by Terminator5
Sun Nov 09, 2014 1:33 pm
Fake Escrow Company . Russia . Because of the way the site was set up , Scam Jargon from the site had to manually transcribed from the site . For the Google Bots .
CRAIGSLIST VICTIM POST HERE :
http://bemidji.craigslist.org/rvs/4750646368.html
1965 Airstream Caravel scam - $8500 (Bemidji)
This was an old listing from the summer, and I finally heard back from the so-called seller. They resonded to a long-forgotten email I sent around July. Even though the CL listing had expired, they said the trailer was still for sale. They then proceeded to direct me to a so-called eBay "drop off store" called Consignment Trust (https://consignmenttrust.com).
We continued through the process, until it got to that point where we were asked to pay via a wire transfer of funds to a London based bank.
Now, once we've raised questions to both CTT and the "seller", everything has gone totally silent on their end.
Has anyone else had any dealings with the person purported to be selling this trailer?
•do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
CRAIGSLIST VICTIM POST HERE ALSO:
http://www.fiberglass-rv-4sale.com/for- ... 0-edmonton
No such company registered with the Florida Division of Corporations , where the supposed headquarters is located .
Fake Site Details:
https://www.consignmenttrust.com/index.html
855-686-7694 Toll-Free (USA and Canada)
808-189-3375 Toll-Free ( United Kingdom)
Consignment Trust reduces the risk of online fraud for both buyers and sellers. As a trusted third party, Consignment Trust collects, holds and releases funds online, according to transaction terms agreed by the Buyer and Seller. We pioneered the process of onlince escrow services and are the leading provider of secure business and consumer transaction management on the Internet .
Our value to you is a simple yet powerful proposition: let us save your time, get you more money, and reduce your risk of buying and selling online. Our sales strategy and reputation for selling high quality items, combined with excellent customer service keeps both Buyers and Sellers coming back again and again .
FOR SELLERS
no sale, no charge
sell comfortable
100% payment guaranteed
FOR BUYERS
know what to expect
FREE service
safe payment service
Our Mission is to help people and communities where our stores are located, by providing a fun efficient and secure way to sell valuables online,
Buying online may take 8 minutes, but selling online can take up to 2 hours. Thats why we are here to help. We take the hassle away from you by managing the entire auctioning process from start to finish.
We help protect our environment by reusing packaging materials. Drop off your clean boxes, peanuts and bubble wrap anytime at our Gardena location.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiismGj2e5s {Fake Testimonial Youtube Video}
************************************************************************************
https://www.consignmenttrust.com/about_us.html
ABOUT US
History
Consignment Trust was founded by Brian Rodgers and Erik Holcomb in London, United Kingdom and was designed to help people selling quality items on eBay or Gumtree marketplaces.
Timeline
In January 2005, Brian Rodgers and Erik Holcomb had both recently finished their landscaping seasons, and were pondering wht the future had in store. They were buying and selling on eBay just for fun when a mutual friend stopped by one day and asked them to sell some musical equipment for him. He offered them a percentage of the sales, and after several successful eBay listings and a few dollars in their pockets the idea born .
Consignment Trust started with a 400 pound investment and a 10 pound ad in the The Seven Days local weekly newspaper. In February 2005, the first Consignment Trust employee, Francis Clark Nelson, was hired to list auctions and perform client intakes, and in April 2006, a second employee joined the team to pack and ship boxes. Over the years the Company has fine tuned their consignment system, streamlined store operation and developed a custom software program.
Later in July 2006, the company extended its market in the United States and Canada, by adding new services such as Selling on kijiiji or Craigslist. The principles have formed Consignment Trust, Inc. Stores to start the process of offering franchise opportunities to other entrepeneurs. Franchise opportunities are now available for people interested opening their own Consignment and Trust Stores on eBay drop-off store.
Nowadays, Consignment Trust provides the perfect solution for people or companies who do not have the time to shop for their items. Consignment Trust specializes in online consignment services for business, individuals, and non-profit groups.
