Inmate 1; Scammer -$61.88-------------YES!

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so I endeavored to lead on one of the scammers that contacted me after posting an ad in the Asylum classifieds.
Wanted to send me $4500 ($3000 over my asking price) via cashier's check and wire the balance (via Western Union) back to him/her..........in LAGOS, NIGERIA.
I WAS going to say I hadn't received the first check (expecting it to come via regular post) and try to lead them into sending it via courier (and to scam them out of some of THEIR money). Well, well, pre-emptive strike! Got a FedEx International Priority envelope today. International, with a sender's address of 159 Palm Ave, Maryland (no city)! Tracking says it originated in Lagos, 159 Palm Ave. A check on fedex.com says this should cost $61.88; it was paid by credit card. I just hope it's actually their card.
Call to the bank (and the check looks very good: dual color, watermark back AND microprinting) confirms it's counterfeit.
Any suggestions out there as to another step, prior to telling that THEY are the fool?
caveat emptor everyone

made my day, Dr Dave

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Topic - Inmate 1; Scammer -$61.88-------------YES! - suburbanDK 16:45:33 10/07/04 (4)

DANGER - hifitommy 18:50:47 10/07/04 (0)

do you honestly think they are spending their own money?(nt) - darkstar 05:47:48 10/08/04 (1)

actually, yes, because.... - suburbanDK 11:32:06 10/08/04 (0)

How about if... - wunhuanglo 09:00:11 10/09/04 (0)

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