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Old 23-07-2010, 07:19 AM
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I got an email asking if the car I dont have for sale is for sale so the king of Nigeria can lowball me the offer.

They said email back

Is this a scam jdm style?
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Old 23-07-2010, 07:31 AM
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PayPal ID??? But in Alternative. Bank to Bank Wire or Cheque Payment through my Remittance Office. Note that i will add extra $4,500.00 AUD for all miscellaneous.
but it wasn't just PAYPAL this time
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Old 23-07-2010, 08:41 AM
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But he's offering an extra $4.5k! why would a scammer do that? I think your nuts to pass up this opportunity for a little extra dosh

i kid i kid.


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Old 23-07-2010, 10:31 AM
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I got an email asking if the car I dont have for sale is for sale so the king of Nigeria can lowball me the offer.

They said email back

Is this a scam jdm style?
Nah TJ, it's the King so it must be legit!!!!!

3 people asking the same question using similar titles in the same week, doesn't anybody read the forums or uses the search funtion anymore?
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