Fake Site , Fake Locations
https://www.consignmenttrust.com/locations.html
LOCATIONS
MASSACHUSETTS
67 Lundquist Drive {Fake Address, No such address}
Braintree, MA 02184
Tel: +1 781 519 9022 {Bandwidth.com VoIP in Braintree, MA }
[email protected]
CALIFORNIA
20360 W Valley Blvd {Fake Address, No such address}
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Tel: +1 661 843 6199 {Bandwidth.com VoIP in Bakersfield, CA }
[email protected]
Florida (Main Office)
2100 Ponce de Leon Blvd. { Fake Address, its located in Coral Gables}
Miami, FL 33134
Tel: +1 407 513 4386 {Bandwidth.com VoIP in Orlando, FL }
[email protected]
Quebec
67 Bruswick Boulevard { Fake Address , Doesnt exist }
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 2N4
Tel: +1 581 681 6755 {Fibernetics Oration VOIP Landline in Quebec, QC}
[email protected]
British Columbia
10 Cicada Rd { Fake address, its the address of an RV Toilet Dumping Facility}
Mackenzie, BC V0J
Tel: +1 778 653 2141 {Iristel Inc. VOIP Landline in Vancouver, BC }
[email protected]
Cardiff
Brunswick Village { Fake Address}
Glass Ave, CF24 5EN
Tel: +44 292 168 0293 { VOIP Landline phone number in Caerphilly, United Kingdom}
[email protected]
Middlesbrough
37 Metcalfe Rd { Fake address its the address for a freight forwarder }
Middlesbrough, TS6 6PT
Tel: +44 164 284 3026 {VOIP Landline phone number in Billingham, United Kingdom}
[email protected]
Fake Site Jargon from their wordpress blog:
Testimonials { fake testimonials }
http://consignmenttrust.wordpress.com/testimonials/
Fundraising
Consignment Trust now offers a completely innovative, extremely simple way to raise funds for your organization.Simply register your school or not-for-profit with Consignment Trust to qualify for our discounted fundraising fee structure. Then, ask your network of supporters, friends and family to drop by Consignment Trust with items to sell on eBay or Craigslist (be sure to have them specify your organization as the recipient of the funds).
Once an item sells, we’ll send your organization a check!
For even more impact, let Consignment Trust help you organize a Drop Off Drive at your school or other location. We can provide the flyers and donation forms for you to use, to collect items at a location of your choice.
Fundraising is at the heart of the Consignment Trust Story.
The concept for Consignment Trust was created by Elise Wetzel as she was helping to fundraise for a new playground at her children’s school. Elise recognized that eBay auctions and Craigslist ads of donated items could be a powerful fundraising tool especially if there were a service that helped make it easy. From this small idea for a school benefit came the foundation for Consignment Trust – providing an easy way for any person, business or organization to sell things on eBay and Craigslist.
Fundraising with Consignment Trust Comes With Some Important Benefits!
Less hassle.
No need for your supporters (and their friends and family) to buy anything. No money to handle, no orders to take, no products to deliver.
Higher sales.
Because over 34 million people shop on eBay and Craigslist, items auctioned through Consignment Trust typically sell for MUCH more than they would at a community rummage sale or benefit auction.
More profits.
Consignment Trustis dedicated to helping not-for-profits raise funds more efficiently. With Consignment Trust’s competitive commission structure, 70-80% of all proceeds raised go directly to your organization (vs. 20-50% of most fundraiser programs).
Donor friendly.
Gives your supporters a chance to clean out their closets for a good cause. Plus, each donor receives a link to their auction, so they can track their item’s final sale value for their records.
What are these Scams on eBay and Craigslist using the Consignment Trust brand?
A Scam is when someone represents to you they really have an item to sell you and they do not! Further, we have learned that there are some scams using our name “Consignment Trust” to trick people into thinking one of our stores has the items and Consignment Trust will ship the item once you send these Crooks money. THESE ARE SCAMS!
