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Cashier’s Check Fraud
This scam involves a seller advertising a valuable item over the Internet. A “buyer,” often from a foreign country, contacts the seller about purchasing the item and states that he plans to use a cashier’s check issued from a bank/credit union in the United States. Then the “buyer” tells the seller that he either “mistakenly” sent too large a check, or that he will be sending a check for more than the purchase price. In either event, the seller is instructed to immediately wire the “balance” back to the buyer.
The unsuspecting seller then deposits the cashier’s check in their bank account. Under a federal banking law, the customer’s bank is required to make those funds available to its customer on the business day after the funds are deposited. So, the unwary seller is able to withdraw the “overpayment” before the check winds its way back to the bank that supposedly issued it (since it is fraudulent). That can take 7 days, or even longer. Of course, after wiring the money back to the buyer, the scam artist is nowhere to be found.
And you are out the balance you wired to the thief.
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I put an item on craigslist for $300 and immediately got a bite....here it is..
From a BRIAN GEFFS as grandfathergeffs@fresnomail.com
Hello i will like to know if the above item is still
available for sale.
Brian.
Sent by [CompanyName] Mail
So i replied that it was still available:
now the email was from grandfathergeffs@gmail.com
Good Morning ... am interested.I'll not be available for the pick-up due to nature of my job,so I engaged the services of a mover to pick up my items for me. I'll send a check via my bank to cover the cost of the item,I will need the details of whom & where to mail the check.It will be delivered by the United Parcel Service within 2-3 days. Please note 'UPS' do not deliver to P.O.Box addresses
1.Name to be on the check
2.Home address
3.Telephone .
Kindly delete the posting as am totally committed to buying from you to save me cost.I use a hearing-in paired phone as am deaf send me an email for fast response,Regards
Brian.
so i did email the info. (my first time being scammed :( )
Hello Heather,
How are you doing? I'll like to inform you that I contacted my bank to confirm if your payment has been mailed out, I was made to understand that instead of the actual amount for the item, the bank made out a check for $2500. The payment was already been posted before I was informed about this but is a little problem which we can handle amicably. However, I have rectified this with my Bank cause I wouldn't want this to delay the sales, all you have to do is that, once you have the payment, do take it to your Bank and have it cashed and you'll then deduct the money for your goods and in addition a $100 ( which is the cost of your running around).
The excess fund on the payment will then be wired to my mover via western union that same day, so that my mover can come for pick up as I've already planned on using the excess fund to offset the payment of the previous shipments that has been undertaken on my behalf.
Do let me know if I can trust you to have the excess fund sent to my mover.
Thank you,
Brian.
THIS WAS DEFINATELY A RED FLAG AT THIS POINT!!
So i then emailed and said that i didn't feel comfortable with this transaction and that i would shred the check when it arrived. I didn't get an email for about 3 days ( i guess scammers take weekends off too) then monday i got an email
Hello Heather,
This is just to update you regarding the payment am really sorry about the delay i am making everything possible to secure the purchase of the item since you've held it for me, Well i was just informed that the check is in transit via (UPS) and it will be delivered first thing Tuesday morning so please give me an update once you have received and have cashed the check so i can provide you with the mover's information for the excess fund and the pick up arrangement.
Regards Brian.
So obviously he didn't read his email so yet again i emailed explaining that i don't feel comfortable with this transaction.
This was today:
Hello Heather, How are you doing today? Thanks for your trustworthiness and the effort on this purchase and am glad to inform you that the Payment has been delivered to your location by UPS here is the tracking number (1Z7341VW0192546159).
Now that you have the payment I would like you to please take it to your Bank and have it cashed.You will deduct the cost of the purchase from the that, then have the rest funds sent out to the mover once you cashed the check so that she can come over for the pick-up by noon. Here is the mover information to send the money to via Western union (money in minutes) ....
Name : Joann Darling
Address : 624 W Arrow Hwy,
San Dimas, CA, 91773
Afterward i will require the following info from you............
1.The MTCN number that is the 10 digits number on the Western Union receipt
2.Sender's name and address used in sending the money
3.Actual amount sent.
Please pay off the western union charges from the remaining fund after you must have deducted your money and the $100 that is to cover the cost of your run around. I'll be waiting to read from you once you have sent out the funds with the info you have used in sending out the fund today.
Warmest Regards
Brian.
N.B
Below is the tracking and delivery details ------
Your package has been delivered.
Tracking Number: 1Z 734 1VW 01 9254 615 9
Type: Package
Status: Delivered
Delivered On: 04/29/2008 9:56 A.M.
Location: FRT DOOR
Delivered To: HOLLYWOOD, FL, US
So now i am going home and probably going to report this to the bank or if anyone knows a good website to report this fraud please let me know! Websites like this are great!!!!
Posted by: Heather at Apr 29, 2008 12:40:52 PM
Hello,
My name is Juan Turner i am freelance modelling agent working for Complex Magazine in New York recruiting models.Currently the company needs models for Next Month special edition of the magazine.I saw your profile and i appreciate them we are happy to inform you that you are one of the few Models choosen out of the screening exercise performed on here and I would like us to do some work together.I presently have a good offer for you.
I want to know if you are interested in modeling because I need pictures of a good looking Model who will be on the magazine cover for the Next month edition.Please let me know if you are interested in the Job. You stand a chance of making a reasonable $600 from this deal to start,and even a noticeable fame. Let me know if you are interested by mailing me in my offer and I would give you further details.pls get back to me asap.You can as well visit our website www.complex.com
Warmest Regards
Juan Turner
Hello,
Thanks for your response and interest.The taken pictures will be used for the magazine cover of my client which website is www.complex.com. The name of the company is Complex Magazine.it has just been established in United Kingdom also. Presently the company needs a Model for Next month edition and am giving you the offer.Your Jobs will be exhibited on their website and also after the first set of picture are being sent.
Their magazines will be sent to you in order for you to know about the company.Subsequently depending on how best this suits.You could be invited over to the company to sign a contract with us.The location of the shoots will be somewhere close to where you are located.There is an assigned make-up artist for the project.As soon as we agree, the make-up artist will get intouch with you to agree on the location, date and time of the shoots.
As written in my previous mail, you will get $600 to start which will be sent to you immediately. After payment has been received, the photo shoots will be taken and sent to the company. There will be a pre-arranged hair/ make up artist that will be coming over to you for the shoots. They will be contacting you for proper arrangement of time and location after payments has been made. Guess the arrangement is understood. In order for payment to be made to you, provide me with the following details so we can mail you the payment:Moreover there will be no nudity or implied nudity involved.
