Classified ads on craigslist attract scammers from Nigeria and elsewhere.Here is a recent example when I was trying to sell something.Not that I asked for $375, and was offered more for it.Here is the first message I got:
pls can you tell me if this item is still for sale ?and the price
When I replied it was available, this was the reply:
I will have to inform you that i am okay with the price of the [item name] ($375)condition terms are also okay with me,For the Shippment from your location,i have my SHIPPER as soon as we seal this Transaction from your end. I have a CLIENT of my that is owning me some Fund in United Kingdom that will issue you the cheque of ($2000) soon as you receive the cheque and when cleared you will deduct the cost of the [item name] and the remaining balance will be send to the Shipper through western union money transfer for the pick up from your location. If this is okay by you, do e-mail me the following detail FULL NAME ON CHEQUE:CONTACTED ADDRESS:MOBILE&LANDLINE PHONE NUMBER:AND ZIP CODEI will compensate you $50 to remove the advert from the site and will wait until the cheque clear before the pick up commence.hope to read from you today.
This is a classic scam that involves you wiring them money via Western Union, and they sending you a fake cashier cheque.
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Anonymous (not verified)
Here's a copy of what I
Mon, 2013/12/16 - 12:11Here's a copy of what I received. As I continually look at this cashier's check and after contacting the bank it's so called from. I now wonder if they're both in this together. I found this site by checking out the name of the other recipient/ scams.
Hello ,
How are you doing and how was your night ? I want you to get back to me concerning the check you deposited at your bank.Check use to clear within 24hrs,then you can proceed with the first assignment.As soon as you confirmed the payment as cleared i will want you to follow the instructions given to you.
You are to deduct your $420:00 weekly commission and send the rest to the Suppliers info given to you..
Below is the supplier’s information where you will wire ($1,360.00) to after making your deduction:
Name: Serena Morris
City: Malate
State: Manila
Zip Code: 1004
Country: Philippines
Below is the Courier service Manager's information where you will wire ($550.00) to after making your deduction:
Name: kim Benjamin
City: Binondo
State: Manila
Zip Code: 1006
Country: Philippines
And as soon as that is done, get back to me with the Western union transaction details as listed below :
REQUESTED DETAILS AFTER MAKING THE FUND TRANSFER (YOU ARE TO CLEARLY STATE THE TRANSFER DETAILS SEPARATELY,BOTH FOR THE SUPPLIER AND THE COURIER SERVICE).
Sender Name and Address:
Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN 10 digits) :
Amount Sent:
Western Union Charges:
The Materials will be Shipped to you as soon as the Supplier gets the Funds.
I will email you the Tracking Number for the Materials so you can know when you will be receiving them and i want you to keep a comprehensive record of everything..
I have some other assignment for you after getting the Art Materials.. I will let you know what to do
I will be looking forward to read from you soon
Regards, if both are in this together.
Anonymous (not verified)
I feel very bad for those who
Tue, 2013/03/26 - 01:13I feel very bad for those who fell for these people. Don't feel dumb, a lot of people believe it at first - especially those with less experience on the net.
If it's of any condolence to you, there are communities of people who "bait" these scammers to do humorously embarrassing things, saying that they need to be able to trust them. One guy even got someone to write the first Harry Potter book out by hand. You can find them by Googling 419 baiting.
Anonymous (not verified)
Here is a back and forth
Sat, 2013/06/29 - 14:20Here is a back and forth conversation I had with someone, it's laughable!
Hello, how are you doing today?.. I saw your office posted on Craigslist for ...
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Hello, Yes it is still available. Would you like to set up a time to see it?
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Hello,
Thanks for your prompt response.Am coming to the state to work with
the Environmental Protection Agency and i will be coming from United
Kingdom as soon as we secure everything with you,so I have discussed
this availability with the management and we have agreed to rent your
office for 6months and as for the cost,we are alright with it. I have
a financier that is based in the States and he will be handling the
rent deposit payment on my behalf..
All transportation arrangements are being handled by my travel agents
from the airport and all other modalities will be arranged on our
arrival.
My financier will be paying for my flight, accommodation and all
other travelling expenses,so payment will be sent to you from him. I will
instruct my financier to send you a certified check on my behalf
covering the total cost of our stay. For this, I would need your
FULL NAME:
ADDRESS (NOT P.O.BOX):
CITY:
ZIP CODE:
STATE:
TOTAL AMOUNT(6months rent):
TEL PHONE:
Go ahead and provide these information ASAP, so that payment can be
instructed to you.We have been looking forward to this trip for a
long while,i will like to fill all necessary form on my arrival because i
want my physical signatory to appear on it so i will like to know if you
are okay with this.
You can just prepare the lease agreement with my name and address
below. I await you prompt response
Dr Tiffany Fosterr
159 Tower Bridge Rd,
Bermondsey, London, SE1 3LP
+447024083631
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Hello Tiffany,
Here is the information you need, make payment to:
**** ******
**** *** *****
**** **** ****
****
***** (**I blocked this info for security reasons)
$15,000 (for 6 months rent, $5000 is due at signing)
801-688-4357 (ask for Kellie)
I will get the lease agreement to you, I know you are working with the Environmental Protection Agency but I'm curious what you are using the space for. Will there be a lot of traffic? I also wanted to let you know there are 2 parking spots available.
