Fatasha Ruffin
Posted: August 23rd, 2006 | Author: jimmy-hat | Filed under: general | 325 Comments »
After a failed attempt to sell my PSP on Craigslist this week, I took a quick look for a new flat screen TV. I figured why not take a look and see if some divorsee in the West Village or something has one they are dying to get rid of. Monday I found this listing:
THIS HAS 2 MONTHS OF VERY LIGHT USE AS ITS BEEN IN STORAGE MOST OF THE TIME SINCE I GOT IT, AND THERE IS 2 YRS WARRANTY ON IT, ORIGINAL RECEIPT AND WORKS GREAT. IT ALSO COMES WITH THE CABLES AND WALL MOUNT. I’M SELLING IT BECAUSE I NEED SOME MONEY URGENTLY TO SETTLE SOME ISSUES. EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE INTEREST. $450
Jimmy-hat thought to himself: “why not email and see if it’s still available and if they are in the city for a pickup”…“darn this thing is cheap”…“When you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?”…I get a response the next morning:
The TV is still available for sale and in great condition it also includes the warranty which is having 2yrs on it.I’m selling it so cheap becasue I need an urgent payment to take care of an issue I want to assure you of one thing that despite the fact I’m selling it so cheap it is still working perfectly and I have only used it for 2 months. It is at fedex location in wyoming . Please don’t get confussed about the TV at fedex location in wyoming the reason is due to the fact that I almost lost it to a scammer there so I had to instruct fedex to hold it up for me at their office. If you are interested in buying it I’ll not be able to receive cash because I’m kinda busy working on a case in Florida right now. all I will need to proceed is your contact info so I can get it shipped to you. As for the payment Money order or Western union will be ok. But, I would prefer you making the payment through western union money transfer because that will be much easier and convenient to me. once I get the TV shipped to you, I will provide you the shipment label and tracking number for you to confirm it has been shipped. Once you confirm it has been shipped you will send ($150) part of the payment upfront and when the TV gets to you, you then send me the remaining balance. you can reach me at (850)3030084 or email me if you are still interested and ok with my terms and conditions.
Thanks
So a couple thoughts came across my little brain: “If she is working on a case in Florida, she must be a lawyer and have enough $$ to buy 3 more flat screens”…“Why is she so trusting of me to wait for me to receive the TV before I send the the final payment”…“who the hell lives in Wyoming?”…“what hair color do they put on the driver’s licenses of bald men?”…so I ask her for more info on the exact payment instructions before I commit and I get back a response in a few hours:
I will arrange the shipment to your address. once I ship it to you I’ll provide you the shipment label and tracking number so you can verify it has been shipped and will also provide you the payment info you are to send the upfront payment to via western union. Once again I want to assure you that the TV is working in good condition and I really hope I can trust you sending the remaining balance when the plasma gets to you.
Name of Receiver: Paul Richardson
Address: 21 Kingsway Avenue
City: Ikeja
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Test Question: Favorite Sport
Answer: Baseball
Amount you are to send: $150
Red Flags are popping up all over the place…“I want an LCD, why is she talking about a plasma?”…“how many people in Nigeria are named Paul Richardson?”…” how does she make any money after spending $350 to send me a TV she is only charging $450 for”…“why isn’t the number 11 pronounced onety one?”…“everyone knows the favorite sport in Nigeria is soccer not baseball”…
So then I decide to get off the darn blackberry, wait until I get to the office and Google our little friend Fatasha. I find this as a #1 hit.
Awesome.
Even with my past experience, I still love Craiglist!
Holy hell. This is insane!!!
I just fell into the same trap. Good thing I found this. This time the person was going under Marissa Gardner.
ANATOMY OF A SCAM – THE FED EX DROP POINT TV SCAM
Starring: Kenneth Schlein, Wendy DeLuca, JasonDeGregorio, Brenda Williams, Fatasha Ruffin, and the Nigerian Not Ready For Prime Time Players
Other Links: http://blog.efinke.com/2006/08/09/fatasha-jason-jason-fatasha/
http://crackersunited.com/blog/index.php/2006/08/23/fatasha-ruffin/
north jersey craigslist > electronics > NEC PlasmaSync 42VM5 – Plasma panel – 42″ – widescreen – HDTV
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NEC PlasmaSync 42VM5 – Plasma panel – 42″ – widescreen – HDTV – $450
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Date: 2006-08-29, 9:55AM EDT
Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me me if interested, serious enquiries only, not negotiable, will not drop price on this deal, I am selling at this low rate because I need a quick sale. Email me for details. Hurry before it’s gone.
