Here is a classic scam from Craigslist.They offer to buy your item you advertised via classified for more money than you ask for ($375 in my case, he offered $500).They even give you a bleeding heart story about wife dying in accident.
From: ike derico Alright,i live in North Georgia United State.Am quite comfortable with the condition of the item since i wont be making any repairs on it,i will like to offer you $500 including packing materials without you paying for any shipping charges b'cos i already have an account with FedEx,i would have loved to make the payment in cash and carry but we are not in the same state so i will like to go ahead with the payment by sending you a Money Order But i will need your contact infomation in which the money will be deliver ok.I wonna buy this [item name] for my step son to fulfill the promise his mum made before she died,i lost my lovely wife to an auto accident on 29th of June 2005 and since then i and her step son john have been living seperately and i want to buy this item for him because his mom promised him before death took her away from us and i think with this i and tobi can live as a family. Kindly get back to me immediately you receive my e-mail and i will like you to take it off craigslist for auction cos am serious in buying it.So let me have your full infomation ofr pyment to be made.... Best Regards. .I.Derico
Note how they can't pick up proper English names? I got another from 'ortega hanson'.
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Anonymous (not verified)
Scam for roommate situation
Mon, 2010/11/29 - 16:55To All Concerned:
I just googled this phone number and the number in my email came up on your web site. I thought it sounded like a scam. I usually don't get phone numbers for this type of inquiry through Craigslist. If the phone number is legit, then whoever is using it is also targeting others to make an easy fortune.
See original email below.
Sincerely,
Concerned User of CL
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From: Sarah Johnson
Subject: Roommate...
Hello there :)
I'm interested in the place you have for rent soon,presently I reside in Wade-bridge,Cornwall,England and would be relocating to the US soon.I know I'll need to secure the rental prior to my arrival to show seriousness on my part.
Ideally not more than 6 -12 months lease(or more).Please get back to me via email if it's still available and you consider me for the rental.In my next email I'd tell you more about myself and plans in US.here is my apartment's land line number +44-702-3038999,if am not around my roommates Jim or Linda would be.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon this week.
Thanks,
Sarah Johnson.
Anonymous (not verified)
Totally a scam
Sun, 2010/12/19 - 03:02This was her reply to me asking questions:
Hi Sarah,
I appreciate the candor.I have to take my chances because not risking
at all is the worst mistake,I'm quite comfortable with the available
room and it's living environment,I have four yrs US working visa and i
am self-employed.
Hope we can get along together though I know it kinda hard expressing
oneself via email,but I'll put my pride in the gutters and try to be
as explicit as possible.
About me ....I'm a single 28 yo professional lab technician.I'm 5'10
long hair, hazel eyes with a athletic build.I prefer cleanliness than
any other traits,I'm honest,responsible,and hardworking while I
dislike lazy,messy and uncaring people.I love pets so much,am quiet
and easy going. I'm straight and also gay friendly. I always love to
go on a date but seldom party. I neither smoke nor drink,I swim for
fun and sometimes play tennis also i enjoy snowboarding. I must
confess that i am comfortable with the price,I will like to secure the
place down pending my arrival.. I'll also be shipping my things down
to the States such as My Toyota Avalon (XRX 2009)which I've been using
for over 6 months now,and some personal effects. don't worry am not
bringing in Furniture's I will easily purchase the one's I need when i
arrive. Moreover,Let me know how I can go about securing the place
down and filling any necessary paperwork before my arrival as i'll be
busy preparing to come over as i plan to arrive on 10th January,2011.
References:
Dr. Thomas John thomas.jjohn@yahoo.com
My roommate Linda lin.rose147@gmail.com
Right now I have thought of it and understood that moving to the US
will not only help boost my career but also improve my personal life.I
hope you'll finally consider renting to me ,I assure you that the
rules and terms would be strictly adhered to .I have been introduced
to different landlord and room owners but they don't seem easy to get
along with, I hope we can get along well as I wait to read from you
soon via email.
Sorry for the email novel .I know its a lot to read and i apologize
for coming on strong I'm just looking for a reliable place when I move
down.I look forward to hearing positive from you again.Have a
successful week ahead .
Thanks and take care,
Sarah
PS: I have my pics here..
On 12/18/10, Sarah wrote:
>
> Hi Sarah,
>
> When are you planning to move? How soon could you send money to secure the
> apartment? What brings you here? Could you tell me more about yourself?
> Emailing is easiest for me for the next day or so and then if it sounds like
> it might be a good fit we could arrange a chat on the phone. Nice name by
> the way. :)
>
> Thank you so much for your interest,
> Sarah
>
> Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 11:36:29 -0800
> Subject: Roommate...
