Craigslist buyer offering cashier's check: Scam?
02-25-17, 03:33 PM
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I followed one of these cashier's-check-deals as far as they could take it to see what would happen. The guy had requested me to send him a small money-wire deposit of $35 as a good-faith act on my part for his generosity of paying well-beyond my asking price, which I explained I couldn't do since all my funds were tied up in the bike, so he agreed to send me the cashier's check anyway. I received a check for $1350, researched the bank it was drawn on and found it to be a non-existent physical bank, with several online complaints from folks who'd been directed to the physical location and found it was closed during business hours. My bank confirmed it was a bogus check with invalid routing numbers. I called the guy back and asked him to advance me some cash since my bank would cash the check, but needed to hold the check for a few days and I really needed the cash now. He never replied back, but I had a great enjoyment in annoying him for a few days. Then, I reported the entire transaction with cell-phone number, bank info on the check, name given, etc, to the FBI.
02-25-17, 05:22 PM
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Local only, cash, in person, neutral location in a high traffic area with security cameras like the parking lot of the Police Dept. or the local casino during daylight hours.
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09-15-17, 12:41 PM
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So I have a bike on CL. I get a text from a California area code and the guy tells me to email him. So I email him and receive this reply 
Thank you for your response really appreciate actually i will be buying from you.kindly withdraw the advert from the site and considered it sold.Due to my work frame and my Kids i will not be able to come with cash and pick it up myself but you have nothing to worry about i promise this will work out smoothly.I'll be paying with a certified check and it will deliver to you via USPS Courier Service so I'll need you to provide me with the following information to mail out the check to you . And am offering additional $45 with the original price to have this till the payment arrive.
Name to be on Check,Address,City,State,Zip code,Last Asking price,Item name
and Phone number ........
I will make arrangements for the pick up as soon as the check clear and you
have your cash in hand, Also the shipper will sign all the necessary document on my behave if its needed.Reference to your post am completely satisfied with it and the payment will be deliver to you soon..
Name to be on Check,Address,City,State,Zip code,Last Asking price,Item name
and Phone number ........
I will make arrangements for the pick up as soon as the check clear and you
have your cash in hand, Also the shipper will sign all the necessary document on my behave if its needed.Reference to your post am completely satisfied with it and the payment will be deliver to you soon..
09-15-17, 01:51 PM
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How anybody falls for this stuff is beyond my comprehension.
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09-15-17, 02:01 PM
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1st 6 words = DELETE
09-15-17, 02:04 PM
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- email address
- name
- Address,City,State,Zip code
- and Phone number ........
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I am loathe to admit but I got stung on one of those deals once. I got things made right though.
Now I meet at Friendlies parking lot, demand cash and bring my 'little friend'
Now I meet at Friendlies parking lot, demand cash and bring my 'little friend'
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09-15-17, 03:17 PM
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They are making an attempt at better English, but it still sounds like a robot talking/typing.
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09-15-17, 03:40 PM
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I always indicate in my CL ads that I won't reply to any inquiries that don't have a full name (first and last) and phone number, even if it comes via email. That has kept spammers away or at least made it easy to delete inquiries quickly upon receipt.
09-19-17, 06:59 AM
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Here's another one, tell me what you think of this.
I get a text but it's from an email address, not a phone number. I have no idea how you can do that and I can't see what area code the guy is in. Message follows:
(RE
Hi, Just saw your bike on craigslist let me know if it's still available Email me at XXXXXX.com) I will be able to meet tomorrow
I actually have two bikes in one ad and like the last scammer this guy only references a single bike and doesn't say which one.
I get a text but it's from an email address, not a phone number. I have no idea how you can do that and I can't see what area code the guy is in. Message follows:
(RE
Hi, Just saw your bike on craigslist let me know if it's still available Email me at XXXXXX.com) I will be able to meet tomorrowI actually have two bikes in one ad and like the last scammer this guy only references a single bike and doesn't say which one.
09-19-17, 08:29 AM
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here's another one, tell me what you think of this.i get a text but it's from an email address, not a phone number. I have no idea how you can do that and i can't see what area code the guy is in. Message follows
re hi, just saw your bike on craigslist let me know if it's still available email me at xxxxxx.com) i will be able to meet tomorrowi actually have two bikes in one ad and like the last scammer this guy only references a single bike and doesn't say which one.
re hi, just saw your bike on craigslist let me know if it's still available email me at xxxxxx.com) i will be able to meet tomorrowi actually have two bikes in one ad and like the last scammer this guy only references a single bike and doesn't say which one.
09-19-17, 09:13 AM
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09-19-17, 09:28 AM
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Here's another one, tell me what you think of this.
I get a text but it's from an email address, not a phone number. I have no idea how you can do that and I can't see what area code the guy is in. Message follows:
(RE Hi, Just saw your bike on craigslist let me know if it's still available Email me at XXXXXX.com) I will be able to meet tomorrow
I actually have two bikes in one ad and like the last scammer this guy only references a single bike and doesn't say which one.
I get a text but it's from an email address, not a phone number. I have no idea how you can do that and I can't see what area code the guy is in. Message follows:
(RE
Hi, Just saw your bike on craigslist let me know if it's still available Email me at XXXXXX.com) I will be able to meet tomorrowI actually have two bikes in one ad and like the last scammer this guy only references a single bike and doesn't say which one.
Usually fishing for email addy to add to mailing list type crap for junk mail they get paid for references to.
09-19-17, 01:39 PM
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Give the Perp the address, phone and bogus name of your nearest police station, ha ha ha
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