Another scammer . . .

Here is a follow up email from the previous one:

You want to hear something wild. Chris is not the first one in the scam to contact us on the truck. The First one came in August from someone who calls themselves Ketty Debra06 email address: kettydebra07@live.com. My husband didn’t tell me about this one, because he never responded after the second email from this person. I found it when I was cleaning up his in box. My husband over the weekend ended up telling Chris Palmer to F-Off. Then he re-listed the truck. About 2-3 hours after he re-listed the truck we were contacted by yet another individual in this little scam ring of madness. Name: Giovanni Gibson: email address: giogibson16@live.com. So all in all, we got hit three times on the same truck with the same scam. Sheeesh. Thank goodness we never fell for any of this. I will not bother you with this anymore. I just figure, the more email address put out there that they are using the more people are aware and hopefully protected.

Another Chris Palmer Sighting .. .

I received this email a few weeks ago and I'm just getting around to posting it . . .

Arlene,

I was reading your emails to Chris Palmer. My Husband and I have just recently been contact by him for the same sort of thing. We were selling a dump truck on Craig’s List and also received a fraudulent check, in which we were very suspicious. We did not cash the check in fact I contact the company that the check was drawn off of and they told me they are aware of the scam and have authorities working on it. In the mean time my husband has also been messing with this guy. We have not sent him anything yet, but he is thinking of sending him a dollar as well to see where the money is being picked up at.

By the way, Chris has changed his email address from segno_12@hotmail to segno12@hotmail, (without the underscore) just in case you wanted to contact him…ha-ha-ha.

Sincerely

Earlette

Ok, this might be too much detail

While cruising thru Craigslist, I came upon this ad:

Very nice solid wood baby bed and matching chest about 30 years old, needs a baby and mattress and it is ready to go. 812-327-xxxx.

There was no picture . . . but they did warn you that it didn't have a mattress OR a baby with it. Truth in advertising I guess!

Oh Yeah!

I was just reviewing some things as I was updating Scam Man's email addresses and realized I have some news . . .

I chose NOT to sell the Mazda or Blazer. Sorry, but I love both of them.

And, the guy came and picked up the blue truck with the snow plow.

AND, the bed is sold! YAY!

A graduate student bought it a few weeks ago and paid cash. He was such a sweet guy and was thrilled to have a nearly new bed.

I also found the geese.

But, now I have two dressers I want to sell so that I can buy a new one of a different style.

I'm a sucker for trouble.

Oh, and I heard a phrase that made me laugh the other day . . .I've noted several times in here that I am a deep believer in Karma . . . so . . .

Opportunity knocks. Karma chases your ass down!

LOVE IT! LIVE IT!

And it's only been a month . . .

Dear readers . . . I told you I had a lot going on.

But, this week has prompted me to get back to the blog. It seems that I'm always blogging (usually my personal one), on Facebook, on My Space or looking up oddball stuff on the internet.

It doesn't help that I have a Blackberry. It makes me feel that I constantly have to be "connected". I also have a super short attention span.

But, back to sharing . . . I guess I'll start with the oldest one tonight and then move on to some others as the weekend goes.

I'm having a lot of drama (very Jerry Springer) going on in my extended family, so I don't know what the weekend has in store for me.

But, enough about me and my woes.

Here's an email that was sent to me in the last few months that includes someone else's story. BE AWARE THAT I HAVE CHANGED THE PERSON'S NAME SO THAT THEIR IDENTITY IS SAFE!

Hello, I found your blog and oh... am I glad I did! The e-mails below are conversations I have had the past two days with this David Frank. I posted onto your blog too but I thought I would e-mail you my messages back and fourth with him. It sounds identical to the first couple that were back and fourth between the two of you. I haven't e-mailed him back yet. I am wondering what I should
say or if I should just not reply? I want him to know that he got caught though. Thank you for your blog and the help you are giving everyone!



Earlette (Earl and Earlette will be the anonymous names)



-----Original Message-----
From: David Franck >
To: EARLETTE
Sent: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 8:05 am
Subject: The 1991 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 4WD, asking $2,000 OBO - $2000 (Spokane South Hill)

Thanks for responding to my email. I am interested in it and ready to purchase it. The easiest way for me to make the payment to you is Bank Check from my Bank. I have no problem with you waiting for the check to go through at your bank to clear, I will wait for your bank to verify and clear the Check before we proceed with shipment. Attach a pics of it for me to see how beautifull it is and email me your full name and address with your phone number for me to send you the check. Thanks.

Please Email me back and let me know if this helps

Best Regards

David Franck
710 South East
Orem, UT 84097


----------------
To: dfranck7213@hotmail.com >
Subject: Re: 1991 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 4WD, asking $2,000 OBO - $2000 (Spokane
South Hill)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:36:35 -0400
From: Earlette


Yes, the S10 Blazer is still for sale. If you are interested please give my husband a call, Earl's number is 555-555-5555. Thank you,

Earlette



-----Original Message-----
From: David Franck > >
To: Earlette
Sent: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:38 pm
Subject: 1991 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 4WD, asking $2,000 OBO - $2000 (Spokane South Hill)

Hello,
Let me know if you still have it for sale.

Thanks.

