My sister had the same thing had tonight. She gave them her name and address, and I looked up this number and it's listed in India! Wanted to send her a moneygram, sight unseen and that the mover would come after the check had cleared. So now they have some of her info, hopefully, nothing will come of this. I told her to never give out her name or address. Who knows how this person would or could tap into any of her personal accts or anything? She is an old lady who doesn't know any better, bless her heart. SCAM!! Not that they would get anything, can't get blood out a turnip. the jokes on them...
I also was contacted today regarding a bike I have for sale on Craigslist San Diego.
The unnamed scammer texted me: (Note: In the transcript below, the type-o's are his. It is copied verbatim)
Scammer: 'hope is still for sale? [& he mentioned the title of the ad]
Me: Yes, it is still available.
Scammer: I am willing to add an extra $50 to the asking price if you can secure the purchase as am really interested in buying and I will be paying you via a certified check Which will clear fully before pick up is done. If that's is fine.provide me with your name and mailing address to send the payment to you hopefully tomorrow morning without any further delay
Me: Where are you located? And can you do a money order instead?
That was at 4:01 PM PST today and I have not yet received a response.