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)
Same email today!
Sun, 2012/05/06 - 11:48I just got an email from that same address with the guys name being Ricky Garcia! Sounds the same, glad you posted I will not even respond to this guy! Thanks.
Anonymous (not verified)
scam
Wed, 2012/03/28 - 15:58My name is Kelly Clark.
Let me to explain about the job.
1. You will need to post my tickets on Craigslist
2. You will open an craigslist account with an gmail email address (the account is free and they ask only a email address)
3. Then you will post my tickets . ( i sell event tickets )
I told you, i will pay you $1.50 per ad (you must choose the method of the payment |western union|moneygram|paypal|credit card, etc). You will be paid every week.
When are you ready please let me know so i provide you the items and the gmail email to open the craigslsit account and start posting. I wait your email.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Anonymous (not verified)
He is still at it. Received
Tue, 2012/04/03 - 11:19He is still at it. Received same exact emails as above. Hw, pj scott, john williams, john s., also h.w. beware. This site helped me avoid his scam. Thank you
Anonymous (not verified)
Another Craigslist scam by hjtraa@googlemail.com
Wed, 2012/04/04 - 23:07J R
10:46 AM (9 hours ago)
to 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 recieved the same EXACT
Thu, 2012/08/23 - 01:32I recieved the same EXACT email from that user.
Anonymous (not verified)
I've had four attempts by
Tue, 2012/04/10 - 00:12I've had four attempts by different scammers using the same overpayment con. I like to string them along and get them to send a check by UPS then tell them that they have just wasted their money on delivering the bogus check.
Sorta turn the table.
Anonymous (not verified)
$5000 ring
Fri, 2012/04/13 - 01:41This person tried to scam me yesterday on Craigslist by saying th same thing "due to the nature of my job..." blah blahblah. Just didnt sound right and I told him/her I couldnt do business. So happy that I found this site...makes me feel better. How do they scam you with paypal???
Anonymous (not verified)
they tell you that they have
Fri, 2012/04/13 - 14:15they tell you that they have sent the money but it is pending because of the amount and then they ask you to send the exta money they sent you in advance to western union and you will get your money once you send pay pay the western union confrimation number RED FLAG paypal doesnt opperate like that at all.
Anonymous (not verified)
Ricky Garcia
Tue, 2012/04/17 - 12:59Had a Futon for sale Tampa Bay
"Ricky Garcia" "2getherforever01@gmail.com"
Get back to me asap if it is still for sale/purchase?????Hope to hear
from you......Respond faster via email now.
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This message was remailed to you via: prps3-2959536615@sale.craigslist.org
Me:
Yes, Ricky, it's still here. Got a message from Tampa and they thought too
far..
What is good time today??
The futon just got moved this morning,
still on driveway.
Let me know.
"Ricky Garcia" (from another email address floxykidyok003@gmail.com hahaha!)
Hello,
Thanks for the prompt response to my mail. I will be
buying it from you so please kindly withdraw the advert from the web
as i will be adding $50 for the removal. Please to be informed that i
will be paying you with a certified bank check and once you have the
check cashed at your bank then i will arrange for the pick up at your
place..I will need the following details to mail the payment as soon
as possible.
Name to be on the Check_____________
Home or office address(No P.O.BOX)___
City__State__Zip Code_______________
Phone Numbers_____________________
FYI:You will not be responsible for the shipping of the item..and I
will have my mover come over for the pick up as soon as you have the
check cashed at your bank,and i will get back to you once my secretary
made the payment out to you immediately.
ME: No response, calling Salvation Army
Anonymous (not verified)
Ricky Garcia Strikes Again
Tue, 2012/05/15 - 14:22He's working out of MN too. Nearly fell for it, but it seemed phishy since he had a secretary and a g-mail account...
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