When can we expect payment and when will you be need the space? I need to know a date so I can include it in the lease agreement.
I also wanted to remind you, tenants in our space need to have renters insurance.
Thank you
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Thanks very much for your intrensive responds?Am ok with your terms
and conditions and also am ok with your charges. As i stated i will
sign all needed paper in person when i arrive...I just received a
confirmation that the check payment for the rent has been issued in
your name and mailed out to your address and its going to be deliver
to you soonest,so keep an eye on it. There was a mix up before the
check was mailed out.The accommodation fee and my travel expense was
included in the check that was sent to you which was amounted to as
$19,500.I want you to deduct your cost price for the accommodation,extra
$100 and send the balance via western union transfer to my travel
agent to enable me book for my flight down to the United state.
Finally, let me know when you get the check.I am very sorry for the
inconveniences caused for you sending the money down to the Travel
Agent.Do you know any western union outlet close to you?” HOPE TO HEAR
FROM YOU ASAP
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We can't do that. We are a business and if our book keeping records show we have that kind of money going out it would mess up our annual income for the year. We will shred that check, please have your financier cut two new checks, one to us and one to you.
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**I did receive a check, knowing something wasn't right I took the check to the bank and they submitted it to the fraud department.
(Received this response over a week later)
Hello
Infact this is a message of which am using to express my negative
feeling toward you,You have completely made things bad now,Now tell me
how the traveling agent can prepared our document when the money to
use is still with you.
Wow you want to cheat me.... You keep silent with the check which
is already sent and delivered to you and i got the confirmation sameday
which i will take to fbi office and prove this out...
Gentleman i am 47 years and i don't believe someone can mad treat
me anymore, i will forward both of our email to fbi and claimed my
money from you and such embarrassment to you.
Gentleman i now give you the chance of today for you to make sure
you deduct all the neccesary money including $100 that i promised you
and western union charges in sending the money to my travelling agent
today in cash,But if by end of today i do not read from you that you
have sent the money to my travelling agent then i belive you wanted to
play dirty game and expect my lawyer/fbi in your house tommorow
morning,But you still have chance of today to make sure you send the
money to my travelling agent and get back to me with western union
information when you send the money to my travelling agent.
waiting to receive the western union information today...Thanks
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I already told you we are not going to cash that check, in fact I suspect fraud on your part! I did some investigating and found you sent that check under false pretenses, that check was never cashed and was sent to the fraud department of the bank.
Don't send me a threatening email! The check will never be cashed.
Go ahead and go to the FBI, they will see the check was never deposited.
I'm not an idiot, you're the one that is playing dirty in this situation.
Anonymous (not verified)
It's now harder and harder to
Mon, 2013/12/16 - 12:13It's now harder and harder to find a real job online. Please read ALL wording!!! Give anything mailed to you directly to federal officers please!
Anonymous (not verified)
and a new scam from mikeroger655@gmain
Fri, 2014/12/12 - 14:15Hello,
Thanks for your interest to participate in Johnnie Walker Drink Company Advertising...Our company is one of the most innovative Advertising agencies with clients all over the world.We have a target to advertise so many products for a number of companies mostly in USA,as a whole and we also have representatives in this regions.The ads are typically vinyl decals, also known as "auto wraps," that almost seem to be painted on the vehicle and which will cover any portion of your car's exterior surface.
What does the company get out of this type of ad strategy?
Lots of exposure and awareness. The auto wraps tend to be colorful and eye-catching and attract lots of attention. Plus, it's a form of advertising with a captive audience,this means people who are stuck in traffic can't avoid seeing the wrapped car alongside..We work as an advertising agent and we will be doing the advert for the new company which will be producing biscuit which includes cookies, crackers, and cereals. The advert will be a small sticker which will be placed on your car and we need someone in your state who will be dedicated to doing this and be rest assured you will be paid promptly.
This program will last for 3 months and the minimum period you can participate is 1 month..We shall provide experts that will handle the advert placement on your car. You will receiving a weekly payment of $400 and this payment will be sent as an upfront payment to you for allowing us place the advert on your car.
After the duration of your service and you want to discontinue, the specialist/ expert shall come again and remove the advert placement on your car with no traces of ever placing a vinyl decals on your vehicle.
Send the required below Information:
Full Name: Address: City,State and Zip code: Mobile Number : Age: Occupation: Make of car/ year: Exterior Color of Car: Email Address:
Possible Questions/ Answer below:
1. Is this going to affect the paint of my car ? No is not going to affect the car paints. 2. How Large is the sticker ? Just small sticker.
We shall be contacting you as soon as we receive these information. We look forward to working with you soonest.
Best Regards
Mike Roger Johnnie Walker Drink Company Marketing
Anonymous (not verified)
johnny walker drink comp
Fri, 2014/12/12 - 14:40Mikeroger655@.gmail.com scammer
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