This is an e-mail received as a result of placing the advert. Copied word for word. Note the incorrect use of English and the inaccurate cheque clearing details. There was an odd email address, and the signature name didn't match the email address.  Plus of course, in order to continue, I have to provide personal information to someone who has provided me with no means of identification whatsoever.

I had two other emails of a similar nature. What is worrying is that some people must go along with mail like this.

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Hello,

  Thanks for the email and for your prompt response.I am satisfied with the condition of the Bike and am okay with the cost price and also offer you an additional £100 to secure the deal and also for you to keep the Bike for me while payment is being process.

 

  I will like to proceed with the sale of the Bike by sealing the deal with a certified banker's draft or Cheque drawn on a UK Bank and have my representative issue out the payment for the Bike and its transportation would be added to the amount of the Bike as i will be using my local haulage company to come and collect the Bike from your location as they would be collecting some other items for me.I would have love to send the payment for the Bike alone and get the extra issue out to the haulage company but it takes longer to get UK payment cash elsewhere and would cause delay in transaction as i believe we both don't want any delay in the transaction.All necessary papers and document regarding the shipment of the Bike will be procure by the haulage company and they will also sign all the DVLA forms in your presence when they come for collection.To explain things further,contact me on...07035953263.To bring to your attention, it takes 1-5 working days for a UK bank draft or Cheque to get clear an account.I would want to know if i can rely on you to get the rest of the funds to the haulage company after the receipt of the payment and its authenticity has been confirmed by your bank and cleared your account before proceeding with the rest of the transaction.To make things easier and quicker,i want you to supply me the following details so that payment can be issue out immediately:

 

Your Full name as wanted on the payment::::::::::

Your full postal address(house #,street name,city/town,state and postal code)::::::::::

Your contact phone #s Mobile,Landline::::::::::

 

Thanks and i will be looking forward to read from you...

  Regards.

  Rico Smith....