What a load of crap. I hate those guys. I was confused the first time they tried it with me and I only wonder how many less sophisticated, first-time craigslist sellers give up after not being able to figure out what the hell is going on with these messages.
Some sellers ask for a phone number from anyone writing to inquire about an item and say they won't respond without one. I always give my phone number when inquiring about a sale. These idiots make it harder to buy and sell on craigslist and make craigslist users mistrust everyone else who uses it. Damn them. GrnMountainBill On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 8:43 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > I placed a Victrola for sale on Craigslist today, and almost immediately I > was contacted by two crooks/scammers. > > Here is one of the bizarre email I received. I am assuming that a certain % > of Sellers actually fall for this lunacy, otherwise these con artists would > not be trying it. > > > Hello, > > I'm making an immediate purchasing on behalf of my client and you will > receive check payment in excess over the item price. The check is > already signed, authorized and ready to be cashed. You are receiving > over payment because it includes shipper's fee, commission along side > due payments. > > So, expect pickup because you are not expected to ship. I understand > that you will only allow the shipping company to pickup from your > location after you might have received the check. > > In addition, the check will be sent as soon as you agree with me to > deduct your earnings and send the balance through western union office > or location. Kindly get back to me ASAP with your full name, address > and phone# as it will be written on the check. Kindly have the item > removed off advertisement as it is deemed sold and inform me once > done. > > Regards > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org > _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
