This is what I got from him including a mailing address. Anybody live in Providence, RI?
SCAMMER! Thanks for your help folks.
Hi Jack, i'm sorry for the delay in the delivery of the check. There
was a mis-interpretation on your address and it has been rectified.
The check payment is on its way and this is the USPS tracking number
(420 98841 9101 9690 1038 6992 0159 93). As soon as you receive it,i
want you to get it cashed,deduct your money and have the remaining
funds sent to my mover via Western Union Money Transfer.I am offering
you an extra $100 for the inconvenience and running around. Below is
the information:
Name: Carmen Ortiz
Address: 29 Moorefield St
Providence, RI, 02909.
I will need you to get back to me with the following western union
details as soon as you get the funds transferred to Carmen
Amount Sent:
MTCN:
***NOTE: You are to deduct the western union fees from the remaining money***
I got the same message... Seeing this was enough for me to be WARNED.. THANKS everyone.
Hello, I really appreciate your response to my email and i'm still
interested in buying from you. I want you to consider it sold, please
do withdraw the advert from craigslist to avoid getting emails from
other buyers.I'm out of town now on a Conference and i will be making
my payment with a Bank certified and verified check. Mover will be
responsible for the pick up as soon as you get the check
cleared/cashed at your bank. Please get back to me with the following
check payment information:
Full Name to write on the check:
Address:
City, State and Zip Code
Cell Phone to contact you
*** Note that the payment will be mailed to your address as soon as i
get the information ***
I will be glad if you can make me your favorite buyer.
Jason:206-333-1639,leave a message if no response and i will get back
to you promptly.
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Got a reply to an ad for a bike on Craiglist. The first was somewhat suspicious, so I gave a quick reply. The second is clearly a scam....very similar to above:
Thank you very much for your swift response and for telling me the
item is still available. I would love to see more pictures I am
satisfied with the conditions as you have stated in the ad. I have a
schedule already, for i need to attend an important seminar in Iowa so
i wont be able to come to check it at your place.Since i am ok with
the condition,i will be sending you a Bank certified check as mode of
payment that will cover the amount of the item and the moving
funds.You are to take your money for the item from the check after
cleared in your bank within 2-3 days and have the rest sent to the
mover via western union money transfer or money gram. For your
inconvenience, I will add $50 with the payment to be your running
around fee. I'm always a busy person and i will not like to miss this
item. The information of the mover will be sent to you after the check
is received and he will be at your location for the pick up with a
signed note explaining that he will be assuming responsibility for the
property on my behalf.
Kindly get back to me with the following information for issuing of
the payment ASAP...
NAME:
ADDRESS :
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
PHONE NUMBER:
*** Note that the payment will be mailed to your address as soon as i
get the information ***
Have a great day.
Steven: 206-333-1639, leave a message if no response and i will get
back to you promptly.