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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Peter Kendig (not verified)
Scam
Wed, 2015/03/18 - 01:22BTW... I am Peter Kendig and I know all about this scam...!!!
Here we are in March of 2015 (6 years later) and my negative reviews still exist..!!!
Yes, I was the subject of "Identity Theft"... a lesson for everyone... the internet NEVER forgets and your name is raked through the mud FOREVER...!!!
Luckily I have thick skin and frankly have never used "Craig's List" for anything..
However, businesses are required to file through the Secretary of State and Comptroller (for Texas) and all of your important data (such as name, address, zip code, etc) is freely available to everyone...
I have no real answers for preventing these scams or prosecuting the scammers... I'm as frustrated as you are... and coming from 34 years of Federal law enforcement I'm really perplexed at the lack of LE successes against this insideous plague..!!!
Anonymous (not verified)
scammers
Mon, 2008/12/22 - 15:33i got the exact same one from a guy named peter kendig. It was exactly the same. THANK U FOR THIS SITE! I was falling for it untill i saw this. thank u!
Anonymous (not verified)
I got the same e-mail
Mon, 2008/05/12 - 14:23Sounds 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
Thanks God Bless You
Here is my full information below
Thanks.
Randy Smith
1412 Clark St
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Fax (337) 680-4010
Anonymous (not verified)
I just got the exact e-mail,
Wed, 2008/07/02 - 11:28I just got the exact e-mail, word for word. However he did not include the personal informaion listed at the bottom.
Anonymous (not verified)
Here is an email I recieved
Mon, 2008/06/02 - 00:51Here is an email I recieved in response to a car I have for sale on Craigslist. This is not the first one I have recieved:
Good 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 shipping company,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 satisied with my mode of payment you can proceed to delete the advert.,So email me your name and address
not a P.O box and also with your phone number to recieved the check. The check will be mailed via UPS or DHL air so it will be delivered second day.then you will proceed to have the check deposited....
Thanks.
Barb Roman
Rock Springs, WY
Anonymous (not verified)
Dude I just got that exact
Wed, 2008/07/09 - 14:06Dude I just got that exact same email, word for word, these guys are douchbags and shouldn't be allowed on craigslist.
Anonymous (not verified)
Barb Roman scam
Fri, 2008/09/26 - 17:45My pal got this same email on a truck for sale as did I on a trailer I had on craigs list.
He is responding with:
You aren't going to believe this freak coincindence but I happen to be in Rock Springs, Wy on a job and I have the truck and clear title with me. Email me your phone number and we can make an arrangement to meet at your bank to consumate the transaction. I'll get cash from you and deliver the truck and title in person. Thanks Barb. What good fortune!
Anonymous (not verified)
I am so glad that I found
Thu, 2008/11/27 - 09:22I am so glad that I found this website. Last night I wasn't quite sure about the email I got from Barb Roman. She was a scammer!! Unbelieverable!! It's too good to be true isn't good. Before too victims happend, we have to control these scammers!! We should let your family and friends know about this type of scam.
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From: barb.ramon001@live.com
Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:10:27 -0700
Okay email me your full name and address to mail out a check to you.
Thanks
Barb
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From:
To: barb.ramon001@live.com
Subject: RE:
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:16:24 -0500
I am unfamiliar with electronic cashier check. I am not sure about this type of payment. Is there any other options of payment? I will hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks,
Kim
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From: barb.ramon001@live.com
To:
Subject:
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:56:39 -0700
Sounds Good.
I am okay with the condition and the price,My mode of payment will be via Electronic Bank Check.I work with an auditing firm and will not have time to mail a check, Electronic Bank checks is fast,secure and reliable which is generally accepted on eBay you can log on to www.iversacheck.com to see more on how it works.You will probably need a Instant Check Paper (Personal Size) to print and cash or deposit the check today,it wont take you more than 1 hour to get the check printed and deposit or cash at your bank.The Instant Check Paper (Personal Size) is sold for $15 at any stationery store,staples 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.i will be handling the shipping myself via my private shipping company after you must have gotten your cash at hand,Kindly delete the advert of this item if my mode of payment is accepted.I will await your email asap.
Thanks
Barb Roman
Rock Springs, WY
Fax (337) 680-4010
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From:
To: barb.ramon001@live.com
Subject:
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:13:11 -0500
Hello Barb,
It is still available. It is very nice and clean sofa and a queen size sleeper. If you are still interested, please, give me a call.
Thank you,
Kim
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From: barb.ramon001@live.com
To: sale-933117011@craigslist.org
Subject:
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:35:31 -0700
Hi,
Please let me know if its still for sale.
Thanks
Barb
Anonymous (not verified)
Same thing, new name
Mon, 2008/06/09 - 18:58This was in regards to a ring I was selling -
Email from smilesinme4@aol.com
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. 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. Which is Confirmed to All American Banking Association rules and standards and i dont mind if you could attach a pics of it for me to see how beautifull it is again and email me your full name anand address with your phone number for me to send you the check wich will be delivered by Fedex.
Please Email me back and let me know if this helps
Best Regards
Samuel Johnson
Thanks
No thank you Mr. Samuel Johnson...
Anonymous (not verified)
smilesinme4@aol.com
Thu, 2008/11/06 - 02:30total scammer, he tried this one on me
Sounds good,
Thanks for the urgent and swift reply to my email.l am interested in purchasing the item from you and i would like to proceed with payment cause i am buying this item to present my Cousin as a gift for the wedding coming soon,l am not currently at home for now travel for business trip,so i wouldnt be able to pay via cash or cashier chec so My form of payment would be via(AlertPay) to facilitate the transaction,please proceed and log to Alertpay at (www.alertpay.com) and read how Alertpay work.Its safer and secured way of paying.To proceed with the payment,you will probably need to setup with AlertPay as member.So, after you signup with AlertPay,for the payment to commence all i need is your Full Name and Your Email address which you used to register with alertpay to order for your payment with alertpay.Once the payment been approved,you will receive a confirmation notice via your email from AlertPay for you to be sure that i have paid for the item,The item will be ship Via Express Mail Service(EMS) of USPS and also i will add extra $100 will to your asking price to cover the shipping and insurance cost.
Please proceed to delete the postage from craigslist web.And email me the information to send your money.
I look forward to read your response.
Thanks
Mike
if you didnt catch on. aka samual johnson
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