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    Internet horse buying scam??

    I have heard that there have been horse-buying scams going on... I am currently selling a horse and have her advertised on the internet. I got an e-mail that just asked for the lowest price I would go and for my address... do you think this is a scam? Wouldn't a serious buyer want more info?

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    With internet advertising you can't ever be too careful. Send a reply courteously asking for more details from the potential buyer to clarify that they're bonafide.
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    I have a horse for sale on line too. I have gotten a lot of e-mails like that too. If it seems as if they didn't even read the ad, I feel it is a scam. If they ask for the "lowest price" without wanting more info about the horse through a few e-mails first, I think it is a scam. When you get a honestly interested person, they ask good questions about the horse and are more specific also.
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    I agree, I was selling a saddle online and this guy from england offered me a $5000 check, and I send my saddle plus what I didn't use of the $5000 in shipping, etc. I told him to go away!

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    i think its probably worth a try maybe email him back he may just wanna no a price before he asks more questions as that is a main issue for some people!
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    if your to worried about scams y not take your horse of the et an advertise elsewhere
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    I had a price and description on the site - cassidy. Usually people want to talk to you on the telephone before they send out a $5000 check!

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    Just remember to never let your animal or merchandise leave your place until your bank tells you the check or money order cleared and they have your money there!!!

    I always wondered why people never asked for the money to be wired to them...you know...use Western Union?.....are they still in business???
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    They are still in business. And the guy kept saying 'WE will send you a check' 'WE will do this and that'. You'd have to see the post, it was really fishy

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    I e-mailed him back and politely told him I would take offers and sent my zip code if he was looking to price transport.

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