Bound to happen. Tales from CL Part 1.

Do I ever love scammers... surprisingly this was the first I had been propositioned by.

Hello
      Thanks for getting back to me,i,m okay with the price and the
condition of thge item and i will like to make an outright purchase of this
particular item but i will want you to be honest with me,because this is my
first time of buying on Craigslist.
      I anticipate that a certified cashier,s check will be sent to you via UPS
as My mode of payment with extra $50.00 to the amount your wiling to sell
the item concerning the pick up, i will be responsible for that,where my
mover will come for the pick up at your location upon your confirmation
of receiving the check and clears your bank.
      I ought to come for the viewing the item but due to my tight
schedule i couldn,t make it.i will implore you to provide the information
below so that the payment will be done as soon as possible:-

1......Full names
2......Full home address
3......City, State & zip code
4......Tel #s.

As soon as this is provided i will let you know when payment is mailed
out and i will update you on when you will receive the payment, and
give you instructions on what to do..I hope we handle this in good
faith...

Thanks while waiting to hear from you.

Naturally this deserves and inkind response.

Dearest Kate,
That sounds wonderful, please send me your bank account and routing number so I can expedite the return of the $50.   Please send payment as soon as possible.
1. Peter T. Barnum
2. 23 Bilkerton Ln
3. Ibadan, Nigeria 90210
4. 818-555-9403

Kindest regards,

Prince Peter T Barnum 

Oh well.