OgS.MVP Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Long story short, I posted a laptop for sale on Craiglist, here are some of the most entertaining replies I got from obvious scammers: Hello Seller, I will like to buy this item so withdraw the advert from Craigslist. I will be paying via PayPal. I am away on a business trip and I'm new on Craigslist so i don't want to buy what isn't good.You should get back to me with the total price you want to offer it including shipping cost to my child in China.All I needed from you now is the total price, including shipping cost to china with your PayPal account so that I can transfer the fund immediately. I am very serious about buying it.I can assure you of getting your money asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyFox Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Looks legit better mail that laptop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhinogator Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 you can have a counter proposal regarding paypal for the buyer to send in cash as personal gifts. That way they will be unable to retract the funds. I've done that in the past and so far it has worked well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SukhKular Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 What happens? Like obviously you're not planning on sending it. But if they Pay first and then you send. and have a tracking number, even if they dispute through paypal, wont you win the dispute? Not being sarcastic, just looking for more info for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:D Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Some of the "women" in the Women seeking Men have strayed from the Men seeking Men section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OgS.MVP Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Another one Hello, Thanks for the swift reply,I offer you $800.00 and i want you to end the transaction as soon as possible.Could you please send me your PayPal request so that i can make payment for you asap.Also i will paying you an additional $125 for shipping cost through FedEx or UPS.Immediately i received your Pay-Pal request,i will go ahead with the payment without any delay.Awaiting your quick response with this transaction as am serious about. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 LOL, seems legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jovocop55 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 unless u meet in person, it's always a scam when they offer u to pay with paypal or some money transfer... this is dealing with craigslist of course.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I never use these things but if they send money via paypal etc aren't they the ones taking the risk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OgS.MVP Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 I never use these things but if they send money via paypal etc aren't they the ones taking the risk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonLever Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Often The guy would say why are you selling this product for this price when it was selling for a cheaper price elsewhere. You are ripping people off, you a profiteer, etc. or my Grandson birthday is coming soon and I can't find this product elsewhere, or I don't have much money, can I pay this amount instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatDane36 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 https://www.paypal-community.com/t5/Fraud-phishing-and-spoof-Archive/Is-this-a-Nigerian-Scam/td-p/363272 /thread I've had this happen to me before all of the emails go along with this formula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai604 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Why do these scammers always have such atrocious English? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberries Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 damn it you caught me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offensive Threat Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Guys trying to use fake money orders/ certified checks/ travelers checks etc was big a little while ago. I only take cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. White Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Seems legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aladeen Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Do not send it to them!! Instead send it to me Aladeen! I serious about it very much and wish to also paypal the money. So send moneys request to my paypal account at Aladeen872 at hotmail. And please be shipping it out immediately to my address: 1 Aladeen Way, New Aladeen, Waydia Unfortunately I so busy executing dissedents I will have to pay another day but please send it still as I am very serious about buying. This is no joke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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