Same story. wanted an item off craigslist and requested my full name and address and then wanted to send a cashier's check with 50 extra. I don't give my person address out to people, that is just sketchy to begin with. Left a bad feeling in my stomach from the start of the texts. told him/her that he needed to stop trying to scam people and get a real job. Don't fall for it people.
Same story. I too would like to know how this scam works. There is just one difference. I received a text asking if the the item was still for sale. I replied Yes. Then received a text about a certified check, pickup arrangement, and needing my full name and address. Seemed to smooth and easy so I resorted to Google!!
THIS GUY IS SCAMMING PEOPLE ALL OVER THE COUNTRY BE WARE I RECEIVED THE SAME TODAY. CONTACTED THE FBI ALREADY. YOU ALL SHOULD DO THE SAME TO GET THIS CROOK OF THE STREETS THEY DID TELL ME THAT THEY ARE ALREADY WORKING ON HIM OR HER .
This happens a lot on craigslist. I have received messages from this number on several listings. Also, ANY request to use paypal is a scam. Had a guy send me his paypal address and asked me for my personal info. PAYPAL NEVER ASKS FOR PERSONAL INFO TO SEND MONEY, ONLY EMAIL ADDRESS. I looked up his address on partial and he wasn't even registered. SCAM!