I posted an ad in Kijiji selling Pink tickets for Toronto. I received a text with the following: "Pink Tickets in Toronto still available for sale? Email me only at *removed* to have deal. Pls dont reply text due to the nature of my job. Thanks. Felicia". I did respond and the following are emails I received back:
I appreciate your prompt response, I am buying It ASAP for my cousin residing in Ontario as a surprise. I wont be available by myself for inspection due to the nature of my work and present location. I will like you to email me with some close up shots of it and will arrange for it to be picked up by a pick up agent who will be coming for the inspection and pick up at your place once the payment clears, I will also be paying you through Paypal which i believe is safe and secured for both of us and I will also be responsible for the charges. All I need from you now is to get back to me with your Paypal email and name or send me Paypal invoice so that I can send your payment ASAP. What is your final asking price? Just want to be sure about the sale before i proceed and If you need to reach me, send me an email as i Squeeze time every four-hours to check correspondence and respond at the same time. Thanks
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Okay get back to me with your paypal account and your final asking price
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Okay. I would have love to talk to you on phone and explain more better but Due to the nature of my job,making phone calls and visiting of website are restricted but i took permission from our IT Admin to check this advert and sent you Text regarding this and instructing you to text so I am not allowed to get out of the unit or give calls whenever I want. I am an honorable person and you will receive your full money cash in hand before my mover comes for pick up at your place. And if you dont have a paypal account, It's pretty easy to set up a PayPal account at www.paypal.com . it's just a few minutes away from signing up. it's safe and secure for both Parties. You are on a secured transaction with paypal. As soon as you open an account, get back to me with the name and email that you linked with your paypal account and I will have your money wired asap. I hope to read from you asap Regards
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I googled the phone number and it comes from Oregon - many people have received same text. I guess this is a "Seller's Beware" post - as you as a seller would be responsible (in most cases) for cost of whatever you are selling once anything is disputed!
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