Messages From David Helperx1@gmail.com

So I am selling some items on KSL. Here is a recent back and forth I had with someone via email:

David:
is it available?

Me:
Yes it is. That much can be deduced by the ad.

David:
Hi seller ,
Ok good all you need to do now is log on to www.paypal.com and get verified ok. cos it is the only way secure way to receive payment online ok so once you have done this kindly get back to me As soon as Possible with your Registered Paypal email address....

Thanks..

Me:
Yeah sure thing! I just need your SS number, bank account info, street address, $10,000 cash deposit, US street address. Once you have this please kindly get back to me.

Oh, one more thing, what was it that I am selling to you? Could you please tell me how you intend to use this item and what drew you to the ad? Oh you can't do that? weird.

David:
Hi
thanks for mailing back,i really appreciate it, i am a petroleum engineer am offshore at the moment, i am buying it as a gift for my son who just graduated from the University of Texas, i want to make it a surprise for him,he wont know anything about it until they get delivered to him, i can only pay through Paypal as i don't have access to my bank account online as i don't have internet banking,but i have my bank acct attached to my paypal account and this is why i insisted on paying you through Paypal, i have a pick up agent that will come around to pick the it up after i have made the payments for the it,so kindly send me your paypal email address or send me a money request through paypal so i can proceed with the payment now,

Thanks

Me:
Oh yes of course you're offshore at the moment. What was I thinking? What a splendid gift for your son who just graduated. What was his name again? What was his major?

Please send me $5,000 via Western Union and I will keep extra for my shipping and handling, then I will forget to send you the product, but I will send you a bogus check.

Please let me know when you have the cash ready for Western Union. I am sure you have plenty of cash working for the oil company and having a recently graduated son.

thanks!

David:
Sorry payment will be made via PayPal only..

Me:
Wow that's too bad. I only accept cash. Maybe your scam will work on some other unsuspecting fool.


And to think, his first email seemed so credible too. I almost fell for it. I just wish there were some way I could benefit from some Nigerian King's passing and unclaimed fortune. I guess I will just have to wait for that opportunity later!