Now is the time for stolen good to be in the market. DON’T GET DUPED. For computers, always ask for the serial number up front. Thieves are famous for making a 1 digit error in this communication.
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When you go to make the purchase, verify the data given from them to the machine carefully. If no match HUGE FLAG. Take the time to check the serial number here. http://www.stolencomputers.org/home.html