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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Peachy (not verified)
MrsLindaBrenda..again :)
Fri, 2008/11/21 - 13:50I always run e-mail addresses and names through google before responding to anything and I'm glad I do. Thought I'd have some fun with them after finding info on this site about them. Sent pics and everything :) Unfortunately, the RCMP wishes me not to contact Mrs Linda Brenda further (just when we were becoming friends).
Small 1 bedroom basement apt-Deposite Arrangement--
From: Bookstores & Toys (mrslindabrenda2005@yahoo.com)
Sent: Fri 11/21/08 11:47 AM
To: XXXXXXXXX
Thanks for the reply with the information & the pictures.Everything sounds good to me,and I will be coming with my 10year old daugther.
As for the payment ,I will be willing to pay a deposite of $850 through Certified Cashier Check Or International Money Order, down before i will arrive by ending by
next month dec 1st .So when i finally arrive ,I will balance you the remaining $350 to complete the renting amount for the month ok.
If you are alright with this arrangement, provide me the following info:
1)Name as to be written on check
2)Full address to where the check will be mailed out to
3)phone # so as to contact you
Get back to me asap so we can seal this transaction.
Regards,
Mrs Linda Brenda.
NB----It would be my pleasure to meet you too as well ok.
--- On Fri, 11/21/08, XXXXXX> wrote:
From: XXXXXXX>
Subject: RE: Enquiry About your Apt--Small 1 bedroom basement apt
To: mrslindabrenda2005@yahoo.com
Date: Friday, November 21, 2008, 9:50 AM
Hello again,
I wouldn't normally rent for only one month, but as you have an urgent need and it is available I am happy to help.
Is it Manchester England you are visiting from? I have family in Staffordshire :)
The cost would $1200 for the month.
I assume you would be flying here from Toronto so you know there is an airport. The airport is approximately 25 minutes from the apartment.
The apartment is on the city transportation route so, if you do not have use of a vehicle while here, you are a 2 minute walk to the bus.
I have attached some pictures for your consideration.
Please let me know if you'd like to pursue this.
It would be a pleasure to meet you!!
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:41:12 -0800
From: mrslindabrenda2005@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Enquiry About your Apt--Small 1 bedroom basement apt
To: XXXXXXXX
Hello ,
Thanks for your prompt responsed back to my enquiry about your small unfurnished 1 bedroom apt. Yes ,Im aware about that unfurnished unfurnished 1 bedroom apt,& I will bring all necessary mechandise needed to be use in there .
So ,Kindly let me know all the feature about the Apt,The amount for 1 month & also if it is located nearby stations.
I will be interested in renting the apt for 1 month ,which i will be arriving dec 1st .
I look forward to your soonest reply .
Mrs Linda Brenda.
--- On Fri, 11/21/08, XXXXXXX> wrote:
From: XXXXXXX
Subject: RE: Enquiry About your Apt--Small 1 bedroom basement apt
To: mrslindabrenda2005@yahoo.com
Date: Friday, November 21, 2008, 8:16 AM
Good morning,
I'm not really certain what you're looking for. What I have available is an unfurnished 1 bedroom apt. (living room, kitchen, bathroom and a small bedroom.
Please let me know if you'd like further details.
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:07:14 -0800
From: mrslindabrenda2005@yahoo.com
Subject: Enquiry About your Apt--Small 1 bedroom basement apt
To: XXXXXXXX
Good Morning !
My name is Mrs Linda Brenda from Manchester City . I saw your advert concerning your room for rent .
Kindly please get back to me with the avialable date for the room ,because i will be spending my vacation holiday in Canada with my 1 kids by 1st of december next month.
I will be looking forward to your soonest reply .
Thanks,
Mrs Linda.
Anonymous (not verified)
Mrs. Linda Brenda
Mon, 2009/04/20 - 18:36I am so glad I googled mrslindabrenda2005@yahoo.com. She was trying to buy a racing car from my friends in Minnesota and have it shipped to ENGLAND!!! I hope no one else gets played by this idiot!!
Anonymous (not verified)
E-check Scammer Hits Again
Thu, 2008/02/28 - 09:48I 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 versacheck paper (form 1000) at any Office depot or stationary store to print the check and immediately when you print the check proceed to the Bank to cash or deposit the check,the versacheck paper cost $20 only but i will offer you $40 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 pickup the item till funds are cleared at your bank.
Electronic Cashier checks is fast,secure and best method of payment because it is instant once you purchase versacheck paper l will pay you $100 to delete the advert of the item from craiglist get back to me asap if my mode of payment is accepted to complete this transaction.
Regards.
Can someone explain to me what they get out of this? It looks so sketchy and I had other offers so I said "No thank you" to this guy. What is the ploy?
LWillinsky@HotM... (not verified)
David Steve (gyman009@live.com) SCAM
Sat, 2008/03/01 - 15:48Here is a scam that was rec today Mar 1, 2008........
Its a shame ,,, would like to meet in person so I could remove this trash from others.
