Classified ads on craigslist attract scammers from Nigeria and elsewhere.Here is a recent example when I was trying to sell something.Not that I asked for $375, and was offered more for it.Here is the first message I got:
pls can you tell me if this item is still for sale ?and the price
When I replied it was available, this was the reply:
I will have to inform you that i am okay with the price of the [item name] ($375)condition terms are also okay with me,For the Shippment from your location,i have my SHIPPER as soon as we seal this Transaction from your end. I have a CLIENT of my that is owning me some Fund in United Kingdom that will issue you the cheque of ($2000) soon as you receive the cheque and when cleared you will deduct the cost of the [item name] and the remaining balance will be send to the Shipper through western union money transfer for the pick up from your location. If this is okay by you, do e-mail me the following detail FULL NAME ON CHEQUE:CONTACTED ADDRESS:MOBILE&LANDLINE PHONE NUMBER:AND ZIP CODEI will compensate you $50 to remove the advert from the site and will wait until the cheque clear before the pick up commence.hope to read from you today.
This is a classic scam that involves you wiring them money via Western Union, and they sending you a fake cashier cheque.
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Anonymous (not verified)
Scammer on cragislist
Mon, 2008/10/13 - 08:40I just got an email with someone wanted to purchase my stuff. Just emailed the person not to send money. If they send the money I will definantely put return to sender on envelope.
Anonymous (not verified)
Cell phone number?
Mon, 2008/10/20 - 23:19This happened to me as well, and when I got the huge check I definitely knew something was not right. The thing is and I feel like an idiot about it, I gave them my address ( a secondary one) but I gave them my proper cell phone number. Should I be worried about them doing anything with the cell phone number?
Anonymous (not verified)
I dont think you should
Sun, 2008/10/26 - 16:13I dont think you should worry about it,cause they have to spend their own money to call you.just mess with their head if they call(probably from a resticted #)In fact, encourage them to call back and tie them up as much as you can,it can be quite entertaining if you are creative....
Anonymous (not verified)
scams
Wed, 2011/05/11 - 03:44Don't worry about retaliation...these scumbags use "Magic-Jacks" for the most part, and they do not want to maintain any contact w/ a target/Mark, once the "jig is up"....In fact, have a bit of fun calling them up, as most often a number for their "mover" or "attorney", Real Estate agent"......is given when the idiot's think they have you. Don't let up, Call the Feds, do whatever you can think of to reveal these sleazy, dumb-ass crooks who cannot even master the use of very basic English!!!!Actually, they probably don't even bother to try....people are so easily duped, it seems, that the pigs don't even really have to raise their game...Heads -up, people!
Anonymous (not verified)
Mouhamadou Diouf SCAM
Tue, 2008/10/21 - 10:59Gerald Taylor under email gertay01@gmail.com has the same scam going on - asking for a money gram wire transfer.
He used this defunct address as well:
Mouhamadou Diouf
9 Sherman place Unit 29
Bronx,NY .10472
(notice punctuation!!!!!!)
Anonymous (not verified)
He is still going....almost
Thu, 2009/09/10 - 12:27He is still going....almost got scammed by this guy until I noticed his first email came from gertay33@gmail.com and his second one from gertay0@gmail.com WATCH OUT FOR THIS GUY! He will not call because he says he is a bad stammerer and is uncomfortable on the phone.
Anonymous (not verified)
Visit ScamWarners to Stop Scammers!
Tue, 2008/10/28 - 07:02To those who have been scammed, I can only say "I'm sorry" and I hope it never happens again. You may want to check out ScamWarners, an independent site that warns people about scams and tries to help them if they've been scammed. Just go to http://www.scamwarners.com and see how they can help.
Once again, I'm truly sorry, and I hope they can help you.
Anonymous (not verified)
Plz read this Email and help me to figure out if it is scam,thx
Mon, 2008/11/03 - 06:55Dear x,
I will be glad to arrange a viewing and meeting you in person,However, I need to you to know that I just moved to XX to take of a Job so I am currently based and live and work in South Milton Keynes and If I have to arrange a viewing for you, I would have to travel all the way from South Milton Keynes for the viewing and I am sure you realize it is quite a Journey for me. I have had a few
people in past who told me they were interested in renting my property and wanted me to come over for the viewing, I came over for the viewing but it all turned out to be a total waste of time for, because some of them would not turn up for the viewing, those that turn up were just viewing for the fun of it, they saw the pictures and wanted
to see what it looked like in real life because my house is well appealing, and some wanted to explain to me that they did not have the Security Deposit for the house and they would not me to let them move in Just like that, a few of them were even on Housing Benefits (DSS)
which of course I already told them I do not accept Housing Benefit (Except they can afford at lease the Security Deposit in Full in Person). For these reasons, I will have to verify that you can afford the property and you are serious about my property before coming over
from South Milton Keynes and that you are not on Housing Benefits.
You would need to locate a Western Union or Money Gramm Outlet close to you, Then make the Transfer of the SECURITY DEPOSIT AND 1ST MONTH RENT to Your Friend or Family member (Not to me), then you would get
back to me with a scanned copy of the Western Union or Money Gramm receipt copy which I confirm on Western Union Website or by Calling Money Gramm customer Care line.After the verification, and all goes well, I will give you a call to confirm a viewing for you. The Western
Union or Money Gramm Charges would be deducted from the 1st Month rent.
I would have to verify the Transaction before your Friend or Family Member or Who you must have sent the money to can go pick up the
money.
Regards,
XXX
Anonymous (not verified)
You think you're
Sat, 2012/02/11 - 00:33You think you're smart?!!!...You believe yourself to be a genius, slicker than snot, with full command of the English language, don't you??? What a waste. What an under-achieving Asshole you are. You probably are somewhat intelligent...at least when compared w/ your coniving, pig-digging counterparts. Hey trick, why don't you use your brains for something...anything better than a see-through scam. It does wear heavy on your soul, you know...at the end of the day. Bye Douchebag!
Anonymous (not verified)
Scammer
Tue, 2008/11/18 - 10:32I was contacted by one of these scammers while trying to sell my truck. Simple thing to do is copy and paste to you all so you can see and wont get scammed by this same man.
From: donwilliams003@live.com
Kindly get back to me if its still available for sale.
then I replied...
Yes it sure is for sale still but my wonderful daughter cant seem to find the keys right now!!! I LOVE that girl! Anyway. as soon as I find them I can email you back and let you know if you would like me to
his reply was this!!! Total obvious scam!!
Sounds Good
Am satisfied with the condition & price. My mode of payment is through a certified cashiers check drawn on Bank Of America which is generally accepted at any bank, you will deposite and cash the check before we proceed with the shipment, don't worry about the shipment fees, I will hire a private shipper to make a pickup after you must have cashed the check, your full name which the check will be issued to and your contact address where the check will be delivered will be required. The check we be delivered to your location within 1-2 business days. Kindly remove the Ad if you are interested in selling to me to avoid interruption by others. I will be awaiting your reply.
Don Williams
1018 sam Road,
St Martinville, LA 70582
Fax (337) 680-4010 ..
We had never ever discussed shipping my beat up mud truck to another state at all, ever! wow these people are nuts!!
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