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~Melissa~
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Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
As per your suggestions, I listed my dining room table on craigslist.org. I have gotten a few responses so far, but this one guy seems serious.
Anyway, I just got this email from him....what do you think?
Hello,
Thanks for you quick response i will be buying,i will like to tell you
that i will be paying with a certified check in us dollars and as for
the shipment my shipper will come for the pick up at your location
upon your confirmation of receiving the payment and i don't want you
to look for any other buyer.i would have love to come down for the
pick up.but am not chance to do that now but am satisfy with your
description of the item i will like you to give me the following so
that your payment can be send.................
1....your full name to be on the check
2..your full contact address to send the payment to
3..your zip code
4.your mobile and land number to reach you.i will expect your
mail.asap.Regards
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LuckySV
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
I would be very suspicious! I think I would just look for another buyer. Also, maybe state cash only. Craigslist always has those warnings about fraudulant money orders. Also, I had to read that e-mail a couple times before I understood what the heck they were saying!
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| Posted 12/1/06 9:53 AM |
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Maathy317
Grammie's Little Man
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
My gut instinct tells me this is a scam. I've never had any dealings with anyone on this site, but, he appears to need too much information for this transaction. If he wants to buy this and is sending someone to pick it up, why not just send them with the cash and require a receipt from you at that time? Doesn't sit right.
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| Posted 12/1/06 9:53 AM |
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~Melissa~
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
My gut feeling is that something is not right as well. Darn.
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| Posted 12/1/06 9:55 AM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
I would be very wary! The e-mail didn't make much sense, and he's asking for too much personal information.
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| Posted 12/1/06 9:57 AM |
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~Melissa~
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
should I respond? what should I say?
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| Posted 12/1/06 9:59 AM |
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danielleandscott
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
Thats a scam. I once got almost the same email for something else on there. You have to becareful on craigslist
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| Posted 12/1/06 10:00 AM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
The information he is requesting from you is not unusual. If I was going to pay alot of money for something I would sure as hell want to know their name, address and phone number...not send a check into oblivion. It's not like he's asking you for a bank account number.
The certified check is what makes me uneasy - lots of scams involve fake checks.
Also, the bad grammar of the email...all the scams sound that way.
My guts says scam. Unless he will pay cash, no deal. Tell him you don't accept checks of any kind. Cash or paypal only.
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| Posted 12/1/06 10:02 AM |
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MegZee
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
the writer is writing broken english - and the check will probably turn up bad after you deposit it (even if its cerftified, it could be fraudulent)
i would say cash only
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| Posted 12/1/06 10:03 AM |
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~Melissa~
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
I just emailed him back and said that I only accept cash or paypal. Thanks girls, I will let you know what he says.
I can't believe there are so many idiots out there. 
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| Posted 12/1/06 10:06 AM |
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Beth
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
STAY AWAY- RUN AWAY FROM THIS
I almost got scammed like that selling my paino- the check looked good- so I deposited it
in the mean time-waiting for it to clear- I got freaked out b/c they started calling me and harassing me
the check bounced- it was from a closed account
only deal local- I put that in my ads- local pick up only
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| Posted 12/1/06 10:20 AM |
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kerrycec03
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
yea, I ONLY would sell on craigslist using local pickup only. I've purchased furniture off craigslist but DH and I went to see it and paid cash then and there and took it home with us. I personally would never ship furniture or arrange an OOS pick up or something. We drove to NJ for our armoire, but I would never not pick it up ourselves. Plus I'd wanna see it in person before we paid.
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| Posted 12/1/06 10:34 AM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
Agree!!! Run from this. This is a scam. I wouldn't not answer the email. I only deal with local pick ups and will only accept cash.
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| Posted 12/1/06 10:45 AM |
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smdl
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
He does not need your name or address for a certified check.
So... does not look too good!!!!
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| Posted 12/1/06 12:16 PM |
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
This seems scary to me. Find another buyer!
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| Posted 12/1/06 2:01 PM |
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jellybean78
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
I would only accept cash or payment from paypal. That email sounds fishy.
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| Posted 12/1/06 2:05 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
Also, I know it's s scam..I got several emails like that when I was selling stuff.
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| Posted 12/1/06 2:06 PM |
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4monkeys
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
DONT TRUST IT !
Ive gotten a few of those emails too and ignored them.. just the fact that they go on and on and on.. get to the point and i think the "I dont speak english" grammar is a scam too.
a friend of mine got it too, why do they expect the seller to package the item?? she was selling at TV and NO WAY was she about to package it for them! 
stay away! 
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| Posted 12/1/06 2:35 PM |
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Elizabeth
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Re: Do you think this is some sort of scam? (craigslist)
Hey Melissa!
Here's a link to craigslists' own list of scams and frauds:
craigslists' warning
especially interesting is the part about a scammers ploy - they "trust" you. In your case, its such a red flag where the person is saying they accept your description and are going to send the money, sight unseen
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