Craigslist/Paypal idiot....

[FJRBilldo]

I know there are lots of scams on Craiglist. I am currently selling a camera and got the following message:

Thanks for getting back to me.. Am buying the (Panasonic Camera) for my son as a birthday gift, He’s in Africa on a construction contract, am unhealthy to pick it up so i will be paying you through PayPal. Please send me a PayPal invoice or your PayPal identification email for payment. I will provide you my sons shipping information for shipment as soon as the payment is sent. I will be paying you the sum of ($1,100 USD) to cover the cost and shipping to Africa, Shipping will be through USPS Registered or Priority mail. Thanks for your help.

Does this sound legit? I think if I am payed via Paypal I should be fine right? Any experiences of anyone getting hosed like this?

Thanks!

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[Ignacio]

Something doesn't seem right. Although I don't see obvious risk with the statement...it seems like there's another shoe that has yet to drop.

I wouldn't send out of the U.S. or Canada myself....

 

[FJRBilldo]

Yeah I got a sort of sick feeling in my stomach when I read it. Think I may wait an hour or two and tell him someone paid cash.

 

[Eric L]

Run away - cash only, face to face only. Craigslist is a snakepit.

 

[03HiYoSilver]

I know there are lots of scams on Craiglist. I am currently selling a camera and got the following message:

Thanks for getting back to me.. Am buying the (Panasonic Camera)_Fill in Product Scam here_

for my son as a birthday gift, He’s in Africa on a construction contract, am unhealthy to pick it up so i will be paying you through PayPal. Please send me a PayPal invoice or your PayPal identification email for payment. I will provide you my sons shipping information for shipment as soon as the payment is sent. I will be paying you the sum of ($1,100 USD)])_Fill in Over Price Here_

to cover the cost and shipping to Africa, Shipping will be through USPS Registered or Priority mail. Thanks for your help.

Does this sound legit? I think if I am payed via Paypal I should be fine right? Any experiences of anyone getting hosed like this?

Thanks!

b

It looks like a Canned Scam response to me....

 

[UselessPickles]

Sounds like it's probably a stolen paypal account. I only ship to verified paypal addresses when I accept paypal payments. You might get your payment without trouble now, but paypal could take the money back or close your account later when the rightful owner files a complaint.

 

[SouthernCruizer]

Run, dont walk, away from that "Deal". :angry2:

 

[Ignacio]

Sounds like it's probably a stolen paypal account........You might get your payment without trouble now, but paypal could take the money back or close your account later when the rightful owner files a complaint.

I think that's the most plausible explanation. They seem to be hoping for a quick turnaround and have you ship before the shoe drops with PayPal.

 

[Steel_Gin]

I am selling something on Craiglist as well and received a similar email. I emailed them back telling them we'll use paypal and if he paid using an e-check I would not ship anything until the funds were secured on my end. Never heard from them again.

 

[FJRBilldo]

Thanks guys. I;'m gonna tell this person to pound sand.

 

[SkooterG]

Run away - cash only, face to face only. Craigslist is a snakepit.

Lots of good peeps out there too. Communications should give you a pretty good idea. I have never had any problems with any of my Craigslist transactions.

 

[A41Billy]

100% scam. Do not reply to it as they will get your real email addy.

 

[LDRydr]

100% scam. Do not reply to it as they will get your real email addy.

+1 I've seen the exact same response. Don't even bother with a reply.

 

[Fairlaner]

Run forest run.......

R

 

[TomInPA]

Thanks guys. I;'m gonna tell this person to pound sand.

This is a pretty common scam. If you hang around, they will send you all kinds of faked emails about shipping instructions and fund transfers. You could get real close. :assassin:

 

[beachy]

I find if they are not ready to at least deal with you on the phone it is usually a scam + too sick to do anything and son in africa like was already said run dont walk

 

[SQUEAL]

I totally agree it is a scam. I think some do it for fun just to screw with someone. I have been trying to sell two Harleys on CL for six months now. I cannot tell you how many scammers have replied. The dead giveaway is their odd english phrasing. You can tell when it isnt someones native language. I think a lot of these scams are coming out of Eastern Europe. What they hope to gain I cannot fathom. Maybe out of 10000 they get one sucker?? Good luck with your sale. I have had a lot of luck with CL. There are a lot of decent people out there if you can weed out the ass hats.

 

[k1oj]

Make the deal. After the money is transferred, contact paypal to verify the account is not hacked. Transfer the money out of paypal. Ship the item.

 

[Eric L]

Run away - cash only, face to face only. Craigslist is a snakepit.

Lots of good peeps out there too. Communications should give you a pretty good idea. I have never had any problems with any of my Craigslist transactions.

Absolutely agree - bought both my bikes, sold my bike and two cars. Its about communication and local transactions - as soon as you hear "for my son stationed in Nigeria", you should worry... or if they offer you MORE than you are asking.