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Old 11-11-2010
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I am selling a Mac Mini

I got this email from a customer

Thanks for the swift reply,
Apparently, i just saw your post and tried making reservations for it
am belle and i work for British Customs and presently i just got
posted to the regional coast of security abroad for a special
assignment,
i would love to proceed with the payment Bank transfer with my bank so
your payment could be gotten in the next 20 minutes...
pls get back to me with the following info:
Bank Name,
Account Name & Number.

so i could make transfer, and i would be including 120 pounds for
postage and inconvenience i might cost you...


pls get back to me asap...


Thanks
Belle


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Sounds very dodgy - reply back I would like to speak with you via phone in order to ensure a good transaction for both of us.
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120 pounds for postage and inconvenience? All he wants is your account number, and name? Yikes.... walk away.
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You may as well just ship it to Nigeria because that is where the scam is coming from
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Full on scam no question. Absolutely no doubt
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It's a scam...i would never trust anyone who say would give extra for postage....walk away. I would.
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Agreed. Walk away.
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