My response back to Earlette's email was:
Earlette -

I am glad that you found my blog and you are not going to get scammed because of it. I have not had much luck with the authorities. But, there is someone who is having some luck because the check is written in the name of an insurance company which makes it insurance fraud.

You can either cut ties with him or play the game like I did. Either way, I suggest you notify the authorities.

I am seriously thinking of getting my story out to the national media. I have the contacts for it but hadn't really had the desire for it. Now that my little blog has become so popular, I need to do something about it. Within the first few days of posting the blog, I had hundreds of hits. Now I am over 5k. I think Fate and Karma are pointing me in the direction to actively expose this
man.

I have heard SO many stories from people and his emails are always the same.

I am going to post a map where people can anonymously show their location just out of curiosity.

I am thrilled that this helping others. We have to watch out for each other.

Arlene

Ok, I'm back . . .again.

For those of you who know me, I am easily distracted and I have a pretty busy life.

So, I keep saying that I will get back to this blog, but it never seems like a priority to me.

I have some things I need to post (there are some people who have agreed to let me use their correspondence without their names/email addresses.

Hang in there . . . I will get back to this during the week.

Right now I am in the process of planning a wedding for my nephew, I have a HORRIBLE head cold with an ear infection AND I'm being two people at work.

I have also adjusted the settings on the blog so that I will get an email when anyone leaves a comment so that I can right back to you.

By the way, the bed is STILL in my spare bedroom. I can't win for losing.

Ok, off topic . . .

But, I might as well use my little audience for good.

I have come across the following link and am facinated by it. Be sure to watch the Food Network clip! It's another case of "Why didn't I think of that?".

http://stickermanproduceart.wordpress.com

So, if you want to do something positive for the world today (remember, I am not one to go out and save the world), here is what you can do:

1. Save your stickers. Barry mainly uses fruit stickers, but he DOES use other kinds. I suggest saving them on a piece of wax paper.

2. Send them to Barry. I guess you could send them to me if you would like and I could send them to him. I work with a relative of his and she can pack them up and send them to him.

3. Buy some of Barry's prints.

No, I am not plugging him because I feel he needs the money. I am plugging it because I love the concept and his artwork.

It's time again.

I have decided that it's time to sell my Mazda and Blazer. For those of you who know me, you know that I love both of them. But, I had to put the Mazda in the shop (the first time for an 11 year old car) and spent over $500 on it.

The Blazer is just too much of a gas guzzeler and my husband hates the thing.

So, if I get a chance to speak with him tonight, I am going to discuss selling them and buying myself something else. I am seriously considering a minivan. Michelle, don't laugh out loud. I already told Trina.

I'm sure my ads for the two vehicles will probably draw out scam man again. Maybe when he asks for a picture this time, I'll send him a picture of an animal?

I was thinking about this one:



My husband took it while out fishing one day. Apparently, the beaver was fishing also.

Oh, and the blue truck that I put up for sale (with the snow plow) is sold. The guy just hasn't come to pick it up yet. I trust him though because he is a good friend of the hubby's.

Back to Craig's List

Ok, I'm back on Craig's List again. This time, instead of selling something, I am looking to buy something.

I am in search of 2 Adult White Geese. It's a long story, but we need to find some.

Sex is unimportant, but I think that if you are having sex with birds (particularly geese) you are one sick puppy.

So, if you are reading this, and apparently I have a following, and you know of someone in the Bloomington, IN area that has white geese, please let me know. I would really appreciate it.

I'm also considering putting something on there for sale to see if I can draw Scam Man out again. I have a suspision that the last guy was Scam Man with a different alias since he disappeared on me so quickly.

Also, thank you to those who have either commented or emailed me to let me know how you found out about my blog and to share how you heard about it. An even bigger thank you to those who let me know that I helped them to avoid being scammed by him when they googled his name and found my blog.

I really appreciate it.

Scam Man's Email Address

Apparently Scam Man has a new email address.

He's now at segno_12@hotmail.com

Feel free to get in touch with him!

The article

Ok, finally, I am posting the article that I was interviewed for. The local newspaper here is the Bloomington Herald-Times.

Arlene Davis smelled a rat.

So she toyed with her catch for several days before frustrating him with a tiny speck of cheese.

Now she wants to alert the public about the attempted scam, which she suspects has victimized a number of people in south-central Indiana.


Initial contact
It began several weeks ago, when the Bloomingtonwoman posted a queen-sized bed for sale on craigslist.org.

A man e-mailed her, saying he was interested in the bed, but didn’t have time to come see it.

He agreed to pay $300 — $50 less than her original asking price — saying his bank soon would mail her a check. He added that he’d arrange for a moving company to pick up the bed and take it to Ohio.

“Since we’re in a college town, I thought the story sounded fairly reasonable,” she said. “But something just seemed weird.”


Red flags
A few weeks later, the man informed her by e-mail that UPS would deliver her the check that day, but the bank had made a mistake — making it out for a little more than the $300.

“I thought he might be a college student who was buying the bed and shipping it back home,” she said. “I figured he’d told his parents the price of the bed was $350, and wanted me to give him the $50 difference so he could spend it on beer.”

Later that day, when Davis opened the UPS package, she found a check from the man for $2,000, along with a request to wire the $1,700 overpayment to a friend of his in Florida.

