:tongue: So, I'm trying to sell my Acura CL on a few different message boards, which means my e-mail address is out there for prospective buyers and scammers alike. Thus, not surprisingly, I've gotten lots of bites from scammers. I've been corresponding with one of them and this is my reply to this evening's e-mail...
My responses in caps below (the spammer is Lucky Emmanuel).
--- Lucky Emmanuel <[email protected]> wrote:
> Greetings.........
>
> Thanks for the email. I HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO DO
THAT TO FART AROUND WITH YOU.
Please I have a client who is
> very much interested in buying your vehicle. I'M
SURE YOU DO. I'D IMAGINE THAT THERE'S A GREAT MARKET
FOR USED $12,000 VEHICLES.
He
> happened to budget for a car last time and
> unfortunately it was sold. I have discussed with him
> and he has agreed that he will be willing to have
> the vehicle shipped to Canada upon reaching an
> agreement with you. I'M HONORED
>
> Please I have Some Questions to Ask:
>
> 1) Is the engine in perfect condition?
> KNOCKING AND PINGING IS NORMAL, RIGHT? I ONLY ADD
OIL EVERY OTHER DAY.
> 2) How often do you service the car? WHAT DO YOU
MEAN BY SERVICE?
>
> 3) How many miles on the car now?
> 6
> 4) Are you the owners?
> I SUPPOSE I AM.
> 5) If yes, for how long did you use car?
FOR THE LAST TWO HUNDRED HOURS.
> 6) Has the car been involve in an auto accident?
> WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY ACCIDENT
> 7) Any mechanical problems with the car?
> NOT THAT MANY
> 8) Why are you selling the car?
> I HATE IT.
> Finally At what price are you willing to sell this
> Vehicle to Us ...
> $16.00
> I look forward to receiving your email as soon as
> posible.
> I'LL BET.
My responses in caps below (the spammer is Lucky Emmanuel).
--- Lucky Emmanuel <[email protected]> wrote:
> Greetings.........
>
> Thanks for the email. I HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO DO
THAT TO FART AROUND WITH YOU.
Please I have a client who is
> very much interested in buying your vehicle. I'M
SURE YOU DO. I'D IMAGINE THAT THERE'S A GREAT MARKET
FOR USED $12,000 VEHICLES.
He
> happened to budget for a car last time and
> unfortunately it was sold. I have discussed with him
> and he has agreed that he will be willing to have
> the vehicle shipped to Canada upon reaching an
> agreement with you. I'M HONORED
>
> Please I have Some Questions to Ask:
>
> 1) Is the engine in perfect condition?
> KNOCKING AND PINGING IS NORMAL, RIGHT? I ONLY ADD
OIL EVERY OTHER DAY.
> 2) How often do you service the car? WHAT DO YOU
MEAN BY SERVICE?
>
> 3) How many miles on the car now?
> 6
> 4) Are you the owners?
> I SUPPOSE I AM.
> 5) If yes, for how long did you use car?
FOR THE LAST TWO HUNDRED HOURS.
> 6) Has the car been involve in an auto accident?
> WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY ACCIDENT
> 7) Any mechanical problems with the car?
> NOT THAT MANY
> 8) Why are you selling the car?
> I HATE IT.
> Finally At what price are you willing to sell this
> Vehicle to Us ...
> $16.00
> I look forward to receiving your email as soon as
> posible.
> I'LL BET.
