Any buyer who wants to send a check, GO ALONG with it. Send the check to a friend, FBI, or ??? We go along with it every time. Get their hope up!! When the check arrives the buyer will email with in 2 hours.
Here's where the fun starts. Not only have you now screwed him out of $20 overnight shipping, now you get to piss him off. My story goes as:
Yes I received your check, but the bad news is my wife & I are separated & she was here when the check came in. She took the check & cashed it. She said she was going to take the kids to Disney. I know I'm supposed to send you back $1,000. But could you please work with me. I will send you $500 now & the other $500 in 2 days when I get paid.
OMG he just soiled his pants!! Now keep it going for a few days, then send him a picture of Mickey Mouse & say you used his money to go meet your wife at Disney. Then laugh the rest of the day!!
Got an email from a Brian from an ad I have on craigslist Asked if the item is available & left this phone# & Brian as his name. I tried to call with a weird recording. I replied via email & got the response below. Another scammer.
Hello...Thanks for the reply...
I m ok with the items.... i will be willing to pay you via US certified check coz am out of State for business purpose... i dont know if you are ok with that.... i will need your full name,phone number and address to send the check to you.The check will get to you in 2-3 days via UPS, if this is ok by you kindly get back to me as soon as possible so i can inform my Assistant to send the payment out at ones..
Note: Dont worry about the shipment as am gonna contact a private mover concerning this... The payment will be in excess as you will help me send the excess fund to my shipper via Money Gram Money Transfer,he needs the money to come and pick the items up at your location you will also let me know when you will be available for them to come for the pickup after you have your money at hand..If you have any question regarding this transaction please dont esitate to ask..You can get the posting deleted from Craiglist. .... This is secured and safe....
Thanks....
Got an e-mail for a Cragslist posting posted in the SF Bay area with this number as a call back. Area code 206 is from Seattle WA. not CA. Definetly a scam!
Hello,
I will like to know if you still have it up for sale. Thanks
Brian...
Tel: 206-984-0818
Above is what his email said.
I called and emailed. As soon as I said I needed a sighned invoice and if a credit card is to be used it must be fron a us bank. I have never heard from him again.
I m very sorry for the late response, i lost my dad so i travelled for the funeral ...
I am okay with the conditon & price. my mode of payment will be via Certified Check Drawn on Bank Of America,you will probably need a VersaCheck Paper (Business Size #1000) to print and cash or deposit the check today, the VersaCheck Paper or Business Check Paper is sold for $15 at any stationery store,office depot or at your local office supply outlet.i will wait for your bank to verify and clear the check before we proceed with the shipping which i will hire my private shipping company to come for the pickup after the check has been cleared at your bank so do not worry about the shipment fee,I will need your name and address to send the E-check, you can read more on how it works at
www.iversacheck.com
Hello,
I m intrested in buying your item posted on craigslist, I will like to know if it is still available for sale.. Please get back to me asap.. Thanks.
Bien