CL Scam

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I'm advertising a car on Craigslist. Just recieved the following email from "John Smith" after I replied to a request for info:


Just be aware that the scammers are actively trolling CL looking for marks.
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  • My wife put some furniture up for sale on CL and got the exact same email.
    Sadly she gave them the requested information.
  • If I remember right, the next thing they request is that when the "mover" arrives to get the item that you help them out by paying them - say $1000. They tell you that they'll add an extra $1500 to the check to cover the $100 plus your trouble. The problem is that the bank is non-existent. They get your item and an extra $1000.

    Sounds reasonable unless you've heard of the scam before.
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    • That had to be one of the funniest things I've ever seen. Wow lol

      "Brother Okerie" haha

      think I posted this on the wrong thead - but yeah those CL smammers tried to pull one over on me two. When I got the check, I think it was for like $2,000 - I thought "It's probably some nice old rich people moving here from another country and I don't want to take advantage of them"

      If only I would have known!
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    I'm advertising a car on Craigslist. Just recieved the following email from "John Smith" after I replied to a request for info: Hello,