The Problem is that the initial inquiry such as "Can you please tell me if this item is still available, I have an interest", sounds legitimate and so of course you respond, only to get the type of scammer nonsense like I previously displayed in my original email. I have bought and sold items on Craigslist before and have never actually encountered one of these CROOKS, but now the scams and fraud seems to be of epidemic proportions with no end in sight.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Mazur" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 9:23:28 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Fraud Artists and Crooks descend on Craigslist Hi Bruce and all: This happens all the time. When I posted items on craigslist I receive emails from people who said I can work from home and make $3000 a week!! Others inlcude onel liners asking "Is the item still available?" You respond and then you receive an email promoting a job opportunity. Best to ignore these emails and not respond. Rick -----Original Message----- From: bruce78rpm <[email protected]> To: Phono-L <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, Oct 19, 2011 8:57 am Subject: [Phono-L] Fraud Artists and Crooks descend on Craigslist I placed a Victrola for sale on Craigslist today, and almost immediately I was ontacted by two crooks/scammers. Here is one of the bizarre email I received. I am assuming that a certain % of ellers actually fall for this lunacy, otherwise these con artists would not be rying it. ello, I'm making an immediate purchasing on behalf of my client and you will eceive check payment in excess over the item price. The check is lready signed, authorized and ready to be cashed. You are receiving ver payment because it includes shipper's fee, commission along side ue payments. So, expect pickup because you are not expected to ship. I understand hat you will only allow the shipping company to pickup from your ocation after you might have received the check. In addition, the check will be sent as soon as you agree with me to educt your earnings and send the balance through western union office r location. Kindly get back to me ASAP with your full name, address nd phone# as it will be written on the check. Kindly have the item emoved off advertisement as it is deemed sold and inform me once one. Regards ______________________________________________ hono-L mailing list ttp://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
