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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arlean (not verified)
scam
Mon, 2011/07/11 - 17:43I got the exact same email. offered $50 above asking price without mentioning actual price. said he was out of town and would send check and arrange for oick up.
Not Stupid... (not verified)
lonelyhome03@gmail.com
Tue, 2012/01/24 - 19:36Here is another one that I received today. I live in Pittsburgh, PA.
Please be aware.
From: Dave Wolfs
To: Karl Smithfield
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 3:06 PM
Subject: Re: 40in Full HD LCD SmartTV - $400 (North of Cranberry)
Thanks for the response.I am willing to pay your asking price.I will pay by Check as its the only way i can pay you at the moment. I will make arrangement for the pickup after payment have been received by you. I don't mind adding an extra $50 so you can keep it in my favor.I would have loved to come take a look at it but i am presently out of town,send me some pictures.Reply with your name,phone # and mailing address where payment will be sent. I will appreciate it if you take the posting off CL today and consider it sold to me.As for the pick-up,it would be handled after you receive your payment.
Expecting to hear from you soon.
Warm Regards
Scott (not verified)
Got Me Too!
Fri, 2012/01/27 - 10:29I got this one too! I was stupid enough to give me my address. Should have been suspicious when he started talking about checks. Doh!
Anonymous (not verified)
I gave him mine too. Should I
Tue, 2012/06/12 - 21:56I gave him mine too. Should I be worried?
Anonymous (not verified)
Thanks for the heads-up -- I
Tue, 2012/07/17 - 14:05Thanks for the heads-up -- I just received that exact same e-mail!!
Anonymous (not verified)
CL scam email I received
Sun, 2011/05/22 - 13:02Thanks for your reply concerning my inquiry. I am quite comfortable with the condition of the item.Since I won't be making any repairs on it, I will add $30 to the purchase price... for you to hold it for me,Please provide your full name, Address and your Phone number so that I can send your payment.I will be paying you by a Money Order /Bank Check. It will take 2 -3 days for the payment to get to you,As for delivery, I will make arrangements for the pick-up after you have received payment,If this meets your approval, kindly get back to me,as soon as possible, with your name, phone # and mailing address where payment will be sent,so that I can have my assistant get the Money Order /Bank Check ready.
Note: As soon as you have your money in hand,we can talk about the picking up of the item. I would like you to take the posting off craigslist.org today and consider it sold to me.
Best Regards
Henry Thomas.
Email: henry.tom12@gmail.com
Anonymous (not verified)
scam offering more money that purchase price on craigs list
Tue, 2011/06/07 - 14:47Thank you for posting this. It confirmed my suspicion that something was strange about this email
Anonymous (not verified)
Hello , 300zx $11000
Tue, 2011/08/16 - 04:38Hello ,
300zx $11000
Thanks for your reply concerning my inquiry. I am quite comfortable with the condition of the merchandise.I will add $200 to the purchase price.for
.. I will make arrangements for the pick-up after you have received payment,payment will be issued out to you via PayPal, If this meets your approval, kindly get back to me as soon as possible with your PayPal id of where payment will be sent so i can issue out payment to you asap
Best Regards
Henry Thomas.
Anonymous JB (not verified)
Wilson Bishop
Mon, 2011/05/23 - 06:30Re: Advent Legacy II Speakers - $100 (Oak Creek)
From:
wilson bishop
To: XXXX XXXX
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
Anonymous (not verified)
Scam Wilson Bishop
Sat, 2011/05/28 - 11:26Hi,
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
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