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)
Thanks for this post.
Mon, 2012/02/13 - 14:04Thanks for this post. Received the EXACT same email! Thank you!
Anonymous (not verified)
Just got the same email from
Mon, 2012/02/13 - 14:38Just got the same email from an H.Mayerson.
Thanks for posting!
Anonymous (not verified)
SCAMMMMER!!!
Thu, 2012/02/09 - 16:43Thanks so much for getting back to me, am okay with the time schedule.
My Name is Alex Williams., my wife's name is Sharon with our first
child Tom of 4 years old. My wife is 6month's pregnant and we are in
the process of re-locating from London, UK to your city and will as
well appreciate if you can recommend a good doctor for her when we
arrive. I will be working on a contract basis with the U.S. Department
of Health & Human Services in your area, doing private research work
and am in need of someone who can help my wife with some of the house
hold chores running some errands when necessary and babysitting my son
Tom taking care of him as yours. You would only be needed for 4 hours
daily and 3 days in a week at your convenience.
Tom is a talented son and very bright. He is fun loving, kind and
lovely. I will be needing your service for 3 months till my wife
deliver. I have a Personal Assistant who is helping me with the
re-location process.
It's okay if you prefer to be a live-in or live-out nanny as i can
drop him at your home everyday and will greatly appreciate if you will
be delighted to accept this offer as we would be arriving on 28th of
Feburary 2012.
If you accept this position, I will instruct my finance manager to
forward to you a check for your first week upfront payment by express
mail so that i can be rest assured of your availability for the job
and wouldn't need to search for a nanny / chidlcare anymore. I will as
well run a background check on you because it's not easy to leave a
child with someone just like that and i hope you understand my
concerns.
If this employment opportunity is acceptable to you, kindly get back
to me asap with the information below required for confirmation and
further proceedings to take place:
Full name:
Contact Address: (No P.O. Box)
Apt #:
City, States and Zipcode :
Home & Cell numbers:
Calculate 4hours daily for 3 days and get back to me with the total cost
Our expected arrival date is 28th of Feburary 2012, but you will be
paid beginning immediately, as i will have several small assignments
for you to complete prior to our arrival, such as checking our new
apartment for necessary supplies, purchasing what may be needed before
our arrival, etc. All we ask from you is honesty and sincerity. And am
sure you will enjoy the time you will spend with my son.
Please do get in touch on time so that we can start making
arrangements with our travel agency while i await your swift response
regards this employment offer and the requested details.
Have a pleasant week.
Sincerely,
Mr Alex Williams.
Anonymous (not verified)
Another Craigslist SCAMMER - WaterFrame
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NAME: WaterFrame
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ele0826@gmail.com
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WHERE IS BROOKLYN
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Brooklyn. Which furniture listing are you refering to?
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hello
i am interesting your furniture , could you tell me what is your location?
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Anonymous (not verified)
Craigslist Scam
Sat, 2012/02/11 - 15:20I got an email from this same address, brandonrodrigue@gmail.com, offering 100 more than my asking price and asking for all my contact info! I was suspicious and decided to research the name before responding. I found a bunch of people saying they were scammed by this address!!
Anonymous (not verified)
SCAM
Wed, 2012/02/15 - 13:58just got an email from janejanebailey@gmail.com, saying she is in hawaii, it is a SCAM!!!
Anonymous (not verified)
Scam from Wang Wuyin wangwuyin@gmail.com
Wed, 2012/02/15 - 23:46This address tried to scam me too. I told him if he did pay me I would get the FBI involved. LOL.
Alexis (not verified)
Scamer
Tue, 2012/02/21 - 12:52c.linguist@rocketmail.com aware of this scamer. she claims to be someone that is not us an address in California the she says is in Canada or Oklahoma. this is the address she provided Taggartus Bonquiqui
46 Heather Drive
Atherton, CA
94027
Be aware is an scam artist
Anonymous (not verified)
another bogus scammer
Mon, 2012/02/27 - 15:26email from "mark.larry00000@gmail.com"
When I hit reply it goes to "solomonjerr@gmail.com'
scammer
Anonymous (not verified)
SCAM: janejanebailey@gmail.com
Tue, 2012/02/28 - 10:38I didn't bite - thanks for the head's up...
From: Melanie bailey j
Date: February 28, 2012 6:05:44 AM CST
To: John
Subject: Re: Hasselblad - 503CX Cameras, Lenses & Accessories - $4000 (Midtown)
Thanks for your reply i really need to buy this for my cousin
schooling outside the country as a gift.I have been trying to buy this
on eBay but its so very stressful buying i will including the shipping
(100$) 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.
On 2/28/12, John wrote:
Yes, still available. All in excellent conditions with the exception of the
Polaroid back and the Pro Shade. Both have cracks but are operational.
Thanks,
John
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 27, 2012, at 9:48 PM, bjee wrote:
** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-hom
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams
STILL FOR SALE?TELL ME THE CONDITION OF THE GOODS
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