“Red flags jumped up everywhere,” she said. “It was a fairly real-looking fake check, but it didn’t look quite right. I decided I needed to buy some time to alert the authorities.” The check turned out to be bogus, and had she followed instructions, she’d now be short $1,700.


Laying out the cheese
Instead, she told the man via e-mail that she wanted to cash the check before wiring his “friend” the money. He said he needed at least some of the cash that night to handle a personal emergency.

That night she e-mailed him, telling him the wire transfer service she was using for money transfers was down, making it impossible for her to send the money until the next morning.

The next morning, she told him she had an emergency herself, and would be unable to wire the money until later that day.

“I made up those stories to give me time to notify authorities,” she said.

Davis called local law enforcement officials, whom she said directed her to the FBI. She said a FBI agent told her to file an online complaint with the agency.


Back at you
Then it was payback time. She went to Wal-Mart and wired the man a grand total of $1.

“I was annoyed because he’d wasted my time,” she said. “I wanted to waste some of his time.”

At Wal-Mart, she said a saleswoman asked her why she was spending $11.46 to wire $1.

“When I explained my situation, the saleswoman said I was the fourth person that week who’d come in to wire money for either the same scam or one similar to it,” she said. “She said I was the only one of the four who didn’t wire the entire amount. One of the victims was an elderly woman.”

Davis said the Wal-Mart saleswoman encouraged her to report the scam by phone to the money transfer service. She did just that, and the company, which has a policy in place that covers such scam attempts,returned her $12.46 for making the report.


Taking care of customers
“The Wal-Mart saleswoman really seemed to care,” Davis said. “She was doing her best to prevent people from being scammed.”

Phillip Keene, spokesman for Wal-Mart, said, “The safety and security of our customers and associates is a top priority at Wal-Mart, and this case is just one of the many examples of how we care about our neighbors and the communities we serve.”

After wiring $1 to the would-be scammer, Davis informed him by e-mail that she was onto him and had alerted federal authorities.

“He answered me and accused me of not sending him the money I owed him,” she said. “That made me laugh out loud.”

Davis has been e-mailing the scoundrel consistently since then, rubbing salt in his wound, but he has not replied.

“I want people to watch out for this scam,” she said. “They need to be smart, especially when some stranger is asking you to wire him money.”


Watch out for yourself
Monroe County Prosecutor Chris Gaal agrees, saying this scam is a variation of the classic Nigerian dignitary e-mail appeal for money in exchange for the promise of more.

“Your first line of defense is to educate yourself as a consumer,” he said. “It’s far better to prevent a scam from happening than trying to react to the scam after the fact.”

Gaal said even if law enforcement officials are able to find one of these e-mail predators — which can be extremely difficult — it may be hard to extradite him.

“And even if you can get that accomplished and get a conviction, the scam artist may not have any money left,” he said.

Oh my goodness!

I just received an email from another couple who have a gentleman named "Chris Palmer" trying to scam them.

I have emailed themn to get permission to include their story here.

But, in the meantime, as I was emailing them to get their permission, I decided to pop into the blog which I have neglected for quite a while.

There are over 5,000 hits on it . . . goodness me. I can't believe my little blog is getting this kind of attention.

Please feel free to comment or email me and let me know how you heard about my blog.

Email #10

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 21:37:15
To:"David Franck"
Subject: Re: Check Truck for Sale - $2500 (North)


David -

Ok. I'll just put it in the bed of the truck.

God's Blessings!

Arlene
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

To date, I still haven't received my fake check.

Email #9

From: David Franck

Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 09:40:25
To:
Subject: RE: Check Truck for Sale - $2500 (North)


No..dont Hook it up. Thanks

Isn't it nice that he doesn't want me to go to any extra trouble?

Email #8

To: dfranck7213@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Check Truck for Sale - $2500 (North)
From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 13:07:46 +0000

David -

Sounds good. Do you want the plow hooked up to it before it's shipped or do you want us to just put it in the bed of the truck?

God'd Blessings!
Arlene Davis
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Email #7

From: David Franck

Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 00:34:42
To:
Subject: Check Truck for Sale - $2500 (North)


Alright. The check will not take more that 2 to 3 days to clear as soon as you get it deposited. When the check clears, You can Just send the remaining money to the Shipping Company and they can Proceed with the Pickup Immediately. The check will be mailed today, and get to you Lates by Monday or Tuesday Morning. Thanks.


David.

Email #6

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 19:43:47
To:"David Franck"
Subject: Re: Check Truck for Sale - $2500 (North)


David -

That sounds fine to me. You can send the check to:
Arlene Davis
2501 XXXXXXXXXX
Bloomington, IN. 47403

How long do you think it will take for the check to clear and get the shipping company to pick it up? I really need the space in my driveway. I am having to park two of our trucks in the yard right next to the toilet and bathtub that we use for planters.

Arlene Davis
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Email #5

From: David Franck

Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 17:48:21
To:
Subject: Check Truck for Sale - $2500 (North)


The check will be mailed out to you tomorrow and will probably get to you Friday Morning, I will be mailing a check of of $5500.to your address.You will deduct $2500, and send the excess fund of $3000 to the Private shipping company for them to come for pick up, they still have some items to pick up in state with yours. Since you are satisfied with my mode of payment you can proceed to delete the advert. So email me the name and address that is going to be on the check with your phone number...


