I got a text (from a Blackberry) and was told to email jessicjoel;yahoo (no typos - I typed the address exactly as they sent it to me) directly with asking price and current condition. I emailed before I realized it was a 646 area code. I live in Canada. Of course, it is a scam; who in New York wants to buy a sofa from Canada sight unseen?
I sent it to
[email protected]. Waiting to see if it gets sent back as being undeliverable.
Next time someone asks you to send info so their 'shipping agent' can pick up the item and they want to do a paypal transfer, send this reply:
"I have a much easier way to complete this transaction. How about you send me cash ($1,050 including shipping and handling - no cheques, money orders etc.) and then I will contact MY shipping company and send you the sofa. Don't forget to include an extra $200 for shipping and handling. What is your mailing address, credit card number, chequing account number, SIN number, mother's maiden name, your full name, your birthplace and your date of birth. That would be great...thanks!"
Even the most stunned scammer would get the idea that you are onto them. Good luck out there to you all...