Here is a classic scam from Craigslist.They offer to buy your item you advertised via classified for more money than you ask for ($375 in my case, he offered $500).They even give you a bleeding heart story about wife dying in accident.
From: ike derico Alright,i live in North Georgia United State.Am quite comfortable with the condition of the item since i wont be making any repairs on it,i will like to offer you $500 including packing materials without you paying for any shipping charges b'cos i already have an account with FedEx,i would have loved to make the payment in cash and carry but we are not in the same state so i will like to go ahead with the payment by sending you a Money Order But i will need your contact infomation in which the money will be deliver ok.I wonna buy this [item name] for my step son to fulfill the promise his mum made before she died,i lost my lovely wife to an auto accident on 29th of June 2005 and since then i and her step son john have been living seperately and i want to buy this item for him because his mom promised him before death took her away from us and i think with this i and tobi can live as a family. Kindly get back to me immediately you receive my e-mail and i will like you to take it off craigslist for auction cos am serious in buying it.So let me have your full infomation ofr pyment to be made.... Best Regards. .I.Derico
Note how they can't pick up proper English names? I got another from 'ortega hanson'.
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Anonymous (not verified)
I got almost the same email. Wow !!
Fri, 2010/10/29 - 18:25jamescole386@aol.com to me
show details 8:15 AM (9 hours ago)
Hello,
Thanks for the swift response, just to let you know that am okay
with the condition and price of the item, am ready for its purchase
and my form of payment will be by sending you Check via UPS next day
delivery................
I'll be responsible for the pick-up and the pick up money will be
included in your payment to avoid delay and to enable pick up company
to schedule an appropriate time for the pick-up at your location after
check has been cashed,as i have other
properties to be moved alongside
with yours.
I would have really love to come for the viewing but due to my work
frame that might not be possible,but if you have the pics,might want
to have a good look. Please do get back to me with your full name and
address including your cell and land number so i can make out payment............
Regards.
James....
206-337-3328
Anonymous (not verified)
I got the same exact scam
Fri, 2010/11/26 - 12:31I got the same exact scam response:
Thank you so much for your response. i guess you will be delighted to know that i am okay
with the present condition and price of the item
But my payment will be in form of Check via UPS next day
delivery......
I'll take up responsibilities for pick-up while the charges will be
included in your payment to avoid any form of delay and to enable pick up company
to schedule an appropriate time at your location after the
check must have been cashed as i have other properties which would be moved for me along with the one im buying from you.
I know i ought check on what im paying for but due to my time frame at work that might not be possible,so in that case i would duely request that you send me more pictures for a closer look.
Please do get back to me with your full name and
address which should also include your cell or land phone number so i can make out payment
Regards.
James....
206-337-3328
Anonymous (not verified)
Scammer James has been BUSY!
Mon, 2010/12/20 - 12:47I got it this morning. I wonder if the AOL email account was hacked, or if James can make it look like an aol acct? Headers say the same email addy. Reported to aol & my email provider. These people really take the fun out of posting something for sale on CraigsList. They should get a real job and quit collecting all that bad karma!
jamescole2999@aol.com
to me
show details 8:09 AM (3 hours ago)
Thank you for the response. i guess you will be delighted to know that i am okay
with the present condition and price of the item
But my payment will be in form of Certified Check via UPS next day
delivery......
I'll take up responsibilities for pick-up while the charges will be
included in your payment to avoid any form of delay and to enable pick up company
to schedule an appropriate time at your location after the
check must have been cashed as i have other properties which would be moved for me along with the one im buying from you.
I know i am supposed to take time out to check on what im paying for but due to my time frame at work that might not be possible,so in that case i would duely request that you send me more pictures for a closer look.
Please do get back to me with your full name and
address which should also include your cell or land phone number so i can make out payment
Regards.
James....
206-337-3328
H in OH (not verified)
Wow, this scammer has done a really thorough job.
Sun, 2011/01/09 - 14:53Received the same exact message after posting an ad on Craigslist. What is impressive here is that the first response to the ad was just a simple message with "Is your item still up for sale?" Craigslist isn't going to filter anything looking legitimate like that.
The big letter quoted in so many posts already was the response after sending back an email to say the item is still available. That is not going through Craigslist, so it cannot be filtered by them. In fact, the scammer now has the seller's real email address from the response instead of just the Craiglist anonymized address.
It seemed a little fishy that someone would ask if an item was still available only a few hours after it was posted for sale, and the language is suspicious. A quick google search lead to this forum. Thanks to everyone else for posting your experiences here!
---H in OH
Anonymous (not verified)
Same exact scam
Wed, 2010/12/22 - 00:30Damn, I got this same exact message and didn't think to check it out here first. I replied with my information - now I'm wondering what the hell he's going to do with my name, address and phone number. Anyone know or have suggestions?
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On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 7:30 AM, wrote:
Thank you for the response. i guess you will be delighted to know that i am okay
with the present condition and price of the item
But my payment will be in form of Certified Check via UPS next day
delivery......
I'll take up responsibilities for pick-up while the charges will be
included in your payment to avoid any form of delay and to enable pick up company
to schedule an appropriate time at your location after the
check must have been cashed as i have other properties which would be moved for me along with the one im buying from you.
I know i am supposed to take time out to check on what im paying for but due to my time frame at work that might not be possible,so in that case i would duely request that you send me more pictures for a closer look.
