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Re: Beware the Craigslist (and other online market) Scammers! – A True Story

Franklin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:07:19 -0000

Exact same scam here. The second email was:
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From: Rachel Watkins <rachel.watkins29@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 6:20 PM
Subject: Re: 15" Unibody MacBook Pro, 2,6 Ghz Core 2 Duo, 4 Gb memory, 250 Gb HD, iSight Camera - $600
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To: Franklin Davis <(my email address)>

I would need your name and address to start the process. Here is the exact link where the procedure is explained:

http://www.expressline-dhl.com/global.express/o...

I will also try to explain everything.
First I go to DHL with the laptop and start the delivery procedure.
After I give them the laptop for you, DHL will send you a notification to let you know the process has been initiated, and that they have the laptop for you and also the complete specifications of the laptop.
Also, in the notification they will send you clear instructions on how to make the payment to DHL, to the DHL agent's name.
After you complete your payment, then you will notify DHL, they will collect the payment and once they have your payment, then they will deliver the laptop to you in 2 days time.
After you receive the laptop you will test them to see if they are as I said.
Once you receive the laptop you will have 5 days to test the laptop and if you are 100% satisfied you will keep it and at this poing notify DHL that you are keeping the computer and that they can send me the money.
In the event that you do not like the laptop you will notify DHL you are not keeping the laptop and at this point the DHL people will come to your address and pick up the machine and give you a full refund of your money.
So it is simple, I would say.
If you agree to these terms, send me your name and address and I will go to DHL with the laptop and start the delivery procedure.
Please let me know soon
Cheers

Rachel
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Re: Using the Asus Eee PC 1000HE

adam — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:27:14 -0000

Personally, I like the keyboard...it's definitely big enough for me to type comfortably on, it seems to me to be more after the style of the MacBook's (very squared off, chiclet style keys) that feel good, and I think they boast the keyboard size is around 95% of a regular laptop keyboard.

Re: Using the Asus Eee PC 1000HE

Jason Fingerman — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:14:46 -0000

How's the keyboard on the 10" model?

I bought my wife the smaller Eee netbook for Xmas (I think the 8.9" one) but I can't use it as a touch typist. The keys are far too cramped.

Re: Google Broken – Thinks the World is out to GET YOU!

Pat — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:11:13 -0000

In my search for "this site may harm your computer", warnings say even Google.com may contain malware. Heh.

Re: Housing Design!

Alex — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:06:51 -0000

Your blog is interesting!

Keep up the good work!

Re: Microsoft Releases Hyper-V!

GortImperesous — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:23:07 -0000

I agreed with you

Re: Car projects

Josh — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:35:29 -0000

I love the reuse of PC MB Connectors... But where's the shortwave radio?

Re: Housing Design!

sara — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:40:09 -0000

you need to finish this! I'm very interested to see this turns out