mickeym: (misc_calvin is horrified)
mickeym ([personal profile] mickeym) wrote2009-12-05 03:05 am

question for those of you who use Craigslist

So this morning (well, Friday morning) I listed my dining table and chairs on Craigslist. I got an email response later in the afternoon asking if the set was still available; I sent back yes. Just a little bit ago I get this email from the same person:

Hello,
I am taking a trip today and i won't be around for sometime to see the item i believe the item is in good condition i will need your full name and complete address where you wish to receive the money order and your phone number.Immediately i receive these information i will instruct my client to make payment to you.I am offering extra US$10 You will receive payment in a couple of days.I will also instruct my shipper to come and pick the item once the Money order clears.Kindly response as soon as possible kindly take the AD from craigslist.Have a great day.
Regards.


Everything in me is screaming that this is a scam. What do y'all think? Thoughts?

TOTAL SCAM

[identity profile] girlnamedpixley.livejournal.com 2009-12-05 10:19 pm (UTC)(link)
This is a TOTAL SCAM. Go and read this page on Craigslist about these types of emails:

http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams

The first thing you learn on Craigslist is to put "CASH ONLY" as the last two words of your listing. And stick to that -- don't deal with anyone who does not bring you cash.

The safest bet is to wait for someone to contact you with the actual name of the item you are selling. Scams like the one you got are sent en mass to all new listings, and those people don't even know what you're selling -- that's why they always say "item" instead of couch or dresser or lamp.

Ignore this person -- don't even bother to reply. Wait for someone who says "I'm interested in your table and chairs...are they still for sale?"

If they describe the item you're selling, you know they're a real person. But even then, accept cash only.