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)
ANOTHER SCAM
Mon, 2011/02/14 - 01:24Hello, Am seriously interested in this item.......still available?
William Roger
rogbilly31@globomail.com
rogbilly30@globomail.com
This the first email to get you to reply then the same suff, I'm out of the country bla bla bla
Anonymous (not verified)
More of the same, more names to add to list of scammers.
Mon, 2011/02/14 - 07:50scott nicole
ferdinard
Randy Wayne
The same old one question "is it still for sale?" followed by the longer spiel of "I'll be in London, blah blah blah." Just wanted to put the associated emails out there for future search engines.
Anonymous (not verified)
another scam from Scott Nicole
Mon, 2011/02/14 - 14:15just got this message through craigslist. lame attempt !
Hi,
Thanks for your response. I'm going on a vacation to London but I will instruct my assistant to prepare and mail your payment which I'm sure you will get in about 4 - 6 business days. I'll add $20 extra for the delay. I'll pay by M O or cashier check so send me your info (i.e full name, mailing address and your phone number) so payment can be mailed out immediately. I will also make arrangement for pick-up which will be after you must have received and cashed the payment.
Awaiting your info.
Thanks
Lucas (not verified)
Another scam by: Mikland Bell <krnstwrt54@marshall4stores.com>
Sun, 2011/02/27 - 17:04This scammer is still around. Unfortunately, I have already exchanged some private info before realizing it to be a scam. I hope it is not too late!
1.
Hi,
Thanks for your response. I'm going on a vacation to London but I will instruct my assistant to prepare and mail your payment which I'm sure you will get in about 4 - 6 business days. I'll add $20 extra for the delay. I'll pay by M O or cashier check so send me your info (i.e full name, mailing address and your phone number) so payment can be mailed out immediately. I will also make arrangement for pick-up which will be after you must have received and cashed the payment.
Awaiting your info.
Thanks
2.
I urgently have to bring something to your notice. I just found out that my Assistant overpaid you. The payment meant for another transaction was made out in your name and sent to you. However I want to believe I wont have a problem with you on this. Once you receive the payment, Please proceed to the bank and cash the payment, deduct your money and send back the balance to me via western union. So I can proceed with arrangement for pick-up. Once more, I hope I can fully trust you with this? I will await your response on this so my mind can be at rest.
Thanks
Anonymous (not verified)
Humberto Clarke
Tue, 2011/02/15 - 17:40Yep !! Got a e-mail from my Craigs List post in reference to a Chambers Oven for sale from an Humberto Clarke. Thought to myself - " Geez , that was quick !" Checked on line and found this site . What a scumbag , who ever this a**hole is ! This kind of stuff really pisses me off !! Does anyone work for a living or just scam the hard working American people trying to eke out a living !!???
Anonymous (not verified)
Mark Smith.....
Tue, 2011/02/15 - 21:36From: Mark Smith [mailto:wedfcsdfr@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 12:29 PM
To: Subject: STEPS TO PRINT THE E-CHECK
The E- check has been sent to your email do check on your email possibly it might got in your junk mail(Bulkmail) Once you have the check received you will follow the step below as entrenched:
1.Make sure you display all image
2. In the image of the check below you will see print botton Click on the print automaticaly it POPOUT NEW WINDOWS.
3.Register your email which you will enter your email and password that will serve as the login once the check messeger is downloaded.
4.Download the check messenger
5. Once check messenger is downloaded then proceed to login with the id and password previously created.
6.The check will appear in the messenger the click on and select print(You will get your peinter set and check paper ready in it ) wow!! IT PRINT AND READY TO DEPOSIT.
Note: The check will be in excess(it will cover both shipping cost and your asking price) so as soon as you printed and deposited the check, deduct your fund and send the remaining to my shipper through Western Union Money Transfer and get back to me asap with Western Union Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) and Total Amount sent so that my shipper can start pick up arrangement at your location immediately....
Let me know when once you have it printed out today and deposited.
Thanks
It nice doing business with you
Anonymous (not verified)
Mark Smith - Echeck Scam
Tue, 2011/02/15 - 21:39From: Mark Smith [mailto:fcaewwrdw@googlemail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011
To: Subject: Re: Hello,
I appreciate your response to my inquiry. Am interested in buying it from you. Please do withdraw the listing from Craigslist as i don't mind adding $50 for you to do that and including the packaging,so i can be rest assured that the item is held for me.I should believe they are in good condition as stated.The easiest way for me to pay is through (Electronic Bank Check).E-Check is simply a check delivery service that endorse and guarantee check delivery through E-mail instead of waiting for check in the Mail.No stamps, No envelopes, No going to the mail box - Just log in to your e-mail and click a link to download and print the check.
Once the check has been printed it can be cash or deposited immediately.I have no problem with you waiting for the Check to go through in your bank or anything.I will handle pick-up wit my mover when you must have gotten your cash at hand.you can visit
www.qchex.com for more information about Echeck.
You will only need to purchase a Business Check Paper for printing of the check, it's sold for ($20) at any Stationery store's,Office Depot or Staples.I will re-reimburse you for the cost of supplies.Get the Business Check Paper today then email me your Name and Address with valid E-mail address for the E-Check Payment with steps to print it immediately.
So i will like you to send me your full contact information to where my mover will come and pickup after you must have cash the check and have cash in hand:
1.....Full name to be writing on the check
2.....Full Physical address
3.....City, State and Zip Code
4.....Home & Cell Phone to contact you
5.....Your valid email address for the Echeck
Also you should be aware that you won't be responsible for shipping as i will have my mover come over and pick it up as soon as you received the check and cash. I also have some other goods i already bought in other location which my mover will pick up altogether.
I will await your response asap.
Mark
Anonymous (not verified)
William Steeve scammer
Wed, 2011/02/16 - 05:00"William Steeve
date Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 2:39 AM
Available for sale? would love to buy it right away."
Thank goodness I smelled a rat and checked before replying!
Anonymous (not verified)
William Steeve scammer
Wed, 2011/02/16 - 05:03William Steeve
email: hdfjdfgdjfgkhj@yahoo.com
date Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 2:39 AM
"Available for sale? would love to buy it right away."
Thank goodness I smelled a rat and checked before replying!
Anonymous (not verified)
another Craigslist scammer
Wed, 2011/02/16 - 05:39From lawson peterson
email: richkidscrawling@gmail.com
date Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 11:35 PM
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Hi
please could you let me know the year you purchase this furniture
US Army
OIF Veteran
2004-2005
2006-2008
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