Suspicious email from classifieds

[carlton]

Hello. about a month or two ago i posted an add for a rod and just before it disappeared off the classifieds i got this email. I emailed him back with no additional information and got no answer. Didnt know what to think about it then saw the other possible scam that was posted on the forum. Just a heads up.

Hello Seller,
I like to buyer this (Loomis SJR 782) you advert for sale.

What is the lowest price for it?
How many owner does he have?
The reason for posted for sale?
Where is it located at presently?

I will need response to these questions so as to proceed with the purchase. so my mode payment is MO/Check.And try to give the NAME that will be issue on the payment and the ADDRESS the payment will be send to ok.And am located in San Diego,NOTE: I have a good shipping agent that will come down to do the pickup from you ok....So dont bother about the shipping ok.

Awaiting to hear from you soonest.
Regards
Joel

[davet.]

I can tell by the wording that's it's obviously a Nigerian scam. He's probably gonna want to send you a (phony) check for more than you're asking and request you send the change back.
Do you have a PO box? This is a good opportunity for some fun.
Have him send the check to the PO box, he'll email you with instructions to send the money western union. Tell him you got the money but keep putting him off, tell em your on your way send the money, drag it out for several days, send him a fake claim number, drag it out for more days.
When your done messing with him, tell him you spent it on crack and cheap hookers, find a picture off such activities on the web and send it to comfirm.
Or, email him from another email address, pretending to be your spouse, clergy or other and say you got killed on your way to the western union office, or someone shot and killed you and got all the money you were gonna send, the possibilities are endless.

[Fishin' Dave]

I got the same e-mail for my fridge for sale.

BTW, someone please buy it before I move!!