Consignment Trust franchise system does not ask customers to send the payment for an item sold through our service DIRECTLY to the seller, for security reasons we use agents, randomly assigned to handle your transaction. The seller does not know, at any time of the transaction, the agents name or address.
Using our service is simple and secure, if you follow these simple rules:
1. Check your browser, our website address should look like this:
http://consignmenttrust.com/ followed by the rest of the link. Any other website that does not look like ours is a SCAM. Please make sure you are on the right track.
2. Check your emails. Make sure that emails coming from us are ending in @consignmenttrust.com. Any email different than that claiming to be from us is a SCAM and should be reported.
3. If you have any doubts about your transaction, please contact our customer support by using the Contact Us form. It is better to be safe than sorry. We will answer in the shortest time possible after we verify your transaction.
4. Make sure that you have a Transaction ID# you can verify on our website. The Transaction ID# will be issued to you after you register and you receive our invoice. Using the Transaction ID# will allow you to verify your transaction status, payment status, and any other details regarding your transaction. You can check your Transaction Status here. If you have a Transaction ID# and you are able to verify your transaction on our website, you are 100% safe.
Make sure you follow these simple steps to safely use our service and stay protected. Our Security Department along with local and national police force and internet fraud departments are constantly trying to track down these scammers and shutting their websites down.
Make sure you deal ONLY with us and if you are unsure about something, contact us immediately. We will answer to your emails in the shortest time possible.
Spoof Protection
ks-contactusDue to numerous e-mails we have
received from our sellers and buyers, we have created this page to
prevent Craigslist users against “Account Theft”, fake PayPal
transactions, etc. Please read below and make sure you don’t fall in
these traps.
On Craigslist’s login page you will see the following warning:clscam3
The same method is used by these scammers to impersonate our
service, they send fake links looking like our website, but when you
click on them, underneath the link is a fake website, almost identical
with our website.How these scams work:
Stealing your accounts:
They send you a link with a short message, for example: “Hi, is
this item yours? it has the same pictures…” followed by the link to the
“item”. You click on the link and you are redirected to a fake login
page identical with the Craigslist login page, asking you to enter your
Craigslist account and password. Your information will go directly to
the scammers and if you sell something on Craigslist, they will edit
your posting and enter their fake ads or job offers. Craigslist will
never ask for your user account and password when you clink on any link
from their website, only when you are trying to access your “My
Account” page they will ask for this information, so be sure you always
check your browser.
Impersonating our service:
After stealing your account, they will post on it fake ads and
will enter their own e-mail in the description so the people interested
in their items will contact them directly, not you by e-mail. So 98% of
ads that have HTML description with an e-mail listed in their
description are fake ads and should be flagged for removal.
You contact them and they say they have the item for sale with
us, will send you the link to our website (with a hyperlink to another
website) and will ask you not to register, because they can send the
information to us and we will send you an invoice. When you receive
their invoice, you will be asked to send the payment to them directly
and making the transaction through our system is your only guarantee,
THAT’S NOT TRUE: we do not ask people to send the payment to the seller
directly, so any email saying that is a scam and you should report it
to us. We always use agents, our agents will hold the payment until you
receive your item and your 10 Day Money Back Guarantee is over. Please
make sure you check your browser after clicking to any links to our
website, make sure that the link is exactly like in the picture below:
PayPal scams:
using the same methods listed above, they steal PayPal accounts
which they use to pay for small items on Craigslist, saying that they
can’t meet people to make the transaction in person and your item will
be a nice gift for their fiance, wife, brother, etc. They will pay
using other people PayPal accounts and you ship the items to them, they
will offer to pay more to cover the shipping fees you will pay from
your own pocket. The same method will be used for fake cashiers checks,
they will send you checks for your items and when you will try to cash
your check you will probably be arrested. For all these scams listed
above, you can be held responsible because it is your Craigslist
account, your PayPal account or your check they will be using. These
can be stopped by being careful where you enter your Craigslist account
and password, PayPal account, etc. Consignment Trust will never
send you an e-mail asking for your Craigslist password or PayPal
account information.