FULL NAME:
FULL HOME ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIPCODE:
PHONE NUMBER:
Warmest Regards
Juan Turner
Hello Lauretta,
It was nice hearing from you aspa my request regarding the available opportunity to apear on the next publishing magazine in the United State called Complex Magazine.
I have spoken to the director Agent in the United Kingdom named Mr Nicolas Grant and he also instructed me to direct all your contact information to him without no delay which means you have been granted this great opportunity to be the most outstanding Model for the lunching of the Front page of this magazine and as a soul collector to attract Custormers in the United State.
Ones more i welcome you to Complex Magazine.I will be glad to inform you that at any moment from now we shall be hearing from the Sponsors about this great opportunity which will be lunched on 19th of April 2008.We have had different sponsors who are willing to take care of some financial aspect to cover this upcoming event to be a success.
Moreover,i am e-mailing you to keep you updated that the mode of payment shall be coming in form of a Bank Certified Check and you shall be soon connected to the Choosen Make Up Artist (MUA) soon as we have a fair reply and good news from the sponsors.
I will want you to e-mail me back confirming with me that you got this e-mail and confirm with me below your information as received by you.
FULL NAME:
FULL HOME ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:Florida
ZIPCODE
PHONE NUMBER:
I look forward to read from you without no further delay.
Warmest Regards
Juan Turner
Hello,
I bring you greeting ones more from the desk office of the shoot Maneger.
You are adviced to pls contact the Photographer you will be working with via this Phone number on or before the shoot day so you can both set up or reach a good conclusion and better conversation regarding this shoot.
Mr Anastista in Sacramento,CA will be the professional Photographer we shall be using for this shoot so this is why i want want you you to call him before any form or payment is received or progress.
Mr Anastista halican Phone Number : ( 931-442-1822)
Mr Anastista's E-mail adress: andyhalican77@yahoo.com
I will look out to read an e-mail from you without no delay.
And upon the payment,i shall be getting back to you in a moment if there is any update regarding the shipping courier used to mail the package to you.
Regards
Juan Turner
Hello,
How are you today? I am emailing you to Inform you that payment has been issued out to you. The Check is to cover your part payment as the selected MODEL and Money for the Photographer issued out in your Name in the amount of $2980 and it was mailed Via UPS with Tracking # (1Z73W77Y1596187228) which will be delivered to you in a moment. I will want you to get back to me with the confirmation of receipt.
Furthermore, I will want you to proceed to the bank and have the check cashed and after processing the check you will have your $600 part payment deducted from the money and you will Wire the remaining Money to the Photographer you are working with in California Via Western Union Money transfer. Because he is going to come over to your for shooting grand finale on the 12th of April 2008 at your Location.
So below is the Photographer's details.
NAME: ANASTISTA HALICAN
ADDRESS: 1724 Belfort St
CITY: Sacramento
STATE: CA
ZIPCODE: 95821
So after sending the money you will get back to me Via email with the below information from Western Union.
1) 10 Digits Western Union Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN)
2) Exact Amount Sent at Western Union Desk.
3) Information Used While Sending the Money (Name,Address,City,State.)
Note that you are to use part of the Companys money to pay the Western Union Charges. So you are to have this processed because we have to make necessary arrangements in you knowing the MUA you will be working with and get use to one another.
I await your Urgent response as soon as possible.
Go with God..
Regards
Juan Turner
i am so sorry that the ups package did not get to you yesterday.
Just keep an eye on it tomorrow and u will get it.
Regards
Juan turner
Yes cash the check and deduct your own part payment then have the remaining money transfered to mr Anastista halican.
Get back to me with the WU information as soon as the money has been sent to anastista halican.
Or better still,read my previous e-mail with subject (payment mailed out to you - instruction to follow today)
then with the you will know what to do.
Regards
Juan Turner
Posted by: Lauretta Theophile at Apr 9, 2008 1:33:14 PM
I got this e-mail from a guy regarding an aquarium that I am selling on recycler online. I replied to it and I told him that the aquarium will only be sold local, it will not be shipped and, for cash transaction only. Although I did send him more photos of the aquarium just in case he wanted to see how nice it is. I then did a search on google for the name and this website is the first reference.
I almost got burned with my laptop that was purchased by a guy in Nigeria two years ago in ebay. It was the money order scam with the confirmation e-mail and the whole nine yards. When I dropped off the package at my local USPS, I suddenly got suspicious and did some research onlline for scams like it. Its a good thing I was able to intercept the package before it actually flew to Nigeria because if it was already on the plane, I'm pretty sure I won't see it again.
The lesson is trust your instincts and don't believe people immediately, don't be too trustful of others. RESEARCH!!!
Posted by: Phil at Mar 4, 2008 7:50:28 AM
i got scammed from roomateclick.com for 1300 dollars, by a so called Anne_martins, so what i decided to do was anyone who ever emailed me regarding checks i would just keep pretending that i was interested, i got plenty and plenty of checks collected, sitting in a box ripped up in fed ex cardboard, im just happy they think they are getting the money, i even let them call me at some number i dont care for, and talk to them like im actually sending it, it only takes a few minutes of my time, i havent had any people send me anything int he last couple months but maurrice daniels was one of em and he waited for me to send him checks for months. I am curious to know cuz i sent my money through western union to a brian s. sine to Georgia, can they go after the ones in the united states, thanks mia.
Posted by: mia wazwaz at Mar 2, 2008 9:44:57 PM
I recently advertised 2 antique school desks on craigs list for $200. I immediatly got a hit. He confirmed he wished to purchase the desks. He told me he would be sending me a cashiers check for the desks as well as shipping. A check was delivered by UPS for $1590. I soon got an e-mail telling me he was tracking the check and knew it had been delivered. In that e-mail I was given a name Earl Samuel Piper in Las Vegas. This was his shipper whom he had referred to as "she" in the e-mail. He asked me for the reference # on the moneygram and for me to send the remaining amount to his shipper. I was curious who would be shipping the merchandise from Maryland to his shipper. Well I went to my bank which it was written on to cash it not deposit it. Bank of America. They then broke the news. It's a forgery. Mario Wayne was the person I communicated with via e-mail. Mandeep Gill was the name on the check. Leo Lichtenstein was the name on the return address of the UPS package from a robotic co. in Westminster Md. My suggestion to folks is take the check to the financial institution it is written on and cash it or take it to your own and deposit it and wait for it to clear. Mike Jeffreys Annapolis, Md.
