Thanks to Seb for this latest little gem of a scam. Whilst selling a phone on eBay, Seb received a 'buy now' selection from a potential customer and the following message:
Presumably Bob's son is studying how to develop mass email circulations and impersonate banks in his computer course.
Hello,
Compliment of the day,I am Bob Ezeala From USA, presently in Canada on a business trip. I saw your item advert on ebay and i'm interested in buying it for my son who is studying a Computer Science Course in the University of Lagos,Nigeria. i will like you
to get back to me as soon as possible then i want you to send me the total cost including the cost of shipping to Lagos,Nigeria.I don't mind the cost,I will be sending you my payment via PayPal,So send me your (PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS) so as to immediately make out my payment.Make sure you get the package ready for shipment today okay?.Plz i want the item to be shipped via Royal Mail international signfor' to Nigeria. Expecting your reply so as to immediately make out my payment for this item purchase.
Regards
Bob.
Presumably Bob's son is studying how to develop mass email circulations and impersonate banks in his computer course.
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