I recently listed a car for sale on craigslist and other local classified ad services.This is one reply I got, which is clearly an attempt at scamming:
From: Dave Smith <goldenwum12@yahoo.com>Subject: [The title of the classified ad for the car]Hello,I just viewed your car posting on craigslist and i have interest on it i will like to know the present condition and two more pictures of the car before i proceed with the transaction.Thanks
Problem is, the scammer is not very smart. I did not posted pictures to begin with, so there are no more pictures. So, I sent this reply:
From: meTo: Dave Smith <goldenwum12@yahoo.com>Pictures attached.
I intentionally did not attach any pictures. A genuine buyer would have noticed this of course. Instead, the scammer proceeded with the next step, revealing his true intent:
From Dave Smith <goldenwum12@yahoo.com>To: meHello,Thanks for your reply i got all your information about the car and am ok with it, i will be making your payment today i need your full name and address to make your payment today through electronic check i will handle the shipment myself.All what you need about the mode of payment is to get a Blank check paper and magnetic versa ink to print the check, the check will be sent to your email and you get it printed from it. You can get this materials from the following stores.1. Office Depot2. Office Max3. Staples Store 4. Stationery Store5. Compusa.When you get this materials you can print the check out and immediately after the printing you can then get the check cashed at your Bank or any bank of america branch around you I will wait for you to confirm and clear the check.The payment will be in excess as i will want you to contact my shipper with the excess fund for shipping the car after you must have confirmed and cashed the check.i will wait for your bank to clear the check so you can deduct your own money and send the excess fund to the shipper via Western Union Money Transfer so as to cover the cost of shipping the car from your place to it's destination. I will add extra 100$ for the purchasing of check paper and magnetic versa ink.For more information about the mode of payment you can check the website www.qchex.com and know more about it .Dont worry i will handle the shipping myself with my shipper. you can IM on this ID goldenwum10@yahoo.com or call me on 9145954296 for more information.Thanks and God Bless
This is a classic scam where a fake cheque is sent to the victim for more than the amount owed, and the difference is to be wired to the scammer.
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Anonymous (not verified)
Harold Thomas scammer
Thu, 2007/11/22 - 02:05From: "Harold Thomas" Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
To: "Candy de la flor"
Subject: The Total Gym XL Complete Set
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:58:13 -0500
Sounds Good.
I will like to proceed with the transaction asap and my mode of payment will be via Electronic Cashier Check drawn on my bank (Bank Of America) as there are too many scams on internet with bogus Money Orders and personal checks,The electronic cashier check will be sent to your email so all you need to do is purchase a business check paper at any Office depot or stationary store to print the check and immediately when you print the check proceed to your Bank to cash or deposit the check,the Business check paper cost $20 only but i will offer you $50 to purchase the Business check paper and for accepting my mode of payment.I should have handled this myself but i am not available to do this now i am currently away for my company seminar that is why i want you to do this to facilitate the transaction.
The item will be picked up from you by my shipper so you don't have to worry about shipment of the item also i am in no rush to pick up the item till funds are cleared at the bank.
Electronic Cashier checks is fast,secure and best method of payment because it is instant once you purchase Business check paper all the process of printing and cashing of the E-check can be done within 30 mins.
Proceed to delete the advert of this item if my mode of payment is accepted and get back to me asap to complete this transaction.
Regards
Harold
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Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:03:42 -0800
From: candyhdelaflor851@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Total Gym XL Complete Set for Sale!!!!! - $1600
To: harrytee04@hotmail.com
Harold Thomas 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.html
Hello,
I want to purchase your item and i am willing to pay $1600 for it.
Get back to me if the item is still available for sale.
Joey Babcock (not verified)
Two more scammers Christopher lawrence (uses grocery stores )
Wed, 2009/02/04 - 11:03Okay so i put my car on to sell and i thought it was to good to be true that everyone wanted to buy my car. They all said that they would pay with cashiers checks and get "thier" shippers to come pick-up my "item".well i gave em my address and everything and i thought it was real (not knowing that a cashiers check can be fraud).I never recieved payment so what i did was kept emailing him back.I came to this sight and saw the same email word for word scammer . The second one i did the same MY ADVISE IS WHEN YOU GET YOUR EMAIL FORM THIS PERSON WHO IS REALLY INTERESTED IN YOUR "ITEM" , I THINK YOU SHOULD COPY AND PASTE THE E-MAIL THEY SENT YOU AND GOOGLE IT AND IF THEY ARE A POPULAR SCAMMER THEY WILL BE HERE. you would think that we could catch these basterds.
lawman (not verified)
E-check scam
Thu, 2007/11/22 - 15:44I'm so glad I check this site. Harold Thomas wanted to pay me more than I was asking for my kite surfing gear.
He wanted to use the electronic check scam.
Thanks people
Anonymous (not verified)
Craigslist scammer - I don't get it....
Sat, 2007/11/24 - 10:41I received a similar e-mail to the ones listed above - but I don't get it - what do they get out of this scam?
