Edrick
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1 edit | Selling on Craigs List
I got this e-mail from a "interested customer" now if it was just that alone I wouldn't be too worried but read bellow.
First e-mail:
Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 01:37:42 -0700 [04:37:42 AM EDT]
From: beth lionel
To: sale-srdea-1200878893@craigslist.org
Reply-To: lionelbeth1@gmail.com
Subject: Glass Computer Desk + Executive Chair - $250
Headers: Show All Headers
** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: »www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html
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Hello,
Am highly interested in your item listed for sale.I will like to know
if the item is still available.I will be glad to know the conditions ?
Thanks I await your quick response .
Best Regards,
Then I responded saying it was still for sale and then she responded with:
Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 18:43:26 +0100 [01:43:26 PM EDT]
From: lionel beth
To: Edrick Smith
Subject: Re: Glass Computer Desk + Executive Chair - $250
Headers: Show All Headers
Hello,
Thank for the prompt response to my mail,as the item is still
available, I will instruct my Secretary to process a check to cover
the cost of my purchase as am completely satisfied with the advert.I
will need the details of whom & where to mail the draft.It will be
delivered by the United Parcel Service within 2-3 days.Please note
'United Parcel Service' do not deliver to P.O.Box addresses.
1.Name to be on the check
2.Home address
3.Mobile #
Kindly delete the posting as am totally committed to buying from you
to save me cost, My mover will be coming over for the pick up right
only after the payment as been delivered and I want you to understand
that, I would have love to call but am a deaf and only uses a
hearing-in paired phone relay, So please send me an email only.
Regards
now that in its self isn't so odd however between those two e-mails I got this from someone else:
Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:23:46 +0100 [10:23:46 AM EDT]
From: mariyan kool1
To: sale-srdea-1200878893@craigslist.org
Subject: Glass Computer Desk + Executive Chair - $250
Headers: Show All Headers
** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: »www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html
Hello, I'm Mariyan,I am satisfied with the description and
condition of the item listed above by you on the Ad, Please
let me know if the piece is still available for sale and
kindly attach more pictures if available. I have a problem
talking on phone because I'm hearing impaired I look forward
to hearing from you soon
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this message was remailed to you via: sale-srdea-1200878893@craigslist.org
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So the question is scam or no scam?
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1 edit | The wording of the emails sure indicates something untoward going on.
If it was me, I wouldn't do the sale with this person. |
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BlitzenZeus
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People have used these hearing impaired systems to scam people quite a bit, so those who really need to use them loose creditability.
I insist on local pickup, and cash only, however I don't sell anything that is worth considerable value on craigslist. Many times meeting at a neutral place unless it's a very large item. So insist on cash for transactions this small imho. |
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shdesigns
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The first message was probably computer generated. They have programs that search the CL RSS feeds for "items" over a certain amount.
Notice it refers to "the item"; never actually mentions what was listed in the ad.
These are check scammers and probably not even in your state or even in the US.
CASH talks.
I get these all the time. I reply with the same response: "CASH ONLY, will not hold, local pickup." I get the same second response.
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Fir_Na_Tine
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| said by shdesigns  :The first message was probably computer generated. They have programs that search the CL RSS feeds for "items" over a certain amount. Notice it refers to "the item"; never actually mentions what was listed in the ad. These are check scammers and probably not even in your state or even in the US. CASH talks. I get these all the time. I reply with the same response: "CASH ONLY, will not hold, local pickup." I get the same second response. I agree , the messages seem too generic. A regular person wouldn't say "item" they call it what it was.
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psafux
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100% scam, guaranteed.
Only deal locally and with cash.
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tschmidt
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It is a common scam to write a check, get the goods and then seller finds out check is worthless.
My advice on selling stuff on Craigslist is to only accept cash. I've never had trouble but everything I've done on Craisglist has been in person, cash in hand.
/tom |
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fireflier
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Scam. As tschmidt said, it's common to use fraudulent checks.
One of two things is likely to happen.
1) You get the check, they get the goods and you find out in a week the check is fraudulent.
2) You get the check, and lo and behold, it's "accidentally" written for more than you asked for. They tell you to deposit the check, take the difference and send it back to them. You do so, they never show to receive the "item", and you find out in a week the check is fraudulent so you're out what you withdrew and sent back to them.
It won't end well.
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Stumbles
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Port Saint Lucie, FL | reply to Edrick
Scam. |
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Smoove910
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delete and specify in your sale that you only deal with cash and local pickup. Any spammers will be reported.
The more you sell, the more you get bombarded with these types of e-mail. |
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graysonf
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| reply to Edrick
This is the typical Craig's List SCAM.
You should change the terms of your sale in your add to be:
Must be picked up in Winter Park, FL - CASH ONLY.
This will completely eliminate such SCAMmers from even bothering to contact you. |
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shdesigns
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| said by graysonf :This is the typical Craig's List SCAM. You should change the terms of your sale in your add to be: Must be picked up in Winter Park, FL - CASH ONLY. This will completely eliminate such SCAMmers from even bothering to contact you. No it wont. The computers are illeterate, all these programs see is the price in the RSS feed.
I have had "cash only" in mine and still get the exact same emails.
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graysonf
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Fort Lauderdale, FL | Until I placed the text I suggested into my own adds, I got these scam replies. Since placing that text, I have not received a single one. Works for me. |
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mocycler
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Is this the type of item that would be commonly used by a hearing impaired person?
I sell several hundred items a year on both eBay and Craigslist. I accept personal checks only if from established eBay buyers with a solid rating and it involves a small amount of money (less than $20), or a repeat customer I've have good dealings with before.
As for Craigslist, cash and only cash will do. There is zero recourse for either side if something goes wrong.
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graysonf
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Fort Lauderdale, FL | From the OP's post:
Subject: Glass Computer Desk + Executive Chair - $250 |
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I always put $1 in the price box. Seems to work, every time I put anything above $200.00 I start getting the spammers out in force.
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Maccawolf
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Hillsdale, NJ | reply to Edrick
IIRC, there's somewhere on Craig's list to report spam. I would give them these two responses.
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tcope
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A simple google search with this info would show it to be a scam. |
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james
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said by Edrick :So the question is scam or no scam? Are you joking? It's obviously a scam. |
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DavisPhotog
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clubs: | I didn't honestly think that there would be much debate about it, but yes, this is a total scam. |
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