Got this check today for $2750 from the ARLINGTONVOA LIVING CENTER for a $950 saddle that I had posted on Craigslist/Pueblo, CO. Anytime I see texts from out of state, I know something isn't right. So will be taking it all to the post office for mail fraud tomorrow.
Pretty much same story as everyone elses. Patrick BATES sent a check for something he wanted to purchase from us off of Craigslist for $580. He said his assistant made a mistake and wrote the check for $1,950 and to go ahead and just cash it and send him the difference in a money order. I knew immediately it was a scam. The check did arrive with two different companies one being Treaurehome incorporated in Seaside CA on envelope for return address the other company printed on check was Ketsdever construction company in Fountain Valley California. The check was signed by someone other than Mr Bates, hard to make out signature but looks like James E Bolin. The check does not feel real and obviously I'm not taking it to the bank I am taking it to the post office and calling the FCC to make a formal complaint.
I was selling a dog house on Craigslist for $120 the check recieved was in the amount of $980 from a man named Joe. He used 2 phone numbers (502) 378-5124 & (469) 248-5095. Same scenario as above claimed Asst over paid me by mistake. Requested a refund by money gram transfer to: Bob Gobble City Raveswood, WV 26164 Thankfully I didn't send the money gram as the check bounced. I plan on submitting a police report and going to the post office for a mail fraud report as well. Joe said he would send me a money order but I also received a check from : Ketsdever Construction 9042 Mint Ave Fountain Hills, CA 92708
So sad.. My son was selling something on Craigslist . not only did this (fake man) send him one but he sent two check.. My son is 18 and does not know how all this works. I'm glad I had him put it in my name.. He sent out checks both for 1.230.00.. This guy made my son's dreams go up in smoke.. He was going to get a car with this money now nothing.. This man or woman needs to be stopped..
Same exact scenario except communication has been by email. Patrick Bates Seaside, CA ,etc. Agreed to $1300 in Postal Money orders addressed to a Chris Bloxton in Arlington Tx. This woman appears to be a 78 y/o widow a friend of Bob Gobble and formally of Ravenswood WV both names are referenced elsewhere on this page. I've filed a report with http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx and would encourage others to do the same.