Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 3:52 AM
Subject: Electric Wheelchair
Hope this item is for sales?Get back to me
Thanks
Reply to: barry4rwood@aol.com
Barry Wood
Deputy Welfare Officer.
35631.110 West College Street
ME: How can I help you?
From: Barry4rwood@aol.com [mailto:Barry4rwood@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 3:43 PM
Subject: Re: Electric Wheelchair
Okay,
I am willing to purchase the item from you urgently.Hope is still in great condition,I will like to proceed with payment via a Cashier check for not to delaying the transaction.Once i receive your Name and Address with your Phone number, i will proceed and contact my client to have the check send via FEDEX/UPS next day delivery,Once the check is receive and clear in your Bank. I will contact Auto dependable shipping company to come and arrange for pick up. Email me back to proceed further.
Thank you
http://baheyeldin.com/technology/technology-in-society/craigslist-classified-for-used-car-cheque-fraud-scam.html?page=52
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:
So, I sent this reply:
This is one reply I got, which is clearly an attempt at scamming:
From: Dave Smith <goldenwum12@yahoo.com>Problem is, the scammer is not very smart. I did not posted pictures to begin with, so there are no more pictures.
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
So, I sent this reply:
From: meI 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:
To: Dave Smith <goldenwum12@yahoo.com>
Pictures attached.
From Dave Smith <goldenwum12@yahoo.com>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.
To: me
Hello,
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 Depot
2. Office Max
3. Staples Store
4. Stationery Store
5. 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
»
(914) 595-4296
goldenwum10@yahoo.com
Dave Smith <goldenwum12@yahoo.com>
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
Stupid Scammer
From: "Smilesinme6@aol.com"
To: a@yahoo.com
Sent: Sun, August 1, 2010 10:21:51 AM
Subject: Re: CUSTOM OAK POOL TABLE DIVORCE SALE - $1900 (SANTA CLARITA, NEWHALL, VALEN...
Okay,
I am still willing to purchase the item,Can you attach me any other picture to view.I will like to proceed with payment,Because the item is needed urgently.My form of payment would be via (E-check).Electronic cashier check was drawn on my Bank of America.it is faster and secure,to proceed with this payment, I will need your Name and address with your email address to receive the check from my client.You will go to any Office Depot Or Office Max,stationary store nearest to your place and purchase Blank Business Check Paper only that you will use to print out the check.Please add the money you use to purchase the paper to your asking price so my client can proceed to send the check via your email,and proceed to your Bank for instant cash once you have the check print out.Immediately your bank verify and clear the check.I will arrange for International Dependable Shipping Company to come and arrange for pickup.Get back to me to proceed further.
Thank you
I emailed him back that he was a low life scumbucket pig and then a link to this site. Stupid Shithead. I hope no one ever falls for his bull.
WOW!! thanks for everyones
Hello
How are you doing.....i would like to know if this item is stillfor sales if yes please get back to me ASAP....here is my phone number!503-665-3195....please email me your phone number! Thanks
From: James Collins
Then he sent this in reply! Mind you different email and name!
Good Day
Am interested in this item if its still for sale? Am okay with the price & condition. my mode of payment will be via certified check drawn on my Bank(Bank Of America), don't worry about the shipment-fees, I will arrange for a pickup. the check we be delivered to you in your home address is required to receive & cash the check which you can easily cash it from any one of the Bank. you will cash the check and have your cash at hand before i arrange for it to be picked up. kindly provide me your full name & contact address which the check will be issued/payable-to.
James Jim
1018 sam road.
St martinville, LA. 70582
Fax (337) 680-4275
God Bless You
Hello, I'm
I'm completely interested in buying it but I'm very busy with work and other important obligations so i anticipate that I'll have an Electronic Cashier Check issued out to you.I'm in no rush with you till funds are cleared in your bank.This is just a means to send bank check to your e-mail instead of mailing it to you and You will need a Blank Business Check Paper to print it from your e-mail. The blank business check paper is sold for $20 at staples, office max or any stationery store. I will reimburse you with additional $50 and we will arrange pick up when payment has been cleared by your bank. Kindly e-mail me back with your Name and Address address and also remove the Ad if you are interested in selling it to me to avoid interruption by others.
Expecting your response with details requested.
Thanks
Deborah.