Posted by: Mike Jeffreys at Jan 27, 2008 6:08:58 PM
Just wanted to post this email I received. Once I received it I did a google on the name and came up with more scams from this guy. Thanks for sites like this.
Best,
Skip
GEORGE COLE RIVALDO
Hi,
My name is Capt. George C. Rivaldo, I am highly interested in making payment for the room you advertised for rent, I want to make the Payment on behalf of my son whom intends to be at your location toFurther his education, so I would like you to let me know how youWill be making your charges per month.
So, try to get back to me as soon as you can and also I hope the environment is a quiet and peaceful place for him to concentrate and further his education, and note that your payment will be made to you via Cashier's check..
I look forward to receiving your response as soon as possible.
Thanks
Posted by: Skip at Jan 22, 2008 7:49:52 AM
Just wanted to post this email I received. Once I received it I did a google on the name and came up with more scams from this guy. Thanks for sites like this.
Best,
Skip
GEORGE COLE RIVALDO
Hi,
My name is Capt. George C. Rivaldo, I am highly interested in making payment for the room you advertised for rent, I want to make the Payment on behalf of my son whom intends to be at your location toFurther his education, so I would like you to let me know how youWill be making your charges per month.
So, try to get back to me as soon as you can and also I hope the environment is a quiet and peaceful place for him to concentrate and further his education, and note that your payment will be made to you via Cashier's check..
I look forward to receiving your response as soon as possible.
Thanks
Posted by: Skip at Jan 22, 2008 7:48:02 AM
Just another near casualty.
His name was Andre Nikolaev. Upon later research I found out that this name is an old time Russian CLOWN.A bit funny,but cruel, at least I didn't lose my car.
Posted by: jsue. at Jan 21, 2008 1:31:34 PM
Here is my story. Luckily I smell scam from the very beginning. I am looking for some roommate. A girl with the name of Emily Huxley sent me the second email after I asked her for deposit. When I received the check by UPS express and it looks like a fake. I asked the bank to check it for me. They confirmed it and I plan to report the FBI or local police.
Email:
How are you doing? I'm just about to tell you that you will receive the check today through ups now. Its FNB. delivered with tracking XXXX via www.ups.com. I'm happy the payment reached you. Smile.
Ok you go ahead and apply some of the money for the one month and security deposit. Am expecting at the same time you will send $1500 to my travel/shipper company through the nearest western union. Thanks. I will be parking my car in the parking lot too. Ok they are moving some few small things for me like my notebook.
Here is their western union information....
Name: Rose Burelison
Address: 10132 Vickery Ave E
City: Tacoma
State: Wa
Zip code: 98446
I believe you will have the cash today, send them my balance so i will be okay to fly in this weekend or Monday. I guess i will not change your plan too much. How do we meet? Should i just try locate myself there? I surely need small guidance. Anyway we meet soon, I'm just happy about a clean new surrounding and living with a fine china comp. scientist. I have a close asian friend once but no contact now, i believe we be friends. I guess you loving everyday over there. So shall it be for me too. Send me the MTCN control number for the transfer once you send it. Once I receive the transfer receipt, I will be provided my flight details. Is it a walking distance to the parking lot? Thank you so much.
Be happy to meet you soon on campus. God bless.
Emily.
Posted by: kkkccc at Jan 18, 2008 5:26:05 PM
My daughter was home the 1st 2 weeks of Dec. from her duty station overseas. She got a letter saying she had won a $45,000. lottery prize. She received a check for $2700. to pay 'taxes' to CANADA. Not heeding any warnings, she deposited the check in the bank. After it cleared, she made a withdrawal to send a moneygram to JOE ANDERSON in Toronto Canada. Well you know the "Rest Of The Story" . . . her account is now in arrears of $2,700. It is Sunday the 30th of Dec. She has not checked her bank account since the transaction. I took it on myself to check her account today . . . I knew it 'too good to be true'. So on we begin with the bank . . . good thing I have another day off for the holidays to begin getting something started on working this out.
Posted by: Marie at Dec 30, 2007 3:11:02 PM
Petfinder has been receiving complaints about this problem for years, but thus far does nothing. Many sites like Freecycle issue strong warnings about Nigerian scams for their advertisers. Petfinder makes the deliberate choice not to act. Shameful.
Posted by: Tnu at Dec 13, 2007 12:48:59 PM
Petfinder has been receiving complaints about this problem for years, but thus far does nothing. Many sites like Freecycle issue strong warnings about Nigerian scams for their advertisers. Petfinder makes the deliberate choice not to act. Shameful.
Posted by: Tnu at Dec 13, 2007 12:48:38 PM
Good Afternoon,
I have an ad on Craigslist selling a Lincoln Navigator. This is the 2 emails that I have received:
From
Kevin wale
Managing director
General Motor Company
247 Charlton road kingswood
Bristol BS15 1LT
England , United kingdom
+447024034001
www.gmeurope.com
To Rachel Kelly ,
I forwarded the information of your vehicle to our client who is interested in buying used Vehicle. Our Client was very pleased with the features and requested that I should make the Necessary arrangements to seal up the transaction as soon as possible.
Get back to me with the following questions
1. Price.
2. Reason for selling the vehicle.
3. State the present condition of the vehicle at the moment.
4. Location of the vehicle.
5. Recent pictures (both interior and exterior)
6. How long have you used the vehicle?
About General Motors :
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 284,000 people around the world. It has manufacturing operations in 33 countries and its vehicles are sold in 200 countries. In 2006, GM sold 9.1 million cars and trucks globally. In 2006, GM – for the first time – sold more than 2 million passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Europe, achieving a market share of 9.2 percent.
And
From
Kevin wale
Managing director
General Motor Company
247 Charlton road kingswood
Bristol BS15 1LT
England , United kingdom
+447024034001
www.gmeurope.com
I have a new contract with GM Europe . My client has finally agreed to sign a certified cashiers check of ($12,000 ) to your name and address for the purchase of your vehicle .
General Motors UK will be responsible for the pick up and shipping of the Vehicle .
Our Shipping/ pick up agent will be coming for the pick up of the car from its present location and then drive to a pre-paid shipper for shipment and to conclude other necessary shipping arrangements. The Title papers and other necessary documents will be signed and collected by the pick up agent .
Please confirm provide you name, address and phone number for check payment to be delivered to you via FedEx courier.
About General Motors :
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 284,000 people around the world. It has manufacturing operations in 33 countries and its vehicles are sold in 200 countries. In 2006, GM sold 9.1 million cars and trucks globally. In 2006, GM – for the first time – sold more than 2 million passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Europe, achieving a market share of 9.2 percent.
