I have Thomasville furniture on craigslist and someone from this number, wanted the furniture and the price, s/he then sent me this note:
OK.This is to let you know that payment will be by check. So I will need Your Full Name. Your physical mailing address. So as soon as you receive the check, deposit it in your account, and when it clears in your account. I have a shipper that will come and pickup the item in your place. I buy things all over the states and I resell them abroad.
Today (April 6, 2013) this number contacted me. I had just posted ads on Craigslist as a photographer. This number contacted me by text message using poorly written English. They said they saw my ad on "the Craigslist" as a "caterer" and wanted to know if I were available "on June" for a wedding. Then they asked me to send them my "procedure" and "booking reference, location, and payment option". Just on the off chance that this was a real and legit contact, I called the number and it went to "Google re-direct" and I was forwarded to a voicemail for someone named differently than the name I was given in the text message!
TOO MANY RED FLAGS! I believe this is a RED HOT SCAM! In my last reply message to them I told them that their number has been reported on the internet as a SCAM and not to contact me again. That seemed to work as I have not heard from them again.
I have an automotive service ad on craigslist. He texted me asking about a price on a transmission replacement on his car. Shot him a high estimate and he offered to pay right away with a credit card. I think its a scam.
I have Thomasville furniture on craigslist and someone from this number, wanted the furniture and the price, s/he then sent me this note:
OK.This is to let you know that payment will be by check. So I will need Your Full Name. Your physical mailing address. So as soon as you receive the check, deposit it in your account, and when it clears in your account. I have a shipper that will come and pickup the item in your place. I buy things all over the states and I resell them abroad.
Today (April 6, 2013) this number contacted me. I had just posted ads on Craigslist as a photographer. This number contacted me by text message using poorly written English. They said they saw my ad on "the Craigslist" as a "caterer" and wanted to know if I were available "on June" for a wedding. Then they asked me to send them my "procedure" and "booking reference, location, and payment option". Just on the off chance that this was a real and legit contact, I called the number and it went to "Google re-direct" and I was forwarded to a voicemail for someone named differently than the name I was given in the text message!
TOO MANY RED FLAGS! I believe this is a RED HOT SCAM! In my last reply message to them I told them that their number has been reported on the internet as a SCAM and not to contact me again. That seemed to work as I have not heard from them again.