Craigslist, Ebay and other online buying/selling scams.
by Curzyk Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:21 am
I received this reply to my car ad. I know it is a scam because my ad says I will not answer this question:

From: [email protected] via craigslist.org
Reply-to: [email protected]

Hello

Do you still have it for sale?
Last edited by Curzyk on Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:49 am, edited 1 time in total.
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by Curzyk Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:48 am
I received this reply to my tires ad. These scams are getting old!

From: Robin Levitt [email protected] via craigslist.org
Reply-to: Robin Levitt <[email protected]>

Hello, I read your adverts on craigslists, What is its condition and your bottom dollar?Kindly get back to me.

Thank you.
Robin.


Edit: Same email addresses replied to my wheels ad with the same copy/paste message.
by Curzyk Wed Sep 05, 2012 4:18 pm
Yet another message from a scammer..

From: Maurine Richardson [email protected] via craigslist.org
To: Deleted personal information. ~Bubbles

I purchased these popular light-weight rims June of last year for my summer tires but no longer need them.?


This one was almost clever. They simply took a sentence out of my ad and threw a question mark at the end. Oh and, wow, I finally found the "If this email is a scam or spam please flag it now" link at the bottom of the email. Yay.
by Curzyk Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:44 am
This script replied to two of my ads (in the same section) within one minute of one another with the exact same message:

from: [email protected] via craigslist.org
reply-to: [email protected]

Hi ... Do you still have this item for sale ?



Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint!
by kkharmon1207 Fri Nov 02, 2012 11:50 am
Selling my hot tub on craigslist myrtle beach and got this...

"Robin Levitt [email protected] via craigslist.org
5:32 PM (18 hours ago)

to bshv2-33792837.
Hello, I'm interested in purchasing the merchandise you posted on Craigslists, What is your bottom line price?. Thank you.


Best,
Robin."

I thought it might be a scam but was not sure.. im a blonde... So i sent back a reply...

then she sent this...

"On Nov 2, 2012, at 12:45 AM, Robin Levitt <[email protected]> wrote:

Thanks for your prompt e-mail,i want you to get back to me with more pictures and is there any other issues with it not mentioned on Craigslists ?.I'm satisfied with your price,as am requesting this transaction should be done via PayPal so the PayPal charges is on me,If my offer is accepted send me your PayPal email and your name including your phone# so i can pay you right away.I am busy at work and do not have much time around me, but no worries as I am willing to handle the pick up through my legitimate mover agent cause i will like it to be picked at your location,Please do get back to me with your paypal email address so i can make out payment and if you don't have paypal account, you can set up one at www.paypal.com. It's quite easy.


Regards."


Its craigs list your crazy to do anything else but cash in person deals!

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