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Re: Fraud/Spam emails about an item i am selling o...

by John_Gr in Access and security
‎Mar-12-2014 04:21 PM
‎Mar-12-2014 04:21 PM
I have also been targeted by the same with exact same wording using Viva Street. The latest email is more aggressive and threatening still I have copied it here: > Hi, > > I wondered why I have not heard from you regarding the pick up cost. I will like you to update me if you have sent the pick up cost to the shipping agent and schedule pick up date and time? and if you have not I need to understand what is still delaying you or legal action will be taken against you. Get back to me ASAP. Thanks. ... View more
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