This is the email I just got......it's s scam.......posting to show how slick they can be.
Just to let you know that I had to travel and will be away from home for the* next 8 weeks. I do not know if I have mentioned this before but I have a* disability. I was informed by the hospital which I am registered with that a new* hearing aid which is supposed to be able to restore 30% of my hearing* ability has just been delivered and they would like to test run it with me. This* is impromptu so I had to make speedy arrangements. I tried to reach my* broker yesterday and today but I got an auto response that he is currently* out of the country on business. As a result, I have been unable to determine* how and where to send his fees. I have however sent him numerous email* messages along with your contact information and expect him to be in touch with you as soon as he receives my messages.
Because I was unable to contact Eric to send his brokerage fees, title* transfer fees and escrow fees, I visited my bank and got a cashiers check for* $2,870 which I have also mailed out to you. Upon receipt, please deposit the* check, funds should be available immediately, I would need you to deduct* your earnest deposit of $500, this is to affirm my willingness and seriousness* to buy this property and fend off other offers while closing processes are* arranged by my broker. Then, forward the balance $2,370 to Eric Shipley as his fees for your timeshare closing, First American title service* charges and escrow fees whenever he gets in touch with you. This is to* circumvent any delays rather than wait for my return in 8 weeks. It is my* assumption that Eric will provide additional instructions on how to get the* fees to him.
Eric Shipley is my personal broker and would be responsible for all the* documentation and deed of transfer. Eric will work with First American* title transfer company who would be handling the closing.* Note that the* balance for your timeshare would be held in escrow. As soon as my broker* gets in touch with you and finalizes the sale, the balance will be released to* you before you transfer the title deed. Please notify me as soon as you* receive contact from Eric.
* Do watch out for any mails to your address and notify me as soon as you* receive my check. Although I am away from home, I would still have access* regularly to my email and would be in touch throughout the process. If you* need to reach me quickly, you can send me a text message on (323) 9208090
Thanks for your understanding and sorry for the minor inconvenience.* Please respond to this email so I am aware that you have received my* message.
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