Re: Probable Scam - How?

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"jrbd99" <jrbd99@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I am a manufacturer's rep in the security industry (turnstile
> products) and received a very generic email quote request for one of
> our products.  I replied with some questions and he called with a very
> thick African accent and informed me that these are shiping to Ghana.
> Long-story short, I quoted him full price and within minutes he
> accepted and said that he'll use his credit card to pay.  This was
> after I made it clear that payment was due 10 business days PRIOR to
> shipping.
>
> This smells VERY fishy, but I can't figure out the scam (other than a
> stolen credit card) if he pays in advance.
>
> Any ideas?

Did it look like this?

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Mr. Clifford Harris and i will like to place an order of Fresh
water and fly fishing reels and fishing rods so can you kindly get back to
me with their prices of one including TAX for me to advice the quantity i
will like to order OR get back to me with your website for me to choose the
beads i want to order...I will be picking them up from your shop when they
are ready for shipment and also i will like to know if you accept credit
card for payment,thank you and i will be waiting.

Best Regards,
Mr. Clifford Harris