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I just wanted to make this visible in case anyone on kingsnake had came across the same or similar situation as a seller.

Basically, I'm selling turtles. I received an email of the following below:

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nnclark6@gmail.com
to me

show details Nov 19 (2 days ago)

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I am really interested in this pet, and i want to know the present condition of the pet. I want to get

the pet for my son. Kindly let me know how i will proceed adopting the pet.

Your fast response will be appreciated.

Thank

Ann Clark
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Then after I received that, I simply told her that my turtles are in excellent health if that was what she was referring to. I knew something was fishy already when she didnt mention turtle, but instead mentioned the word "pet" (generally that means the scammer is simply copying and pasting the above email). Then another thing that clicked as a scam was that the scammer wanted the "pet" shipped to her son.... so after I told her my turtles were in excellent health, the scammer by the name of ANN CLARK wrote:
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Ann Clark
to me

show details 6:47 AM (15 hours ago)

Thanks for getting back to me sooner, i am very much interested in this specie. I ordering this pet shipped to my son in Alabama(3060 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36109) , please can you kindly send me the full cost so i can proceed with the payment. My means of payment is via CASHIER CHECK. I would also need these informations from you, so your payment can be delivered :

Full name :
Address :
City :
State :
Zipcode :
Phone number :

I will order the payment as soon as i get these necessary informations

Thanks

Ann Clark

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I then google mapped the address and the address seemed to goto advanced auto parts.... damn scammers.

BEWARE PEOPLE, JUST A HEADS UP. GOOD LUCK. HOPE THIS HELPED.

Wow, thanks for the heads up!

no problem, i just wanted to make people aware of the scam. i didnt think it will hit kingsnake but it is all over craigslist already and has been for many years. just sucks to see it here.