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)
This is crazy! I have the
Sat, 2011/09/03 - 13:39This is crazy! I have the same reply to my craigslist add!!! the same wording of the email, same everything!!!!
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Mark Smith fcaewwrdw@googlemail.com
Thu, 2011/09/08 - 17:40What did you find out about this person? I got the very same email from him for my listing on craiglist.
Thanks.
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Sweetyankeey@gmail.com
Mon, 2011/06/27 - 19:20Holy smokes, thank you all for sharing your experiences. I decided to google this persons email address after receiving a sketchy reply to one of my craigslist ads that resembled much like what everyone in this thread has described, and I am so glad I did. Hats off to everybody that took the time to post. One less person got scammed today!
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erick.clarinam@googlemail.com
Tue, 2011/06/28 - 13:32Not sure if this is a scam or not, but it sure sounds a lot like the stories here! I'm trying to sell my piano on craig's list and here are the responses:
the first one at 5am today: "Is the item still available. Please let me know as soon as possible."
the second at 11am in response to my 'Yes it is': "Thanks for your response, am happy that the listing is still available and am okay with the price, but I will be unable to come with cash because I'm presently out of state on a business trip, but I can easily have a certified bank check on your name here and have it mail out to you, so If you're okay with the mode of payment, please get back to me with your home address, payee name that will be on the check and a valid phone number( not voice mail )... Once you received your payment, I will then let my shipper come for the pick up , so you don't have to worry about the shipping . Thanks"
Needless to say, I relied back that my aunt was going to purchase for sentimental reasons. But, do beware of Erick.clarinam@googlemail.com. I could find nothing of him anywhere on the internet.
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erick.clarinam@googlemail.com
Thu, 2012/01/12 - 20:11erick.clarinam@googlemail.com = SPAM... pure and simple. he's graduated to rental tricks too -- offering short term rental of your place. Same Old Scam, different day.
Anonymous (not verified)
I got the exact same email
Wed, 2012/09/26 - 06:59I got the exact same email today 6/26/2012 just after 6:00 AM.
Things just sounded too funny to me so I replied to him that I was uncomfortable with his suggested arrangement but to feel free to see if the item was srill available when he gets back into the area.
I have a friend that has a check cashing business and am aware of how some scams work and this just seemed like one to me. Just seems funny how he wants your info but does not give you his when I requested contact info in my item listing.
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Beware of Erick Clarinam offering to buy your item on Craigslist
Mon, 2014/06/23 - 04:10Beware of Erick Clarinam (Erick.Clarinam@gmail.com). Dwf
Definitely a scammer. I got pretty much the same response as above to my post on Craigslist:
Hi there, am happy that the listing is still available and am okay with the price; hence I will be unable to come with cash because I'm presently out of state on a business trip, but I can easily have a certified bank check on your name here and have it mail out to you, so If you're okay with the mode of payment, please get back to me with your home address, payee name that will be on the check and a valid phone number( not voice mail )... Once you received your payment, I will then let my shipper come for the pick up , so you don't have to worry about the shipping . Thanks
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i got the checks today in the
Sat, 2011/07/02 - 16:17i got the checks today in the mail and went to cash them..I ALMOST WENT TO JAIL!! i had to call the police at the check cash station just to get my I.D. back.
Anonymous (not verified)
Same Scam: BEWARE jamesscottd17@googlemail.com
Mon, 2011/07/04 - 11:18Thank goodness for google. Avoid folks who offer too much money--shouldn't that be a big indication something's wrong.
Anonymous (not verified)
I got the following scam too
Tue, 2011/07/05 - 16:20Hello 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 +44 702-404-7156,if am not around my roommates Jim or Linda would be.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon this week.
Thanks,
Christiane Willis.
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