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Here is another one I received for my car that is for sale: "Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my son who just graduated ontop of his class in National University in California, he studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him . I want it as a surprise package to appreciate him towards his achievement and to be delivered before my arrival home. I work with SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF and we are presently offshore in US Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment? Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling if you don't mind my asking. I am already in talks with the courier that will handle the pick-up and delivery. As regards the payment, I can pay you through instant transfer using paypal transfer service. If you don't have paypal you can set up a paypal account proper at www.paypal.com and I will make the payment through paypal, this way, all I will need to proceed with payment is the following details : PayPal Name : PayPal Email : Final Price : I will be expecting your email. Thanks" ... View more

This is an email I have received for a car I have for sale (I am from Belgium and this guy is supposedly from Denmark):   "I'm quite satisfied with the condition and price of  €49 000. I need to let you know that the shipping agent will be coming for the pick up as soon as the payment has been complete and approved by PayPal and the shipping agent will be the ones to help me handle all other necessary details to complete the deal when they get to your home address for the pick up. So i will be paying directly into your PayPal account without any delay, and i hope you have a PayPal account for the payment and if NO i will like you to kindly log on to www.paypal.com and create an account, If you have one already, just send me the address to send it to, which is the email address you use for it or you can send me a PayPal money request, so once i receive the details i will go ahead with the payment through PayPal and then i will contact my shipping company after you get the payment. I will need your home address for the merchandise to be Picked Up by the Shipping Company as soon as the Payment is completed. I can't wait to hear from you.. Thanks and Best Regards"   Can someone please explain me how exactly these "scams" work because that is not clear to me. Beause nobody is going to give their car without receiving payment first and if I would receive payment the first thing I would do is transfer it to my bank account. ... View more