Craigslist SCAM! Nothing new...just a heads' up

[Don Fernando]

Originally Posted by mrreindeer

Just be careful of the scammers...and most of them, I've heard, are (obviously) out of the country, in Africa somewhere (so I've heard).

Probably Nigerians, they are famous for internet scams, and a large group of them does 'business' from Amsterdam. Every once in a while there is a police sweep through that area, but deport 10 of those illigal scammers and 25 come back to replace them.

What about accepting the check and ship a box full of garbage?

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Probably Nigerians, they are famous for internet scams, and a large group of them does 'business' from Amsterdam. Every once in a while there is a police sweep through that area, but deport 10 of those illigal scammers and 25 come back to replace them.

What about accepting the check and ship a box full of garbage?

I'm sure their 'shipping agent' would inspect the product....or maybe not...I like how you think though....and now we have our own Amsterdam agent, thanks for stepping up Ferdinand!

[Don Fernando]

now give me your address and phonenumber David, so I can send you a check for your troubles

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

now give me your address and phonenumber David, so I can send you a check for your troubles

Aha! You're not our secret agent man, you're one of them!

[Don Fernando]

the ultimate scam, pose as a double agent

http://www.dontevenreply.com/

Now this guy has taking the screwing with Craigslisters to an artistic level.


Sorry for threadjacking.

Originally Posted by SchizoFilly

http://www.dontevenreply.com/

Now this guy has taking the screwing with Craigslisters to an artistic level.


Sorry for threadjacking.

no worries, yep, that's a freakin awesome website but aimed at messing with people who post their ads...hey, wait a sec...you don't think these guys are just messing with me instead of me messin' with the repliers, do you?

[cowboykilroy]

being unemployed I responded to this add on CLExperience in Driving (LOUISVILLE)
Date: 2009-07-29, 3:02AM EDT
Reply to: job-44yxu-1294645620@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

Valid CDL. One year experience.
Clean Driving Record

* Location: LOUISVILLE
* Compensation: $500 weekly
* This is a part-time job.
* OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.



PostingID: 1294645620

This is the response I got back.Dear Applicant,

I am glad you responded to my advert posted, I need a Driver for my Grandma, someone who can drive well and have a good characters. She will be in your state and city soon and that is why i posted that advert there. She will be coming over soon but will get back to you with the specific dates and time. she will be going shopping Twice a week, she will be spending at least 2hours for shopping in a day. Get back to me immediately if you are interested and remember i want a serious and a well behaved Driver.

I have contacted my Grand Mum concerning the pick up and for other purpose which she might need you for, which she told me it's okay by her,i believe you are fit for this position in as much you will prove yourself a reliable and and good person. I will let you know her arrival date and time but do get it clear that your first payment will have been sent to you before then. I will be offering you $500.00 per week including Gas money per week. A 2009 Honda Accord car will be provided for you to drive her around so you don't need to have a car before you take up this job position.

Remember that you will make yourself available twice a week to her schedule for 2 hours each day. Also i want you to know that my client who is in US will be sending you a check payment which i want you to know that the remaining funds will be used by Grand Mum for her travel expenses,accommodations and any other expenses(overdraft), kindly get back to me with the following details of yours below.:-

Full Name...
Address(No P O Box)...
City...
State...
Zipcode...
Phone number...
Sex(M/F)...
Age...

Kindly Forward me this filled details above if you are good with the offer so that the paycheck can be issued out to you as soon as possible and i will appreciate quick response from you.

Thanks and please get back to me asap..

God bless
John Cole
No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.44/2283 - Release Date: 08/05/09 05:57:00
Needless to say I will pass up this job and keep looking .

Wow!

Seriously, who needs references or a driving record or even proof of a drivers license when it's just Driving Miss Daisy. I also like the fact he sprung for a driver but it's in an Accord. Not knocking the cars, they are good cars, just not chauffer material.

Just got some new ones!

Originally Posted by xanderson12@gmail.com

RE: 2 Mirrored, Sliding Closet Doors in Excellent Condition - $250 (Rancho Palos Verdes)

Hello,
i found your item on craiglist and I m interested and i will like to know if its still available for sale.Thanks
Warmest Regard
Alexander

To whom I replied...

RE: 2 Caucasian Children for Sale

Yes, they are for sale! I'm a motivated seller!!

____________________________________________

From: alexander johnson [mailto:xanderson13@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 7:01 PM
To: sale-cdn4y-1316516077@craigslist.org
Subject: 2 Caucasian Children for Sale - $999 (Rancho Palos Verdes~)

** 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




--
Hello
I saw your item on craiglist and will like to know if its still available for sale.
Regard
Alexander
________________________________________

I know he's a scummer because I received another, more suspicious email from the same guy.

re: 2 caucasian children for sale

yes, they are for sale! I'm a motivated seller!!

lmmfao

Seriously Joe.....I was WAITING for SOMEBODY to freakin' post SOMETHING in response here....guy is going to get the email back & go..."uh....wtf...I didn't want to buy caucasian children...OR MAYBE I DID!!!"

One more I got last night (note, still all gmail accounts):

Originally Posted by smith.houston306@gmail.com

-----Original Message-----
From: smith houston [mailto:smith.houston306@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 6:08 PM
To: sale-m6pgq-1316484593@craigslist.org
Subject: Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Rustic Iron Chandelier!! - $899 (Rancho Palos Verdes / Palos Verdes)

** 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

--
Hi,
How are you doing i am interested in the above pasted item kindly let me know if it's still available for sale????
Regards


------------------------------------------------------------------
this message was remailed to you via: sale-m6pgq-1316484593@craigslist.org
------------------------------------------------------------------

My response:

-----Original Message-----
From: David
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:00 AM
To: 'smith houston'
Subject: RE: Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Caucasian 17-year old girl for sale

I'm great, thanks!! And very motivated to sell her. She is still available. Except maybe for her heart.

