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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LM (not verified)
"jeep wreck"
Thu, 2012/02/09 - 14:45I just got this one today, too.
Revenge-on-em"! (not verified)
CL Scammers
Mon, 2012/01/30 - 12:12Have some fun with them...(and cost them some money!)
Simple : Repley with name/address/phone of local police chief.
I have 2 now that have sent bogus checks to the cop-shop ..complete with tracking #'s for their shipment. Then I tell them "no problem" I have allready made a withdrawl and will give them the differance in cash when they come to my office. (the police station) PLAY DUMB (believe me ...they are dumber!) Told one of them "I trust you, just send me your address and I will mail the cash to you...it will save me a trip to the bank". Cost me a couple bucks at this point ...but I sent the idiot a brick COD $5.00 on my end ...COD charges w/ insurance was $50.00 for them. Got a real nastie email from them so I told them to give me a call at the phone # I gave them. (police station) It's kind of fun ...just remember be "sincer" and act dumb. I'm out $5.00 but they are out about $75.00 at this point. Who is dumber?
Anonymous (not verified)
Dennis.markbell
Mon, 2012/01/30 - 13:44Hit me last week - responding to a table I am selling. Offered more than I asked to hold it - and then oops, his wife wrote the money order for more than she was supposed to, blah, blah blah... I didn't receive anything in the mail - so sent back an email telling them I was turning them in to police and to Craigslist...is that all we can do to turn these people in??
Anonymous (not verified)
IDK what to do?
Wed, 2012/02/01 - 00:00i was selling cpap machine and got this email not even 20minutes after telling him it was still avaliable for sale...
Thanks you for your sincerity and consideration for given the item to be sold to me...The payment will be issue out to your information with an express mail courier service and it will get to you soonest,so i want to call your attention to it you will receive a payment that covered your item and shipping cost of your item and other items i bought around your location and when you have the payment you will firstly deduct your item fund with another $50 for your stress and then you will have to help send the remaining money (which is the shipper fund) to the shipper via money gram internaional with the map quest to you location and all the money gram charges must be deducted from the remaining money before sending it to the shipper...Do get back to me as soon as you received the check and so that i can be able to contact my mover (shipper) and arrange for the pickup asap...I will like to know if i can trust you on this transaction...Kindly get back to me now and more so, all i want is ur honest and faithfulness over the transaction..Thanks and
God bless you...
Regards
i responded to him that i was not going to forward any money to anyone, and he says that the payment is on its way...what do i do, is this a scam?
Please Help..Thanks
oh n his name is Bradley Mike (ethanty77@gmail.com)
PS (not verified)
This is crazy! I have the
Wed, 2012/02/01 - 15:32This is crazy! I have the same reply to my craigslist add!!! the same wording of the email, same everything!!!!
Anonymous (not verified)
I had the same story with
Fri, 2012/02/03 - 08:51I had the same story with this guy. Here is his email to me:
Hi,
Am glad it's available. 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
When I said that I wanted cash only, obviously no one responded to me.
Anonymous (not verified)
scam
Sun, 2012/02/05 - 23:00My 2000 Jeep Wrangler is in perfect condition and runs great, has only 72,846 miles, it has automatic transmission and a 6 Cylinder engine. There's no damage, no scratches, this truck was never involved in an accident.
The title is clean with no lien against it. I stand behind my word, the vehicle looks exactly as presented in the presale sheet you've already received.
My truck needs nothing to run, it's in excellent condition and has been extremely well maintained with a full service history. Bought it when i was serving in U.S. Army base in Illinois.
I have dropped my price to $3,700 (purchase price) since this is an Urgent Sale! and I need to sell it before February 15 when I will be deployed in Afghanistan for a training program.
If you're interested to conclude this purchase in a timely manner email me your Complete Name and Shipping Address. I'll send it to Google Checkout to start the process and they will explain the entire procedure.
The financial part will be managed by Google Checkout, which means that you will have a 10 days inspection period before committing to buy the truck and the title is transferred. That way we're both covered throughout this process.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Sergeant Nurse
Sandra Baker .
Anonymous (not verified)
I got the same response, but
Sun, 2012/02/12 - 11:40I got the same response, but this time the car being sold is 2003 lexus. I have decided to do a google search before I responded to the email and I found this post.
My question to the original poster is what happened to your transaction? Did Sgt Baker take your money and never delivered the truck? I am just curious....
Thanks for your time.
Anonymous (not verified)
Scama rama
Mon, 2012/02/06 - 18:48Thanks for your quick response, I hope it is in good condition like it stated because I have taken a close look at the advert and am completely satisfied, . I'll want you to remove the advert from web and consider this item is sold to me, I'll be paying via Certified check and the check will deliver to you in next two days .So i want to be the best offer by adding $100 to your money and i hope you will keep this item for me
Your Full Name
Contact Physical Address or p.o box
City and State with Zip Code
Cell and home phone number
I will like you to know that you will not be responsible for shipping i will have my mover to come over as soon as you have the check,and i will get back to you once my secretary made the payment out to you.
Thanks.
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Hi
i came across your Item Posted on Craigslist is the Available ITEM Still Available for sale???
Anonymous (not verified)
Craigslist SCAMMERS - martin dolver, Mattins lamyin, H.Mayerson
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NAME: martin dolver
EMAIL ADDRESS: martindolver@jktevaluation.org
Hi,
I'm glad it's still for sale. I'm going on a vacation to London but I will instruct my assistant to prepare and mail you your payment which I'm sure you will get it in about 5 - 7 business days. I'll add $20 extra for the delay Money Order is the means I can pay you with. If this is acceptable by you, Send me your info i.e full name, mailing address and your phone number so payment can be mail out immediately.I will also make arrangement for pick-up which will be after you must have received and cashed the Money Order..
Awaiting your info
Thanks
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NAME: Mattins lamyin
EMAIL ADDRESS: matt.lam1981@gmail.com
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STILL FOR SALE?
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NAME: H.Mayeron
EMAIL ADDRESS: vhvjfvjvjv@gmail.com
Hello,
Thanks for your prompt responds, However, i will need your name and
address for payment,As am only able to make payment by money order at
this time b/c i am away on assignment. It will be nice if you can send
me more pictures.
It will take about 4days for payment to get to you.
As per pick-up, I will make arrangement for the pick-up after
payment has been received by you. I don't mind adding sixty dollars so
you can keep it in my favor.
Please take the posting off Craigslist today and consider it sold to
me, Include your phone number.
Expecting to hear from you soon.
Regards
H.Mayerson.
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NAME: H.Mayeron
EMAIL ADDRESS: vhvjfvjvjv@gmail.com
Available for sale? would love to buy it right away,let me know if is
can be done ASAP.
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H.Mayerson
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