For the record, I am not a very trusting person and had to wonder why the Managing Director of GMChina needed a used Lincoln Navigator. I did a little background checking and all is not as it appears to be. Not like I didn't know that already. When I sell my vehicle it will be to someone who is standing in front of me with cash. This is the email addy of the fool...generalmotors@execs.com. And it had the GM logo on the email. Too bad I don't have any Mafia cousins to send after them.
Thank you for listening to my rant.
Rachel Kelly
Posted by: Rachel Kelly at Nov 29, 2007 2:10:37 PM
Good Afternoon,
I have an ad on Craigslist selling a Lincoln Navigator. This is the 2 emails that I have received:
From
Kevin wale
Managing director
General Motor Company
247 Charlton road kingswood
Bristol BS15 1LT
England , United kingdom
+447024034001
www.gmeurope.com
To Rachel Kelly ,
I forwarded the information of your vehicle to our client who is interested in buying used Vehicle. Our Client was very pleased with the features and requested that I should make the Necessary arrangements to seal up the transaction as soon as possible.
Get back to me with the following questions
1. Price.
2. Reason for selling the vehicle.
3. State the present condition of the vehicle at the moment.
4. Location of the vehicle.
5. Recent pictures (both interior and exterior)
6. How long have you used the vehicle?
About General Motors :
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 284,000 people around the world. It has manufacturing operations in 33 countries and its vehicles are sold in 200 countries. In 2006, GM sold 9.1 million cars and trucks globally. In 2006, GM – for the first time – sold more than 2 million passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Europe, achieving a market share of 9.2 percent.
And
From
Kevin wale
Managing director
General Motor Company
247 Charlton road kingswood
Bristol BS15 1LT
England , United kingdom
+447024034001
www.gmeurope.com
I have a new contract with GM Europe . My client has finally agreed to sign a certified cashiers check of ($12,000 ) to your name and address for the purchase of your vehicle .
General Motors UK will be responsible for the pick up and shipping of the Vehicle .
Our Shipping/ pick up agent will be coming for the pick up of the car from its present location and then drive to a pre-paid shipper for shipment and to conclude other necessary shipping arrangements. The Title papers and other necessary documents will be signed and collected by the pick up agent .
Please confirm provide you name, address and phone number for check payment to be delivered to you via FedEx courier.
About General Motors :
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 284,000 people around the world. It has manufacturing operations in 33 countries and its vehicles are sold in 200 countries. In 2006, GM sold 9.1 million cars and trucks globally. In 2006, GM – for the first time – sold more than 2 million passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Europe, achieving a market share of 9.2 percent.
For the record, I am not a very trusting person and had to wonder why the Managing Director of GMChina needed a used Lincoln Navigator. I did a little background checking and all is not as it appears to be. Not like I didn't know that already. When I sell my vehicle it will be to someone who is standing in front of me with cash. This is the email addy of the fool...generalmotors@execs.com. And it had the GM logo on the email. Too bad I don't have any Mafia cousins to send after them.
Thank you for listening to my rant.
Rachel Kelly
Posted by: Rachel Kelly at Nov 29, 2007 2:09:17 PM
Good Afternoon,
I have an ad on Craigslist selling a Lincoln Navigator. This is the 2 emails that I have received:
From
Kevin wale
Managing director
General Motor Company
247 Charlton road kingswood
Bristol BS15 1LT
England , United kingdom
+447024034001
www.gmeurope.com
To Rachel Kelly ,
I forwarded the information of your vehicle to our client who is interested in buying used Vehicle. Our Client was very pleased with the features and requested that I should make the Necessary arrangements to seal up the transaction as soon as possible.
Get back to me with the following questions
1. Price.
2. Reason for selling the vehicle.
3. State the present condition of the vehicle at the moment.
4. Location of the vehicle.
5. Recent pictures (both interior and exterior)
6. How long have you used the vehicle?
About General Motors :
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 284,000 people around the world. It has manufacturing operations in 33 countries and its vehicles are sold in 200 countries. In 2006, GM sold 9.1 million cars and trucks globally. In 2006, GM – for the first time – sold more than 2 million passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Europe, achieving a market share of 9.2 percent.
And
From
Kevin wale
Managing director
General Motor Company
247 Charlton road kingswood
Bristol BS15 1LT
England , United kingdom
+447024034001
www.gmeurope.com
I have a new contract with GM Europe . My client has finally agreed to sign a certified cashiers check of ($12,000 ) to your name and address for the purchase of your vehicle .
General Motors UK will be responsible for the pick up and shipping of the Vehicle .
Our Shipping/ pick up agent will be coming for the pick up of the car from its present location and then drive to a pre-paid shipper for shipment and to conclude other necessary shipping arrangements. The Title papers and other necessary documents will be signed and collected by the pick up agent .
Please confirm provide you name, address and phone number for check payment to be delivered to you via FedEx courier.
About General Motors :
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 284,000 people around the world. It has manufacturing operations in 33 countries and its vehicles are sold in 200 countries. In 2006, GM sold 9.1 million cars and trucks globally. In 2006, GM – for the first time – sold more than 2 million passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Europe, achieving a market share of 9.2 percent.
For the record, I am not a very trusting person and had to wonder why the Managing Director of GMChina needed a used Lincoln Navigator. I did a little background checking and all is not as it appears to be. Not like I didn't know that already. When I sell my vehicle it will be to someone who is standing in front of me with cash. This is the email addy of the fool...generalmotors@execs.com. And it had the GM logo on the email. Too bad I don't have any Mafia cousins to send after them.
Thank you for listening to my rant.
Rachel Kelly
Posted by: Rachel Kelly at Nov 29, 2007 2:08:33 PM
Good Afternoon,
I have an ad on Craigslist selling a Lincoln Navigator. This is the 2 emails that I have received:
From
Kevin wale
Managing director
General Motor Company
247 Charlton road kingswood
Bristol BS15 1LT
England , United kingdom
+447024034001
www.gmeurope.com
To Rachel Kelly ,
I forwarded the information of your vehicle to our client who is interested in buying used Vehicle. Our Client was very pleased with the features and requested that I should make the Necessary arrangements to seal up the transaction as soon as possible.
Get back to me with the following questions
1. Price.
2. Reason for selling the vehicle.
3. State the present condition of the vehicle at the moment.
4. Location of the vehicle.
5. Recent pictures (both interior and exterior)
6. How long have you used the vehicle?
About General Motors :
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 284,000 people around the world. It has manufacturing operations in 33 countries and its vehicles are sold in 200 countries. In 2006, GM sold 9.1 million cars and trucks globally. In 2006, GM – for the first time – sold more than 2 million passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Europe, achieving a market share of 9.2 percent.
