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)
Thank you so much for posting
Wed, 2012/12/12 - 10:03Thank you so much for posting this! I just got an email from this guy.
Anonymous (not verified)
who wants to help find this man? he scamed me 3grand.
Mon, 2012/08/13 - 07:05he mailed me a check over paying by 2grand, i sent him back his change and then the check bounced. for a total of 3grand. I contacted a buddy of mine in the fbi. they are looking into him now.
Anonymous (not verified)
He hot me for 3000.00
Mon, 2012/08/13 - 09:02i reported him to the FBI and the IC3. this guy need to be ripped apart piece by piece and hung on a tree!
Am very sorry for the delay in getting back to you,i have been bust running up and down for my wife and have not been able to come to the computer till now.Am delighted to receive your email and thanks for your concern about my wife she is getting better but still at the hospital they need to carry out the surgery.Like i made you understand in my email,my assistance sent out the payment which you are expected to receive tomorrow in the mail via United States Postal Service and here is the tracking number for your confirmation [EO 918 696 847 US] please i want you to take the payment to your bank and cash it while you deduct the amount we agree on and the rest fund will be sent to my Doctor via Money Gram Transfer because the money is needed to carry out the surgery for my wife.
Please find below my Doctor information to send the rest fund to by Money Gram
Name:Manuel Contreras
City:Redwood City
CA, 94063
I have locate some Money Gram Outlet around you for you where you can send the rest fund to my Doctor and all you have to do is to take the cash to any of the location below and send it to my Doctor,Note there is a fee for sending the money using the money in minute option,this fee should be deducted from my money and the rest should be sent,please you are to send me the Money Gram Reference Number which is 8 Digit Number and the total amount sent after the fee has been deducted so that i can send it over to my Doctor.Please let me know the best time and day my mover can come for the pickup at your location please give me a call at 917-508-7113 if you need any further information.
Here are the Money Gram Location around you.
7-ELEVEN VCOM - #19184
875 CAROLINA RD
SUFFOLK, VA 234346039
(757) 539-0652
ADVANCE AMERICA - #1723
916 N MAIN ST
SUFFOLK, VA 234344315
(757) 539-0299
WAL-MART - #1687
1200 N MAIN ST
SUFFOLK, VA 234344321
(757) 925-0224
Your response will be appreciated
Best Regards
Nicolas
Anonymous (not verified)
emails and phone numbers for nicolas ortega
Wed, 2012/08/15 - 19:31Holland.holland2@gmail.com
Beeve006@gmail.com
9175087113
Anonymous (not verified)
Nicolas Ortega
Wed, 2012/08/15 - 23:03Received this scam response to a craigslist posting. You'd think he'd start using a different name and script!
Thanks for your response,Am comfortable with the condition of the item am willing to add $50 plus your asking price for you to hold this item for me because am very interested in buying it from you,i must let you understand am a busy person I own my business and i resume at office 7:45am to 6pm,i will be unable to come and look at it,i would appreciate if you can send the me recent picture apart from the one on Craigslist and if not no problem just want to know the condition. I would make payment by Bank Certified Check which you can cash at your bank,i would appreciate if you can send me the details to mail out the check to you,It will only take 2 business days for you to receive the payment after i receive the details from you,After you receive payment and cash it t your bank,then i will arrange for the pickup because i have my Private Mover that will handle the pickup,they will be coming down for the pickup at your location.Once again i will make payment by Bank Certified check which i will instruct my account manager to get this sent over.Please provide me with your full Name,Address and your cell Phone number where you want the payment to be mailed out to.After i receive the details from you,i will give you a call to confirm the details,Please take the ads off Craigslist and consider it sold to me.Your response will be appreciated
Best Regards
Anonymous (not verified)
Ffff-ed out of money...yes I admit it he got me...Craigslist ad
Fri, 2012/08/17 - 15:32I was taken for in the sum of $1500 gone and what a learning lesson...
The funny thing with this guy is I told him I was coming to get him...and he had the nerve to laugh and say do you know where I am?