Regards
David Franck
710 South 560 East
Orem, UT 84097

Email #4

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 19:19:40
To:"David Franck"
Subject: Re: The Truck for Sale - $2500 (North)


David -

Great! I am attaching a picture of it. You can send the check to:
Arlene Davis
2501 XXXXXXXXX
Bloomington, IN. 47403

Once the check gets here, I can call you if you would like and we can discuss how/when it can be picked up.

God's Blessings!
Arlene Davis
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Email #3 - The trap is set . . . . mmmm . .. I smell cheese

From: David Franck

Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 12:26:45
To:
Subject: The Truck for Sale - $2500 (North)


Thanks for responding to my email. I am interested in it and ready to purchase it. The easiest way for me to make the payment to you is Bank Check from my Bank. I have no problem with you waiting for the Check to go through at your bank to clear, I will wait for your bank to verify and clear the Check before we proceed with shipment. Attach a pics of it for me to see how beautifull it is and email me your full name and address with your phone number for me to send you the check. Thanks.

Please Email me back and let me know if this helps

Best Regards


David Franck
710 South 560 East
Orem, UT 84097

Surely this guy is legit . . . he even included his email addres . . right? Yeah, right! And, he wants to see how beautiful the truck is. Apparently the pictures that I posted do not do it justice?

I've got to play with this guy . . . I HAVE to! Karma is telling me to.

Email #2

To: dfranck7213@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Truck for Sale - $2500 (North)
From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 10:12:36 +0000

Yes, it is. I just put it up yesterday. If you are interested, call my husband, Scott Davis, at 812.xxx.xxxx and he can arrange for you to come see it.

Arlene Davis
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Now, at this point, I was considering leaving the original Scam Man alone . . . mostly because his last email bounced back.

I was also thinking of discontinuing the blog . . . but Karma has other things in mind for me.

This morning - Email #1

From: David Franck
>
> Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 03:00:49
> To:
> Subject: Truck for Sale - $2500 (North)
>
>
> ** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
> ** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
> ** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
> ** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html
>
>
> Hello,
> Let me know if it is still available for sale.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> ----------------
> Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. IM anytime you're online.



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Let the games begin again . . .

I don't know why I continue to punish myself. But, my husband wants to sell his old snow-plow truck. So, I put it up on craigslist. And the game has started all over again.

Here is my post:
1987 Chevy Scottsdale. 4 wheel drive. New tires. New motor. Comes with Western plow. Older but hard working truck. 812.XXX.XXXX.

My Apologies

My apologies.

I have not been emailing Scam Man much lately. But, there WAS an article in last Sunday's paper about our "relationship".

I will scan it in and post it.

Email #58

Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 10:30:17
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: Hillary wants me!


Scam Man -

Since I live out in the boondocks, we don't get cable tv. But, we do have DirecTV.

Our caller I'd shows up on the tv screen.

Last week, the attached showed up on the tv.

I guess she feels that a phone call will change the vote of a registered Republican.

God's Blessings!

Arlene
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Email #57

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 00:08:11
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: Oops!


Scam Man -

These reminded me of you. The idea was there . . .but it didn't quite work out the way they (you) planned.

The reporter said the article about you should be in the Sunday paper.

God's Blessings!

Arlene
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Email #56

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 14:14:12
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: This is too funny!


Scam Man -

The local paper just called me. They are going to do a short article on me and you!

I have to go down to the paper today to have my picture taken for it.

I'll send you a copy of the story!

God's Blessings!

Arlene
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Email #55

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 13:41:47
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: ???


Scam Man -

I was recently on a college campus getting my annual continuing ed credits and I saw the following sign.

What do you think it means?

Groups of 3 men should go that way?

God's Blessings!

Arlene
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Email #54

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 00:10:01
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: My Next Project


Scam Man -

I didn't get to send you very many emails today because my son unplugged the charger to my cell phone and I didn't notice it until I was at work. Normally, I would have a charger in my car, but I loaned it to my nephew a few weeks ago and it's in one of our other trucks.

I saw this online and laughed out loud. I have done similar things before.

I think that my next project will be to try and complete all of these things (with witnesses of course) . . . But make it more white trash and do it at Wal-Mart.

Trina and I once attempted to steal a spare tire from a car dealership. It involved us posing as a lesbian couple wanting to buy a car. It was pretty funny, but unsuccessful. The salesman wouldn't let us test drive it without him . . .that bastard.

God's Blessings'

Arlene
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Email #53

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:34:20
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: Puddles


Three little ducks go into a Bar...

'Say, what's your name?' the bartender asked the first duck.

'Huey,' was the reply.

'How's your day been, Huey?'

'Great. Lovely day. Had a ball. Been in and out of puddles all day.
What else could a duck want?' said Huey.

'Oh. That's nice,' said the bartender. He turned to the second duck, 'Hi, and what's your name?'

'Dewey,' came the answer from duck number two.

'So how's your day been, Dewey! ?' he asked. 'Great. Lovely day. I've had a ball too. Been in and out of puddles all day myself. What else could a duck want?'

The bartender turned to the third duck and said, 'So, you must be Louie?'

'No,' she said, batting her eyelashes.
'My name is Puddles.'


