Be aware of scammers

located in another state buying without viewing
arranging pickup after you make payment using paypal
wants to know your paypal account details

use an email address that does not involve your last name
only deal with people you can meet face to face
never give others your banking details via email
avoid deals involving shipping services
report any scammers to authorities

a scam may go like this

Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) as a rig mechanic and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my ANZ bank account,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the payment.You can alternatively send your bsb acct name and number if you have no PayPal acct.
I have also contacted my shipping agent who will come for pick up and deliver it to my place in Darwin after the whole fund has been cleared into your acct.
Thanks....
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or

Thanks for getting back,I'm fine with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert, I work on a remote mine site in New Zealand and the reception is terrible. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 10days off and 20days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling if you don't mind my asking.I am already in talks with the courier that will handle the pick-up and delivery.I am based in Australia but just working offshore.

As regards the payment, I can pay you through direct bank deposit (EFT),using paypal instant bank wire transfer service, I will need your bank details. If you are not comfortable with that, you can set up a paypal account proper atwww.paypal.com.au and I will make the payment through paypal,this way, all I will need is your paypal email address.

With the issue of my details,transferring the name of ownership and signing of all paperwork will be done by the freight agent so you don't have to worry about that.

Thanks....
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