Pretty good hook

"Hello, I would like to know, is this still up for sale and when can come  check it out?Send me an email back soon or give me a call on (301)741-4870 (Leave me a message with your name and email address, probably a phone number  too but won't be able to call back, I'm speech impaired but I will definitely  send you an email. Thank you)Maria

I got an e-mail from the same person and due to the ambiguous nature, decided to do a quick Google search for the phone number.  I stumbled onto this post, but found more first at 800notes.com, where the same message was sent to multiple posters.  One person actually followed through with a business deal with 'Maria,' received a check, and was told by the bank that it was fraudulent and to report it to the police.  Stay away from this person.  The message below is what I received :

"Hello, are you capable of repairing computers in volume Shoot me an email back as soon as possible pls or you can leave me a message here on my phone number (301) 741-4870, I'm speech disabled though, remember to leave your name and email address when you call.

PS: - You can just reply this email, I'm always with my computer

Maria
(301) 741-4870"

Craigslist Response - Same Deal Here - May 12, 2010

Hello, do you still have this? When can I come check it out? Shoot me an email back as soon as possible pls or you can leave me a message here on my phone number (301) 741-4870, I'm speech disabled though, remember to leave your name and email address when you call.yes

PS: - You can just reply this email, I'm always with my computer


Maria
(301) 741-4870

I received an email from Ally Johnson, email moreprogress345@gmail.com:

Hello, do you still have this? When can I come check it out?
Shoot me an email back as soon as possible pls or you can
leave me a message here on my phone number (301) 741-4870,
I'm speech disabled though, remember to leave your name and
email address when you call.PS: - You can just reply this
email, I'm always with my computer
(301) 741-4870

After responding to it, I got this one:

Thanks for writing back...but I'm sorry I won't be able to
come see it anymore, embarking on a 3 month business trip to
Texas tomorrow morning, was gonna be coming to your town
that got changed but I still want it anyway,getting it for
my cousin for her upcoming birthday. If you could sell it to
me when I get to texas I will mail you a bank official
check to cover the cost and also add funds to cover the
shipping to where it will be needed. I'll arrange for a
shipper/mover to handle the pick up and delivery so it
doesn't stress you. I really need this, quite important and
urgent. I will be more than glad if it can be sold to me.
Email me back with a name, address and your phone number for
the check,write back soon. Thank you.

And I answered:

On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 4:23 PM, ******************************************  wrote:

I'd love to sell it to you but are you sure? You do understand that it ran hot and now needs a head gasket or a new head? It runs but can't really be driven without fixing it or it will totally mess up. I don't know all the details but my husband does.

Then I got this one.

yeah i do,i will get everything fixed as soon as i have the car with me.i will be needing your full name and address for the mailing of the check,
thanks

Researched CL requester, found the phone number on this list. this was sent from lenaandrew120@yahoo.com. Sounds like a scam

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Hello, do you still have this? When can I come check it out? Shoot me an email back as soon as possible pls or you can leave me a message here on my phone number (301) 741-4870, I'm speech disabled though, remember to leave your name and email address when you call.

PS: - You can just reply this email, I'm always with my computer

Maria
(301) 741-4870