Below we have listed other tips to make sure you will stay
safe when browsing online or using our service:
◾Watch out for “phishy” emails. The most common form of
phishing is emails pretending to be from a legitimate retailer, bank,
organization, or government agency. The sender asks to “confirm” your
personal information for some made-up reason: your account is about to
be closed, an order for something has been placed in your name, or your
information has been lost because of a computer problem. Another tactic
phishers use is to say they’re from the fraud departments of well-known
companies and ask to verify your information because they suspect you
may be a victim of identity theft! In one case, a phisher claimed to be
from a state lottery commission and requested people’s banking
information to deposit their “winnings” in their accounts.
◾Don’t click on links within emails that ask for your
personal information. Fraudsters use these links to lure people to
phony Web sites that looks just like the real sites of the company,
organization, or agency they’re impersonating. If you follow the
instructions and enter your personal information on the Web site,
you’ll deliver it directly into the hands of identity thieves. To check
whether the message is really from the company or agency, call it
directly or go to its Web site (use a search engine to find it).
◾Beware of “pharming.” In this latest version of online ID
theft, a virus or malicious program is secretly planted in your
computer and hijacks your Web browser. When you type in the address of
a legitimate Web site, you’re taken to a fake copy of the site without
realizing it. Any personal information you provide at the phony site,
such as your password or account number, can be stolen and fraudulently
used.
◾Never enter your personal information in a pop-up screen.
Sometimes a phisher will direct you to a real company’s,
organization’s, or agency’s Web site, but then an unauthorized pop-up
screen created by the scammer will appear, with blanks in which to
provide your personal information. If you fill it in, your information
will go to the phisher. Legitimate companies, agencies and
organizations don’t ask for personal information via pop-up screens.
Install pop-up blocking software to help prevent this type of phishing
attack.
◾Protect your computer with spam filters, anti-virus and
anti-spyware software, and a firewall, and keep them up to date. A spam
filter can help reduce the number of phishing emails you get.
Anti-virus software, which scans incoming messages for troublesome
files, and anti-spyware software, which looks for programs that have
been installed on your computer and track your online activities
without your knowledge, can protect you against pharming and other
techniques that phishers use. Firewalls prevent hackers and
unauthorized communications from entering your computer – which is
especially important if you have a broadband connection because your
computer is open to the Internet whenever it’s turned on. Look for
programs that offer automatic updates and take advantage of free
patches that manufacturers offer to fix newly discovered problems.
◾Only open email attachments if you’re expecting them and
know what they contain. Even if the messages look like they came from
people you know, they could be from scammers and contain programs that
will steal your personal information.
◾Know that phishing can also happen by phone. You may get
a call from someone pretending to be from a company or government
agency, making the same kinds of false claims and asking for your
personal information.
◾If someone contacts you and says you’ve been a victim of
fraud, verify the person’s identity before you provide any personal
information. Legitimate credit card issuers and other companies may
contact you if there is an unusual pattern indicating that someone else
might be using one of your accounts. But usually they only ask if you
made particular transactions; they don’t request your account number or
other personal information. Law enforcement agencies might also contact
you if you’ve been the victim of fraud. To be on the safe side, ask for
the person’s name, the name of the agency or company, the telephone
number, and the address. Get the main number from the phone book, the
Internet, or directory assistance, then call to find out if the person
is legitimate.
◾Job seekers should also be careful. Some phishers target
people who list themselves on job search sites. Pretending to be
potential employers, they ask for your social security number and other
personal information. Follow the advice above and verify the person’s
identity before providing any personal information.
◾Be suspicious if someone contacts you unexpectedly and
asks for your personal information. It’s hard to tell whether something
is legitimate by looking at an email or a Web site, or talking to
someone on the phone. But if you’re contacted out of the blue and asked
for your personal information, it’s a warning sign that something is
“phishy.” Legitimate companies and agencies don’t operate that way.
