Runescaperocks42 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Hey guys, I posted a thing on Craigslist.org (kind of like eBay, but different) saying that I was selling my Nintendo Wii and other stuff for $300, then this guy e-mails me (fyi, craigslist uses a system where the person wanting to buy the thing emails you) and this is what he says: Hello , Thank you for your swift response.I am very much interested in the Nintendo Wii Console. I will be willing to offer you additional $100 to secure the Nintendo Wii. I will be sending you a US cashier check of $1100 which i will write payable to your name and which is cashable in your bank. I am sending you that much money because i will be out of the country very soon and i wont be back till a months time. Deduct the charges for the item which is $400 and have the balance sent to my mover who will be responsible to the shipment of the item. So as soon as you receive the cashier's check, take it to the bank and cash it, deduct the payment for the item - $400 and other western union charges, then you can send the balance down to my shipper through western union money transfer so that he can make neccessary arrangement concerning the shippment to Decatur, Georgia. Send me your full name,address and cell phone number so that i can write the check payable to your name. The payment will be mailed to you as soon as possible by the fedex. I hope to hear from you as soon as possible. Cheers James It sounds very much like a scam, but I wasn't really sure, and didn't want to turn down a great deal :lol: And he says "Thank you for your swift response" because he sent me an e-mail before just saying he was interested, and I replied confirming he actually wanted to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nom Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 As a general rule of thumb, I would regard anything giving you complicated intructions like that as a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarfdude3 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I don't understand what he's saying. Does he want his $600 back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runescaperocks42 Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 I don't understand what he's saying. Does he want his $600 back? I have no idea, I replied saying "I don't understand what your saying. Can't you just send me $400 over Paypal?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGoddessI Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Generally when something is too good to be true I look the other way and keep walking. Sounds too suss to me. The only people who tell you that you can't do something are those who have already given up on their own dreams so feel the need to discourage yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbellz Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I'm with Goddess. Why would he/she need your cell number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superson Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Saw something like this earlier on *StumbleUpon* *points at thread*, about a guy who caught a scam, which sounded remarkably like this. The check will bounce, you'll lose your Wii.. Although that guy got his money back because he pretended the be the Russian Mafia... [/tangent] In Soviet Russia, glass eats OTers. Alansson Alansson, woo woo woo! Pink owns yes, just like you!GOOOOOOOOOO ALAN! WOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barihawk Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Ok, he asked for your cell phone number, why would he need that to send a cashier's check? All you need for a cashier's check is a name, no matter the amount (I have been given several very large ones this year, so I know them intimately). It's just a guy trying to sell your address and phone number to advertisements. My heart is broken by the terrible loss I have sustained in my old friends and companions and my poor soldiers. Believe me, nothing except a battle lost can be half so melancholy as a battle won. -Sir Arthur Wellesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodredsword Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Its fake...when I sold my psp on CL I got about 20 of those scam messages a day. NEVER except anything but cash on CL. Thats my advice :) There ARE ways to be scammed over paypal. So honestly try as hard as possible to get cash. Also if the person has broken english in his message(not trying to be racist) its probably a scam. Heres a funny story: about 30% of scam messages will be asking you to ship your product to nigeria or something like that. Its pretty sad :lol: Btw do you live in the bay area? Where? I live in san jose area :) Listen to the mighty words of Bloodredsword. Tip it MGC Xbox live leader board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnumb Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 This is a scam, in my towns police blotter recently a buisness was scammed out of 20,000 dollars this way, dont sell it is a scam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarfdude3 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 still don't get what the message means.... anyone who is saying this is a scam wanna enlighten us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmcf121 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 still don't get what the message means.... anyone who is saying this is a scam wanna enlighten us? alan already said it, the check will bounce and you'll already have lost your wii, and probably the extra money he wants you to send him in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgfuyfyuiuy0 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 still don't get what the message means.... anyone who is saying this is a scam wanna enlighten us? alan already said it, the check will bounce and you'll already have lost your wii, and probably the extra money he wants you to send him in return. or could it be also that his intentions are that the check bounces, the Wii was sent, and you basically sent your own money, which was supposed to be his. Translation: You give him Wii, his money back, and $400. Wouldn't the bank then go after Runescaperocks42 if he doesn't have the money in his account that he gave to the guy, in turn, messing up Runescaperocks42 even more? So, I wouldn;t trust anything, but cash or paypal, which even then they can screw you over too. See, when I sell anything on Craig's List, I only have it so people where I live can come buy it from me. I tell them the price of something I am selling (Like the t.v. I sold 6-7 months ago) and I have them drive to my house, pay with cash, and pick it up. That's what I've always done. You should think about it. I <3 Gears of War 2. Add me on Xbox Live and mention you are from Tif :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craiglowery Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Don't take any chances. I would try to report the guy if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaN Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 SCAM 98% probability. As a general rule never touch anything to do with Western Union. Sounds to me like an attempt to launder money. Im not 100% certain how its being worked but noone with even half a brain would even answer a request like that. ~Dan64AuSince 27 Aug 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llcoolguy972 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 It sounds to me like he's sending you $1100 and asking you to send back $700. If that's the case, it's definitely a scam. After you send the money, you'll find out the check was fake, and you'll be out $400. This thing happens a lot on eBay. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren211 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 He's giving you way too complicated instructions. ok go there, switch the money, put some there, keep some here, send the item here, contact me, gimme your cell, send the money here and ill give you it there, and the transaction is finished. and besides, the offer seems a bit too good to be true. i think yoy should skip this buyer. whether or not hes a scammer, he's also purposely making your life harder with all the check transactions. skip him and find a buyer who can send you the money in one transaction. [hide=]tip it would pay me $500.00 to keep my clothes ON :( :lol:But then again, you fail to realize that 101% of the people in this universe hate you. Yes, humankind's hatred against you goes beyond mathematical possibilities.That tears it. I'm starting an animal rebellion using my mind powers. Those PETA bastards will never see it coming until the porcupines are half way up their asses.[/hide]Apparently a lot of people say it. I own. http://linkagg.com/ Not my site, but a simple, budding site that links often unheard-of websites that are amazing for usefulness and fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malo2 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 sounds like a sad scam attempt in runescape, lots of complicated and pointless instructions. Lastfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 All that's missing, really, is the mention of an African Prince. Definite scam, mate. Besides, you're selling, so everything should be on your terms. This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runescaperocks42 Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 Ok thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebbeberg Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 This is a good ole' thread to look at how Jagex and TipIt DONT contact you. http://forum.tip.it/viewtopic.php?t=71500 (I'm proud that Sunli posted my email, she's badass!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpbizkit Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 This is a good ole' thread to look at how Jagex and TipIt DONT contact you. http://forum.tip.it/viewtopic.php?t=71500 (I'm proud that Sunli posted my email, she's badass!) fail. Tif 360 MGC Leaderboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 If you have to ask whether or not it is a scam, it probably is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilperson Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 If you have to ask whether or not it is a scam, it probably is. Exactly. Anything too good to be true, is. Everybody lovin' it, but ain't no body touchin' it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superson Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 It sounds to me like he's sending you $1100 and asking you to send back $700. If that's the case, it's definitely a scam. After you send the money, you'll find out the check was fake, and you'll be out $400. This thing happens a lot on eBay. ;) Actually you'll be out 700, since you'll send him a check for 700 and get a fake 1100 dollar check. Also, you'll lose whatever you're selling possibly. In Soviet Russia, glass eats OTers. Alansson Alansson, woo woo woo! Pink owns yes, just like you!GOOOOOOOOOO ALAN! WOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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