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)
Check scam
Mon, 2008/01/21 - 07:47I received the same type of e-mail regarding the purchase of the check printing supplies at any office depot.
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I will have loved to send fund via your mode of payment but i will not be able to use more than Echeck to send the payment,I am in no rush with you as i will await bank clearance before we proceed further when you must have purchase the supplies to print the check from your Email,I mean spplies like business check paper at the stres listed below or stationery store at cost of $20 which i will add to your asking price with additional offer of $100 for the stress and strain i might put you through.Please email me back today if you will be able to get the supplies so that i can send the Echeck to you immediately i think it will facilitate your payment.....I would have loved to also call you but i am currently on a business trip and cant answer my phone at home but just for records here is my phone number 503-665-3195 i will not be able to answer because i am on the trip and i dont have answering machine! email me as soon as you have bought the check paper with your full name and address so i can send the check and you can have it cashed or deposited! here are the stores below!
Proceed to any of this Below listed store to purchase Business check paper :-
(1) Office Depot
(2) Office Max
(3) Stationery store
(4) Staples Store
(5) Shopping Mall
(6) Compusa
Get back to me immediately with your full name and address with phone number when you purchase the Business check paper so i can send the E-check to you and the instruction on how to print the check for you to Print and Cash or Deposit the check immediately.
Thanks
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Christopher Cogswell
Mon, 2008/01/21 - 19:35Same Here!!
He tried to scam me but the spelling ad eagerness was a give away!!
I called the Colorado Springs P.D. and they "can't give any details but they are "looking into the matter."
Iwould suggest if anybody has been taken by this guy to call the Colorado Police and let them know about it since nothing can be done until a crime has been committed. I am waiting for a call back to see if the police will want my help catching this A-Hole.
Anonymous (not verified)
He got me, $2500 disapeared
Tue, 2008/02/26 - 20:10He got me, $2500 disapeared from my account as the check was bogus. Police or bank say there is not much chance of getting any money back.
Anonymous (not verified)
car for sale
Fri, 2008/01/25 - 18:20Hello,
Good to hear from you ...I will like to proceed with payment asap and the shipment will be handled by me, 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.I understand that there are too many scams on internet as regards buying and selling with large bogus account.That is why my mode of payment will be via Electronic Cashier Check. Electronic Cashier checks is fast and secure.All you will need to print the check is a business check paper which you will use to print and cash or deposit the check today at your local Bank or at the ATM.The business check paper is sold for $20 at any stationery store,(1) Office Depot (2) Office Max (3) Stationery store (4) Staples Store (5) Shopping Mall (6) Compusa or at your local office supply outlet.I will add the cost of the Business Check Paper to your asking price with an extra offer of $100 for accepting my mode of payment.I will need your full name and address with valid email address to send the Echeck to your email which you can print immediately when you must have purchased the Business Check Paper at the stores above or any stationery store.Kindly delete the advert of this item from Craigs if my mode of payment is accepted.I will await your email with your information to proceed with payment asap.
Thanks.
Anonymous (not verified)
James Anderson scam
Sun, 2008/01/27 - 20:46I got this one today. Similar to another posted but different name. These people are ridiculious...
Good Day,
How are you today? I'm happy to read your email concerning the sale of your item, am highly intrested in purchasing it and 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 Cashiers Check , Once you are satisfied with my mode of payment you can proceed to delete the advert because i don't want any interuption from another buyer.,So email me your name and address and also phone number. The check will be mailed via UPS air so it will be delivered second day.then you will proceed to have the check deposited for cash at your bank....
The Amount on the Check will be in excess because I want you to send the excess fund to my shipper to prepare all shipment papers and also bill of sales with insurance for pickup of the item, Therefore proceed to delete the advert of the item and email me your full name and address also with your phone number.
Thanks.
James Anderson
PO Box 0206
Meriden, WY 82081
Mind Junket (not verified)
Christopher Cogswell Scam, he tried it again!
Mon, 2008/01/28 - 08:17Sounds 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
Christopher Cogswell
4350 Settlement Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80925
crcogs06@hotmail.com
Anonymous (not verified)
Christopher Cogswell
Tue, 2008/01/29 - 18:55This is the same exact response I received to an add I had on Craigslist. I sure am glad I did a Google search on this Person. Something didn't feel right.
Anonymous (not verified)
I got the EXACT same email
Fri, 2008/02/01 - 17:08I got the EXACT same email replying to a car on craig's list...thanks for posting it. Who does this to people...what an absolute shame.
Anonymous (not verified)
I got the very same e-mail
Sun, 2008/02/10 - 22:28I got the very same e-mail from him today wanting to purchase a dining room set.
Anonymous (not verified)
possible fraud
Wed, 2008/02/06 - 19:24I got this e-mail in response to a car I have listed.
"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
Christopher Cogswell
4350 Settlement Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80925"
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