CRAIGSLIST VICTIM POST HERE :
http://bemidji.craigslist.org/rvs/4750646368.html
1965 Airstream Caravel scam - $8500 (Bemidji)
This was an old listing from the summer, and I finally heard back from the so-called seller. They resonded to a long-forgotten email I sent around July. Even though the CL listing had expired, they said the trailer was still for sale. They then proceeded to direct me to a so-called eBay "drop off store" called Consignment Trust (https://consignmenttrust.com).
We continued through the process, until it got to that point where we were asked to pay via a wire transfer of funds to a London based bank.
Now, once we've raised questions to both CTT and the "seller", everything has gone totally silent on their end.
Has anyone else had any dealings with the person purported to be selling this trailer?
•do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
CRAIGSLIST VICTIM POST HERE ALSO:
http://www.fiberglass-rv-4sale.com/for- ... 0-edmonton
No such company registered with the Florida Division of Corporations , where the supposed headquarters is located .
Fake Site Details:
https://www.consignmenttrust.com/index.html
855-686-7694 Toll-Free (USA and Canada)
808-189-3375 Toll-Free ( United Kingdom)
Consignment Trust reduces the risk of online fraud for both buyers and sellers. As a trusted third party, Consignment Trust collects, holds and releases funds online, according to transaction terms agreed by the Buyer and Seller. We pioneered the process of onlince escrow services and are the leading provider of secure business and consumer transaction management on the Internet .
Our value to you is a simple yet powerful proposition: let us save your time, get you more money, and reduce your risk of buying and selling online. Our sales strategy and reputation for selling high quality items, combined with excellent customer service keeps both Buyers and Sellers coming back again and again .
FOR SELLERS
no sale, no charge
sell comfortable
100% payment guaranteed
FOR BUYERS
know what to expect
FREE service
safe payment service
Our Mission is to help people and communities where our stores are located, by providing a fun efficient and secure way to sell valuables online,
Buying online may take 8 minutes, but selling online can take up to 2 hours. Thats why we are here to help. We take the hassle away from you by managing the entire auctioning process from start to finish.
We help protect our environment by reusing packaging materials. Drop off your clean boxes, peanuts and bubble wrap anytime at our Gardena location.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiismGj2e5s {Fake Testimonial Youtube Video}
************************************************************************************
https://www.consignmenttrust.com/about_us.html
ABOUT US
History
Consignment Trust was founded by Brian Rodgers and Erik Holcomb in London, United Kingdom and was designed to help people selling quality items on eBay or Gumtree marketplaces.
Timeline
In January 2005, Brian Rodgers and Erik Holcomb had both recently finished their landscaping seasons, and were pondering wht the future had in store. They were buying and selling on eBay just for fun when a mutual friend stopped by one day and asked them to sell some musical equipment for him. He offered them a percentage of the sales, and after several successful eBay listings and a few dollars in their pockets the idea born .
Consignment Trust started with a 400 pound investment and a 10 pound ad in the The Seven Days local weekly newspaper. In February 2005, the first Consignment Trust employee, Francis Clark Nelson, was hired to list auctions and perform client intakes, and in April 2006, a second employee joined the team to pack and ship boxes. Over the years the Company has fine tuned their consignment system, streamlined store operation and developed a custom software program.
Later in July 2006, the company extended its market in the United States and Canada, by adding new services such as Selling on kijiiji or Craigslist. The principles have formed Consignment Trust, Inc. Stores to start the process of offering franchise opportunities to other entrepeneurs. Franchise opportunities are now available for people interested opening their own Consignment and Trust Stores on eBay drop-off store.
Nowadays, Consignment Trust provides the perfect solution for people or companies who do not have the time to shop for their items. Consignment Trust specializes in online consignment services for business, individuals, and non-profit groups.
