Omg same thing as a lot of you. I got a text to email wanting to buy my car on craigs list. She was at work the us atmy for security she difnt have a number. Wants me to set ip a oaypal account. Thanks for posting didnt get a tele num hut email was [email protected]
the email was text to me in reply to a craigs list ad for a boat - the number was 702-718-7504 a Las Vegas number requesting to respond only to a email of [email protected] - replied to her that the number and email has been flagged as a scammer
This number called mr too 702-718-7405 here is his first posts:
Thanks for your response, I am sorry I am not available to view due to the nature of my job, I am in the United States Army and serve as a CBRN Specialist (74D). I want to buy this for future use. I am currently deployed wont be back till december. We are not allowed to make or receive calls frequently for security reasons but we have internet access and that is our major means of communication to the outside world. I am OK with your asking price and if you don't mind, I can only pay through PayPal at the moment be cause its the most secure way to make or receive payment online this is why I'll prefer using PayPal to pay you, all I need is your PayPal email to make the payment and if you don't have a PayPal account, its pretty easy to set up at www.paypal.com. I also have a few questions for you.
Whats its condition, any damages? Can I see a few closely taken pictures? Are you the original owner and what is your reason for selling?and last asking price?
I hope you consider my offer. I am ready to buy, so you can take the add off Craigslist. I'll have a courier person come for pick up and storage after I make payment and money is in your hand. Thanks for understanding, hope to read from you soon
Second post:
My Apologies: I had this Problem with the Shipper Agent, the pick up agent said they won't come for the pick up of the item that i will need to pay for the pick up before they can arrange a pick up time, they charged me $950 for pick up and delivery,i will add $1,050 to the money i will be sending you via Pay pal...Western Union Charges Which Is $100 Then i just need you to help me send $950 to the pick up agent as i will add the money to your $10,000.00 so the Total Cost will be $11,050.00 i would have done it myself but as i didn't bring my credit card aboard,i am a little incapacitated.....I will appreciate your help here. As soon as i made the payment Pay pal will notify you and tells you what to do and how to go about it. Thanks and nice doing business with you