Post by Jack Teems on Dec 4, 2017 10:43:58 GMT -5
I've grown weary of trying to sell anything on Craigs List. At least 99% of the responses are scams, so I've developed a planned future approach using some very good advice on the Web:
I list, say, a computer on Craigs for $500.
Scammer: Hello, what's the best price for the computer?
Me: $1,000.
Scammer: Is the price firm and the condition good?
Me: Yes, unless I get higher offers before you pay and the condition is not so good.
Scammer: Great, I'll buy from you. Provide your name and address and I will mail you a certified check. Pickup arrangement will be made after check is cashed at your bank.
Me: OK, just so you know, the truck that picks it up has to have a forklift 2 stank hooks, and a clift bar to get it on the truck.
Scammer: That's OK, will make the necessary arrangement.
Me: I need confirmation from your shipper that they have the necessary equipment
Scammer: Yes, just confirmed.
Me: Sorry, I need that confirmation in writing and notarized.
Scammer: I will send you a check, just send me your address. I will send a check for $3,000, you deposit and keep $1,500 (an extra $500 for your trouble) and then send the other $1,500 yo my shipper via Western Union.
I send a bogus address, usually the White House or Scotland Yard.
Scammer: Did you get the check?
Me: I just moved. Can you send it to my new address?
And I send another bogus address.
Scammer: Did you get the check?
Me: Yes, thank you. Unfortunately, I ran out of money and had to spend the money you sent me. And I sold the computer because someone offered me $4,000. But I have another computer for $6,000 and if you send me another $2,000 for it I will give you the amount I owe you. Plus, I have moved again, but this time I think I'm staying. But my Internet is sketchy so we will have to use regular mail for future communications.
By this time, hopefully the scammer will seek honest employment.
I list, say, a computer on Craigs for $500.
Scammer: Hello, what's the best price for the computer?
Me: $1,000.
Scammer: Is the price firm and the condition good?
Me: Yes, unless I get higher offers before you pay and the condition is not so good.
Scammer: Great, I'll buy from you. Provide your name and address and I will mail you a certified check. Pickup arrangement will be made after check is cashed at your bank.
Me: OK, just so you know, the truck that picks it up has to have a forklift 2 stank hooks, and a clift bar to get it on the truck.
Scammer: That's OK, will make the necessary arrangement.
Me: I need confirmation from your shipper that they have the necessary equipment
Scammer: Yes, just confirmed.
Me: Sorry, I need that confirmation in writing and notarized.
Scammer: I will send you a check, just send me your address. I will send a check for $3,000, you deposit and keep $1,500 (an extra $500 for your trouble) and then send the other $1,500 yo my shipper via Western Union.
I send a bogus address, usually the White House or Scotland Yard.
Scammer: Did you get the check?
Me: I just moved. Can you send it to my new address?
And I send another bogus address.
Scammer: Did you get the check?
Me: Yes, thank you. Unfortunately, I ran out of money and had to spend the money you sent me. And I sold the computer because someone offered me $4,000. But I have another computer for $6,000 and if you send me another $2,000 for it I will give you the amount I owe you. Plus, I have moved again, but this time I think I'm staying. But my Internet is sketchy so we will have to use regular mail for future communications.
By this time, hopefully the scammer will seek honest employment.
