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Old 12-22-2008, 04:28 PM
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I listed a four wheeler that is worth probably $500, mainly just for parts. It doesnt run. This scammer contacted me about it with the usual bad english asking for a pic of it, I sent a pic of a truck. He seems to like it. Here are the rest of the emails after the truck pic.


On 12/21/08, Elton Marcotte <emarcotte@bop.gov> wrote:
>> Here is the pic you requested. If you are interested let me know.

>>> aphtamat <aphtamat@gmail.com> 12/21/2008 6:51 AM >>>
> hi
> tanx for ur reply,so wat is ur final prce? dont forget my mode of
> payment is check,I will be send you the check for the payment IN FULL
> and also i will send you the shippers money too so you can help me get
> it accross to the shipping company i use for cargo , The amount on the
> check will include the shipper money, change of ownership agreement,
> insurance and some other things that will be required to be done. You
> don't have to worry about shipping as they will have it picked up from
> your location. The shipping agent once he has recieved the funds from
> you, will come to your location, collect the bill of sale, title and
> pick up. I will send you details of the check and exact amount i will
> send you. I will have it mailed out to you Via Fedex Or Ups so i guess
> you will have the tracking number soonest .I will need your FULL NAME
> and ADDRESS to where i can mail the payment to,and i want you to
> remove the advert from the Website to keep other buyers away. Please
> give me a phone number i can reach you on in case there is a gap in
> communication.
> Awaiting your response.
> Thanks

On 12/21/08, Elton Marcotte <emarcotte@bop.gov> wrote:
> The total amount will be $9000 Us dollars. I am currently in the middle of
> changing mailing addresses, so if this amount seems fair to you, let me know
> and I will get the current address to you as quick as possible.
>



His final response today:::
ok awaiting ur reply....................

What should I tell him from here, I think I will provide an address to the FBI and see if he sends them a fake check.LOL
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seems like too much fun!
Old 12-22-2008, 05:18 PM
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Just take the check to your local popo office.... My Dad did the same thing,, I wonder how many people get screwed by this type of scam...
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i am in the natural stone industry. they are hitting us hard too. they want to buy XX amount of black granite and shipped in a container blah blah, please give full name, i'll pay you check right away. theyre so f'ing retarded.
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LMAO, post a pic of the truck you replied with!
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Here it is, looks like a 2004 Honda Recon to me.LOL
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Originally Posted by outlawz2004
Here it is, looks like a 2004 Honda Recon to me.LOL
Man, this is GREAT!!!
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Heres what I sent him for an address to send the money, FBI office in New Orleans.

Ok, here is the address where you can send the check to. Dont try to send me less, I want $9000 for it. When will you contact me on when you are getting it picked up. Thanks for doing business with me. I dont currently have a phone number.Sorry.
Fred B. Ivey
2901 Leon C.Simon Dr
New Orleans, La 70126
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Hahaha
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This is freaking awesome, I will be checking this thread out daily. Props!


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