craigslist scams

[civic0918]

I would like to warn all you honda lover's about craigslist. I was selling some rims an intake and a few other things on craigslist. This guy replied and say's im a very busy man so i'll have my secretary write you a check and you will recieve it soon. He said it will also include a movers fee ?? So he wanted me to cash the check take my cut give the movers the rest... Hmm im a nice guy and i do trust about anyone, but this guy was sending a fraud check the bank would of cashed it i would have got paid,but when they found out its a fake i would of had to pay the bank back. He would of got everything free. He used a gmail account after i said no its a fraud i never herd from him but the next day another guy tried the same thing also using a gmail account. I just saying if there is a 3rd party involved stay away if they cant meet you in person dont sale unless it's pay pal. Just becareful guy's i'd hate to hear of anyone getting burnt...

 

[DarkCreep]

OMG really?!?!
Dude I have been selling on craigslist for YEARS and have never heard of this!!! That guy must be a genius or something because ive never heard of that.


I once had a nigerian banker hit me up, he seemed trustworthy and he came through with his promises.

 

[31dev31]

Just use common sense. If they can't meet in person, then they aren't worth the waste of time.

 

[R3dline]

 

[civicSIcoupe]

same thing happens here in canada on kijiji (our craigslist.. well its mroe popular here). if they cant meet in person they are a no-go/scam. then again weve had people around where i live that have met people to buy something from them, beat the s**t outta them, took the item, and mugged the dude too.. so be hella careful

 

[CDubs]

ive had that same problem selling parts for my trailblazer once i tried to tell him to come pick it up he never emailed me back...happens a lot to me and my cousin (selling parts for his passat) we gave up on selling on craigslist

 

[s_crowley 17]

Thank you.. so much

 

[253eg]

 

[lotz6996]

had a guy try to send me a check for 3k for $100 item i had. i replied that if he sent the check i would hand it straight to the police without even opening it. never heard from him. now only meet at a public place with cash only.

 

[vjf915]

I responded to a local paper ad selling a 1969 Camaro Z28. He advertised his email address and phone number. So I emailed him. He sent me back saying he was located in Maryland or some s**t. Doesnt make sense how he could post in a central NJ paper from Maryland, so I knew something was up. Gave me the normal scam that I send the payment to him and then the car would be shipped to me blah blah blah. Instantly I knew it was bullshit, so I played with him. Told him I would rather drive down to Maryland to check it in person and hand him cash. He gave me a usual excuse of why not. A quick check of his email address showed he had the ad posted up in Colorado, and that the phone number was from Cali. He didnt let me f**k with him for long before he gave up. I then proceeded to sign his email address for free porn newsletters and his phone number for a free gay phone chat trial. You should try it out OP.


Cliffs.
I was talking to scammer.
Signed his email address up for free porn newsletters and phone number up for free trial of gay phone chat. Do it.

 

[Shiznit]

easy there gentlemen. there are new members in our forum that probably have/had no idea.
so thank you for reminding us civic0918

 

[civic0918]

Yeah n/p shiznit.

 

[CDubs]

haha vjf thats a great idea good job on that

 

[Mr. Jollypants]

I would like to warn all you honda lover's about craigslist. I was selling some rims an intake and a few other things on craigslist. This guy replied and say's im a very busy man so i'll have my secretary write you a check and you will recieve it soon. He said it will also include a movers fee ?? So he wanted me to cash the check take my cut give the movers the rest... Hmm im a nice guy and i do trust about anyone, but this guy was sending a fraud check the bank would of cashed it i would have got paid,but when they found out its a fake i would of had to pay the bank back. He would of got everything free. He used a gmail account after i said no its a fraud i never herd from him but the next day another guy tried the same thing also using a gmail account. I just saying if there is a 3rd party involved stay away if they cant meet you in person dont sale unless it's pay pal. Just becareful guy's i'd hate to hear of anyone getting burnt...

f**k the other guys, thanks for the reminder and giving the people who haven't heard of it a heads up

 

[civic0918]

Yeah n/p jolly pants i know i ran into a bunch of a*****e's on here. Hey im just being nice and your right f**k those other guy's let them get burnt i dont care.

 

[Mr. Jollypants]

Exactly, it never hurts to repost something that can help someone from getting scammed in the first place