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so my sis just inquired about a house for rent on craigslist, and the reply was, hey, we're in africa, so just send us the $1300

Posted by kare (aka kare) Oct 11 '10, 12:03

and we'll mail you the keys! cool?!

please tell me no one actually falls for this.

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heh, i had that happen for a place here. when i just didn't respond (obvie), they actually pestered me for about a week via email. :) -- nm - Andie Oct 11, 12:12 2
- Seriously, made odd requests like to webcam chat and ask to see the scenery there. - David Oct 11, 12:14 1
  - "They're onto us! Unplug the computer! Unplug The Computer!! -- nm - net scammer Oct 11, 12:40
Is it a nice place? -- nm - David Oct 11, 12:04 4
- of course! - kare Oct 11, 12:06 3
  - She should jump all over that. Offer to pay more if it seals the deal. - David Oct 11, 12:08
  - Break a window and go in. - Spawn Oct 11, 12:07 1
    - exactly, if they are in africa it means she can stay there for free! -- nm - dogbert Oct 11, 12:10
oh, they were on a *mission* in africa, of course. -- nm - kare Oct 11, 12:03

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