I got this letter in a response to my add on Craigslist offering tutoring in English. Sounded wierd and so I googled his phone number. I am glad I did, for several scams popped up.
Thanks guys!
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Hello
Good day to you over there, I need a Private Teacher for my son (Paul), I got your advert while surfing through the internet and I really want my child to be taught by you... He is 15 year old and easily catch up. So i will like you to get back to me with your charges because I want him to be taught an hour daily, three times weekly and for two months
1.CHARGE FOR AN HOUR....
2.TOTAL CHARGES FOR 2 MONTH THAT HE WILL BE TAUGHT 3 TIMES PER WEEK..
3.FULL NAME.....
4.HOME ADDRESS...
5.YOUR CELL PHONE NUMBER...
6.YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.....
My mode of payment will be by CHECK.willing to read from you as soon as possible,God bless you. In case you want to reach me on phone here is my number (206-426-0780) drop a message I will call you back if I am not able to pick your call.
I got this same email from him but it was different amounts of money.
When I said I wouldnt accept anything but a cashier's check, they stopped emailing.
This is another one from those people:
The "cell phone" is a landline in Seattle.
The address doesn't exist.
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Hi... my name is Faye Hawkins from San Clemente, CA, my son is coming for an holiday in your state , and I need lesson for him, His name is Hari 14 years old and so i don't want him to be kept busy in time of the days. i have decide to let him attending your lesson, Her will be coming 1 hour in a day (10am to 11am) in the morning or time that you will be chance. so i want you to calculate the cost of 1 hour per day for Monday, Wednesday & Friday for the whole 1 Month and send me the total cost , So i can arrange the payment by certifield check, Kindly get back to me with your cost from 4th May. I've made provision for Driver who will always drive him down to your house for the lesson.This is little about my daughter, very quite, easygoing and good listener, he loves adventures, learning new things and easily adapt to new environs.Kindly get back to me with this following information......
1.YOUR CHARGE FOR AN HOUR....
2.TOTAL CHARGES FOR 1 MONTH THAT HIM WILL BE TAUGHT 3 TIMES PER WEEK..
3.FULL NAME AND ADDRESS WITH ZIP CODE....
4.YOUR CURRENTLY PHONE NUMBER...
Here is my information...
Faye Hawkins
213 Avenida Victoria #A. San Clemente, CA 92672
206-666-2750 cell...
Don't hesitate to e-mail with your total charges.
Regards
Faye
Hello
Good day to you over there, I need a Private Teacher for my Daughter (Jeanine), I got your advert while surfing through the internet and I really want my child to be taught by you... She is 14 year old and easily catch up. So i will like you to get back to me with your charges because I want her to be taught an hour daily, three times weekly and for two months My mode of payment will be by CHECK.willing to read from you as soon a possible, God
bless you.