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Craigslist scammers need to change their tune.

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Posted on October 1, 2018 at 15:54:13
I've sold several items on Craigslist lately and there have been a couple of attempts to scam me. It goes the same way each time. The scammer says he'll take the item I have for sale but he can only pay with a check. He wants to mail a check for more than the amount of the sales item, with the overage to be given to the buyer's agents as payment for collecting the item. In one transaction for a $125.00 sofa, the scammer sent me a check for $1950.00! Do people really fall for this?

 

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RE: Craigslist scammers need to change their tune., posted on October 1, 2018 at 16:54:29
slovell1
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Which Nigerian prince or barrister was it this time. They don't seem to get the fact that the U.S. has lawyers or attorneys, not barristers.

 

RE: Craigslist scammers need to change their tune., posted on October 1, 2018 at 18:53:07
The Dill
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Send a phony name back with the address of a police station.

 

RE: Craigslist scammers need to change their tune., posted on October 4, 2018 at 01:36:32
Supercool!
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I've had this exact scenario many times... Its always an "assistant" working for their super busy important boss..I mock them just for fun!

 

they make $billions / year, posted on October 14, 2018 at 08:06:42
kenzo
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that billions, with a B.

 

speaking of Craigslist DO NOT open link sent to your text Saying you have voicemails, posted on November 1, 2018 at 18:30:46
bob24
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It's most likely a scam far as I know. I've had a few text messages telling me that I have two Craigslist voicemails awaiting regarding my listings. I did not open the link but I did a Google search and it appears to be a scam.

 

RE: they make $billions / year, posted on November 1, 2018 at 18:34:38
bob24
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There is also a scam to login to your account. They send you a text message saying that you have voicemail regarding your listings. I didn't open the link. Instead I did a Google search on craigslist voicemails and it looks to be a scam.

 

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