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)
PJ Scott
Mon, 2011/12/05 - 11:33I got one from him today as well exceot from his other email jamesscott17@googlemail.com. The email you posted is exactly like mine. It's so sad...
Anonymous (not verified)
this guy still operating with this address: jamesscotte14@gmail.
Mon, 2012/06/04 - 12:22Total scam, perhaps they could get their English together before blasting these things off?
Hello,
Thanks for your prompt response, 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 Available for sale? would love to buy it
right away,let me know if this is possible.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
P.J. Scott.
Anonymous (not verified)
Also using juliusscottv4@gmail.com
Tue, 2012/06/05 - 16:23Just got the same exact email you described saying he was PJ Scott but the email was juliusscottv4@gmail.com. Idiots. What are they hoping to accomplish?
Anonymous (not verified)
Scam - Tried it on me today on Gumtree
Tue, 2012/06/12 - 12:46P.J. Scott [jsjamesscottf@gmail.com]
Hello,
Thanks for your prompt response, However, i will need your name and
address for payment,As am only able to make payment by cheque 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 2days 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 twenty pounds so you can keep it in my favor.
Please take the posting off site today and consider it sold to me, Include your phone number.
Expecting to hear from you soon.
Regards
Scott.
Anonymous (not verified)
PJ Scott tries to strike again
Thu, 2012/06/14 - 09:06Got the SAME exact email saying he is on assignment and will send me a money order plus an extra 60 for holding the item.
I haven't sold anything on craigslist before, but it didn't seem kosher.. thankfully all of you posted on here so when i Google'd "PJ Scott, craigslist" the scam flags came up.
What a jerk.
FYI his new email is jamesscotte14@gmail.com
Mr.Matthew Peter (not verified)
investment
Mon, 2011/11/07 - 09:07Sir/Madam,
I am a business consultant in West African region One of my clients is interested in nvesting in your country and he is
interested in investing with your company .kindly forward all your companys profile to me for immediate decision on how the
investment funds will be handed over to you.
Total amount to be invested=$17,000,000,00.usd............Cash investment Immediately I receives your details, I will inform you
the next step for the release of the investment funds.
Anticipating your immediate reply.
Best regard
Mr.Matthew Peter
Anonymous (not verified)
So glad I checked!!! The guy
Tue, 2011/11/29 - 21:02So glad I checked!!! The guy wrote me almost an idential email!!
Hello ,
Thanks for your reply concerning my inquiry. I am quite comfortable with the condition of the item.I will add $30 to the purchase price... for you to hold it for me,Please provide your full name, Address and your Phone number so that I can send your payment.I will be paying you by a Money Order /Bank Check. It will take 2 -3 days for the payment to get to you,As for delivery, I will make arrangements for the pick-up after you have received payment,If this meets your approval, kindly get back to me,as soon as possible, with your name, phone # and mailing address where payment will be sent,so that I can have my assistant get the Money Order /Bank Check ready.
Note: As soon as you have your money in hand,we can talk about the picking up of the item. I would like you to take the posting off craigslist.org today and consider it sold to me.
Best Regards
Henry Thomas.
Richard Bernard (not verified)
For sale Nissan Pathfinder 2009 Suv
Wed, 2011/11/30 - 11:27Nissan Pathfinder for $8000 , Car looks like brand new, Single owner , No accident Record and car in perfect shape, for enquiry,
Thanking you in anticipation and looking forward to doing long term business with you.
You can send email to us @Richardb1988@hotmail.com
Anonymous (not verified)
AT IT AGAIN!!!
Mon, 2011/12/05 - 11:29"PJ Scott" --email jamesscott17@googlemail.com
Said he'd like to buy my furniture off craigslist and quoted me more to assure I keep it on hold for him. Asked for my full name, address, and number to send me a money order because he is away on business. OK guy...
Anonymous (not verified)
i just got the same thing hes
Fri, 2012/07/20 - 13:50i just got the same thing hes willing to buy my items for 20 more and needs the info to send a check or mo because hes going to england and is assisnat will send the money
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