Note to all... This guy is from venezuela..
All of this information leads to Venezuela...
but he has a person in the us to pick up funds for him when they are sent...
This is my guess with all the friends I have in the computer world and one day...Mr. Shuman or what ever your name is...it will bite you!!!!!!!!
See below same verbage.....I hope someone catches this guy
.....Thanks for your response,Am comfortable with the condition of the item am willing to add $50 plus your asking price for you to hold this item for me because am very interested in buying it from you,i must let you understand am a busy person I own my business and i resume at office 7:45am to 6pm,i will be unable to come and look at it,i would appreciate if you can send the me recent picture apart from the one on Craigslist and if not no problem just want to know the condition. I would make payment by Bank Certified Check which you can cash at your bank,i would appreciate if you can send me the details to mail out the check to you,It will only take 2 business days for you to receive the payment after i receive the details from you,After you receive payment and cash it t your bank,then i will arrange for the pickup because i have my Private Mover that will handle the pickup,they will be coming down for the pickup at your location.Once again i will make payment by Bank Certified check which i will instruct my account manager to get this sent over.Please provide me with your full Name,Address and your cell Phone number where you want the payment to be mailed out to.After i receive the details from you,i will give you a call to confirm the details,Please take the ads off Craigslist and consider it sold to me.Your response will be appreciated
Best Regards
Anonymous (not verified)
Same scammer Nicolas Ortega
Sun, 2012/08/19 - 16:43I was suspicious so I googled him and his ph # and I'm so glad I found this site before I got scammed. Very similar.
Am very sorry for the delay in getting back to you,I have a family issue i was called that my wife was rush to an hospital and after several text perform on her, they discover that she has a breast cancer and they have to perform a surgical operation this has taken my time and money meanwhile, I would like to inform you that i have instructed my assistance to mail out the payment for the item which she did but there is something I think I must bring to your notice,I discovered that my assistant must have overpaid you.The payment meant for another transaction was sent to you and the one meant for you was sent to another but this was issue on your name so you have nothing to worry about. However, I want to believe I will not have problem with you on this and for us to complete this transaction in timely manner, Please when payment is received in the mail, I would like you to take it to your bank and cash it then deduct your money as we agreed on and get back to me so that i can arrange the pickup with my mover.
pickup will be done at your location as soon as payment is received and cashed,you can reach me on 917-508-7113 if any further information is needed.
Thank you for your understanding.
Your response will be appreciated.
Nicolas
Anonymous (not verified)
A Craigslist Scammer --- Here is his email address .... BEWARE
Thu, 2012/08/23 - 08:07Greg M sean.coolmoore.john69@gmail.com
I posted a 5 piece drum set for sale on Craigslist and within the hour he asked if it was still available.
I said yes, and this is his response: (20 hours ago)
to me
Hi,
Am glad it's available. I'm going on a business trip to London but I will instruct my assistant to prepare and mail your payment which I'm sure you will get in about 5 - 7 business days. I'll add $30 extra for the delay. I can only pay via money order as am going on a business trip now 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
***************
I did a search on his name and the other scammers and sure enough, he's one of them. How unfortunate for him and for all those who fall for this!!
Anonymous (not verified)
Greg M sean.coolmoore.john69@gmail.com
Sun, 2012/10/28 - 13:14Greg M sean.coolmoore.john69@gmail.com just emailed me the same exact thing. Unfortunately, I didn't think to look him up before I sent him my information. What does he do with my name and address/phone number?
Anonymous (not verified)
Tips to avoid getting into trouble.
Wed, 2012/08/29 - 04:33Tips to everyone who gets scammed or anything:
1. ALWAYS KEEP THE MOENY UNTIL CHECK HAS CLEARED. Never wire it right away or spend it. (because you'll be fine if you dont that way you can give the money back and not worry about being out of money)
2. Have the bank verify the check before cashing it.
3. Always deal locally and with CASH!
4. If there is more then one known address or location it's a scam.
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