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Old 02-24-2009
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New Scams?!?!?!
I posted an ad for my virtual services on craigslist yesterday, which I do periodically to see what is out there.

I got not one but TWO of the same emails late last night....Here it is posted below...

Hello,

How you doing? My name is Johnson , am from Allentown, PA and right now i work in Las vegas, NV I read your description and am interested in your services, I just brought some computers and they are are laptops pentium 4 dell computer .. i want you to Install software such as Microsoft Office and Antivirus, clean inner & outercomputer
components, update software to current status, Get back to me with your total cost for the services of eight computer excluding the shipping cost, cos i have a shipper that will be coming with the computers and the necessary Softwares to you. i will like You to know that my mode of payment is by getting you a certified check or Money order.I await your urgent response so that i can put the arrangementin order.

Thanks



Can you say "hot hot hot"!! Oh and could you please learn the english language!
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Old 02-24-2009
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I so wish there were a way to put an end to these scammers. Just about everyday I get that email from the guy representing the rich person in Europe and if I just sign a few papers and give them my bank account numbers, I will never have to work again.
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The regular scammers I get want for me to cash checks and keep a percentage for myself and forward them the rest.
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Old 02-24-2009
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Isn't it suprising that for how "wealthy" they are they still can't use somewhat proper English.
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Old 03-01-2009
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Thanks for the post! I am new to the VA world and it's nice to know what to look out for!

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Old 03-01-2009
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Not only use of the English language Lee, but with all that wealth should they not have legitimate bank accounts, and means of transferring money without the use of "fake" money orders or middle men to do their dirty work!
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