If the check clears I don't see how you can lose?

Any con artists out there [besides you BenT] who can see how this is a scam?

Mike

On 3/28/03 5:39 AM, "Eric Zeno" <vw4x4@FYI.NET> 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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> 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
>