So, I have my Jet sled for sale on Craigs List and recieve an E-Mail from a guy wanting to know if I am really the seller. I reply with a YES. He sends me this:

Good to have your reply. I am Anthony Carillo from Chicago, IL. and
would have loved to come and inspect this at your place myself, but I
am a marine engineer and presently off-shore. I am interested in
buying this for my son in LA as a surprise birthday gift and pls just
make sure it is in condition described. I will appreciate more
pictures if available and will be sending your money asap. A preferred
shipping agent will be available to pick this up after payment is
made. Do you have paypal account? because, I have a paypal account
that I can easily send money through because, its good for business
payments. Get back to me with your paypal email address and name in
order for me to have your money sent on time. Confirm sale to me and
remove the add from posting.
regards
Anthony Carillo

How Far Do I go with this guy.........Could be fun!

Anthony Carillo... Worlds most interesting man...NOT!!! Next you'll win the Irish lotto and all they need is an accnt #

I received the same reply almost word for word regarding a riding lawn mower this week. There must be a lot of merchant marines deployed at the moment and Internet purchasing is a big priority for them.


I reported the email address to CL and I don't expect a reply.

I got another one in the same format. Both had a great command of the english language LOL.

My reply to both was just what Aunty suggested......LOL....Delete

Wanted to include some choice words about Mom's and Sisters, but thought better of it........

I had a guy who wanted me to ship my wood drift boat back to Lima Ohio, also for his son.

Although this not from CL, it's along the same lines. This came in on my office email. It's nice to have a new friend. I'm willing to pass on the email if you want to have a new friend as I have a feeling my wife probably wouldn't like this new friend of mine:

"Greetings My New Friend,
My name is Ramia Olivia Daddah (Miss)With hope you are doing well today. I wish to be your new friend for future life ahead of us if you don't mind write me for more private discussions as i think who we are or our distance can not be a barrier on receiving your reply please try to add your pictures as i will scan my immediately i hear from you, thanks.

Anticipation, Olivia."

Sounds legit. Go for it.