something doesn't seem right here, opinions please

dithedancer

Hiya, just want to run it past you all about my reply to the sale of my car. the first email seems to be from someone who as a good command of the English language, but the second seems strung together. what do you think?

Dear Car Owner,
I saw your advert placement with regards of your car up for sale, is the car still available for sale? kindly send me more details and guidelines on how to purchase this car.
I am eagerly awaiting your reply,
Thank you.
Jeffery Lawrence
Tell: 60163970583
Well thanks for the reply, i know is a nice car and I am okay with the price but i can not come over to check it out, but no worries as i am willing to handle the pick up through my mover, it will be picked up after payment, but i can only conclude the transaction through PayPal. that is what safe and convenience for me.please try to get me your PayPal account to enable me make the payment as soon as possible.
Thanks below is what i need to issue your check payment, your full name your home address details with your cell phone number.


As soon as this information is sent to me i will order my account officer to mail down the check to you today.please not that i am definitely buying the item so make sure you delete the posting on as soon as you mail down the necessary information.thanks
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE NO
AMOUNT AND NAME OF THE ITEM TO BUY
THANK YOU
JEFFREY LAWRENCE

JournalGirl

Bargepole !

bigjl

Sounds like a Nigerian Prince to me.

Surely you can tell this purely from the grammer?

dithedancer

thanks, i didn't think i was that thick. but i didn't think i would get a rogue buyer so quick, well i will have to be careful.

meer53

Definately Nigerian !

bigjl

No, problems, you have to remember that in certain 3rd world countries they sit in internet cafes all day just replying to adverts, the idea being that if they have a 1% success rate then the more they reply to the more likely they are to get a bite.

Check www.419eater.com for a laugh, they bate these halfwits there.

419 is the Nigerian criminal code for fraud or theft I think.

dithedancer

well blooming heck i just opened another email and i think i got another. the GBP gave it away.
I assume Your Car is still Available for Sale for £2,500 GBP

Contact Details :-

Name: Smith Hook

email: smithhook06@gmail.com

Tel:

second reply.

Good ... I would like to be sure about the Price for the Vehicle . Do enlightened about the Present condition of the Vehicle,the Service History and sure see some Pics...i will not be able to come for inspection due to my Work Status and Job Location What would be your Reasons for this Sales and Your Mobile Number ....







Smith ..

i don't think i trust these web sites that have been suggested to me. i think it will be back to putting an ad in the local rag and petshop.

bigjl

I only use AutoTrader, and just ignore these halfwits.

Though sometimes I have specifically not advertised online atall, just in the printed magazine, not sure if you can still do this though.

dithedancer

its a shame though, because somebody would have been getting a good buy, its like new with low mileage and a decent price, oh well back to the drawing board.

thefishdude

dear car owner rofl

fake!

JournalGirl

Hey, why don't you have a bit of fun. Tell Jeffrey that you've got a matching offer, and see if he'll up his offer. then tell smith you've got a better offer. You could have days of fun with the bidding war !!!