Now tell me you're NOT going to forward this!

Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Email #52

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:47:44
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: Good morning!


Scam Man -

This seems to be a common theme but I am running late this morning.

I had a flat tire on the way to work.

I'm a smart girl and know how to change it because I've helped my friend Trina change tires probably a half a dozen times. But, I couldn't get the lugnuts loose so I had to get some help.

I did take the time to find you a funny though. I'm sending it in honor of Trina because she loves Peeps.

God's blessings!

Arlene
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Email #51

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:43:05
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: I found you!


Scam Man -

After scouring the internet, I think I found a picture of you,

If I am correct, you are the one on the right as I am looking at the picture.

I had a really busy day today. So, I"l keep this short.

But, you'll hear from me tomorrow, don't worry!

God's blessings!

Arlene


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Email #50

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:25:31
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: Aha!


Scam Man (you don't mind me calling you that do you?) -

I was thinking about you on my lunch break today.

I was wondering what you do with the money that you scam from people.

Maybe you give it to charities . . . Nah!

Maybe you adopt a cow or goat for a family in a third world country so that they can have milk . . . Nah!

Maybe you support the effort to catch illegal aliens and send them back across the border . . . Nah!

Then, I figured it out!

God's blessings!


Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Email #49

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:13:45
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: Plans


Chris -

Good morning! I am running a tad bit late this morning. Woke up late and had to rush around.

I was starved too, so I picked up some breakfast on the way.

I saw this and thought of you . . . I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

God's blessings!

Arlene
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Something's Awry

Ok, something's not right. My sidebar, including the counter is messed up. I will work on it when I get home tonight. Last night, we were at almost 800 hits the last time I checked.

Email #48

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:27:37
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: Bank robbery


Chris -

My sister-in-law was at the tire store the other day and the guy working there said that he had just come from the bank and it had been robbed.

Apparently, the guy had a gun but didn't wear a mask. . . not a good idea in a small town.

So, the robber had his bag of money and he turned to the customer nearest him and asked him if he seen the robbery. The customer said yes and the robber shot him in the head.

He turned to the next guy and said, "Did you see what happened here?".

The customer looked him right in the eye and said, "No, but my wife saw everything."

Bada Boom!

Thank you very much. I am doing three shows a day this week.

Don't forget to tip the waitstaff.

God's blessings!

Hope to hear from you soon . . . Did you go pick up your $1 yet?

Arlene
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Email #47

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:20:10
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: It's raining.


Chris -

Just thought I'd let you know.

Since I didn't get to the store yesterday, I went on my lunch hour. I got some really good deals.

Oh and Kroger now sells shopping bags for a $1. Even though I am Republican and therefore don't recycle, I still got some because they are very handy. They come in fashionable blue and slimming black. I suggest black for you to match your heart.

Maybe they don't have Kroger where you live. If you give me your address, I could send you a few . . . Happy Monday!

God's Blessings and try to stay dry!

Arlene
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Email #46

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:14:36
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: Good Morning!


Chris -

I forgot to tell you that I experienced some excitement Saturday evening on the way into town.

A truck caught on fire at the gas station as I was pulling in.

I'm attaching a picture here of it

I'm also pleasantly surprised at the number og people who have visited www.anatomyofascam.blogspot.com to read about you.

If you haven't had the chance to visit, you should take some time out of your day to do so.

God's Blessings!

Arlene
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Email #45

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:33:11
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: Talk to you tomorrow!


Chris -

Just thought I would pop in one last time for the day.

The party is over . . . I think everyone had a good time.

I'm exhausted though. I think I'll go to bed even though it's early.

I took a picture of our cattle today for you.

God's Blessings!

Arlene
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Email #44

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:26:38
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: Happy Sunday!


Chris -

Good morning! I am off to a late start thid morning because I have a sinus headache.

I'll talk to you after the party.

God's blessings!
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Email #43

Chris -

I'm starting to wind down for the day. Sorry I didn't get to email you much today but I was super busy.

Not only did we wrap up the livingroom and bathroom remodel, but I had some company over.

Then, once the kids were ready for baths and bed, hubby took over them and I headed into town.

I had to get some supplies for a party I'm throwing tomorrow. Then, I had to make sure the catering would be ready for the party.

So, tomorrow, after my parents come into town, I have to pick up some last minute supplies and then I'm ready.

Well, I'm plum tuckered out. I'll catch up with you tomorrow.

Sweet dreams and God's blessings!

Arlene
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Email #42

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:31:02
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: My carpet


Chris -

The carpet is in and looks beautiful!

Now, I just have to move a little furniture and finish putting things up on the shelves.

I hope you are enjoying your weekend. I had to go into town to go to the bank. I took the back roads and just enjoyed the drive.

I hung up one of my favorite things today.

I'll attach a picture of it.

God's blessings!

Arlene
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Email #41

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:04:53
To:"Scam Man"
Subject: Good Morning!


Chris -

Good morning! I thought I would get a few words in to you this morning since I may not have time later today.

They are installing my new carpet for the remodel today.

The nanny is on her way to pick up the kids so that they won't bother the carpet crew.

Tallk to you later.

God's Blessings!

Arlene
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Email #40

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:49:08 To:"Chris Palmer" Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)

Chris - I forgot to mention that I'm a huge country music fan. I love to hear David Allen Coe. In case you aren't familiar with him, I'm sending you a sample of one of his songs.

