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)
More scam emails
Tue, 2012/02/28 - 14:56Here's another one:
marymaxwell075@gmail.com
martel.jack@gmail.com
maryedward72@gmail.com
On Feb 28, 2012, at 11:39 AM, Mary Edward wrote:
I so much appreciate your response to my earlier mail. I wish to let
you know that I'm satisfied with the condition. Like I said there's no
doubt I'm gonna purchase it. Therefore I want you to consider it sold
by withdrawing the advert from craigslist. Note that you will not be
responsible for shipping and handling. My shipping company will come
to your location for pick up. Kindly provide me your name and full
address, so i can forward it to the shipping company to calculate the
cost of pick up for me. Please get back to me as soon as possible.
Mary.
On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 5:52 AM, wrote:
Hi,
Yes it is. Btw it is a 27 inch unit.
On Feb 28, 2012, at 4:09 AM, marymaxwell075@gmail.com wrote:
> ** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
> ** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
> ** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
> ** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams
>
> Hello I am Interested In Buying Your Item, is it still available? Kindly Email Me Back.
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> This message was remailed to you via: gmbst-2874097845@sale.craigslist.org
> If this email is a scam or spam please flag it now:
> http://craigslist.org/flag/20120228120946pv_qGgVi4RGFWgHjsYYkgQ
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Anonymous (not verified)
I was also contacted by
Sun, 2012/03/04 - 19:19I was also contacted by martel.jack@gmail.com; scottjon008@gmail.com; and maryedward72@gmail.com offering to buy my product and send a shipping company to pick it up - they wanted my pal pal info - good thing I checked out this site - I eamiled them back told them I was on to their games and they were losers.
Anonymous (not verified)
I'm actually talking to that bitch right now =)
Tue, 2012/03/06 - 15:23Mary Edward
Them)Hello I am Interested In Buying Your Item, is it still available? Kindly Email Me Back.
me)Yes, I still have it. Make me a reasonable offer.
Them)I so much appreciate your response to my earlier mail. I wish to let
you know that I'm satisfied with the condition. Like I said there's no
doubt I'm gonna purchase it. Therefore I want you to consider it sold
by withdrawing the advert from craigslist. Note that you will not be
responsible for shipping and handling. My shipping company will come
to your location for pick up. Kindly provide me your name and full
address, so i can forward it to the shipping company to calculate the
cost of pick up for me. Please get back to me as soon as possible.
Me)
So how does the scam work? Seriously? I assume you are going to tell me you're going to send me a money order, the fed ex truck comes before I get paid, you get the item and I never hear from you again... Does this actually work? Do people really send you stuff without payment?
BUSTED!
Anonymous (not verified)
I got an email from this
Mon, 2012/03/05 - 04:54I got an email from this person too, pretending to buy a book. I was laughing when i was reading it actually. First, his name was "w b" then changed to "J R". his email is hjtraa@googlemail.com BEWARE!!! This is the message he sent me:
Hi,
Am glad it's available. 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)
I had the same stuff come to
Wed, 2012/03/07 - 08:24I had the same stuff come to me on a couple of things on craigslist offering to pay full price, not more. But offered to pay via PayPal. I don't see what scam could be run that way unless PayPal has a hole in it I'm not aware of.
Anonymous (not verified)
scams
Fri, 2012/03/23 - 15:11I had an experience with craigslist scam "MaryEdward72@gmail" same letters sent to me as others. I called paypal the scammers send you more money that you are asking for the item, then they ask you for a refund, in cash, or to wire there change for the over payment some where. Never accept an over payment, refund all of the payment and have the buyer send you only the exact amount.
Anonymous (not verified)
I had the same dialogue
Wed, 2012/03/07 - 18:29Both martel.jack@gmail.com and maryedward72@gmail.com also emailed me.
With maryedward72@gmail.com:
Mary: Hello I am Interested In Buying Your Item, is it still available? Kindly Email Me Back.
Me: Hi, It is still available. I have a few people interested, so it feels like the first person to pick up with cash in hand will get the deal. Are you free this evening?
Mary: I so much appreciate your response to my earlier mail. I wish to let
you know that I'm satisfied with the condition. Like I said there's no
doubt I'm gonna purchase it. Therefore I want you to consider it sold
by withdrawing the advert from craigslist. Note that you will not be
responsible for shipping and handling. My shipping company will come
to your location for pick up. Kindly provide me your name and full
address, so i can forward it to the shipping company to calculate the
cost of pick up for me. Please get back to me as soon as possible.
Me: Hi Mary, I don't recall emailing you earlier. My apologies. I've had a few inquiries on this item.
If you are not picking up yourself, how would you transact payment?
Mary: Thanks for the prompt mail,I live in Hawaii...but not in the State right now. I will be paying you through PayPal but the payment will be made before the shipping company come for pick up at your location. I just need your address to get the actual pick up and delivery cost from the shipping company. Get back to me ASAP.
<<<>>
Me: Hi Mary, I believe this is a scam. I hope you are able to find a washer / dryer from a seller who is comfortable with this situation.
Email with
Anonymous (not verified)
Avoid H. Mayerson on Craigslist!!!!
Wed, 2012/03/07 - 19:36This guy happen to have contacting me. Is offering more money but asking for all my information!
Hello,
Thanks for your prompt responds, However, i will need your name and
address for payment,As am only able to make payment by money order at
this time b/c i am away on assignment. It will be nice if you can send
me more pictures.
It will take about 4days for payment to get to you.
As per pick-up, I will make arrangement for the pick-up after
payment has been received by you. I don't mind adding sixty dollars so
you can keep it in my favor.
Please take the posting off Craigslist today and consider it sold to
me, Include your phone number.
Expecting to hear from you soon.
Regards
H.Mayerson.
Anonymous (not verified)
melanie bailey j or bjee or baileybailey
Sun, 2012/03/11 - 21:51melanie bailey j, bjee, or baileybailey...
i received an email from this address a few times today for an item on craigslist. also offered more than was asking for "shipping". googled the address and this page came up. thanks. what are they trying to do?
Anonymous (not verified)
Craigslist scam
Thu, 2012/03/15 - 19:19Ricky Garcia floxykidyok003@gmail.com
Same thing; offered to pay 250 for tickets and then sent $2,200 by accident. The check written was by David Lenin...and went I wanted to write the money I "owed" him it was another name.
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