is it most likely a scam? Why would she be looking at the Indianapolis craglits when she lives almost 1000mi away?
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welcome to the internet.  we don't have to be next door to repond to an add.  I am writing this from West Africa, have a Va address and a US phone number.  Don't assume it's a scam.  I conduct business from 4000 miles away on a daily basis.
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LensCrafters is running a scam. \n\nI went there yesterday and showed them the box I'm living out of, and I even blew some of my unimaginable halitosis on the lady who was fitting a frame on my face.  I thought for sure I was going to get hooked up!  But they pointed at my "Will Work for Food" sign, and noted that I used a "Sharpie" Brand marker to write on the sign (instead of using my own feces - oops, my mistake),  and they said that *I* was too rich, too.  \n\nIt must be a marketing strategy.
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It's almost certainly a scam, yes. Especially when you consider you can get a webcam for a lot less than that. As far aas the exchange rate thing goes, it shouldn't matter because it was quoted in $US. If it's quoted in US dollars than that's just what it is, forget exchange rates.
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WOW!  A cross country drive!  That is wild!  She is either going to be thrilled or think you are out of your mind.  If I were you I would feel her out a little on the idea of a transcontinetal flight. If it won't freak her out, then go for it!
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It is a scam. Read the link below:
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If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.\n\nI think it's probably a scam\n\nHave you ever seen an entry box that says "win a free month at a fancy gym"?    Did you know that everyone wins that one?  It's a scam to get people in the door so they can sell an expensive membership.\n\nWhen someone truly wins a prize with no strings attached, they are normally notified by certified mail and they are also supplied with the papers needed to report the win to IRS who will need to be told of winnings.\n\nIf you do show up and it's a scam, all you have lost if your time......but my time if too valuable to waste on scams.
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Ya that seems fishy....call her up and ask :)
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Is it going to be worth the $20?  I think that's an ok price for meeting someone you think is going to be so great.\n\nLook at it in the larger view of life.  Twenty bucks?  That's like taking her to a movie.
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That is a total hoax. Please do not believe such emails.\nPlease try this webpage to give more information on hoaxes http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/\n--x--\nBeing an information technology expert I have come across all sorts of technology. However, as far as my knowledge goes, there is no technology that can track an email once it is sent out. Only in some email clients, you can request a "Read Receipt" from the recepient. That way you'll know that the email has reached the particular addressee. (just like mail confirmation with normal postal mail.) \nJust consider the normal postal mail, there is only a way to know if the addressee has received the mail or not. How would you know if the snail mail that you sent to one person has been re-sent to another person? (i might sound confusing there)\n\nPlease do not believe on such emails. They are complete hoaxes.
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I can't discount the possibility of there being real live psychics out there somewhere, but I do know that anyone who is trying to sell you their powers, like the amazing Miss Cleo, is a fake, phony charlatan. Be skeptical, Demand proof.
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Yes it is defo a scam. I bet he says it's from someone who has deceased and he needs a next of kin( which is you). He will say that you don't need to send any money to him as he's accounted for that and all admin costs etc. Then when you are getting really keen he will say he needs money from you to cover your registration fees as you are a foreigner. Then he will say your cheque is waiting and he needs you to send him some money to cover insurance of the money etc.\nIf you pass this up, you will probably hear from him in a month or two, saying he is doing really well and to thank you for you effort he has given an accountant some money for you. Then they will ask for you to send him money to release your money etc. Bla Bla Bla.\nLook at his email he sent you then look at the time it was sent, go to this site http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/ and look at roughly what country he is in. \nSometime they will say they are in Spain and the time on the Email says it's from Johannesburg.\nEither way no-one gives someone they don't know free money. If you get any other emails promising this sort of thing Delete them immediately and don't open them. If you need any further help please visit my site.  www.bakerinvestigations.co.uk
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Wow \nIt certainly is a steep career move .\nWhat has brought this on? Has she been Gorge ing on travel brochures I would like to know what she has been doing unthill now .I would discourage it ,but try to let her down gently.\nI would think the horns maybe an issue.\nyou may have to check up on Air horns. Tsk.
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Seems to be an email scam attempting to get personal information or money. \n\nhttp://www.urgentmessage.org/highlyconfidential/_l9952.html
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Sounds like a SCAM to me. be careful, Good luck
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All i could think of is since you have her zip=code run an ad in the paper where the zip=code is, Maybe a friend of hers will let you no something its worth a try.