God's Blessings!

Arlene

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Email #39

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:14:21
To:"Chris Palmer"
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Chris -

A friend sent me this today. I thought you might find it funny.


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Email #38

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:12:57
To:"Chris Palmer"
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Chris -

Since you shared your secret of not being able to talk on the phone due to your stutter, I thought I'd share a little more about myself.

I'm a registered Republican. I believe that the only thing wrong with the death penalty is that we do not carry it out quickly enough.

I approve of gay marriages.

I believe that I should have the right to have a license plate that carries no significant religious references.

I approve of and support seatbelt and helmet laws.

I love the color red.

I do not feel that we should be required to provide services in any other languages besides English in the US.

I believe in the right to own guns and I carry a beautiful .25 semiautomatic with me where ever I go. It"s steel with a mother-of-pearl grip.

I have two college degrees and I'm working on a third. I'm halfway thru it.

I'd love to go into the field of forensic science.

I do crossword puzzles a lot.

I'm the youngest of three and therefore I am the tattletale.

I'm stubborn.

I've never had a penpal until you.

And, I have a wicked sense of humor.

Arlene
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Email #37

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:53:06
To:"Chris Palmer"
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Since I haven't heard from you since this morning, I thought I'd drop you a line. I took this picture to cheer you up.

God's blessings!

P.S. I'm not sure you can tell it from this angle, but that's a statue of Buddah. I am a deep believer in Karma . . . every week I make a point of doing something nice for or helping a complete stranger.
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Email #36

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:39:23
To:"Chris Palmer"
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Chris -

Did you get your $1? Oh, I talked to Bank of America today too.

And, our newspaper is doing a story about this. Andrea Murray contacted me today from the Herald-times.

I plan on contacting the Indianapolis newspapers, radio stations and tv stations too. They are the major media market in Indiana.

Once I get these taken care of, I'll start in on the ones in California. You might be famous.

God's blessings!
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Email #35

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:51:10
To:"Chris Palmer"
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Chris -

This is getting funnier by the minute. YOU are accusing ME of being dishonest after you sent me a fake check and asked me to wire you the difference between what you agreed to pay for the bed and what the amount is on the fake check. This is very Jerry Springer and I am enjoying it.

Here's a scan of the receipt from Wal-Mart where I sent the MoneyGram.

I'm waiting in delight for what you will say next. As I said before, feel free to collect the $1. MoneyGram is refunding me the $12.46 that I spent for reporting the fraud.

God's Blessings!
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Email #34

From: Chris Palmer

Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:03:54
To:
Subject: RE: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


MONEY GRAM SAID YOU NEVER SENT ANY MONEY,YOU WERE NEVER THERE.

Email #33

From: Chris Palmer

Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:00:37
To:
Subject: RE: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Well i don't understand you because you never sent any money,let me know what you are saying about scam.Tracy was at money gram to pick the money but there was no money.

This is rich . . .

Email #32

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:01:38
To:"Chris Palmer"
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Chris -

Good morning! I hope you got a good night's rest. I trust that you got and understood my last email. . . . I was worried that it was hard to understand since I st-st-st-stutter. I slept great last night and I'm looking forward to enjoying my weekend.

Talk to you later . . .God's Blessings!
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Email #31

By this time, I've contacted everyone I need to in order to notify them but haven't heard back from him.
From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:16:24
To:"Chris Palmer"
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Chris -

Oh come on! You're not a very good sport. You could at least answer my emails. I figured you would send me a nasty email by now.

It sucks not getting money you expected, doesn't it? Feel free to collect your $1. You deserve it for all the effort you put into this.

I think you need to work on your scam. There were way too many red flags. Plus, this is a really old one.

Your fake check sucked too. You need to invest in a better printer.

Oh, and it's probably a good idea not to choose a potential victim that has a degree in the field of law. Granted, this isn't in the area of my specialty (mine is divorce, child support, custody, and adoption), it's still not difficult to figure that this was a total scam.

So, stalling you last night and this morning gave me enough time to talk to craigslist, UPS, hotmail, the local prosecutor's office and the county police.

However, the FBI is going to take over since you crossed state lines sending me the check.

I WAS smart enough to have the housekeeper
put on gloves when she handled the package. Special Agent Allen (oh, did I mention that we have an FBI office here locally?) appreciated that. It makes it easier to fingerprint and do a DNA sample on the seal of the envelope.

And, a law office in California contacted me today.
.
But, it was fun while it lasted.

Oh, and God's blessings to you, you stupid motherfucker!

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Email #30

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:29:57
To:"Chris Palmer"
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Chris -

I just checked and nobody has picked up the money. I know you said you needed it urgently. I'm starting to worry that something has happened to either you or Tracy.