And
From
Kevin wale
Managing director
General Motor Company
247 Charlton road kingswood
Bristol BS15 1LT
England , United kingdom
+447024034001
www.gmeurope.com
I have a new contract with GM Europe . My client has finally agreed to sign a certified cashiers check of ($12,000 ) to your name and address for the purchase of your vehicle .
General Motors UK will be responsible for the pick up and shipping of the Vehicle .
Our Shipping/ pick up agent will be coming for the pick up of the car from its present location and then drive to a pre-paid shipper for shipment and to conclude other necessary shipping arrangements. The Title papers and other necessary documents will be signed and collected by the pick up agent .
Please confirm provide you name, address and phone number for check payment to be delivered to you via FedEx courier.
About General Motors :
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 284,000 people around the world. It has manufacturing operations in 33 countries and its vehicles are sold in 200 countries. In 2006, GM sold 9.1 million cars and trucks globally. In 2006, GM – for the first time – sold more than 2 million passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Europe, achieving a market share of 9.2 percent.
For the record, I am not a very trusting person and had to wonder why the Managing Director of GMChina needed a used Lincoln Navigator. I did a little background checking and all is not as it appears to be. Not like I didn't know that already. When I sell my vehicle it will be to someone who is standing in front of me with cash. This is the email addy of the fool...generalmotors@execs.com. And it had the GM logo on the email. Too bad I don't have any Mafia cousins to send after them.
Thank you for listening to my rant.
Rachel Kelly
Posted by: Rachel Kelly at Nov 29, 2007 2:08:25 PM
Good Afternoon,
I have an ad on Craigslist selling a Lincoln Navigator. This is the 2 emails that I have received:
From
Kevin wale
Managing director
General Motor Company
247 Charlton road kingswood
Bristol BS15 1LT
England , United kingdom
+447024034001
www.gmeurope.com
To Rachel Kelly ,
I forwarded the information of your vehicle to our client who is interested in buying used Vehicle. Our Client was very pleased with the features and requested that I should make the Necessary arrangements to seal up the transaction as soon as possible.
Get back to me with the following questions
1. Price.
2. Reason for selling the vehicle.
3. State the present condition of the vehicle at the moment.
4. Location of the vehicle.
5. Recent pictures (both interior and exterior)
6. How long have you used the vehicle?
About General Motors :
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 284,000 people around the world. It has manufacturing operations in 33 countries and its vehicles are sold in 200 countries. In 2006, GM sold 9.1 million cars and trucks globally. In 2006, GM – for the first time – sold more than 2 million passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Europe, achieving a market share of 9.2 percent.
And
From
Kevin wale
Managing director
General Motor Company
247 Charlton road kingswood
Bristol BS15 1LT
England , United kingdom
+447024034001
www.gmeurope.com
I have a new contract with GM Europe . My client has finally agreed to sign a certified cashiers check of ($12,000 ) to your name and address for the purchase of your vehicle .
General Motors UK will be responsible for the pick up and shipping of the Vehicle .
Our Shipping/ pick up agent will be coming for the pick up of the car from its present location and then drive to a pre-paid shipper for shipment and to conclude other necessary shipping arrangements. The Title papers and other necessary documents will be signed and collected by the pick up agent .
Please confirm provide you name, address and phone number for check payment to be delivered to you via FedEx courier.
About General Motors :
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 284,000 people around the world. It has manufacturing operations in 33 countries and its vehicles are sold in 200 countries. In 2006, GM sold 9.1 million cars and trucks globally. In 2006, GM – for the first time – sold more than 2 million passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Europe, achieving a market share of 9.2 percent.
For the record, I am not a very trusting person and had to wonder why the Managing Director of GMChina needed a used Lincoln Navigator. I did a little background checking and all is not as it appears to be. Not like I didn't know that already. When I sell my vehicle it will be to someone who is standing in front of me with cash. This is the email addy of the fool...generalmotors@execs.com. And it had the GM logo on the email. Too bad I don't have any Mafia cousins to send after them.
Thank you for listening to my rant.
Rachel Kelly
Posted by: Rachel Kelly at Nov 29, 2007 2:08:18 PM
Just got this e-mail and decided to do a search for this company and ScamSafe came up. Clearly seems to be a scam.
Orange Street,Leicester Square,London, WC2H 7HR ...email: godchoosenfabrics01@gmail.comCOMPANY WORKING HOUR'S9:00am to 6:pm all days. As part of my expansion program,GOD CHOOSEN FABRICS LTD is looking forsomeone to WORK PART TIME/FROM HOME as a Representative/Book keeper,itpays $1500 a month plus benefits and takes only little of your time. Please contact us for more details .Requirements#Your full name:#Your full home address (STREET,CITY, STATE ANDZIPCODE):#Your age,#Occupation:#marital status:#direct contact telephone number (VALID ANDWORKING):#Your email address:- Should be a computer Literate. 3-5 hours access to the internetweekly.Must be over 18yrs of age. Must be Efficient and Dedicated. If you are interested and need more information,Please send e-mail togodchoosenfabrics01@gmail.comWARMEST REGARD, FROM: CEO /REV ROBERT PAUL.GOD CHOOSEN FABRICS LTD.
Posted by: clyde at Nov 25, 2007 6:31:19 PM
PLEASE READ!
A few days ago I posted my resume on a job hunting website. It included my email address. A day later I receive the following email:
CARIE TEXTILES FABRICS LTD.UK,
THIS IS PART TIME JOB OFFER,
Needs a book-keeper
(financial Representative) in the United State Of America, so I want to know if you will like to work online from home and get paid without leaving or affecting your present job. we need someone to work for the company as a Financial Representative/ book keeper in the states. The company produces various clothing materials, batiks, assorted Fabrics and Traditional costume which we have clients we supply weekly in the States.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO FOR US?
The Company needs a financial representative in the USA who will serve Has our Agent in processing any of our funds made out to us by our USA customers And Clients in us money orders or cashiers check this is because this legal Entity Takes a long period of time to clear in our banks in UK and due to Frequent Request and supplies of product we do not meet our demand due to this Failure So that why we seek your time and assistance.
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Receive payment from Clients
2. Cash Payments at your Bank
3. Deduct 10% which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed.
4. Forward balance after deduction of percentage/pay to any of the Offices you will be contacted to send payment to (Payment is to Forwarded either By Money Gram or Western Union Money Transfer).
HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?
