Buying Scam

[Kevin Kingan]

Hey Guys
I just got this letter from a Guy in Where? In Africa!!!!!
I made a post on a Motorcycle Forum and offered my Leathers for sale. Well
1st it said that I will buy your bike no questions asked, and that he was a
buyer from the UK.
Well I didn't reply and in a few days I got this letter(see below).
When I read it and It seemed like I had read it all before somewhere.I think
this must be the same guy that replied to all of the Audi List Forums. At
least it seems like him to me only this guy was calling himself John Wale.
 So add this name to the list of scammers
BE CAREFUL GUYS!!!!!
Cheers all
Kevin



> Hello Kevin,
> Thanks for the mail,I would love to buy the Vanson Full Leathers please
give me your full name and full mailing address inclusive of your cell or
home phone number so that I can have a client of mine in the states who owes
me the sum of $2,250 to issue you a Cashier's Check.When you get the check I
expect you to cash it and subtract your $200 then I would like you to wire
the remaining money to my international freight fowarder here in Africa who
would arrange for "Vanson Full Leathers" to be brought down to me.
> A quick response from you would be highly appreciated.
>
> Best Regards.
>
> John.....................
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> Kevin Kingan <klkinc at gis.net> wrote:
> John;
> I do NOT have a bike for sale.
> I have a set of Vanson Leathers.
> If you send me a check for $200+ for the leathers and the shipping
expenses,
> Ill gladly sell them to you
> Cheers
> Kevin Kingan
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "john whale"
> To:
> Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 7:32 PM
> Subject: your Vanson Full Leathers w/ Armor!!!
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> > Good day,
> > I am an auto dealer i base on selling used bikes and parts and other
> accessories to my reliable customers in the U.K and all over the world but
> presently i am now in West africa for some business conversation and it
will
> teke me like 2 to 3 months before i take my leave back to the U.K so i
will
> need you to lets start and finish this business as soon as possible and i
> know it would be really nice doing business with you,Moreover on behalf of
> my client i am interested in your bike,so i am okay with your offer for
$200
> so i will like to know your preffered method of payment if a Cashier's
Check
> drawn in American Bank is okay by you if it is, i will need you to send me
> your full contact details such as your full name and address as you will
> want it to appear on the check,your contact address all along with your
home
> and cell phone number for easier connections.I will be awaiting your
soonest
> response so as to make necessary arrangements on the bike also in regards
of
> shipping the
> > bike i already have a reputable and private shipper who will be shipping
> the bike for me.Lastly,i will like you to let me know the present
condition
> of the bike.
> >
> > John.
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