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slushi123 · 03-06-2010, 08:30 PM

Hey Guys,

I am selling this camera on Craigslist which is a basically a FREE posting site to buy and sell goods that . On the site they say be aware of scams etc all the way at the bottom. However the one I received for the item im selling seems pretty legit but need some advice on how to act cautious going forward and see if you guys think its a scam or not? The buyer says they will submit funds electronically plus pay for shipping, so in my mind Im thinking this is GREAT --- if I received the funds successfully electroncially since I am verified merchant it should be OK right? --I can send the goods out after I get the money so it seems safe but want to make sure with you guys and see what you think? Let me know what you think and how I need to be careful if necessary.

Thanks for your reply back to me.

Please am sorry for my late response to get back to you in time, well i am a medical Doctor and a University Lecturer, And right now am Currently out of the State for a medical Conference held in UK. I actually wanna buy the ( DSR-250 Camera + Battery ) for my Son who works at the United States Information Service (USIS) in West Africa, and he currently got transfered as an International Consultant. He also laments that life over there is very boring though he is gradually adapting to the new Environment. I have a very tight schedule due to my kind of job as a Medical Doctor, So i want you to Assist me ship it to him over there after Payment of your Stuff. And am also buying it because of his Birthday that Comes in a short time.

I will be paying you via paypal because i am a verified paypal member and if you've got an account with them or you can sign up with one if you don't have an account with paypal through paypal , or better still we can transact through Revolution Money Exchange if you have an account with them also, or you can still sign up for an account through revolutionmoneyexchange if you don't have an account with them, it saves and also protects individuals in a transaction.
I will give you my Son's address to you for shipping as soon as the payment has made. I will be very grateful to hear from you soonest to know your mode of payment so i will do the payment immediately.

Warm regards,
Dr.Moon.

03-06-2010, 08:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
slushi123 Upright	Selling an Item on Craigslist...Seller Beware? Hey Guys, I am selling this camera on Craigslist which is a basically a FREE posting site to buy and sell goods that . On the site they say be aware of scams etc all the way at the bottom. However the one I received for the item im selling seems pretty legit but need some advice on how to act cautious going forward and see if you guys think its a scam or not? The buyer says they will submit funds electronically plus pay for shipping, so in my mind Im thinking this is GREAT --- if I received the funds successfully electroncially since I am verified merchant it should be OK right? --I can send the goods out after I get the money so it seems safe but want to make sure with you guys and see what you think? Let me know what you think and how I need to be careful if necessary. Thanks for your reply back to me. Please am sorry for my late response to get back to you in time, well i am a medical Doctor and a University Lecturer, And right now am Currently out of the State for a medical Conference held in UK. I actually wanna buy the ( DSR-250 Camera + Battery ) for my Son who works at the United States Information Service (USIS) in West Africa, and he currently got transfered as an International Consultant. He also laments that life over there is very boring though he is gradually adapting to the new Environment. I have a very tight schedule due to my kind of job as a Medical Doctor, So i want you to Assist me ship it to him over there after Payment of your Stuff. And am also buying it because of his Birthday that Comes in a short time. I will be paying you via paypal because i am a verified paypal member and if you've got an account with them or you can sign up with one if you don't have an account with paypal through paypal , or better still we can transact through Revolution Money Exchange if you have an account with them also, or you can still sign up for an account through revolutionmoneyexchange if you don't have an account with them, it saves and also protects individuals in a transaction. I will give you my Son's address to you for shipping as soon as the payment has made. I will be very grateful to hear from you soonest to know your mode of payment so i will do the payment immediately. Warm regards, Dr.Moon.