Fake Site , Fake Locations
https://www.consignmenttrust.com/locations.html
LOCATIONS
MASSACHUSETTS
67 Lundquist Drive {Fake Address, No such address}
Braintree, MA 02184
Tel: +1 781 519 9022 {Bandwidth.com VoIP in Braintree, MA }
[email protected]
CALIFORNIA
20360 W Valley Blvd {Fake Address, No such address}
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Tel: +1 661 843 6199 {Bandwidth.com VoIP in Bakersfield, CA }
[email protected]
Florida (Main Office)
2100 Ponce de Leon Blvd. { Fake Address, its located in Coral Gables}
Miami, FL 33134
Tel: +1 407 513 4386 {Bandwidth.com VoIP in Orlando, FL }
[email protected]
Quebec
67 Bruswick Boulevard { Fake Address , Doesnt exist }
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 2N4
Tel: +1 581 681 6755 {Fibernetics Oration VOIP Landline in Quebec, QC}
[email protected]
British Columbia
10 Cicada Rd { Fake address, its the address of an RV Toilet Dumping Facility}
Mackenzie, BC V0J
Tel: +1 778 653 2141 {Iristel Inc. VOIP Landline in Vancouver, BC }
[email protected]
Cardiff
Brunswick Village { Fake Address}
Glass Ave, CF24 5EN
Tel: +44 292 168 0293 { VOIP Landline phone number in Caerphilly, United Kingdom}
[email protected]
Middlesbrough
37 Metcalfe Rd { Fake address its the address for a freight forwarder }
Middlesbrough, TS6 6PT
Tel: +44 164 284 3026 {VOIP Landline phone number in Billingham, United Kingdom}
[email protected]
Fake Site Jargon from their wordpress blog:
Testimonials { fake testimonials }
http://consignmenttrust.wordpress.com/testimonials/
Fundraising
Consignment Trust now offers a completely innovative, extremely simple way to raise funds for your organization.Simply register your school or not-for-profit with Consignment Trust to qualify for our discounted fundraising fee structure. Then, ask your network of supporters, friends and family to drop by Consignment Trust with items to sell on eBay or Craigslist (be sure to have them specify your organization as the recipient of the funds).
Once an item sells, we’ll send your organization a check!
For even more impact, let Consignment Trust help you organize a Drop Off Drive at your school or other location. We can provide the flyers and donation forms for you to use, to collect items at a location of your choice.
Fundraising is at the heart of the Consignment Trust Story.
The concept for Consignment Trust was created by Elise Wetzel as she was helping to fundraise for a new playground at her children’s school. Elise recognized that eBay auctions and Craigslist ads of donated items could be a powerful fundraising tool especially if there were a service that helped make it easy. From this small idea for a school benefit came the foundation for Consignment Trust – providing an easy way for any person, business or organization to sell things on eBay and Craigslist.
Fundraising with Consignment Trust Comes With Some Important Benefits!
Less hassle.
No need for your supporters (and their friends and family) to buy anything. No money to handle, no orders to take, no products to deliver.
Higher sales.
Because over 34 million people shop on eBay and Craigslist, items auctioned through Consignment Trust typically sell for MUCH more than they would at a community rummage sale or benefit auction.
More profits.
Consignment Trustis dedicated to helping not-for-profits raise funds more efficiently. With Consignment Trust’s competitive commission structure, 70-80% of all proceeds raised go directly to your organization (vs. 20-50% of most fundraiser programs).
Donor friendly.
Gives your supporters a chance to clean out their closets for a good cause. Plus, each donor receives a link to their auction, so they can track their item’s final sale value for their records.
What are these Scams on eBay and Craigslist using the Consignment Trust brand?
A Scam is when someone represents to you they really have an item to sell you and they do not! Further, we have learned that there are some scams using our name “Consignment Trust” to trick people into thinking one of our stores has the items and Consignment Trust will ship the item once you send these Crooks money. THESE ARE SCAMS!
