Craigslist classified for used car: Cheque fraud scam

do you guys know how to scam them back, becouse I recived e-mail like that today but and I know It's scam

Whoever it is is actually watching the emails because he/she responds to questions before sending the obviously pre-written email about the E-Check. I had 2 items listed and when he asked if I still had the item and how much it was, I responded with which one (while thinking "idiot, the price was listed"). He responded that he wanted a price for each. The email came from Brown Paul, paulin4real@live.com and is worded exactly like the post Submitted by Niki on Thu, 2009/03/19 - 11:48.

I thought the whole thing sounded a bit "phishy" (pardon the pun) so I googled "e-check bank of america" to see what was up.

This email came to my inbox even before I logged off Craigslist from posting the same advertisement.

Hello,In response to your advertised 2001 Nissan Frontier SuperchargedCrew Cab for sale , i'm okay with the pics of it and let me knowthe least price for it and if payment by Certifeid check is ok by you.Regards

I knew something was up when i responded and got this one.

Hello , Thanks for the response , i do understand your position and that iswhy i will wait and make sure the check is cleared at your bank foryou to have your money before pick up and i'll offer you $8,500 forthe 2001 Nissan Frontier and I want you to consider that it is sold tome for now. Concerning the collection , i have made arrangement withthe shipping agent that will be coming for the pickup at your locationas soon as we seal these transaction . I will arrange a certified check for $12,800 in your name and youwill deduct the cost of the 2001 Nissan Frontier when it clears andthe remaining balance will be send to the Shipper via money gram moneytransfer for immediatecollection/shipping arrangment of the 2001Nissan Frontier because i have some other parts to be shipped alongwith it ..
If this is okay with you do get back to me immediately with your....
FULL NAME :-
CONTACT ADDRESS
CELL PHONE # :-
so that the check can be sent ASAP and i will wait for the check toclears before collection commence.
Regards,Frank

Just wonderin' here, but if he is gonna send me a check for 12,800, then I'm supposed to send him a return check for the leftover 4,300. Who's gonna make me send him anything? What's stopping me from just keeping it? I asked him that in my second response and he has nothing to say now.

I just got a similar note. Selling a part inquiring about the whole vehicle.

I gave "Bob" the address of the FBI's office in Philadelphia, and told him to make the check out to "J. Edgar Hoover".

I received this email from David Franck. Thought everyone should know...

Ok, i would like to purchase it from you as soon as possible. (I am intrested and ready to buy it now) . will want you to provide me more pictures of this item.The easiest way for me to pay is probably E-Check from my Bank.I know there are a lot of scams so I have no problem with you waiting for the E-Check to go through at your bank or anything.here is a thing from the E-Check: You will probably need to buy Versal Business check paper, at any store below in your area,

(1) Shopping Mall
(2) Stationery Store
(3) Office Depot
(4)Office max
(5)WalMart
(6)Staples
For $20.Once you purchase the Versal Business Check paper.I will email you the check and you will have it printed..then proceed to your bank and cash or deposite it.I will wait for your bank to verify and clear the Echeck before we proceed with shipment.As my Bank Operator informed me that it will clear immidiately at your bank as it was from my global account with.Which is Conforms to All American Banking As sociation rules and standards this is to stop C.O.D.The item will be pickup by my private shipping company,so you don't have to worry about the shipment.

Please Email me back and let me know if this helps. Get back to me with your full name and address.

David Franck
800 Elgin Rd, Apt 1415
Evanston, IL 60201-5629

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I just had the same problem with the scamming but i was one of the stupid ones who believed it. I went to look for the paper nobody had heard of the paper. So i went to the bank and they said that you need special ink and all this jazz to print out checks. So i was starting to realize i don't think this is real. The Email i received said:

Sounds Good.
I want to purchase the car today and pay you via Electronic Cashier Check drawn from my Bank of America account it is a real cashiers check after you print it. The check will be sent to you immediately via email all you need to do is purchase a Business check paper at any Office depot or stationary store to print the check on and immediately when you print the check proceed to your Bank to deposit or Cash it,the Business check paper cost $20 only but i will offer you $50 to purchase the Business check paper to print the check.The car be picked up from you by my Company shipper so you don't have to worry about shipment of the car also I will wait for you to confirm and clear the check before the shipper come to pickup the car from you actually I should have handled this myself but i am not available to do that now i am currently away for my Company seminar that is why i want you to do this and i will pay you $50 to purchase the Business check paper to print the check.This is the fastest and best method of payment because it is instant once you purchase Business check paper all this process of printing and cashing of the E-check can be done within 2 hours.

Thanks

I don't know what to do he has my address & Number. Any Suggestions???

Sounds Good
Am satisfied with the condition & price. my mode of payment is through a certified bank check drawn on Bank Of America which is generally accepted at any bank for cashout, you will cash the check and have your cash at hand before we proceed with the shipment, don't worry about the shipment fees, I will hire a private shipper to make a pickup after you must have cashed the check and gotten your cash at hand, your full name which the check will be issued/payable-to and your contact address where the check will be delivered will be required, the check we be delivered to your location within 1-2 business days. Kindly remove the Ad if you are interested in selling to me to avoid interruption by others. am waiting your reply.

William Lincoln
1018 sam Road
St Martinville, LA 70582
Phone 318 717 1232