Does this look like a scam??

Jay Z. · Post by **Jay Z.** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 1:17 am

Definately a scam. I got a response similar back when I was trying to sell some tires.

g-mo · Post by **g-mo** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 1:23 am

Here's a few I have received from Craigslistings.....

Thanks so much for the Quick Respond.i want to let you understand am okay with the price and i will be making the payment Via Us Cashiers check.let me know if you are okay with that form of payment,moreover the Payment will be in Excess with the Cost of the Mover that will come for the pick up from your location,so dont get worried at all i will give you all instructions on all what to be done so we can proceed.So all you need to do as soon as the payment get to you deduct your asking price and the remaining balance will be transfered Via western union so they can Get ready for the pick up.

Please Provide me all this information to make check payable Asap,E.G Full Name,Address,
City,State,Zipcode,
Valid Phone number.

Hope to hear from you because i need it very urgent.

Hello Seller.
Just checked on internet now and i saw what your posted on c/l..iwhich to buy this
from you ..So you need to get back to me with theprice and the condition of the item..
I acknowledge the reciept of your POSTING and the content are well noted ...... i
hereby inform you to kindly get back to me with your details and information so as to
proceed with the payment via check..
FULL NAME :
ADDRESS :
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE & PHONE #:
And based on the shippment .... i have a local shipper who will handlethe shipping
and clearing as soon as we are through with the transaction ...They will come to your
location for the pick-up .
Note that the check will come to you in over draft funds which should be for the
shipping and clearing of the item .....More so ill like to offer you another extra $100 for
keeping it for me...I believe that i can trust you towards this transaction and the
condition of the item ....
Thanks for posting.
Regards

Silver Knight · Post by **Silver Knight** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:15 am

fraud out the ying yang. just send them back an email that says fuck off and you will never hear from them again. thats what i do.

adio3x · Post by **adio3x** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 3:20 am

erik, send him someone elses info and cash the 3k check lol. Scam a scammer.

stussycole · Post by **stussycole** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:24 am

adio3x;148830 wrote:erik, send him someone elses info and cash the 3k check lol. Scam a scammer.

Problem is that the checks they send are bogus. If you cash it or try to cash it you can get into trouble.

There are some interesting stories about scams like this, and fun games to play on the scammers, if you feel like googling it. Craigslist should be for local, cash only transactions. If anyone is trying to buy anything from you from out of state, other than a vehicle, it is a scam.

Dabeastwthn · Post by **Dabeastwthn** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 6:27 am

Here's the problem. He sends the check...the bank accepts it...you think it's good after the bank puts a 15 day hold on it and then it clears! whoo hoo! Ypu send the left over back thinking all is good. Problem comes in when 30-45 days after deposit it comes back invalid! Oh snap! You're now negative $3000 to the bank and they care less who the hell it came from! Because banks clear checks after 15 days all the time, before they actually clear, since you're a customer.

gotrice · Post by **gotrice** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:58 pm

These scams are coming straight out of a movie. "Catch me if you can" I think??

Tyler · Post by **Tyler** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:36 am

stussycole;148833 wrote:Craigslist should be for local, cash only transactions. If anyone is trying to buy anything from you from out of state, other than a vehicle, it is a scam.

+1

any response that is that vague, or asks for all your info like that is a scam. most things people ask questions about before they commit to buying them as well. its completely fake.