-----Original Message-----
From: smith houston [mailto:smith.houston306@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 6:08 PM
To: sale-m6pgq-1316484593@craigslist.org
Subject: Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Caucasian 17-year old girl for sale - $899 (Rancho Palos Verdes / Palos Verdes)

** 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

--
Hi,
How are you doing i am interested in the above pasted
item kindly let me know if it's still available for sale????
Regards


------------------------------------------------------------------
this message was remailed to you via: sale-m6pgq-1316484593@craigslist.org

------------------------------------------------------------------

[Don Fernando]

how much fo you want for that 17yo girl? 17 is legal in Holland

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

how much fo you want for that 17yo girl? 17 is legal in Holland

It's already there

Subject: Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Caucasian 17-year old girl for sale - $899 (Rancho Palos Verdes / Palos Verdes)

You can get the Mexican girls cheaper across the border, but this one is white, so there is a premium.....I'm going to hell

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

how much fo you want for that 17yo girl? 17 is legal in Holland

Ooooof.....so YOU are the RESPONDENT!

Originally Posted by SchizoFilly

It's already there


You can get the Mexican girls cheaper across the border, but this one is white, so there is a premium.....I'm going to hell

I'm going to hell too...I just got this response to one of my responses....

Start from the bottom please and read up.

-----Original Message-----
From: Klein, David
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:37 AM
To: 'smith houston'
Subject: RE: Exquisite French Baby

You do realize that I am selling a French baby, don't you? It is a human baby & cannot be shipped by any mover or shipping agent. Well, at least not for an additional fee. Like at least $5 more. Know that I am motivated to sell it though!!! The exquisite French baby continuously cries & cries and I haven't changed its diaper since I bought it a week ago from a trader in the West Indies. Frankly, I don't even know its sex so you are buying the baby regardless of sex. Thank you for your business! I will like you to furnish me with your name, address and phone number because a background check must be performed to know that you are a suitable parent for my French baby. When I purchased this baby a week ago I paid an extra $25 to waive the background check. Surely you don't want to have to pay the additional fee! It is expensive already, I know but will be well worth it. Imagine the money you can make if the exquisite French baby turns out to be a pretty girl! Hopefully the cleft palate will be fixed by the time she is older and of serviceable age. By purchasing this exquisite French baby, I will no longer be legally responsible for any of its misdoings. Don't be fooled, this baby is one hell of a thief! I had a girlfriend 3 days ago but this exquisite French baby stole her heart and my girlfriend no longer loves me! Also, the exquisite French baby stole $50 from me so I request that you make a payment of an additional $50 to me for this money that it owes me. I'm sorry to trouble you with all these complications; I guarantee that you will be happy with this exquisite French baby. Although again, I will also not be financially responsible for it from the moment you come to pick it up. And I don't know anything about the exquisite French baby's involvement in the robbery of a Cayman offshore bank in the case somebody may coming looking.

Thanks again for your speedy purchase of the item! You are excellent customer!

-----Original Message-----
From: smith houston [mailto:smith.houston306@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:15 AM
To: David
Subject: Re: Exquisite French Baby

Hello,
Thanks for getting back to my mail,i would be buying and love
to come down for a look but i'm not idle at the moment,because i'm
indulging in my office assignment,but am satisfy with the description
and the condition you gave on the website.i would like to make an
outright purchase immediately.i will be glad if you can withdraw the
advert placement from the website and will like you to know that i
will be sending the payment for the item with a certified bank check
or cashier's check in (US dollars) for the reason that i'm busy to
come for the item and i will like you to please bear with me.And as
for the pick up of the item i will know how to handle that with my
mover.As soon as you cash the payment in check,the mover will come for
the pick up,all you need to do is mail me and give me the description
to your place to make it easier for the mover to come and do the pick
up.I do not want you to look for another buyer and i will be greteful
if you withdraw the advert from the website, and i don't mind giving
you extra $50 for withdrawing the advert from the web.In order for you
to know that I'm really serious in purchasing your item.I will send
you the payment as soon as you give me the info to write the check. i
would need your name and address to post the payment and i'll
appreciate if you include your
1...Your name
2...Your postal address
3...your zip code
4...mobile phone number
Home or work address (Ups doesn't deliver to P.O Boxes)
thanks and i'll be expecting your reply.
Regards


-----Original Message-----
From: David
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:59 AM
To: 'smith houston'
Subject: RE: Exquisite French Baby

Yes, I'm a motivated seller!!!

-----Original Message-----
From: smith houston [mailto:smith.houston306@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 6:09 PM
To: sale-mt4bu-1316476419@craigslist.org
Subject: Exquisite French Baby- $1699 (Rancho Palos Verdes)

** 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

--
Hi,
How are you doing i am interested in the above pasted
item kindly let me know if it's still available for sale????
Regards


------------------------------------------------------------------
this message was remailed to you via: sale-mt4bu-1316476419@craigslist.org
------------------------------------------------------------------

OMG, OMG, I crack myself up....and I'm going to hell.

Originally Posted by mrreindeer

Imagine the money you can make if the exquisite French baby turns out to be a pretty girl! Hopefully the cleft palate will be fixed by the time she is older and of serviceable age.

Wrong on a few levels there....I love it.