Consignment Trust franchise system does not ask customers to send the payment for an item sold through our service DIRECTLY to the seller, for security reasons we use agents, randomly assigned to handle your transaction. The seller does not know, at any time of the transaction, the agents name or address.
Using our service is simple and secure, if you follow these simple rules:
1. Check your browser, our website address should look like this:
http://consignmenttrust.com/ followed by the rest of the link. Any other website that does not look like ours is a SCAM. Please make sure you are on the right track.
2. Check your emails. Make sure that emails coming from us are ending in @consignmenttrust.com. Any email different than that claiming to be from us is a SCAM and should be reported.
3. If you have any doubts about your transaction, please contact our customer support by using the Contact Us form. It is better to be safe than sorry. We will answer in the shortest time possible after we verify your transaction.
4. Make sure that you have a Transaction ID# you can verify on our website. The Transaction ID# will be issued to you after you register and you receive our invoice. Using the Transaction ID# will allow you to verify your transaction status, payment status, and any other details regarding your transaction. You can check your Transaction Status here. If you have a Transaction ID# and you are able to verify your transaction on our website, you are 100% safe.
Make sure you follow these simple steps to safely use our service and stay protected. Our Security Department along with local and national police force and internet fraud departments are constantly trying to track down these scammers and shutting their websites down.
Make sure you deal ONLY with us and if you are unsure about something, contact us immediately. We will answer to your emails in the shortest time possible.
Spoof Protection
ks-contactusDue to numerous e-mails we have
received from our sellers and buyers, we have created this page to
prevent Craigslist users against “Account Theft”, fake PayPal
transactions, etc. Please read below and make sure you don’t fall in
these traps.
On Craigslist’s login page you will see the following warning:clscam3
The same method is used by these scammers to impersonate our
service, they send fake links looking like our website, but when you
click on them, underneath the link is a fake website, almost identical
with our website.How these scams work:
Stealing your accounts:
They send you a link with a short message, for example: “Hi, is
this item yours? it has the same pictures…” followed by the link to the
“item”. You click on the link and you are redirected to a fake login
page identical with the Craigslist login page, asking you to enter your
Craigslist account and password. Your information will go directly to
the scammers and if you sell something on Craigslist, they will edit
your posting and enter their fake ads or job offers. Craigslist will
never ask for your user account and password when you clink on any link
from their website, only when you are trying to access your “My
Account” page they will ask for this information, so be sure you always
check your browser.
Impersonating our service:
After stealing your account, they will post on it fake ads and
will enter their own e-mail in the description so the people interested
in their items will contact them directly, not you by e-mail. So 98% of
ads that have HTML description with an e-mail listed in their
description are fake ads and should be flagged for removal.
You contact them and they say they have the item for sale with
us, will send you the link to our website (with a hyperlink to another
website) and will ask you not to register, because they can send the
information to us and we will send you an invoice. When you receive
their invoice, you will be asked to send the payment to them directly
and making the transaction through our system is your only guarantee,
THAT’S NOT TRUE: we do not ask people to send the payment to the seller
directly, so any email saying that is a scam and you should report it
to us. We always use agents, our agents will hold the payment until you
receive your item and your 10 Day Money Back Guarantee is over. Please
make sure you check your browser after clicking to any links to our
website, make sure that the link is exactly like in the picture below:
PayPal scams:
using the same methods listed above, they steal PayPal accounts
which they use to pay for small items on Craigslist, saying that they
can’t meet people to make the transaction in person and your item will
be a nice gift for their fiance, wife, brother, etc. They will pay
using other people PayPal accounts and you ship the items to them, they
will offer to pay more to cover the shipping fees you will pay from
your own pocket. The same method will be used for fake cashiers checks,
they will send you checks for your items and when you will try to cash
your check you will probably be arrested. For all these scams listed
above, you can be held responsible because it is your Craigslist
account, your PayPal account or your check they will be using. These
can be stopped by being careful where you enter your Craigslist account
and password, PayPal account, etc. Consignment Trust will never
send you an e-mail asking for your Craigslist password or PayPal
account information.