Deborahgail1985@yahoo.com is her email
I believe this is the same scam just got this email today
jerri james scam continues
Thanks for your respond and am so happy that you still have the item for sale while i will buying this item for a friend of mine who live in CALIFORNIA as his wedding gift...did you have paypal account?you can also register with them via www.paypal.com and get back to mewith your full name and the Paypal account id so i can be able to transfer your payment immediately...i will add extra $50 to cover theshipping fee while i will be waiting to hear back from you soon
Here is the shipping details
Ron McPherson
1214 S Leland Ave Apt 78
West Covina, CA 91790
Get back to me as soon as possible with the shipment details..
Thanks
James
> From: m@yahoo.com
> Subject: Re: You received an inquiry on your ad: NTT Hikari Internet
> Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 07:17:38 +0900
> To: james.jerri@hotmail.com
>
> Thank you for your inquiry.
> Yes we still process NTT hikari internet subscription.
> Pls. submit copy of your alien card front and back so we can process your internet application.
>
> Kind Regards,
> Joy
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 3, 2010, at 6:41 AM, Japan Today Classifieds Notice wrote:
>
> > Dear mjoy,
> >
> > You received an inquiry on your ad: NTT Hikari Internet!
> >
> > From :
> > I viewed your item posted on japantoday List and I am interested in purchasing it, Still for sale?
> >
> >
craigslist scam
I will like to know if it is stil available for sale and also if you can get back to me with a phone number.
Thanks.
At this point no name was given but the email address supplied the name of Cliffton Russ.
The next email I received from him was as follows:
I am highly interested in it and am okay with the price & condition. my mode of payment will be via certified bank check, the check we be delivered to you via e check (www.q-check.com) which is fast,secure and generally accepted at any bank for cashout. only a VersaCheck paper (business size) is required to receive & cash the check which you can easily get from any of this stores (staples, stationary,office depots,walmart) cost $10.00. you will clear the check and have your cash at hand before i make arranagement for it to be picked-up. you can proceed to get the paper and as well provide me with your full name and & contact address which the check will be payable to. am awaiting you reply.
Clifton Russ
3031 Banks Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(337) 680-4340
Since most people I know do not talk broken English like this, a major red flag when up. Also, my add specifically said Cash only. I send another email back stating I would only accept cash and work with an individual locally and this was the next email I received.
DOn't crate any atom of fear regarding this mode of payment payment is neither a fraud nor a scam, this mode of payment am introducing to you might sounds or look strange, it's a legit and generally accepted to keep you rest assured about this form of payment I will wait til you get the check cashed at your bank before arranging for the shipment. i would have loved have loved to come over with cash or mail you a check but am currently out on a business trip and I only have access to emails. you can proceed to purchase the VersaCheck paper from any of this stores (Staples,Office Max,Local Office Supply Outlet) which cost $10.00 and as well send me your full name and contact address along with email address where you want the check to be delivered.
The first email address was from clifrusrus@yahoo.ca and the second email was from cliffruss001@live.com.
Please, Please beware of scammers and no matter what you do don't ever give any of your personal information out to these creeps!!!!
!!!PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE!!! - scammer email JeffCook@in.com
Hello,
I have just ordered for your payment via PayPal. I am putting my trust in you and hope you will not disappoint me. I have sent your fund via (PayPal). PayPal will contact you immediately they verify your email address. Endeavor to email once you see the confirmation of payment. Kindly package the item ready to go for shipment also remember to ship the item via EMS of USPS so that it will arrive at my friend's address as soon as possible, i will await your email and also Express Mail Service Tracking Number. Please before you send the package, remove the paper work on the package because my friend told me it will reduce the custom charges in its country. I have added additional $100 to cover the shipping cost. I would like you to remove the case and you can put it in a small envelop so will look nice and okay. Here is my friend address below.
NAME :OLORUNTOBI OLALEKAN .O
ADDRESS :30 TEN TEN STREET,IKOLA ROAD OSI OTA
CITY : OTA
STATE :OGUN STATE
COUNTRY :NIGERIA
ZIPCODE :23439
PHONE # :+2348082023465
I will be very glad to hear back from you as soon as you receive the payment confirmation notification of your money...You can also proceed with shipment and also get back to paypal customer care service with the shipment tracking number as a proof for prompt verification so your money can credited into your PayPal account immediately.
Thank You.