This should be obvious to everyone. But here is an email I got from a scammer inquiring about a domain I have listed on Sedo...Hello,I'm interested in your domain name listed for sale. Can you drop me your desired price?If I can afford it I'll reply. By the way, did you receive offers from other buyers?I run a software development company. Selling & buying names is not my main business. Just another way to invest money and make additional income. Please keep our correspondence confidential.Best regards,Dwight CheneyPh. D. PresidentTCR EngineeringAnd...15,000 USD. Ok.Do you offer a web site or domain name only? I'm mostly interested innames.Do you have a valuation or appraisal? I need an appraisal certificate fordomain priced in your range. I consider your name as an investment. In otherwords I'm going to sell your name later and make a profit. If I overpay Iwon't be able to make a profit in the future. It's very important for youand me to know the current market value of your domain.Of course, we must be sure that you are engaging a reputable appraisalcompany. Please note that I don't trust free or cheap appraisals.To avoid mistakes I asked domain experts about reputable appraisal companiesin a <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="forumhttp://domaintalk.ourplace.com/Archive/36079.htmJuck">forumhttp://domaintalk.ourplace.com/Arc ... 79.htmJuck</a><!-- m --> check this posting.After I verify an appraisal from you we'll continue our negotiations.How do you prefer to get paid: <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.PayPal.com">www.PayPal.com</a><!-- w -->, <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.escrow.com">www.escrow.com</a><!-- w -->, check orwire?Hope we can come to an agreement fast.
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