Tuesday, August 9, 2011

more fun with scammers




Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2011 02:37:12 +0100
Subject: washburn lyon electric guitar w/ practice amp - $75 (alexandria, va)
From: glevipaniz@gmail.com
To: sale-hjxug-2535751575@craigslist.org

** 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: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html


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To glevipaniz@gmail.com
Yes.

Hi,
Thanks for your response. I'm going on a vacation to London but I will instruct my assistant to prepare and mail your payment which I'm sure you will get in about 4 - 6 business days. I'll add $20 extra for the delay. I'll pay by M O or cashier check so send me your info (i.e full name, mailing address and your phone number) 
I will also make arrangement for pick-up which will be after you must have received and cashed the payment.
Awaiting your info.
Thanks

To facebookpromotions001@gmail.com
You know what would really be more convenient for me is if you gave me your name, address, phone number and your bank routing number and checking account number and I will just direct-debit your account.  I'd be happy to ship the items to you.  That way we could complete this transaction much quicker.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks for posting this scam. The same buyer with the same request just contacted me about a posting of mine. September 12, 2011.

Tristan K said...

I had the same thing happen to me. I actually got the money orders in the mail. Went to Wells Fargo, they kept the money orders and filed a fraud alert, and I also filed a police report. Be nice if they were caught.... someday....

Dancer said...

Thanks for the warning.....I got it yesterday !