<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Avoiding Scams</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">&nbsp;</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN" style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Deal locally, face-to-face&nbsp;</span></strong><span lang="EN" style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">&mdash;follow this one rule and avoid 99% of scam attempts.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo8;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><strong><span lang="EN">Do not provide payment to anyone you have not met in person.</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo8;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><strong><span lang="EN">Beware offers involving shipping -</span></strong><span lang="EN">&nbsp;deal with locals you can meet in person.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo8;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><strong><span lang="EN">Never wire funds (e.g. Western Union)</span></strong><span lang="EN">&nbsp;- anyone who asks you to is a scammer.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo8;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><strong><span lang="EN">Don't accept cashier/certified checks or money orders</span></strong><span lang="EN">&nbsp;- banks cash fakes, then hold you responsible.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><strong><span lang="EN">Transactions are between users only</span></strong><span lang="EN">, no third party provides a "guarantee".</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><strong><span lang="EN">Never give out financial info</span></strong><span lang="EN">&nbsp;(bank account, social security, paypal account, etc).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><strong><span lang="EN">Do not rent or purchase sight-unseen</span></strong><span lang="EN">&mdash;that amazing "deal" may not exist.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><strong><span lang="EN">Refuse background/credit checks</span></strong><span lang="EN">&nbsp;until you have met the landlord/employer in person.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><strong><span lang="EN">"bennyspage voicemails"</span></strong><span lang="EN">&nbsp;- Any message asking you to access or check "bennyspage voicemails" or "bennyspage voice messages" is fraudulent -&nbsp;<strong>no such service exists.</strong></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN">Who should I notify about fraud or scam attempts?</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN">United States</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo4;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.ic3.gov/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Internet Fraud Complaint Center</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo4;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://ftccomplaintassistant.gov/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">FTC complaint form</span></a>&nbsp;and hotline: 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo4;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.militaryconsumer.gov/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Consumer Sentinel/Military (for armed service members and families)</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo4;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.siia.net/piracy/report/report.asp"><span style="color: #1155cc;">SIIA Software and Content Piracy reporting</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo4;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://ohoioattorneygeneral.gov/complaints"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Ohio Attorney General Consumer Complaints</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo4;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://ag.ny.gov/investor-protection/avoid-online-investment-fraud"><span style="color: #1155cc;">New York Attorney General, Avoid Online Investment Fraud</span></a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN">Canada</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l11 level1 lfo6;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN"><a href="http://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Canadian Anti-Fraud Center</span></a>&nbsp;or 888-495-8501 (toll-free)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">If you are defrauded by someone you met in person, contact your local police department.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">If you suspect that a bennyspage post may be connected to a scam, please<a href="https://bennyspage.com/contact-us/contact-us"><span style="color: #1155cc;">&nbsp;send us the details.</span></a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN">Recognizing scams</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Most scams attempts involve one or more of the following:</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo9;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Email or text from someone that is not local to your area.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo9;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Vague initial inquiry, e.g. asking about "the item." Poor grammar/spelling.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo9;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Western Union, Money Gram, cashier check, money order, Paypal, Zelle, shipping, escrow service, or a "guarantee."</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo9;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Inability or refusal to meet face-to-face to complete the transaction.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Examples of Scams</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">1. Someone&nbsp;<strong>claims your&nbsp;</strong>transaction is guaranteed, that a buyer/seller is officially certified, OR&nbsp;<strong>that a third party of any kind will handle or provide protection</strong>&nbsp;for a payment:</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo10;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">These claims are fraudulent, as transactions are between users only.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo10;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">The scammer will often send an official-looking (but fake) email that appears to come from bennyspage or another third party, offering a guarantee, certifying a seller, or pretending to handle payments.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">2.&nbsp;<strong>Distant person offers a genuine-looking (but fake) cashier's check:</strong></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo7;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">You receive an email or text (examples below) offering to buy your item, pay for your services in advance, or rent your apartment, sight unseen and without meeting you in person.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo7;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">A cashier's check is offered for your sale item as a deposit for an apartment or for your services.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo7;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Value of the cashier's check often far exceeds your item&mdash;the scammer offers to "trust" you, and asks you to wire the balance via money transfer service.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo7;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Banks will cash fake checks AND THEN HOLD YOU RESPONSIBLE WHEN THE CHECK FAILS TO CLEAR, sometimes including criminal prosecution.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo7;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Scams often pretend to involve a 3rd party (shipping agent, business associate, etc.).</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN">3. Someone requests wire service payment via Western Union or MoneyGram:</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo3;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Deal often seems too good to be true, the price is too low, or the rent is below market, etc.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo3;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Scam "bait" items include apartments, laptops, TVs, cell phones, tickets, and other high-value items.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo3;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Scammer may (falsely) claim a confirmation code from you is needed before he can withdraw your money.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo3;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Common countries currently include: Nigeria, Romania, UK, Netherlands&mdash;but could be anywhere.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo3;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Rental may be local, but the owner is "traveling" or "relocating" and needs you to wire money abroad.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo3;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Scammers may pretend to be unable to speak by phone (scammers prefer to operate by text/email).