10% from each operation! For instance: you receive 6000 USD via checks1 or money Orders on our behalf. You will cash the money and keep $600 (10% from $6000) for yourself! At the beginning your commission will equal 10%, though later it will increase up to 12%!
DO YOU NEED TO PAY FOR THE TRANSFER FEE FROM YOUR PERCENTAGE?
No you do not have to; all necessary transfer fees should be deducted From the Balance after you must have cashed and deduct your 10% of total money Received While finish cashing.
ADVANTAGES
You do not have to go out as you will work as an independent contractor Right From your home / office. Your job is absolutely legal. You can earn up To $3000 - 4000 monthly depending on time you will spend for this job. You do not need any capital to start. You can do the Work easily without leaving or affecting your present Job. The employees who make efforts and work Hard have a strong possibility to become managers. Anyway ouremployees never leave us due To our excellent work condition.
MAIN REQUIREMENTS
18 years or older legally capable Responsible Ready to work 3-4 hours per week.With PC knowledge E-mail and internet experience (minimal) If you are interested in our offer, and would like to work for CARIE TEXTILES FABRICS LTD.UK, kindly get back to us via email with the requested details.
FULL NAME:
CONTACT ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIPCODE:
PERSONAL CELL PHONE NUMBER:
SEX:
AGE:
DRIVER LIENCENSE NUMBER (OPTIONAL)
PRESENT JOB, IF EMPLOYED
And please know that everything is absolutely legal,that's why you have to fill An AGREEMENT FORM! This AGREEMENT FORM will definitely be email to you by ME right after your application must have been received and the information required
I AWAIT YOUR URGENT RESPONSE...............
REGARDS
MR BILLY DUSTAN
Personnel Manager,
CARIE TEXTILES FABRICS LTD.UK
303 Brampton Road,
SW32DY.London
+447024068397
+447045758667
you can also visit our website on www.ctfl.scriptmania.com for more information.
______________________________________
So, like an idiot I replied to the email to find out more about the job, because I am a student desperate to make money at this point. After finding out more, they sent me an "agreement form" which was just an email saying that I would cash the checks they send and then wire them the money. Then all I had to do was type my name at the bottom. So I did so.
Two days later I receive a fed ex package with a cashier's check inside for a total of $4550. It looks like an actual Navy Federal Credit Union Check, watermark, routing number, signature and all. Before I went and cashed it though, I went to do some looking around on the internet and thank god I found this site. Now I have no doubt it is a fake check, but it looks 100% real, which is why you never can tell. I now know not to cash it and to report this fraud to authorities.
My advice... NEVER, and I mean NEVER accept a job unless you are invited to an actual job interview, receive copies of legal documentation, and receive an legit paycheck.
It would be a felony for me just to cash this check not even knowing it was phoney!!!!!!!!
Posted by: STB at Nov 10, 2007 4:20:47 PM
Here I am posting one of the e-mail that I keep receiving as to make everyone aware.
Hello,
Thank you for your response and I hope we are working sincerely with each other. What you will do for the company is that, my clients make payments for our supplies every week in form of money orders and cashiers check which are not readily cashable outside the US {JUST BECAUSE THIS US MONEY ORDERS CAN ONLY BE CASHED WITHIN THE US} and for the other, it'll take several days for us to get the check cashed so we need someone in the states to work as our representative and assist us in processing the payments from our clients and I will pay him/her a weekly salary {YOU WILL BE PAID 10% FOR EACH TRANSACTION AND WE NORMALLY GET PAID 3 TIMES A WEEK FROM OUR CLIENTS}
All you need to do is receive this payment from our client in the States, you can get it cashed at the bank and then deduct your weekly pay i.e 10% and forward the balance to the company down here via western union money transfer. You will keep all western union transfer receipts used and forward them to us from time to time, you will also record all transactions on your computer both offline and online in case of any emergency references.
We would have told our clients to send the money directly to us via western union but it has been a tradition for them to pay us via US MONEY ORDERS/CHECKS and our former representative has been relieved.
Our payments will be issued out in your name and you get them cashed at the bank, (tax charges on your account will be deducted from our pockets not yours ,so you do not have to worry about that) and then deduct your salary and forward the balance to the company via money transfer method i did mention earlier on.
So all I need is to forward your information to our numerous clients in the state and they issue payment in form of MONEY ORDERS /CHECKS then send it via courier or mail to you.
I will need your FULL NAME ,CONTACT ADRESS (NO P.O.BOX) AND PHONE NUMBER {Home and Mobile}so we can forward it to our clients and they will start making payments to you as the companies representative in the states.
We will call you as soon as you send all necessary informations to confirm all these details.
I hope it is great doing business with you.
Thanks and I await your response.
Stay blessed.
MILES GREEN .
This is the letter I received offering me a stay at home job while cashing checks for this supposed to be international company. PEOPLE, BEWARE OF THESE SCAMS!!! or POSSIBLE SCAMS!!!
I hope that this information gets out there before it starts hurting people. I truly believe that this here is another scam to steal from peoples hard earned money. This here is one of many that I receive on a daily basis. i hope it gets investigated and if not I do hope keeps people from falling into scams.
sincerely,
Maria Mansingh
Posted by: Maria Mansingh at Nov 1, 2007 11:32:37 AM
I have been receiving e-mails of suppose to be European companies that need people to cash their checks for them. Supposely, I am to cash the checks and keep 10% and Western Union the difference to the company. I have been very warry of this since if they claim that they are an international company why do they need people to cash these companies checks and Western Union the difference. What has really cought my attention is the fact that they specifically ask for one to use my personal bank account to cash these checks and Western Union to send the difference.
I just received another e-mail this morning from an international fabric company. I just deleted, but after reading these here, I decided to mention about this stay at home bussiness where you just work three hours a day and supposed to make so much money cashing these companies checks.
Now I know is Fraud!
Posted by: Maria Mansingh at Nov 1, 2007 11:21:45 AM
hello
i know you must have gotten the check via ups i will like to know what his going on and have you email the shipper to tell you what to do next ?
:
Pete Hagstrom wrote:Benson,
Is there another way we can arrange for this transaction... I have never done this before and I really don't want to get screwed here... I am asking for $500 for the two guitars. My address is as follows...
Pete Hagstrom
431 21st NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52402
I would like to move fwd with this transaction but I am confused on the method payments... I have a pay pal account if this is easier we can do it this way as well... I don't understand the payment method... Sorry Benson... If you could call me, this transaction could be a little easier.. Thanks!!
benson marthins wrote:
hello
i have to let you know that i have a shipping company and there money will added to money sent to you all you need to do his when you get the check cash it deduct your money and send the rest money to my shipper so they can come for pickup if you agree on this get back to me with your payment details so i can mail you payment very fast.
