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How do I report an ad to Craigslist for spam? I know Craigslist is not always to the great place to look for work. But I do know that it can be good, if you are careful.

The reply I got just sounds like a scam, especially when he mentions being UK and getting mail, etc for him. I think I have seen his ad/reply posted around here by other members.

Do you report it to Craigslist and mark his email as spam in your e-mail client? I don't think it is a good idea to reply to him. It totally screams scam to me!

His reply:

Attn CAC,

How are you doing today? I’m glad that your interested in the job offer, i will like to explain more on what exactly you will be doing.

Am actually looking for someone who can handle my personal and business errands at his/her spare time.
Someone who can offer me Mail services, Receive my mails and drop them off at UPS (nothing illegal) Shop for Gifts, pay bills on my behalf, Recieve delivery at your home or pick items up at any nearby post office at your convenience.

Let me know if you will be able to offer me any or all of these services. Where are you located? I would love to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on a business trip to United Kingdom, So there for there will be no interview at this time.

I willing to pay you in advance to do my shopping. I will also have my mails and packages forwarded to your address. If you will be unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience.

When you get my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You don't have to put money out of your pocket, all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content.
The content of the packages are computer and electronics, clothings business and personal letters.. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me. You will work between 15 and 20hrs a month..

How much will you charge per month? I will pay $300.00. That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town. I work in realestate and I own an Art Gallery in England. I will return to USA in Second week of May so this process will be available until then.

If you don't mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term. Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position.
I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when am ready. No heavy packages involved! You can do the shopping at any nearest stores. You will be shopping for Electronics and clothing's and I will provide you my personal UPS account number for Shipping.

All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS and shipping charges will be applied into the account.

I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them.
If I were to mail you money to do my shopping plus upfront payment for your service, where would you want it mailed to?

So i will like you fill out the following details below

Full Name:
Full Address:
(NO P.O.BOX)
City:
State:
Country:
Zip Code:
Phone Number:
Age:

If you have yahoo messenger or hotmail to chat with you also about the job....


Regards,

Marcus Peterson.
TEL: (209) 224-9986
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