for you to receive
payment, deduct your money and send the balance via Western Union as
regards my earlier direction, please reconfirm your details one more time. I
will give you the details of the Agent that you will send the balance of the
money to once I get a reply and agreement that you will send the money via
Western Union money transfer immediately you cash the check.Once the
money is received by the agent, the shipping agent willcontact you
immediately to arrange the documentation as well as the pick up
immediately. So in view of the above, here are some of the details I will need
for final issuance of the check to you.
(1) Full Name.................
(2) Mailing address, no p.o.box
please...................
(3) your direct telephone number ..................
(4) acceptance of my offer .....................
Once you get back to me with all the above, thecheck will be issued out
immediately and it will be sent to you . Hope to hear from you immediately












Mindi Doller wrote:
Hello Anthony, I have two Right hand and one Left hand. We will accept
$5000.00 total for all three, or $1995.00 each. Or make an offer.
Certified check is OK, ( we prefer Wire transfer), but the funds must clear
our bank before shipment or pickup.
Shipping to you is extra if needed.
Let me know, Best regards, Mindi
Mindi Doller
Doller Offshore Marine
3115 N 29 Avenue
Hollywood, FL 33020
954-237-0332
Fax 954-237-0340
http://www.dolleroffshore.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Offshoreonly"
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Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:21 AM
Subject: You have a message (Listing ID: 13382)


> Dear member,
>
> You have been sent the following message :
>
> ------------------------------------
> Subject :
> Merc Racing for SSM VI etc.17 1/2 X 32 4 Blades
> ------------------------------------
> Message :
> Hello,how are you doing today..I read your Ad and i am interested in
> buying your Merc Racing for SSM VI etc.17 1/2 X 32 4 Blades still have for
> sale.Send me recent pictures and ket me know your last asking priceand if
> you will accept certified check as means of payment.Get back to me with
> teh request information and have a wonderfull day.Regards,
> Anthony.
> ------------------------------------
>
> Listing ID : 13382
>
> Propellers
>
> Title:
> Merc Racing for SSM VI etc.17 1/2 X 32 4 Blades
>
> Price:
> 1995
>
> Please click on the link below to view your ads:
>
> http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...p?page=account
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Offshoreonly
> http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.com/
>
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Old 04-25-2008, 08:59 AM
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They never give up. Did it come from someone in the U.K.?
I received the same type of offer on a condo I have for rent.
I just politely told them to go intercourse themselves.
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Old 04-25-2008, 09:02 AM
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I received an email thru OSO yesterday asking to buy my business. I kindly told them where to go
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Old 04-25-2008, 09:21 AM
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You guys are going about "getting "them all wrong. I use to get this crap all the time, but now only once in a while. I guess they tell each other of the experiences they have dealing with people. What you really need to do is "PLAY" them...and I mean milk it for all its worth. Make up several stupid questions, but only one question per email all the while getting their confidence up that you have bought their bull****. Now the really fun part is...if you are computer savy...go on the hunt and trace the emails. Some say that it cant be done...wanna bet? It takes work and know how but eventually you can get their IP address...and in some cases you can also get a physical address...then its GAME ON. But if you dont know how to go about getting someones IP addy...just lead the scamer to the trouth and let him drink...while you sit back and have a good laugh.
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Old 04-25-2008, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by bgchuby01
I received an email thru OSO yesterday asking to buy my business. I kindly told them where to go
That was from PassTheSqueegee.
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