Below we have listed other tips to make sure you will stay
safe when browsing online or using our service:
◾Watch out for “phishy” emails. The most common form of
phishing is emails pretending to be from a legitimate retailer, bank,
organization, or government agency. The sender asks to “confirm” your
personal information for some made-up reason: your account is about to
be closed, an order for something has been placed in your name, or your
information has been lost because of a computer problem. Another tactic
phishers use is to say they’re from the fraud departments of well-known
companies and ask to verify your information because they suspect you
may be a victim of identity theft! In one case, a phisher claimed to be
from a state lottery commission and requested people’s banking
information to deposit their “winnings” in their accounts.
◾Don’t click on links within emails that ask for your
personal information. Fraudsters use these links to lure people to
phony Web sites that looks just like the real sites of the company,
organization, or agency they’re impersonating. If you follow the
instructions and enter your personal information on the Web site,
you’ll deliver it directly into the hands of identity thieves. To check
whether the message is really from the company or agency, call it
directly or go to its Web site (use a search engine to find it).
◾Beware of “pharming.” In this latest version of online ID
theft, a virus or malicious program is secretly planted in your
computer and hijacks your Web browser. When you type in the address of
a legitimate Web site, you’re taken to a fake copy of the site without
realizing it. Any personal information you provide at the phony site,
such as your password or account number, can be stolen and fraudulently
used.
◾Never enter your personal information in a pop-up screen.
Sometimes a phisher will direct you to a real company’s,
organization’s, or agency’s Web site, but then an unauthorized pop-up
screen created by the scammer will appear, with blanks in which to
provide your personal information. If you fill it in, your information
will go to the phisher. Legitimate companies, agencies and
organizations don’t ask for personal information via pop-up screens.
Install pop-up blocking software to help prevent this type of phishing
attack.
◾Protect your computer with spam filters, anti-virus and
anti-spyware software, and a firewall, and keep them up to date. A spam
filter can help reduce the number of phishing emails you get.
Anti-virus software, which scans incoming messages for troublesome
files, and anti-spyware software, which looks for programs that have
been installed on your computer and track your online activities
without your knowledge, can protect you against pharming and other
techniques that phishers use. Firewalls prevent hackers and
unauthorized communications from entering your computer – which is
especially important if you have a broadband connection because your
computer is open to the Internet whenever it’s turned on. Look for
programs that offer automatic updates and take advantage of free
patches that manufacturers offer to fix newly discovered problems.
◾Only open email attachments if you’re expecting them and
know what they contain. Even if the messages look like they came from
people you know, they could be from scammers and contain programs that
will steal your personal information.
◾Know that phishing can also happen by phone. You may get
a call from someone pretending to be from a company or government
agency, making the same kinds of false claims and asking for your
personal information.
◾If someone contacts you and says you’ve been a victim of
fraud, verify the person’s identity before you provide any personal
information. Legitimate credit card issuers and other companies may
contact you if there is an unusual pattern indicating that someone else
might be using one of your accounts. But usually they only ask if you
made particular transactions; they don’t request your account number or
other personal information. Law enforcement agencies might also contact
you if you’ve been the victim of fraud. To be on the safe side, ask for
the person’s name, the name of the agency or company, the telephone
number, and the address. Get the main number from the phone book, the
Internet, or directory assistance, then call to find out if the person
is legitimate.
◾Job seekers should also be careful. Some phishers target
people who list themselves on job search sites. Pretending to be
potential employers, they ask for your social security number and other
personal information. Follow the advice above and verify the person’s
identity before providing any personal information.
◾Be suspicious if someone contacts you unexpectedly and
asks for your personal information. It’s hard to tell whether something
is legitimate by looking at an email or a Web site, or talking to
someone on the phone. But if you’re contacted out of the blue and asked
for your personal information, it’s a warning sign that something is
“phishy.” Legitimate companies and agencies don’t operate that way.
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