I haven't heard from you all day.
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Email #29

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:41:44
To:"Chris Palmer"
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Chris -

I wanted to make sure you got the reference number and the money coming to you . . .
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Email #28

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:26:30
To:"Chris Palmer"
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Ok. I sent the first half of the money. The reference number is 70285900. I can send the other half after I cash the check. Please let me know when Tracy gets it so I won't be worried. Then you can let me know when the bed will be picked up.
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Email #27

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:58:10
To:"Chris Palmer"
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Chris

I am done at the ER. I will have the ref numbers within the hour.
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Email #26

Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:59:06
To:"Chris Palmer"
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)

Chris -

I've had a super hectic morning. We have two german shepherd dogs who are trained as attack dogs and the nanny startled one of them this morning when she came to care for our 5 kids. Because she startled him, he attacked her. In the panic, she forgot the code word that stops him and he"s injured her pretty badly. I am at the hospital with her (and the two kids that aren't old enough to be in school) right now. Once they get her taken care of, I have to go home and figure out what to do about the one dog. I'll probably have to shoot him.

I will get the money sent to you today no matter what. I may just have to wait and cash the check tomorrow. You've been so nice and patient with me and it IS a check drawn on a business, so I'm not worried about it clearing. I don't see any problem with it.

I will email you later with the reference number. Arlene
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I thought I would play it up to the hilt . . . at this point, I have a plan. I am going to wire him $1 just for giggles.

Email #25

From: Chris Palmer

Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:00:29
To:
Subject: RE: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Ok thank you so much,i shall await the reference numbers in the morning.

(Yeah, hold your breath buddy!)

Email #24

To: segno12@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)
From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:19:08 +0000

Ok. I'll take care of the transfer in the morning. If they push the issue about location, I'll just give them one of the locations in Orlando. I assume that they won't refuse to give it to her as long as she has id and the reference number. If she has any problems, you can always email me and I can confirm it with them that it's ok.

Arlene
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(Like no one has ever used a fake id for picking up wire transfers before)

Email #23

From: Chris Palmer

Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:06:51
To:
Subject: RE: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Thanks so much for your help,i really appreciate buy i am not aware of the location she would be picking up but i guess its going to be an ace cash express.................they are not suppose to ask that.Please get it done tommorow,just get there and wire the money and tell they shouldn't ask that from you because its not a proper question to ask.
Thanks.

Now he's worried about people doing improper things to me . . . how kind of him to care about me so much!

Email #22

To: segno12@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)
From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:39:08 +0000

Chris-

No you didn't. I am so sorry if I made you uncomfortable.

I just got out of Wal-Mart in Martinsville. Their MoneyGram system is down. I'll have to go tomorrow and take care of it.

I feel horrible about it. I'll knock $50 off the price of the bed for the inconvenience it's causing you.

I will email you tomorrow with the reference number.

Oh, they did say that I had to tell them what location Tracy is picking the money up at. I guess it is some new rule this week to add some security measures at each location. They said it had to do with keeping the minimum amount of cash on hand at each location? I honestly. have never sent money this way so I'm kind of flying blind. I know it's not your fault, but if I had gotten the money before Monday, we wouldn't have to bother with that info. I feel like I'm invading your personal life by even having to ask.

Let me know the location and I'll leave work as soon as the service desk opens at Wal-Mart and send the money. I'll be sure to include the reference number in an email to you. I'll just go cash the check later in the day when I can slip out of work again. It will give me an excuse to leave work a little before 5.

Thanks for being so patient with me. I know that you are probably anxious to get the bed.

Arlene
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Yeah, I'm sure that the bed is what he's really worried about!

Email #21

From: Chris Palmer

Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:14:41
To:
Subject: RE: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


I thought i told you that i stutter so i don't use a phone,you can e-mail me the reference numbers when done.
Thanks.

I laughed out loud at this. Since he was being creative, I decided to be also.

Email #20

To: segno12@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)
From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:12:40 +0000

Ok. Do you want me to call you?
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Email #19

From: Chris Palmer

Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:48:35
To:
Subject: RE: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


You can cash it and send it tommorow,would you be able to send some amount on your way home because i need Tracy to help me with some things urgently.
God Bless.

He's starting to sound anxious . . .but he's still blessing me.

Email #18

To: segno12@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)
From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:17:30 +0000

Chris -

I just confirmed the excess amount with her. That"s a lot of money. No offense, but I want to cash the check first and then transfer the difference which means I can't do it until tomorrow. I thought the difference was going to be the $50 between the asking price and what we agreed upon.

I can either cash it and transfer it tomorrow or you can meet me and I'll hand over the cash difference. It's whatever you would prefer.
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Ok, at this point, I am fully aware that this is a scam . . . so I decide to start messing with him.

Email #17

From: Chris Palmer

Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:45:41
To:
Subject: RE: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Is there a way you can transfer it today?Please let me know.

Email #16

To: segno12@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)
From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:43:16 +0000

Chris

My housekeeper just called to say that she picked up a UPS packet from my front porch. I will transfer the excess tomorrow.

Let me know when they are coming to pick up the bed.
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Email #15

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:27:49
To:"Chris Palmer"
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


No problem. I will take care of it tomorrow assuming that the UPS packet is at my house tonight.
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Email #14

From: Chris Palmer

Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:21:35
To:
Subject: RE: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Hi,
I need you to send the excess amount through Money Gram transfer to :
Tracy Corson
Orlando, FL 32803
Please get back to me with the transfer details which include the Reference numbers(8Digits)&Amount sent.You would be asked to pay a sum as the money gram fee for the money you want to send,you can deduct it from the excess you are to send.
Thanks and God Bless you.