> From: srhjohnson804@gmail.com
> To:
>
> ** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
> ** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
> ** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
> ** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html
>
>
>
> Hello there :)
> I'm interested in the place you have for rent soon,presently I reside in
> Wade-bridge,Cornwall,England and would be relocating to the US soon.I know
> I'll need to secure the rental prior to my arrival to show seriousness on my
> part.
>
>
> Ideally not more than 6 -12 months lease(or more).Please get back to me via
> email if it's still available and you consider me for the rental.In my next
> email I'd tell you more about myself and plans in US.here is my apartment's
> land line number +44-702-3038999,if am not around my roommates Jim or Linda
> would be.
>
>
> Looking forward to hearing from you soon this week.
>
> Thanks,
> Sarah Johnson.
>
>
>
> this message was remailed to you via: hous-tm7tq-2118578656@craigslist.org
Bill (not verified)
I got the same exact string
Thu, 2011/01/27 - 20:58I got the same exact string of emails while trying to rent out my apartment! Beware!! They were building the story. I got about 5 emails in before I found this page. She told me her mother was getting an operation, so I'm sure there was going to be an attempt to use my good nature against me.
Anonymous (not verified)
Same Here
Fri, 2011/02/25 - 19:39I got the same string of emails, and sadly waited for almost a month with hearing nothing, then found this, i am bummed, but moving on. Nothing ever really came of it.
Rae (not verified)
I also am getting the same string
Sun, 2011/03/27 - 13:09I'm advertising on Craigslist and someone name Susan Cooper responded using the exact same patter and phone number. susancooper83647@gmail.com. I told her to email me when she "arrived in the city".
Anonymous (not verified)
Watch OUT FOR!!!!!
Tue, 2010/11/30 - 10:36William James at williamsjames4554@divinestores.org and Mark James at markjames319@gmail.com
First I got an email from Mark James asking if its still available and then William James emailed me giving me more then I asked for. Immediately I knew that there is something suspicious with that and now I know for sure since I read all the comments on this page. Thanks guys
Anonymous (not verified)
John Richard
Tue, 2010/11/30 - 19:29Scam!!!
This is the e-mail I recieved today from a John Richard!!! Stay alert!!
Am grateful with your update and i will like to make a quick purchase ,so please do delete the item from craigslist.I will be adding $50 to take the advert from craigslist so as for me to have it in mind that am in hand of the item.
I will want you to know that i will be paying via check,and it will be an over night payment due to the distance .You dont need to worry your self with the shippment ,I will take care of that.So I will need you to provide me with the following information to facilitate the mailing of the check.
1.Your full name.
2.Your mailing address,be it residential
3..Your phone number.
**Once again ,I will like you to know that you will not be responsible for shipping.
I will have my mover come over as soon as you have cashed the check**
Do Have a nice day.
Anonymous (not verified)
scammer
Wed, 2010/12/01 - 09:36simoneguy01@divinestores.org is a scammer
Anonymous (not verified)
peteranderson6789@divinestore
Wed, 2010/12/01 - 11:53peteranderson6789@divinestores.org
this person has also contacted me and it obviously is a scam please report this to CL
Ronald REEgan (not verified)
offering more than asking price
Thu, 2010/12/02 - 13:24£80 wow how generous - will ya shite al bum ur son
and turn a old chestnut in busy sailing dusnt mean ur stupid
how soft do you think i am - blaitently promoting paypal and/ or trying to hustle me
(don't write an essay next time it'l seem more believable) ;)
> Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 13:12:22 +0000
> Subject: Re: Reply to your ad: Nokia XpressMusic Mobile Phone
> From: jbniferberga@gmail.com
> To: kyleowey@hotmail.co.uk
>
> Hi Ya,
> Thanks for the mail.
> I will pay you the £50 for the Phone for a quick sales and £30 to
> cover postage to my son. I'm buy it as a Xmas Gift.
>
> Let me also know if you have a paypal already or you can log to paypal
> website at www.paypal.com and easily sign up for your own personal
> account since it's free fast to receive money world wide, there
> after,you can request the money directly from your paypal account to
> my paypal is at niferberge@gmail.com so i can effect payment to you
> right away.
> I await your reply.
>
> Honestly, I don't know the actual worth of this phone in the shop
> because,I'm always busy sailing. If my offer is not OK, Let me know so
> i can shoot up a bit.
> Hope to Read from you soon.
> Regards,
> Jenifer.
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