I will like to proceed with payment asap and I will be offering you $650 for it i will like to handle shipment myself when you must have gotten your cash at hand.I am disabled and will not have time to mail a check or deliver a cash to you.I am in no rush to pick up the item i will wait for your bank to comfirm and cash or deposit the check before we proceed.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 Bank Check which is generally accepted on Ebay you can also read more on how it works on www.iversacheck.com. Electronic Bank checks is fast,reiable and secure.You will probarbly need a VersaCheck Paper Business Standard to print and cash or deposit the check today.The Versa Business Check Paper is sold for $15 at any stationery store,Officemax, Fry's,Microcenter or at your local office supply outlet..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.all the stress and printing and deposit the check can be done within 2 hours.
I will await your email asap.
Thanks.
Dave Steve
1412 Clark St
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Fax (337) 680-4010
Anonymous (not verified)
another scamming email - to my post of this weekend
Mon, 2008/03/03 - 14:14Good Day,
I'm happy to read your email concerning the sale of your item,am highly intrested in purchasing it and i will be offering you $350....I will liek to 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 Check which will be mail to you via UPS, 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 full name,address and your phone number. The check will be mailed via UPS air so it will be delivered second day delivery.then you will proceed to have the check deposited for cash at your bank....
The Amount on the Check will be included with the shipping fee,Therefore proceed to delete the advert of the item and email me your full name and address also with your phone number.
Thanks.
Dave Steve
1412 Clark St
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Fax (337) 680-4010
Anonymous (not verified)
WARNING: Dave Steve on Craigslist
Mon, 2008/03/03 - 14:18THANKS FOR ALERTING ME ABOUT THIS GUY WANTED TO PURCHASE ITEMS ON CRAIGSLIST. HERE'S THE RESPONSE HE SENT ME.
Good Day,
I'm happy to read your email concerning the sale of your item,am highly intrested in purchasing it and i will be offering you $450....I will liek to 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 Check which will be mail to you via UPS, 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 full name,address and your phone number. The check will be mailed via UPS air so it will be delivered second day delivery.then you will proceed to have the check deposited for cash at your bank....
The Amount on the Check will be included with the shipping fee,Therefore proceed to delete the advert of the item and email me your full name and address also with your phone number.
Thanks.
Dave Steve
1412 Clark St
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Fax (337) 680-4010
Anonymous (not verified)
Yet another David Steve scam attempt
Wed, 2008/03/05 - 02:57Thank goodness for google. I thought this was fishy and am glad I checked.
The GE Washer & Dryer - $300
From: David Steve (gyman005@live.com)
Sent: Tue 3/04/08 3:15 PM
Good Day,
Thanks for getting back to me i will be offering you $350 for your item and I will like to proceed with the payment asap,my mode of payment will be Via Bank Certified Check,don't bother about the shippment i will hire a private shipping company who will pick it up at your doorstep.Once you are satisfied with my mode of payment you can proceed to delete the advert of the item because i don't want any interuption from another buyer.So email me your full name,address and your phone number.
Thanks.
Dave Steve
Rock Springs, WY
Anonymous (not verified)
Dave Steve!
Fri, 2008/03/07 - 18:50Got one too!! Thanks for putting this stuff up - not that it didn't smell fishy!
Good Day,
Thanks for getting back to me i will be offering you $250 for your item and I will like to proceed with the payment asap,my mode of payment will be Via Bank Certified Check,don't bother about the shippment i will hire a private shipping company who will pick it up at your doorstep.Once you are satisfied with my mode of payment you can proceed to delete the advert of the item because i don't want any interuption from another buyer.So email me your full name,address and your phone number.
Thanks.
Dave Steve
Rock Springs, WY
Anonymous (not verified)
Dave Steve
Mon, 2008/03/10 - 13:46I have a valve grinder listed on Craigslist - this Dave Steve guy contacted me about buying it - same crap in his email to me that he sent to you. I wonder if anyone has contacted the Rock Springs Police Dept. I looked on the white pages site and there is a D. Steve at the address that the guy has used in other scam info posts - 1412 Clark St. Could he be so stupid as to use his own address?
Anonymous (not verified)
Dave Steve is now Randy Smith
Tue, 2008/03/11 - 08:42I posted an add for a ring for sale, asking $650. This is the response from Dave Steve, Steve Smith, Dave Smith or Randy Smith...
"Sounds Good,
I am happy to read from you concerning the sales of your item.I want to purchase your item for my friend as surprise package as soon as possible before thier Engagment/Wedding ceremony which is fast approaching. Due to various scams on internet my mode of payment will be via Bank Certfied Check drawn in (Bank Of America)..I know there are a lot of scams so I have no problem with you waiting for the Check to go through at your bank or anything, Im in no rush.All I need for now is your name, address,city,state,country,zipcode and also phone number.So that i will be able to mail the check to your home address while you await the delievery.Please proceed to delete the postage on craigs web immediately..I will wait for your bank to verify and clear the Check before we proceed with Shipment to my friend home address inwhich i will include the shipment fund via Express Mail Service (EMS OF USPS) to your asking price with an offer $100 for selling it to me.I will await your email with your info today so that i can prepare and mail the check immediately as i wanted thier pastor to bless the item before Engagment/Wedding ceremony date
Here is my full information below
Thanks.
Randy Smith
1412 Clark St
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Fax (337) 680-4010"
After corresponding with him and telling him that I would not accept a check, only cash, and prefer to do business in person, he responded that it was fine with him, but as he was on business and not in the area he would send me a check immediately and then I could mail out the ring. Not only is he stupid but he doesn't read.
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