Is saying, “This scam is different” effective?
Posts Tagged ‘scam’
The Stranded Traveler Scam
I received the following e-mail this morning:
To: Brent Logan
From: John Smith*
Subject: Urgent Please
Hello,
Hope you are doing well.I had travelled to London for a seminar yesterday, Unfortunately for me,my money was stolen from the hotel that i lodged in and they made away with my wallet (which included my cash, diary and credit cards). I [...]
Craigslist Buyer Scam E-mail
Update. Craigslist has a page devoted to avoiding scams and fraud. Good information!
Original post continues below.
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I’m trying to sell a few items by Craigslist. I received the following e-mail this morning:
Hello
Thanks for the prompt response and i will love to make an instant purchase,so pls do withdraw the advert from Craigslist,i don’t mind adding [...]
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