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    Default Funniest Craigslist Scam Email EVER!

    I just got this email from a scammer responding to an ad I placed on craigs list. The title of the ad was "WTB - SAXOPHONE OTHER BAND INSTRUMENTS - CLARINET TRUMPET TROMBONE". I don't even get the point of the scam, but the wording sure is funny...

    Hello

    had been you nevertheless seeking for a WTB - SAXOPHONE OTHER BAND INSTRUMENTS - CLARINET TRUMPET TROMBONE noticed you posted on craigslist searching for a single in wi.

    I just purchased a new WTB - SAXOPHONE OTHER BAND INSTRUMENTS - CLARINET TRUMPET TROMBONE and was likely to throw my old one particular away. In case you live close to me in wi
    you could allways occur and gather it. I am not looking for any revenue for it as I was going to toss my WTB - SAXOPHONE OTHER BAND INSTRUMENTS - CLARINET TRUMPET TROMBONE within the trash.
    email me again and allow me know.
    http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/wan/2967476207.html


    ok bye


    Amanda

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    Wow.

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    Default Re: Funniest Craigslist Scam Email EVER!

    Somebody doesn't 'speeky too much good english'...

    Are you going to email them again and allow them know if you want their WTB - SAXOPNONE OTHER BAND INSTRUMENTS - CLARINET TRUMPET TROMBONE before it's within the trash?
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    Default Re: Funniest Craigslist Scam Email EVER!

    I get those too asking what the final price for my ITEM is and how many miles it has.

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    Yeah...pretty good sign that it's a scam if he says he was going to toss his WTB - SAXOPHONE OTHER BAND INSTRUMENTS - CLARINET TRUMPET TROMBONE within the trash instead of making a lamp out of it like most normal people would.

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    Default Re: Funniest Craigslist Scam Email EVER!

    Shouldn't this read "WTF - SAX...." ?
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    Ok bye!
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    If you read it super closely, you can tell it's a scam.
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    You know. As stupid as this person sounds, there will be someone dumber that responds.
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    Default Re: Funniest Craigslist Scam Email EVER!

    They're simply seeking valid email addresses, which they'll get if you write them back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony5175 View Post
    If you read it super closely, you can tell it's a scam.
    What was it that made it apparent for you?
    Go for The Tone,

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    They just C&P your title ITEM and put it in their scam letter.

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