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)
shaldegodson@gmail.com SCAMMER
Sat, 2011/01/22 - 11:55Received from this guy "Brian" at this email addy: shaldegodson@gmail.com
100% scammer on Craigslist.
SCAMMER: shaldegodson@gmail.com
Anonymous (not verified)
Yep, I got an oceanographer
Mon, 2011/01/24 - 13:43Yep, I got an oceanographer scam request too. From thomas.scott888@gmail.com.
Anonymous (not verified)
What was the oceanographer scam?
Tue, 2011/01/25 - 11:01I just got an email from that address too.
Anonymous (not verified)
Craigslist
Wed, 2011/01/26 - 03:38Thomas Scott
Scammer asking to USE PAYPAL to pay........ yeah right.
Anonymous (not verified)
thomas.scott888@gmail.com Oce
Fri, 2011/01/28 - 15:21thomas.scott888@gmail.com
Ocean scam again using Paypal.
Andy73 (not verified)
Same explain
Mon, 2011/01/31 - 22:14I don't believe.
Hi there, Thank you for getting back to me.Can you assure me that it's>> in good state and that i will not be disappointed with it.>> I'm ready to pay your asking price and to be honest, i wanted to buy>> this for my son, but the issue is i am an oceanographer and i do have>> a contract to go for which starts tomorrow and am leaving any moment>> from now.The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception>> on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anytime as we will make>> use of laptop so my only quickest payment option is PayPal as i can>> send money via PayPal anytime.Since I'm requesting this transaction to>> be done via PayPal, i will be responsible for all the paypal>> fee/charges on this transaction and if you don't have an account with>> paypal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one. Just log on to>> www.paypal.com. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I>> have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will>> get it to my son's location safely>> . So i look forward to hear from you soon.
Anonymous (not verified)
Michael Grey Scam
Tue, 2011/01/25 - 17:40So I received this and like a dummie, didn't check it out first and gave my home address and name....so I want to know if anyone else has fallen for this and given their address. I notified Craigslist but not sure what steps I should take from here.....
E-mail was sent from Michael Grey 744848@gmail.com
Thanks for the response.I am willing to pay your asking price.I will pay by a money order as its the only way i can pay you at the moment.I will make arrangement for the pickup after payment have been received by you.I don't mind adding an extra $30 so you can keep it in my favor.I would have loved to come take a look at it but i am presently out of town,send me some pictures.Reply with your name,phone # and mailing address where payment will be sent.I will let you know how i intend to pick it up.Please take the posting off craigslist today and consider it sold to me.
Expecting to hear from you soon.
Regards.
Michael Grey
Rich (not verified)
Scam abs1@mills-st.com
Wed, 2011/01/26 - 10:13Hi I just got this in Boston for a 50$ item - Lisa Baker - abs1@mills-st.com:
Hi,
Thanks for your response. I'm going on a vacation to London but I will instruct my assistant to prepare and mail your payment which I'm sure you will get in about 4 - 6 business days. I'll add $20 extra for the delay. I'll pay by M O or cashier check so send me your info (i.e full name, mailing address and your phone number) so payment can be mailed out immediately. I will also make arrangement for pick-up which will be after you must have received and cashed the payment.
Awaiting your info.
Thanks
Lisa
Anonymous (not verified)
I got one too. Keep a look
Wed, 2011/01/26 - 22:56I got one too. Keep a look out for 'Mary Wise'
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 29 self employed.. I deal in antiques and artifacts, I'm 5'11 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 week of Feb.
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 business 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 splendid day.
Thanks and take care,
Mary Wise.
GingerC - South... (not verified)
Craig's List Scammer: Rolland Moore
Sun, 2011/01/30 - 09:18Offers to by entire set of livingroom furniture full asking price plus $40 extra to withdraw my advertisement from Craig's List. Pending payment via money order or certified check. He will send his own shipper to pick up goods.
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