Scammer in Classifieds

[zimbo]

Response to my classified ad on TDPRI:

George Washburn 1897

Hello, I came across your ad and I'll like to know the following questions regarding the ad. Q#1. How long have you

owned it? Q#2. a) Have you owned it from new? b) If not how many previous owner? Q#3. Why are you selling it? Q#4.

In your opinion, what sort of condition is it? Q#5. Any available photo? Q#6. How much are you asking for it? Q#7.

Do you accept a Cashier Check Or Personal check as a mode of payment. Hope to read from you soon. Provide your name

and address to issue payment. Regards.E-mail me back stevencole690@yahoo.com

[sacizob]

I get those responses from Craig's List. After you answer all thier questions they'll ask you a bunch more. Don't bother!

[djphelan01]

Scam, dont even waste your time with a reply.

[13ontheB]

They want to pay with a cheque for much more than your asking price and want you to send them the amount for the over payment,you are then out of pocket when the cheque they sent you bounces. plus you lost the guitar.

[djalt]

Absolutely a scam. Don't give them pictures either, they'll use them to post scam ads back on c'list.

Delete, block 'em, report him as Spam, move on.

You'll get a decent buyer here...be patient.....

[zimbo]

Paul will have to bounce that guy.

I wonder why they eventually always need the serial number?

[Slow Reflexes]

So they can "prove" they have the guitar to sell, I'd guess.

[Jack FFR1846]

Notice how they never actually mention what the "item" is?

interesting

[TDPRI]

Appears to be a scammer. He lists "washington" as his location, but his IP address is a private IP from a company in Los Angeles. BUT, his actual location is Makati, Philippines.

We banned him and reported his scam to his IP host.

[Jack FFR1846]

Once you identify someone as a scammer, agree on a price and allow them to send you their bogus certified check. When they contact you again, tell them that the envelope was empty. This costs them money. Eventually, they will give up. If everyone did this, it would start costing them a lot of money.

[Chris S.]

Originally Posted by Jack FFR1846

Once you identify someone as a scammer, agree on a price and allow them to send you their bogus certified check. When they contact you again, tell them that the envelope was empty. This costs them money. Eventually, they will give up. If everyone did this, it would start costing them a lot of money.

NO, don't do this. These scammers are criminals. Why would you possibly want to give your name, address, phone number and email address to a criminal? CS

[JBennett]

Still, we want to know... have you owned it from new? Ha!

[PapaLion]

Bennett +1
And to that end Bennett we should ask if he'd take a personal check... I can vouch for me, I'm zactlee who I am, I'm sure of it... well pretty sure.

Every time I use CL I expect crazeee, and I'm rarely disappointed.

[djalt]

Craiglist policy states deal with someone local. I have had good results with:
1. Ignore all emails from a hotmail or yahoo address.
2. Ask potential buyers for a phone number. No phone number, no further communication.
3. Call them from a private or blocked number and ensure they are local and not loco.
4. Follow your gut. If you don't like what your hearing over the phone, hang up.