Pete Hagstrom wrote: Benson,
Benson,
Thanks again for your prompt email response...
Where are you from? Here is the post on Craigs List... http://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/msg/443293778.html
I will not pay for the shipping costs... If you would like to have someone pick the guitars up would be greatly appreciated... Otherwise I can send it ground at your perferable carrier... Let me know.. Also I will not send the guitars out of state until the check would clear... Here is my phone number if you are serious about this transaction Benson... 319-431-5141 Please call me to discuss these matters of negotiation... Thanks!!
benson marthins wrote:
Thanks for the quick respond,once am
ok with the price i will be glad if you can
send your full Name and Address to
issue and mail out the payment in time
so by tomorrow or next, you will recieve
it via UPS mail .also can you send the
rest fund added to the payment back to
my shipper for the pick up?b'cos i have
my personal global shipping company.
Thanks.
Pete Hagstrom wrote: 1) Guitars are in Mint condition
2) I am pretty sure that the pics are online but I will send them to you if needed...
3) The final asking price is $500 for both guitars... One is an Ebony PR-5E Acoustic/Electric and the other is a Epiphone/Gibson Electric... I really don't even know the make and or model of this guitar... The guitar might be worth quite a bit... I do not accept Cachier Cheque until the check would obviously clear... If you are local, I will bring the guitars to you... Both guitars come with guitar cases... The acoustic/electric comes with a hard case and the electric comes with a soft case... Let me know if you are still interested... Thanks for everything Benson and if you need anymore questions please call at 319-431-5141...
benson marthins wrote:
Hello
I saw your advert on website and am in interested in your purchase,but before we start this transaction i will like you to answer my important question as follow
(1) what is the condition of the item?
(2) I will like to see the pics of the item
(3) What is the final asking price of it?
(4) Do you accept (Cashier cheque)
(5) Did you agree that my shipper will come to your doorstep for the pick up?
(6) Will you be able to send the excess fund to the shipping company for the pick up? because shipping cost will be added to the payment sending to you.
(7)If you are okay with all this question You are to send yourNAME,ADDRESS,CITY,STATE,POSTCODE,TEL # to mail out the payment
Today
"Thes this is what he tells me, HELLO,
THE CHECK SHOULD CLEAR BY NOW,KINDLY BE MAN OF YOUR WORD AND HAVE THE MONEY SENT VIA WESTERN UNION TO THE SHIPPER TODAY AND GET BACK WITH WIRING INFORMATION AS SOON AS YOU SEND THE MONEY TODAY THANKS.
So then I realize that this is not right and something is definately going on here so
Daniel Alan posts:
Hello,
Thanks for your Swift respone and kind gesture,since you already got the cheque all you need to do now is deduct your own money and send the rest of funds via Western Union Money Transfer to the Info Below and get back to me as soon as possible within 24hours with the Western Union Info..
Here is the info to send the left over funds via Western Union to:
Name:Daniel Alan
Address:20 CLEM ROAD
City:AKODIRI
Zip Code:22001
State:PORT NOVO
Country:REPUBLIC OF BENIN
After funds have been transferred via Western Union Transfer Sameday you get the check email me the wiring infos below.
1.10 DIGIT MTCN#(MONEY TRANSFER CONTROL NUMBER)
2.SENDERS FIRST AND LAST NAME AND ADDRESS
3.TOTAL AMOUNT SENT
4.TEST QUESTION AND ANSWER...NAME OF RECIEVER..........ANS..DANIEL
Kindly email me all these INFORMATION as soon as you send the funds
Thanks.
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Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2007 11:21:05 -0700
From: pete_hagstrom@yahoo.com
Subject: Hey
To: bookdanielinc@hotmail.com
what do i do next with the check?
From: "Daniel Alan" Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
To: "Pete Hagstrom"
Subject: RE: INSTRUCTIONS
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2007 16:51:55 -0600
Why did u have to keep someone money that is not belong to you?...Do not try to play any smart games or i will report you to my cousin Alan Tarloy the head of FBI in WI and they will trace and fuck ur ass....
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Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2007 14:56:32 -0700
From: pete_hagstrom@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: INSTRUCTIONS
To: bookdanielinc@hotmail.com
I think I am just going to keep all the money... Thanks !!
Daniel Alan wrote:
Hello,
Thanks for your Swift respone and kind gesture,since you already got the cheque all you need to do now is deduct your own money and send the rest of funds via Western Union Money Transfer to the Info Below and get back to me as soon as possible within 24hours with the Western Union Info..
Here is the info to send the left over funds via Western Union to:
Name:Daniel Alan
Address:20 CLEM ROAD
City:AKODIRI
Zip Code:22001
State:PORT NOVO
Country:REPUBLIC OF BENIN
After funds have been transferred via Western Union Transfer Sameday you get the check email me the wiring infos below.
1.10 DIGIT MTCN#(MONEY TRANSFER CONTROL NUMBER)
2.SENDERS FIRST AND LAST NAME AND ADDRESS
3.TOTAL AMOUNT SENT
4.TEST QUESTION AND ANSWER...NAME OF RECIEVER..........ANS..DANIEL
Kindly email me all these INFORMATION as soon as you send the funds
Thanks.
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Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2007 11:21:05 -0700
From: pete_hagstrom@yahoo.com
Subject: Hey
To: bookdanielinc@hotmail.com
what do i do next with the check?
Posted by: Pete at Oct 15, 2007 9:16:05 AM
Last month I sold something on Craig's List with an asking price of $800 and I got a response the next day from a person named Andrew Dominic. He asked me the basic questions, condition of the item, final asking price, etc...and when I told him to call me because I had a few questions, he responded WITHOUT answering my questions asking for my contact information because he was going to send me a certified cashier's check to hasten the transaction and also in the interest of protection between he and I. I gave him my work address because I didn't want him to have my home address and when I showed up to work a few days later, UPS came by to deliver the check to me and right away, I got this email from him:
Hello,
I will like to tell you that i track the status of the
check and can confirm to you that it has been
delivered via UPS. Pls do get back to me to
confirm that you got the check and will like to tell
you that.. if you have gotten the check you can go
ahead and cash it and as soon as you cash it... you
deduct you amount in the amount of ($800) and
send the excess amount of ($2190 minus western
union fees) via western union near you.. to my
shipper can come for pickup asap.