</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN">4. Distant person offers to send you a cashier's check or money order and then have you wire money:</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">This is ALWAYS a scam in our experience&mdash;the cashier's check is FAKE.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Sometimes accompanies an offer of merchandise, sometimes not.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Scammers often ask for your name, address, etc. for printing on the fake check.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Deal often seems too good to be true.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN">5. Distant seller suggests the use of an online escrow service:</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Most online escrow sites are FRAUDULENT and operated by scammers.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">For more info, do a google search on "<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=fake+escrow&amp;oq=fake+escrow&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l6j0i15i22i30j0i390l2.15073j0j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8"><span style="color: #1155cc;">fake escrow</span></a>" or "<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=escrow+fraud&amp;sxsrf=ALiCzsaDtoAdu77W7grQON1PzOTt4yO-lw%3A1664113001719&amp;ei=aVkwY7W-K46az7sPtMyvuAU&amp;ved=0ahUKEwj1ltWCiLD6AhUOzXMBHTTmC1cQ4dUDCA4&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=escrow+fraud&amp;gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBQgAEJECMgUIABCGAzIFCAAQhgMyBQgAEIYDMgUIABCGA0oECEEYAEoECEYYAFAAWABgjgZoAHABeACAAbIBiAGyAZIBAzAuMZgBAKABAqABAcABAQ&amp;sclient=gws-wiz"><span style="color: #1155cc;">escrow fraud.</span></a>"</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN">6. Distant seller asks for partial payment upfront, after which they will ship goods:</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo12;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">He says he trusts you with the partial payment.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo12;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">He may say he has already shipped the goods.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo12;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Deal often&nbsp;<strong>sounds too good to be true.</strong></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN">7. Foreign company offers you a job receiving payments from customers, then wiring funds:</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo11;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">Foreign companies may claim it is unable to receive payments from its customers directly.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo11;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">You are typically offered a percentage of payments received.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo11;"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span><span lang="EN">This kind of "position" may be posted as a job, or offered to you via email.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN">Actual scam emails sent to bennyspage users:</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Hi,</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">I am selling this car because my platoon has been sent back to Afghanistan and don't want it to get old in my backyard. The price is low because I need to sell it before November 16th. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, and no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained, and hasn't been involved in any accident...I do have the title, clear, under my name. The Denali has 35,000 miles VIN# 1GKEK63U16J138428 .</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">It is still available for sale if interested, price, as stated in the ad, is $4,300. The car is in Baltimore, MD, in case it gets sold I will take care of shipping. Let me know if you are interested, and email me back.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Regards!!!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">First of all, I want to thank you for your interest in my car. I sell it at this price($2,980.00 ) because I have been divorced recently. Now the car is on my property and as a woman, I don't need it. This car is in excellent working conditions, with no scratches, flaws, or any kind of damage is slightly used in 100% working and looking conditions and comes with a clear title.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">From the beginning you have to know that for the payment I request only secure pay, I prefer the payment to be done using eBay services. We will use a safe payment method because I am affiliated with eBay and I have a purchase protection account for $20,000.00 The final price that I want for this car is $2,980.00 including shipping and handling.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">If you are interested in buying it please provide me with your full name and address so I can initiate the deal through eBay.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">I will wait for your answer very soon.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Hello,</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">I am looking for a caring and honest person to watch my 3 years old daughter while I work, during our stay in the state and a friend introduced&nbsp;<a href="https://bennyspage.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">bennyspage.com</span></a>&nbsp;to me, I was searching on Childcare Babysitter, when your Ad post pumped up as a Childcare and Babysitter, am interested in your service as my babysitter/Childcare. My Little daughter is (Mellina ), I would like you to watch over her while I am at work in your location, I reside in the United Kingdom, I will be coming to the States in about two weeks' time, Cos I just got a contract with Boss Perfume fashion industry down there, I work as a model and the contract will last for a month, the duration of our service will be from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday thru Friday, I would like to know if she will be taken care of in your childcare center/Home, or the hotel room where I would be lodging, It's Okay by me, any of this ways.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">My little daughter (Mellina ) is 3 years old. I will be waiting patiently for your email indicating the cost of everything, I mean the price for your service, how long you will be available to take care of her, and how much u charge per week. she is just three years old as I have said earlier and I will be glad to update you and make the payment in advance to show you how serious I am. So please get back to me as soon as you can if you will be able to handle her and take very good care of her for me.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Email me back</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Yours faithfully</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">&gt; Thanks for your mail, Since the cost of your bike is $800 I just contacted</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">my client about the cost of your bike and its present condition and he said</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">there is no problem about that. So my client said he would be issuing you a</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Certified Check of $4000 while you wire 3000 to me through Western Union</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Money Transfer and you deduct the cost of your bike $800 and keep the</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">remaining $200 which my client said you should take for the terms of</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Transaction and Agreement between you and my client. So I will like you to</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">send me your full contact information to where my client will be sending you</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">&gt; the Certified Check is like this:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">&gt; name.........</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">&gt; full address.............</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">&gt; city...............</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">&gt; state.............</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">&gt; country..........</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">&gt; zip code............</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">&gt; cell/office/home phone number.......................</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">&gt; I will look forward to the requested information as soon as possible so</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">that the check can be sent out to you immediately<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>And do get back to me</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">with the Pics of the bike so that! t my client will be Able to see What he</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">is paying off. Get back to me immediately. Looking towards your</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">&gt; respond,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">&gt; Best Regards.</span></p>