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every time I post something for sell I get all these scam email first. I will post this all over tell I get some feed back on this. I was selling a ball python. here is one of the email I just got..

Hello ,mr
I am very glad to hear from you, for what i see ;i agree to buy the item for $xxx. i want you to give me your full name , address and phone number so that a check will be issued to you immediately including shipping fee cos my private shipper will be responsible for the pick up of the item okay. as soon as you get the payment i want you to email me so that my shipper will get to you for the arrangement of the pick up as soon as possible.
Thanks.
rev,tom jim

this has been getting worse avery day.. help thanks.

JIM

How do you know it isn't legit? I'd jump on that sale if I were you!

Okay. All kidding aside. These scammers should have their toes stomped on...hard.

Chris
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mean people suck

Make them send their fake money orders.

A few people collect these cashiers cheques as badges of honor. I thought about doing that. Then I became paranoid that their US counterpart may visit my front door demanding the animal. That would not be good. I'd hate to crack a perfectly good Louisville Slugger.

Chris
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mean people suck

i mess with them hardcore. lately when i get the scam emails i reply to them letting them know i am new to this and i am glad they want to buy my snakes. i usually send them a pic that they have to open on their computer. the best part is i have a friend who is really computer savy and he has attached several nasty viruses to that pic in hopes that one gets them good. i dont know if it works but i feel better.

joseph stuck