Please do get back to me with your full name and
address which should also include your cell or land phone number so i can make out payment
Regards.
James....
206-337-3328
Anonymous (not verified)
Watch out for
Mon, 2010/10/25 - 15:50Watch out for Sharonjohn1700@divinestores.org. Big scam. Same deal about saving the item and taking the ad off....offered more than the asking price...wanted to send a money order. Saw the same exact crock response from someone else who she/he tried to scam. Pathetic.
Anonymous (not verified)
Got this one too, its a scam
Wed, 2010/11/03 - 13:43Got this one too, its a scam so look out for it. Can't believe these people, get a life and leave people alone.
Anonymous (not verified)
craigslist scam
Thu, 2011/06/09 - 21:05Christiane willis is the name this scam to rent an apartment came under. Such a shame these people do not have better things to do. Referrences the same lin.rose and some doctor.
Anonymous (not verified)
Craigslist Scam
Mon, 2010/10/25 - 18:07n Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 12:34 PM, Sarah Johnson wrote:
Hi,
I appreciate the candor.I can see that you are into Fitness, Awesome:) I like that field .
I have to take my chances because not risking at all is the worst mistake,I'm quite comfortable with the available room and it's living environment,I have four yrs US working visa and shall be starting sales of minor laboratory equipments for clinical procedures,its a booming field coupled with my experience here.
Hope we can get along together though I know it kinda hard expressing oneself via email,but I'll put my pride in the gutters and try to be as explicit as possible.
About me ....I'm a single 28 yo professional lab technician.I'm 5'10 long hair, hazel eyes with a athletic build.I prefer cleanliness than any other traits,I'm honest,responsible,and hardworking while I dislike lazy,messy and uncaring people.I love pets so much,am quiet and easy going. I'm straight and also gay friendly. I always love to go on a date but seldom party. I neither smoke nor drink,I swim for fun and sometimes play tennis also i enjoy snowboarding. I must confess that i am comfortable with the price,I will like to secure the place down pending my arrival.. I'll also be shipping my things down to the States such as My Toyota Avalon (XRX 2009)which I've been using for over 6 months now,and some personal effects. don't worry am not bringing in Furniture's I will easily purchase the one's I need when i arrive. Moreover,Let me know how I can go about securing the place down and filling any necessary paperwork before my arrival as i'll be busy preparing to come over as i plan to arrive later in November.
References: Doctor Shontelle Robinson shontelle.robinson@yahoo.com
My present roommate Linda lin.rose147@gmail.com
Right now I have thought of it and understood that moving to the US will not only help boost my career but also improve my personal life.I hope you'll finally consider renting to me ,I assure you that the rules and terms would be strictly adhered to .I have been introduced to different landlord and room owners but they don't seem easy to get along with, I hope we can get along well as I wait to read from you soon via email.
Sorry for the email novel .I know its a lot to read and i apologize for coming on strong I'm just looking for a reliable place when I move down.I look forward to hearing positive from you again.Have a successful week ahead .
Thanks and take care,
Sarah.
PS: I have my pics here...
Anonymous (not verified)
Craigslist Scam
Fri, 2010/11/19 - 15:10On 11-19-10, I received a nearly identical response to a posting from one "Anna Johnson" annalist080@yahoo.com
I also looked up the address given and it is connected to a "Kate Johnson".
Thanks for the cordial response :>) .I have to take my chances because not risking at all
is the worst mistake,I'm quite comfortable with the available unit and it's living environment.I would have loved to call you but my cellphone service provider can't access long distance international calls.You can call my apartment line if really you feel like speaking to me.+44-702-3038999. Current address: 2167 tollgate road,Beckton.e6 5xw England.
Hope we can get along together though I know it kinda hard expressing oneself via email,but I'll put my pride in the gutters and try to be as explicit as possible.
About me ....I'm a single 25 self employed.I'm 5'10 long hair, hazel eyes
with a athletic build.I prefer cleanliness than any other traits,I'm honest,responsible,and
hardworking while I dislike lazy,messy and uncaring people.I love pets so much,am quiet and easy going. I'm straight and also gay friendly. I always love to go on a date but seldom
party. I neither smoke nor drink,I swim for fun and sometimes play tennis also i enjoy
snowboarding. I must confess that i am comfortable with the price,I will like to secure
the place down pending my arrival.. I'll also be shipping my things down to the States such
as My Toyota Avalon (XRX 2009)which I've been using for over 6 months now,and some personal effects. don't worry am not bringing in Furniture's I will easily purchase the one's I need when i arrive. Moreover,Let me know how I can go about securing the place down and filling any necessary paperwork before my arrival as i'll be busy preparing to come over as i plan to arrive on 1st December.
Reference: Doctor Richard. richard081234@gmail.com
My present roommate Linda lin.rose147@gmail.com
Right now I have thought of it and understood that moving to the US will not only help boost my career but also improve my personal life.I hope you'll finally consider renting to me ,I assure you that the rules and terms would be strictly adhered to .I have been introduced to different landlord and room owners but they don't seem easy to get along with, I hope we can get along well as I wait to read from you soon via email.
Sorry for the email novel .I know its a lot to read and i apologize for coming on strong im
just looking for a reliable place when I move down.I look forward to hearing positive from
you again.Have a splendid day.
Thanks and take care,
Anna
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