Anonymous (not verified)
(scam) this was just sent to me. I googled the # and found this
Sat, 2007/11/24 - 15:02ok - $500
From: franklin edsel (frank_edsel02@hotmail.com)
Sent: Sat 11/24/07 10:00 AM
To:
Sounds good, i would like to purchase it from you as soon as possible. (I am intrested and ready to buy it now) The easiest way for me to pay is probably Cashier Check from my Bank(Bank Of America).I know there are a lot of scams so I have no problem with you waiting for the Cashier Check to go through at your bank or anything,then you will have to proceed to your bank and cash the check when you receive it.I will wait for your bank to verify and clear the Cashier Check before we proceed with shipment.As my Bank Operator informed me that it will clear immidiately at your bank as it was from my account with Bank Of America.Which is Confirms to All American Banking Association rules and standards and attach a pics of it for me to see how beautifull it is and email me your full name and address with your phone number for me to send you the check
Please Email me back and let me know if this helps
Best Regards
1261 Sandalwood Ln
Crystal Lake,IL 60014
503-665-3195
Anonymous (not verified)
Another scam. This number
Mon, 2007/11/26 - 16:48Another scam. This number (503-665-3195) shows up in a lot of scam e-mails, same with the address. However, there are different names associated with them. It is amazing how foolish some people are.
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Sounds good, i would like to purchase it from you as soon as possible. (I am intrested and ready to buy it now) The easiest way for me to pay is probably Cashier Check from my Bank(Bank Of America).I know there are a lot of scams so I have no problem with you waiting for the Cashier Check to go through at your bank or anything,then you will have to proceed to your bank and cash the check when you receive it.I will wait for your bank to verify and clear the Cashier Check before we proceed with shipment.As my Bank Operator informed me that it will clear immidiately at your bank as it was from my account with Bank Of America.Which is Confirms to All American Banking Association rules and standards and attach a pics of it for me to see how beautifull it is and email me your full name and address with your phone number for me to send you the check
Please Email me back and let me know if this helps
Best Regards
1261 Sandalwood Ln
Crystal Lake,IL 60014
503-665-3195
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Anonymous (not verified)
Good Day, How are you
Tue, 2007/11/27 - 11:00Good Day,
How are you today?i am happy to read your email concerning the sale of your item,i am intrested in it and willing to purchase it as soon as possible.I will handle the shipment myself via my company shippers,They will come for pick up when you must have gotten your cash at hand from the bank.They will prepare all shipment papers and also bill of sales.it will also be insured by my company shippers.
This is due to the fact that my mode of payment will be Via Bank Certified Cashiers Check As there are too many scams on internet with bogus account.Once you are satisfied with my mode of payment you can proceed to delete the advert, the check will be in excess as you will deduct your funds and then send the rest funds as for the shipment charges to the C.E.O of the shipping co. So email me your name and address and also phone number with valid email address to recieve the check. The check will be mailed via UPS Next day air so it will be delivered second day.then you will proceed to have the check Cashed at your bank before we can proceed further....and get back to me with the asking price.
Thanks
Brandon Collins
Ericka (not verified)
SCAMMER!
Tue, 2007/11/27 - 16:45Hello
How are you is this posted ad of yours still up for sale?If yes please email me.ASAP and send me your phone number!
Thanks
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Sounds Good.
I will like to proceed with payment asap and will like to handle shipment myself when you must have gotten your cash at hand.I work with an auditing firm and will not have time to mail a check.I am in no rush to pick up the item till funds are clear at the bank.As there are too many scams on internet as regards buying and selling with large bogus account.My mode of payment will be via Electronic Cashier Check.Electronic Cashier checks is fast and secure.You will probarbly need a business check paper or Versa Check #3000 to print and cash or deposit the check today.The business check paper is sold for $20 at any stationery store,staples or at your local office supply outlet.I will add the cost of supplies to your asking price with an extra offer for accepting my mode of payment.I will need your name and address with valid email address to send the Echeck to your email which you can print immediately when you must have purchase the supplies at staples or any stationery store.Kindly delete the advert of this item if my mode of payment is accepted.I will await your email asap.
Thanks.
his email is davidluiss116@hotmail.com
be careful everyone!
Anonymous (not verified)
Same thing
Wed, 2007/11/28 - 13:20I got the same exact email from David Luiss this morning. I am glad I checked into it. I thought it was suspicous when he said he would take care of the shipment--seeing that I am selling a car this didn't make much sense.
Here is his email.
Sounds Good.
I will like to proceed with payment asap and will like to handle shipment myself when you must have gotten your cash at hand.I work with an auditing firm and will not have time to mail a check.I am in no rush to pick up the item till funds are clear at the bank.As there are too many scams on internet as regards buying and selling with large bogus account.My mode of payment will be via Electronic Cashier Check.Electronic Cashier checks is fast and secure.You will probarbly need a business check paper or Versa Check #3000 to print and cash or deposit the check today.The business check paper is sold for $20 at any stationery store,staples or at your local office supply outlet.I will add the cost of supplies to your asking price with an extra offer for accepting my mode of payment.I will need your name and address with valid email address to send the Echeck to your email which you can print immediately when you must have purchase the supplies at staples or any stationery store.Kindly delete the advert of this item if my mode of payment is accepted.I will await your email asap.
Thanks.
David Luiss
Anonymous (not verified)
is two way scaming possible??
Sun, 2007/12/02 - 11:09can echecks scams be carried out to the buyer instead of the seller?
as in eg. if i want to buy something and pay by echeck is it possible for me to get scammed like credit card payments where they get hold of your credit card number and clean you out?
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