Ok, so now things seem REALLY weird . . .but he did ask God to bless me . . .

Email #13

To: segno12@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)
From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:53:38 +0000

Chris

No problem. I get home around 6:15. I will send you an email and confirm that I got it. You can just let me know how you want the excess back. I could gice you cash if you want. You could pick it up at my office at XXX and XXX if it's more convenient for you.

Arlene Davis
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Email #12

From: Chris Palmer

Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:48:47
To:
Subject: RE: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Hi,
How are you?The check has been sent to you and it would get to you today via ups.There's actually a mistake in the amount,its kinda more than what we agreed on but that wouldn't cause any delay.Just get back to me when you receive it so that i can tell you how to go about the excess amount.
Thanks and my regards to your family.
Chris.

Ok, so at this point things seem a little weird, but I figure that if he's a college student, he has told his parents that it's $350 and he wants the extra $50 to spend on beer.

Email #11

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:10:15
To:"Chris Palmer"
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Well! I tried.
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Email #10

From: Chris Palmer

Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:07:44
To:
Subject: RE: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


I don't need a dresser.

Email #9

To: segno12@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)
From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:01:28 +0000

No problem. Will do. When I receive the payment, I will take the posting off the website. Do you need a dresser? :)

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Email #8

From: Chris Palmer

Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:58:24
To:
Subject: RE: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)

I would get the check sent to you as soon as possible,pls notify me when you receive it.

Email #7

To: segno12@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)
From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:53:52 +0000

Ok. Make it payable to Arlene Davis, ADDRESS, Bloomington, IN 47404. My phone # is XXX.XXX.XXXX
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Email #6

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:09:54
To:"Chris Palmer"
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Chris -

Sorry that I didn't get the pictures taken last night. Our dry wall guy was here at our house and then the painter didn't leave until nearly 9.
The painter JUST left right now. I've taken pictures of a fairly large area of the mattress on each side as well as a close up of each side so that you can see that it's very clean and in great condition.

Arlene
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Email #5

Ok, at this point, I think that this is a college student who is moving back home . . . not uncommon in a college town.

From: Chris Palmer

Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:04:07
To:
Subject: RE: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Let me have your full name and address so i can get the check for your payment sent to you,i wlll arrange a shipping co here in Ohio to pickup for me once we are done with all payment.
Regards.

Email #4

To: segno12@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)
From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:56:44 +0000

I would be willing to take $300 cash or money order. I will take pictures of it tonight and email them to you. It's in like new condition. Until last week when we started to remodel, it always had sheets and a comforter on it. It has always been in my spare bedroom. It has never been in a garage or storage unit. I have a cat, but she is not allowed in that room. I smoke but have never smoked (or allowed anyone else to) in my house. My parents have slept in it once and our cousin has slept in it twice. We've simply decided that the room would get more use as a home office than as a spare bedroom. I would love to keep it, but I don't want it to get messed up or dirty in storage.

Arlene
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Email #3

From: Chris Palmer

Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:32:13
To:
Subject: RE: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Thanks for getting back to me,i would like to know the least amount you are willing to sell and also send me some more pics if available so that we can discuss payment issue.I won't be able to come check it out myself due to my tight schedule at work and the distance between us.
Hope to hear from you soon.


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My First Response

From: arlenedavis@att.blackberry.net

Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:16:22
To:"Chris Palmer"
Subject: Re: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


Yes, I do. If you are interested in looking at it, email me your phone number and I can call you to make arrangements.

Arlene
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"Scam Man" Appears

For easier typing purposes, I will refer to this person as Scan Man or SM from now on . . .

On April 15th, I received the following email:

From: Chris Palmer

Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:11:01
To:
Subject: Practically New Queen Mattress & Box Springs - $350 (North)


** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html


Hello,
How are you doing?I would like to know if you still have it available for sale.Pls get back to me.
Thanks.

The Craigslist Post

I posted our nearly new (I think it's been slept on 3 times) queen sized spare bed on craigslist.org on April 14th.

I was asking $350 for the mattress and box springs. No headboard or frame went with it.

In the beginning . . .

I should start at the beginning. It's always a good place to start.

So, let's back up a month or so . . .

The hot water faucet in our bathroom sink started leaking and we couldn't seem to fix it. So, I decided it needed replaced.

Well, one day when LB was at Menard's, he called and asked if I needed anything. I reminded him that I needed a new faucet for the bathroom sink.

Well, Menard's had bathroom vanities (with the counter top) on sale. So, he sent me some pictures and I picked one out.

He also noticed that they had shower enclosures on closeout.

So, he picked one out.

Well, I bought flooring last year to put in the bathroom. We decided that we would put the new flooring in when we put the new vanity and faucet in.

Since we were buying a new shower enclosure, I wanted to replace our old tub as well.

That required replacing the old "trailer" wall covering in the bathroom. New drywall would be needed and paint, of course.

We were discussing how nice the bathroom would look when we decided to knock out a wall in the hallway and enlarge our living room.

You guessed it, new drywall, paint, carpet and new windows.

So, what started out as a $40 faucet repair was turning into remodeling half of the house.

Since taking out the hallway meant removing two closets in a bedroom and taking a little space out of the bedroom, we decided to turn it into a home office.

That meant we wouldn't need our queen sized spare bed anymore. . . and so the games began.