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Pretty much this Craigslist post had something in the "want" section of that I have. If you have half of a brain you can probably figure out what I'm looking to get rid of - that he's also looking for. The ad had a phone number a said "call me". So like any good google'r does .. I took the number and searched the bejesus out of it.

Here's what I found out:
- His name is Nate
- He's a complete CL Junkie
- He has a moving business
- Has an escort business
- Sells illegal (I'm sorry .. backup) copies of software.
- If you've got a computer virus - HE'LL REMOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sells varies computer and electronics
- Wants hotels in AC

Is this guy bad news bears OR is my read wrong?

Are you selling your hologram wife?

this guy doesn't seem like the best moving company

Are you looking to get rid of a computer virus?

You cannot ****ing post the guy's number.

lol

what's with all the ****ing mystery in the OP anyways? Here's the general rule: if the guy didn't reply with "My handler will be available to pick up the item and drop off a secure money order," you're doing fine.

Are you looking to get rid of some jizz or what?

What do you think the problem is? Maybe that would help get better responses.

Oops. -1 for me.

lol. I don't know. Anybody who is selling illegal software and is in the escort business seems like a shady person.

Frankly, you kind of seem like one, too.

You are wondering if it's smart to drum up business as a dealer on craigslist. Not really, but this guy seems pretty unlikely to be a cop. Aren't a lot of your customers shady? Seems like it comes with the territory. I'd say call him. Play it safe when meeting up with a freak like this though. Meet him near your place, not at it, and make sure you have your escape route planned out.

Good stuff. Thanks!

I would like updates as this meeting goes down, and what it entails. Thanks.

He could be a superhero fishing for criminals.

always wanted a job that involves planning escape routes...

so what is OP doin? slingin drugs yo?

am i the last person to figure this out?

drugs or sex obv.

I'm missing something HUGE. How the hell did you figure out the following from his telephone number?

Here's what I found out:
- He has a moving business
- Has an escort business
- Sells illegal (I'm sorry .. backup) copies of software.
- If you've got a computer virus - HE'LL REMOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sells varies computer and electronics
- Wants hotels in AC

He has one number associated with all those activities?

other craigslist postings?

That's what I was thinking, except OP said 'So like any good google'r does .. I took the number and searched the bejesus out of it.'

OP probably says a lot of stupid things

In the OP it says this particular craigslist creeper/ jack of all trades wants something that the OP has and in the list of info on this guy it says he wants hotels in AC. So I am thinking OP owns a hotel and is going to give this guy hotel rooms for his escorts in exchange for some computers.

meh?

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/wan/2293964799.html

the rest is easy to find out what op was doing

more logical is he wants to sell his body and make this dude his pimp. i mean i just don't think OP sounds like a successful businessman who owns a hotel...

Hilarious .. Here's the text convo:

Me: Responding to CL ad: When are you looking to goto AC? What sort of "hotel hook ups" are you looking for?
Him: Soon...Im in philly @ the moment...Where u located?
Me: Right outside philly. In the media area.
Him: Im actually in darby. When u wana start?
Me: Start what? Do you want to buy a hotel?
Him: I can. Where u@
Me: media
Him: Can u send pics 2 ****@*****.com
Him: U drivn?
Him: I got a room 4u
Me: No I'm not drivin'. How much are you looking to pay for the hotel?
Him: Can u send pics?
Him: What u lookn 2 do?
Me: No pics.
Him: I got a room 4u but i need 2 cu n know what ur into
Me: OOOOOOOH ... I was trying to SELL my room. I see what you're doing. No I'm not into any "of that". lol. sorry.
Me: So you aren't looking to buy a hotel room?
Him: Where @ n how much?
Me: We can talk in further detail tomorrow if you want.
Him: U tryna make $?

*END*

Should I text him to see if he can remove a virus from my computer and see if I get the same response?