I recently listed a car for sale on craigslist and other local classified ad services.This is one reply I got, which is clearly an attempt at scamming:
From: Dave Smith <goldenwum12@yahoo.com>Subject: [The title of the classified ad for the car]Hello,I just viewed your car posting on craigslist and i have interest on it i will like to know the present condition and two more pictures of the car before i proceed with the transaction.Thanks
Problem is, the scammer is not very smart. I did not posted pictures to begin with, so there are no more pictures. So, I sent this reply:
From: meTo: Dave Smith <goldenwum12@yahoo.com>Pictures attached.
I intentionally did not attach any pictures. A genuine buyer would have noticed this of course. Instead, the scammer proceeded with the next step, revealing his true intent:
From Dave Smith <goldenwum12@yahoo.com>To: meHello,Thanks for your reply i got all your information about the car and am ok with it, i will be making your payment today i need your full name and address to make your payment today through electronic check i will handle the shipment myself.All what you need about the mode of payment is to get a Blank check paper and magnetic versa ink to print the check, the check will be sent to your email and you get it printed from it. You can get this materials from the following stores.1. Office Depot2. Office Max3. Staples Store 4. Stationery Store5. Compusa.When you get this materials you can print the check out and immediately after the printing you can then get the check cashed at your Bank or any bank of america branch around you I will wait for you to confirm and clear the check.The payment will be in excess as i will want you to contact my shipper with the excess fund for shipping the car after you must have confirmed and cashed the check.i will wait for your bank to clear the check so you can deduct your own money and send the excess fund to the shipper via Western Union Money Transfer so as to cover the cost of shipping the car from your place to it's destination. I will add extra 100$ for the purchasing of check paper and magnetic versa ink.For more information about the mode of payment you can check the website www.qchex.com and know more about it .Dont worry i will handle the shipping myself with my shipper. you can IM on this ID goldenwum10@yahoo.com or call me on 9145954296 for more information.Thanks and God Bless
This is a classic scam where a fake cheque is sent to the victim for more than the amount owed, and the difference is to be wired to the scammer.
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Anonymous (not verified)
I received the same exact
Fri, 2008/07/18 - 09:06I received the same exact email from this Joanne Gunderson person. This was in reply to a vehicle I had for sale on Craigslist. It immediately seemed suspicious to me.
Anonymous (not verified)
i just got a email from Joanne Gunderson myself.
Fri, 2008/08/01 - 01:30i googled her name and address in Brookings and this came up..intersting...
Ryan (not verified)
I also just got an email
Fri, 2008/08/01 - 22:35I also just got an email from Joanne Gunderson from South Dakota.
Thanks for getting back. I will like to see more pics of this item and what is the working condition of the item, the easiest way for me to pay for your item is through Company Check. And also don't worry about the shipment,the item will be pick up by my private shipping company. I will wait for the check to clear at your bank before we proceed with the shipment.
Joanne Gunderson
400 Wren Circle
Brookings, SD 57006
Anonymous - Tir... (not verified)
I got it too!!!! What idiots!
Sat, 2008/08/02 - 00:17Thanks for getting back. I will like to see more pics of this item and what is the working condition of the item, the easiest way for me to pay for your item is through Company Check. And also don't worry about the shipment,the item will be pick up by my private shipping company. I will wait for the check to clear at your bank before we proceed with the shipment.
Joanne Gunderson
400 Wren Circle
Brookings, SD 57006
Anonymous (not verified)
We got it too!! How can these people exist??
Wed, 2008/08/06 - 02:33We sent "her" an email telling her that we had someone to buy locally - they sent this to us too:
From: "Joanne Gunderson"
Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 16:25:10 -0600
Thanks for getting back. I will like to see more pics of this item and what is the working condition of the item, the easiest way for me to pay for your item is through Company Check. And also don't worry about the shipment,the item will be pick up by my private shipping company. I will wait for the check to clear at your bank before we proceed with the shipment.
Joanne Gunderson
400 Wren Circle
Brookings, SD 57006
Anonymous (not verified)
Yes Mr. Gunderson is very
Fri, 2008/08/01 - 09:20Yes Mr. Gunderson is very busy indeed. He was the first response to my add. funny thing was right above his response was a big banner that said DON'T deal across state lines to avoid scams! :)
Anonymous (not verified)
I just got a similar *SCAM*
Wed, 2008/08/06 - 14:36I just got a similar *SCAM* email from Joanne Gunderson in response to a vehicle I have posted on CL. Here's the exact email:
from: Joanne Gunderson
date: Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 1:30 PM
i would be very interested if it is still avaliable
Joanne Gunderson
400 Wren Circle
Brookings, SD 57006
Anonymous (not verified)
Got it too!
Wed, 2008/09/03 - 12:14I received this too. It sounded fishy so I Google'd the address - sure enough!
Tom (not verified)
Randy Smith
Tue, 2008/06/24 - 10:38Here's one I received today (2 actually - he really wants the desk), from Randy Smith, to include a Certified Check from Bank of America, plus and extra $100. to boot. I surely don't want to be arrested in BofA's lobby - like in San Francisco - so, I guess that I will pass :)
"Ok I can't call you now and i can pay you with cash but Am on the business trip right now that why i cant come to pay cash, thats why i cant come to you so pls mail me your full information so i can send you the check Asap And i will wait to hear from you with you Asap and here ids my full information so you can belive me
Thanks
Randy Smith
1412 Clark St
Rock Springs, WY 82901
> Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:42:33 -0700
> From: chinaconnectionllc@gmail.com
> To: randysmith2310@hotmail.com
> Subject: $uper Biz Op at www.thechinaconnectionllc.com Re: The: Vintage Red Cedar Chest - $450 (N. Spokane)
Anonymous (not verified)
Randysmith2310@hotmail.com
Wed, 2008/07/16 - 18:29Randy really wants my sleighbeds too...willing to pay $100 premium as well!!!
He wanted my name, address and phone, so I gave the turd the address and phone for my law firm...I am sure he won't be calling OR sending money.
When will these people learn that they should learn proper English??? Here is the exerpt from his emails...
----- Original Message ----
From: Randy Smith
To: sale-7533X0074@craigslist.org
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 12:01:44 PM
Subject: Twin Slay Beds - Custom Made - $895
Hi....
I will like to proceed with payment asap, I just want to purchase the item for my sister
which is parking to her new house, I will like to handle shipment my self when you must have
gotten your cash at hand. I am in no rush to pick up the item till funds are clear at the
bank.As there are too many scams on internet as regards buying and selling with large bogus
account. My mode of payment will be via Bank Certfied Check drawn in (Bank Of America).Bank
Certisfied checks is fast and secure.I will add to your asking price with an extra offer for
accepting my mode of payment. I will need your name and address with valid email address to
send the check to your home address which you can proceed to your bank immediately when you
must have received the check. Kindly delete the advert of this item if my mode of payment is
accepted. I will await your email asap.Please provide your phone number! and i will be
offering you $100 with the asking price so please get back to me with the asking price so i
can send the check asap!
Thanks.
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