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)
Similar Email
Thu, 2011/08/11 - 12:03from hjuioplktye@gmail.com
then rhonicaluvsjeff@gmail.com
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)
Thanks for posting this. I
Mon, 2011/08/15 - 12:50Thanks for posting this. I have an item on craigslist and received this exact same email. Something told me to google this, so I googled the email address and this came up. I'm really glad you posted it...you saved me money and hassle I'm sure!
I got the exact same email, word for word, letter for letter from rhonicaluvsjeff@gmail.com.
Anonymous (not verified)
FRAUD EMAIL
Tue, 2011/08/16 - 14:46I GOT AN EMAIL FROM THE SAME PERSON. He says his address is 1028 Bloor St W toronto, ON.
here is it:
Thanks for your swift response I live at Apt 1028 Bloor St W
Toronto,ON M6H 1M2, I’m really interested in buying this item, I would
have love to meet you and pay with cash or do the shipping myself to
know the present condition on this item but presently am out of state
for a business conference trip held in Russia I need someone I can
trust to help me with the shipping as i am presently in Russia
meanwhile I'll pay you $380 for the item and i will be responsible for
shipping and handling fees to my Co- Worker who is studying
abroad,as a gift please if you are OK with my offer send me your
PayPal money request via my PayPal request bbmc1950@gmail.com so that
I can transfer your money as soon as I receive it.
Regards.
Bob
Awaiting your reply.
ben sydney (not verified)
Hello , Thanks for
Mon, 2011/08/22 - 00:17Hello ,
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... 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
henry thomas
Selling my toyota celica
Anonymous (not verified)
Scam from Deborah Starr - ddebra.019@gmail.com
Thu, 2011/09/08 - 13:02This is what I received in response to my posting for a room for rent:
"Hi,
I saw your post in craigslist.com. I'm interested in the place you have for rent, presently I reside in London,UK 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.
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 +11 702-404-7156, if am not around my roommate Jim would be.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Cordially,
Deborah."
Amazing, they just keep trying and hoping someone will fall for it. We'll see if they respond. I didn't read the email when I first received it because I thought I already had a renter and just got around to it now.
David (not verified)
Same
Thu, 2011/09/08 - 17:33Just "sold" a laptop to this guy.
anthonymrcq@gmail.com is the email he is using.
The address is his "wife"
Okay here is shipping address
Name Rasheedah D Stewart
Address~970 n.7 street
City philadelphia
State:pa
Zipcode:19123
Same story as you guys. Bad spelling. Fake paypal emails that reply back to another account.
I am writing PayPal now.
Anonymous (not verified)
craigslist scammers example and email...beware of that email
Sat, 2011/09/10 - 13:01you can send it to me mail box, so can made the payment
On 9/9/11, suzanne
If he does accept i will send you a request for money via paypal using the
above email
> Thanks, Suzanne
>
> --- On Fri, 9/9/11, Melanie bailey j janejanebailey@gmail.com> wrote:
Subject: Re: PSP Slim Lite PSP 2001 Bundle Pack - $150
Date: 2011-09-08, 8:31AM EDT Reply to: sale-vqzqh-2587910782@craigslist.org
To: "suzanne
Date: Friday, September 9, 2011, 8:35 AM
ok can you get back to me this morning so i can made the payment now
On 9/9/11, suzanne
wrote:
I will have to ask my son if the price is alright it is his. He is
selling
it to get some extra cash and yes he has verified paypal account
Thanks, Suzanne
--- On Fri, 9/9/11, Melanie bailey j wrote:
From: Melanie bailey j
Subject: Re: PSP Slim Lite PSP 2001 Bundle Pack - $150
>> Date: 2011-09-08, 8:31AM EDT Reply to:
>> sale-vqzqh-2587910782@craigslist.org
>> To: "suzanne
>> Date: Friday, September 9, 2011, 8:27 AM
>>
Thanks for your reply i really need to buy this for my cousin
schooling outside the country as a gift.I have been trying to buy this
on eBay but its so very stressful buying i will including the shipping
(100$) will be paying through PayPal because i have a verified account
with PayPal.get back to me with your PayPal email address and the full
name on it so i can make payment into your PayPal account.once payment
clears.get back to me if my approval is granted.i would like to see
the picture you can send it to me.If you don't have one, you can log
on to www.paypal.com and sign up for a personal account since it's
free,I want your honesty in return to my faithfulness on this
transaction.Your immediate response will surely be appreciated need
your reply soon, Thank you.
wrote:
It works fine. Like I said in the post when you open the UMD tray to put
in
a game or a movie one hinge is disconnected but it does not affect how it
>>> plays. If you are in the area you can come by to see it.
conditions of the item?Got some interest on it.Kindly get back to me as soon as you can.
Anonymous (not verified)
craigslist scammers example and email...beware of that email
Sat, 2011/09/10 - 13:03On Fri, 9/9/11, Melanie bailey j wrote:
From: Melanie bailey j
Subject: Re: PSP Slim Lite PSP 2001 Bundle Pack - $150
Date: Friday, September 9, 2011, 8:27 AM
Thanks for your reply i really need to buy this for my cousin
schooling outside the country as a gift.I have been trying to buy this
on eBay but its so very stressful buying i will including the shipping
(100$) will be paying through PayPal because i have a verified account
with PayPal.get back to me with your PayPal email address and the full
name on it so i can make payment into your PayPal account.once payment
clears.get back to me if my approval is granted.i would like to see
the picture you can send it to me.If you don't have one, you can log
on to www.paypal.com and sign up for a personal account since it's
free,I want your honesty in return to my faithfulness on this
transaction.Your immediate response will surely be appreciated need
your reply soon, Thank you.
Anonymous (not verified)
hello there i just got
Thu, 2011/10/06 - 01:08hello there i just got scammed by the janejanebailey did they give you an address for shipment, if so i have already spoke with federal agents
Anonymous (not verified)
Janejanebailey just tried to
Sun, 2011/11/27 - 02:41Janejanebailey just tried to scam me. Thank you for posting a warning on this website, you're saving me a bundle!
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