Below is my shipper information:
NAME : Patricia Delgrosso
CITY : North Tonawanda
STATE: NY
ZIPCODE: 14120
Just send the excess fund to the shipper info as i
have give you above..and after you send it via
western union....get back to me with necessary
infos like MTCN#, Actual Amount Sent, and
Sender Name..
I do hope to hear from you soonest..
Thanks
570-234-1135
Well, like an idiot I deposited the check into my account because I thought it was real. Thank God the bank only let me have an available balance of $100 dollars because I would have taken out what he asked me to take out and wire it to him. He emailed me earlier today asking for status on the check he sent me under the name ALBERT DOMINIC. I feel so stupid. Anyway, now my ATM card is closed and my account is frozen. What happens to me now?!!! Am I in as much trouble as I think I'm in?!!! Please HELP!
Posted by: Jen at Oct 13, 2007 12:12:11 AM
I recently placed an ad on petfinder, and recieved several responces. One that particularly stood out was from a guy named MARK-MATT. He conviced me that he was a family man, married with a 12 year old daughter who really wanted a pet. He wanted two kittens and the kittens where only $10.00 for adoption fee. Well he offered $100.00 and asked me to take down my ad so nobody would out bid him. I did not take the ad down, but I believed him so I promised him to two kittens of his choice. Then I didn't hear from him, so I e-mailed him to see if he still wanted the kittens because other people wanted them. Of course, he still wanted them and said the money was on the way via UPS. Again, I thought it was true because it was coming through UPS. The next day he e-mailed me saying the CASHIERS CHECK would be here and it was for $1400 and I was to deducted my $100.00 and the rest($1300.00) was to be paid to a HIGHWAY SHIPPING AGENCY1 @YAHOO.COM. Well the check came for $1400.00 which looked so real. I then took it to my credit union to cash and the lady left me standing there for about ten minutes then came back saying it was a out of state check and I would have to deposit it for seven days until it cleared. Well thinking this guys shipping company is coming tomarrow I have to pay them, the bank never told me they thought it was fake they just treated me like I was trying to pass a bad check. After felling like a idiot, I went home to research this check and I found that HIGHWAY SHIPPING AGENCY DOES NOT EXSIST! The check also was from BANK OF AMERICA WITH NO ADDRESS! except that it was from Atlanta, Goergia and the company name on it was WESTERN GAS RESOURCES.INC. from Denver CO.. But the postage said it went through California from UPS. Once again, he said he was from New Hampshire and the money that I was supposed to send was going to a guy named ALOU MAKADAKI ( in NY,NY) Why wasn't it going to that shipping company? well he said that guy was the accountant!I am very scared I have a terminally ill child, and four other children! Iam afraid for their safety!!! Because Iwas to trusting ,Unfortunately I had given this fool my phone number because I was new to this sort of stuff so I made him believe I did everything he asked me to do, now he has been calling my house all night, at 2:00and 3:00am and is stil calling every ten minutes. acting like I am the rip-off! What can I do? Who can help? Do I call the police? All I wanted to do is find loving homes for the kittens after the neighbor dumped her pregnant cat, I was trying to do a good thing! I feel so stupid..Where do I report this? The only good thing is I never cashed the check!!!!!!!
Posted by: Angela Neal at Oct 6, 2007 6:13:50 AM
I had my car posted on craigslist for 6500, my first response was from a guy named "Smith Lanbo" he asked me these following questions.......
Hello,
I am interested in the immediate purchase of your item placed on Craigslist and I will like to ask few questions before I proceed on the purchase.
1 :- Is the item available for sale ?
2 :- What is the condition of the item ?
3 :- Do you accept a cashiers check as mode of payment?
4 :- Where is the item located ?
5 :- What is the final price of the item ?
6 :- Will you be able to send more pictures to see how it look likes ?
7 :-Will you allow my Shipper come to your house for the pick up of the item cos I don't want you to worry yourself about the shipping of the item.?
8 :- Will you be able to wire the Shipping fess via western union money transfer to my shipper cos the total payment which include the shipping charges and some other commissions needed to get the item to its destination would be issued altogether on the check?
9 :- If accepted kindly get back to me with your full name and contact address including your phone number so that my client can mail out the check right away?
Thanks
Smith Cole
I responded to everything besides my address and phone number, he responded to me RIGHT AWAY asking for my address. I didnt want to give him my home address so i gave him my work address....i then told him i will not accept a check that the buyer must meet with me in person and come to the bank to make sure it clears. i did not hear anything back from him, my car has already sold, then this morning a week and a half later i get an email saying....
Hello Christine,
Goodday! i just heard back from my client, that the payment is around the corner . i was notified that you will be receiving the payment soonest infact to be precise by TODAY the payment is actually coming via UPS courier service. so i will like you to get me updated once you receive it, and here is the ups tracking number 1Z505R7R0192984683...ok? i understand that no letter was attached with the payment because he sent the payment in a hurry, so no instruction was contained with the payment .....ok? it is pertinent that you follow my instructions contained in this email. the excess funds is to be sent to my shipper that will be coming around to pick the item from you .i have gotten the shipper details ,they are as stated below:
Name.... DANIEL ALAN
Address...... 20 CLEM ROAD
City............AKODIRI
State..........PORT NOVO
Zip Code....22001
Country.....REPUBLIC OF
BENIN
TEXT QUESTION........COLOUR OF THE SKY
ANSWER...............BLUE
You are expected to take the payment to your bank or any cashing stores or bereau de change around you for immediate cash. as soon as you have the cash at hands, deduct the amount for your item and the $100 my client promise to compesate you for the whole delay and send all the rest funds in US dollars to my shipper via WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER. the western union charges should be deducted from the excess funds ....ok? i am sure you will get a western union outlet around you there. make sure you send to me the transfer information( i.e SENDER NAME,RECIVER NAME, MTCN, question and answer if there is any, amount sent after western union charges.) via email as soon as the transfer is made via western union money transfer. immediately my shipper receives the funds , i shall ask him to call you on the phone ; both of you can discuss a convenient pick up time and location of the item.
Please i will like you to email me immediately you have this email so that i can get updated about things from your end and also confirm to me that you got my email . i am assuming that this transaction will be completed in a timely manner without any delay. so you are free to proceed to the necessary exercise soon as you receive payment and hopeful to hear from you immediately.
I await your quick response and ever grateful for your patience and understanding.
Many Thanks
Two hours later this morning i did receive the check for $10,450 out of no where who says it was written by an insurance company!!! Obvious scam attempt, I ripped up the check.
Beware!
Posted by: Christine at Sep 7, 2007 3:24:47 PM
