The 'Nigerian Scam' works a lot like this.  More info at
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/scams/nigeria.htm

I would be very suspicious.

ds

At 08:39 3/28/2003 -0500, Eric Zeno wrote:

>I read this on another list.  I think it is important
>that everyone reads and is aware of con artist
>like this.   There are two messages here...
>                                           Eric
>
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>-------snip------
>Hey Group, I have been trying to sell my 73 Orange Bus
>for several months.  A couple of days ago I get an
>email from a guy wanting pictures and details.  He
>says he is in London.  I sent him the pics and detail.
>  Today I get this email from him, his email to me in
>in the next paragraph.  Sounds like some kind of
>illegal activity going on here but am not sure.  What
>do you think?
>
>      Thanks for the response and  information about
>the car i saw the pictures.like i told you ,i am based
>in london but presently on a business trip to
>africa,however i intend to pay with a cashiers check
>through my colleague in US that is owing me $9,000,i
>will instruct my colleague to send the check to
>you,when the check clears ,you deduct the cost of the
>car rane and send what ever balance to me.i have
>already made shipping arrangements,when the check has
>been cashed,i will inform my shipping agent  to
>contact for the pick up of the car ,if you are willing
>to assist with this transaction,then i have noted the
>name and address where you want the check sent.so that
>the check will be sent  immediately,as i will like to
>have this car pretty soon.my shipper will receive the
>paperwork
>
>thanks once again.
>
>
>Two things I should also mention is that in the email
>to me the paragraph is a different font then anything
>else so it's like he cut and paste it in the email.
>
>He also offered me $100.00 more then my asking price.
>
>Kevin
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