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Please don't let this person scare you.  And certainly don't send them anymore money.  That's their business, to frighten people out of their hard earned money.  Just forgive yourself, and forget it.  If they bother you, threaten to report them to Ebay and the police.  Then you won't ever hear from them again.\n\nMy mother in law sent these kind of people money once, and the lady wrote me back and said, that she had a layover in our town, and had to tried to reach me by phone.  She had a desperate warning to share with me.  I wrote her back, did not included the money that she happened to ask for, so she could continue to "see" my situation.  I told her that I appreciate her trying to call me, and that if she ever had another layover in my town, I would like to meet her, but she would have to give me directions, because I didn't know we had a airport.  Never heard from her again.\n\nI know you feel scared, but the real "physicics" don't ask for money.  There are some that are on the up and up, but for the average everyday ones, they are blowing hot air.  That air is expensive too.  So, chalk this up as a lesson.  \n\nNow, if you truly believe this person has "powers", and you are still scared-then pray.  There are people that call upon the black forces(Satan) and use his powers for theirselves.  The only person then you have to protect you is God.  God can give the peace and the safety from the other's wickness.  Call to Him when you are in trouble, and He will answer.\n\nI sincerely hope the mother in law problems are better, and that you have found a type of relationship with her that you can handle.  You were desperate, and I am so sorry that you felt you had no where to turn.  Please, please don't send this physicic fake any more of your money.  Honey, there's plently of people right here that could give you some healthy advice and it won't cost a dime.  Don't be scared, this person needs a good swift kick in the butt for doing this to people.  So, don't be a victim again, if you send them the $250 again, it's going to cost you more and more.  Praying that you can find peace and not be scared, and that your problems disappear.  That's who has the real magic.\n\nGod bless us all.............
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These are my thoughts on this.  \n1) The fact that they only provide a PO box not a street address is a cause for alarm.\n2) There is no listing for them in the local business area on the site: http://www.eatonrapidsmi.net/  Another cause for alarm, if they are a legitimate thriving business it would seem to me that they'd be listed/involved in the community in some way.\n3) Take heed, you did not mention if there is any "start up" costs for you (sometimes these scam things tend to lure you in with promises on big returns for a small outlay for supplies).  Even if the initial offer is not indicating this they "tell" you in the teeny tiney print or at the last second after they've gotten you hooked on the idea of easy money, this is how they make their money.  Any job where you have to put money up front to make money is not a real job it's a scam.\n4) If you're still not certain, take a minute and check with the local chamber of commerce  or equivilant, for Eaton Rapids.  If this is a legitimate business they should have at least heard of them or they'd be a part of the chamber.  \n5) IF the company has a contact # then find out their real address if at all possible.  You may be able to use that to search the Better Business Bureau site.  But I can almost guarantee they won't be willing to give that out.\n6) If you do decide to write/contact them keep in mind that your name address & # will now be a part of their records and you could find yourself the recipient of tons of unwanted junk mail & phone calls.\n7) DO NOT!! GIVE THEM YOUR PERSONAL INFO WITHOUT CHECKING AND VERIFYING ALL OF THEIR INFO FIRST!  Sorry to "shout" that but it cannot be said enough.  In this day and age of identity theft security improvements you'd be surprised the lengths people will go to to obtain other's personal info, even to the extent of taking out ads for a bogus job offer, it does't take a whole lot to rent a PO Box, and once they harvest enough info they let it lapse and move along, well before anyone is on to their scam.\n\nJust remember, just because they don't have anything on them at the BB doesn't mean they're good or bad.  They might be legitimate but if they are they'll be willing to provide to you their credentials, (Business license #, contact names & numbers, a physical address & more).  Still unsure, check out the BB site again, they have links and info on prevention of scams and bogus job offers.\n\nNote:  I just checked the BBB myself for C & R and noted that they warn about the possible fraud in this type of job and do note a contact # but they have not received any info from this company.  From my own experiences if the company is legitimate with nothing to hide, then they'll willingly provide info to the BBB.  Whatever you do, just use caution in your dealings with them.\nhttp://www.westernmichigan.bbb.org/commonreport.html?bid=25004851&language=1