NEC PlasmaSync 42VM5 – Plasma panel – 42″ – widescreen – HDTV
Dimensions & Weight
Width 40.1
Depth 3.5
Height 24
THE NEXT DAY ITS THIS ONE:
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Pioneer 507XD-WU Plasma TV – $420
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Reply to: sale-200787306@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-08-30, 8:22AM EDT
The Tv is just two months old and still very new with no scratches.The Tv is still in its perfect and good condition.It comes with its original reciept together with a transferable warranty.I’m selling it at this price because the money is needed urgently to see to some matters.Only serious buyers are eligible for this offer.
SPECS:
50″ Plasma TV
BUT ONTO THE NIGERIAN SCAM SHOW:
200334936
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 09:34:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: “JAMES PAPPAS” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: NEC Plasma
To: sale-200334936@craigslist.org
Is this still unsold- I’m outside Trenton, but would drive to pick up or 2 day ship would be good I’m having a labor day party- watching lots of fottball and ready to take the plunge
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 18:11:42 +0100
From:”Kenneth Schlein” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
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Subject: Re: NEC Plasma
Kenneth Schlein”
Yes. You can reach me on this number when I’m not at work; (850)303-0084. I haven’t sold it yet but I’m receiving too many messages already. I think I will have to remove my AD from craigslist. Well I know you will say it sounds too good to be true but I’m sure you wouldn’t be interested if it wasn’t this cheap. It’s like new with no scratches, no burns, no bad pixels and in perfect conditon. The plasma came with a yr warranty and also has a yr extended warranty and it’s only 4months old and it’s going with the wall mount. I have the purchase receipts and the warranty receipts as well. I’m selling this for only $450 because I need a quick sale and use the money for another issue so I must sell this ASAP. The plasma is at a fedex location in Maine. I shipped it to a scammer in Maine but was lucky enough to discover his plot before he received it so it is still in the FedEx Kinko in Maine. ( GEE _ BEING A SCAMMER, HOW COULD YOU NOT KNOW ???) No problem about the location, It will be shipped to you anywhere you are and I will also take care of the shipping charges. (WHICH ARE PROBABLY MORE THAN THE “COST†OF THE SET) If you are interested, let me know on time so I will hold it up for you and payment is needed urgently. Although I wouId love to receive cash, but I can’t because I’m not available right now. You will send me your full name and address so I will ship the plasma to you through fedex 2day delivery. Then I will send you the tracking number and a copy of the shipment label, you track it and when you have confirmed it, you will send part of the payment, $150. So when you receive the plasma and have confirmed it is in perfect condition, you will send the remaining balance of $300 to me. I hope you can be trusted. I will accept part payment via western union. Western union money transfer is preferrable because it is the fastest and since I need the money urgently. kindly get back to me asap if you are really interested. If you want proof, I can send you a copy of my driver’s license to prove to you this deal is legit. Call me or just email me back.
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:23:41 -0700 (PDT)
From:”JAMES PAPPAS” bigalphadog16@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: NEC Plasma
To:”Kenneth Schlein” sch.kenneth2@gmail.com
I’ d feel better if I see the license – can they ship it to another Fed Ex Kinko;’s – there is one near my house- 2 day is ok — to Bruce Wayne c/o The Kinkos 12 Route 18
East Brunswick, NJ 08816-1410
USA
Phone: (732) 249-9222
Fax: (732) 249-9315
Email: usa1212@fedexkinkos.com
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 18:36:39 +0100
From:”Kenneth Schlein” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
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To:”JAMES PAPPAS”
Subject: Re: NEC Plasma
Sounds good. Now I have attached my license to this mail, it should serve as security for you. Now the question here is, can you be trusted? ( Gee, I wonder- can I – Can you, Mr.Honesty ? I guess OJ Simpson is a great advocate for domestic violence prevention) Let’s see. Send me your full name and address of the FedEx Kinko so I will ship out to you as soon as I can. I would have sent you a copy of the purchase receipt and warranty but I have already included that in the package and the package is no longer in my possession.
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:56:16 -0700 (PDT)
From:”JAMES PAPPAS”
Subject: Re: NEC Plasma
To:”Kenneth Schlein” sch.kenneth2@gmail.com
Sure ; send it to me James Pappas, or my housemate Bruce Wayne (BUSTED BY BATMAN !!!) care of the FedEx Kinko’s 212 Route 18
East Brunswick, NJ 08816-1410
USA
Phone: (732) 249-9222
Fax: (732) 249-9315
Email: usa1212@fedexkinkos.com
What do we need to do to get this going : can my Kinko’s get the one in Maine to speed it along ? DO you need my fed ex account number ?
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 19:03:24 +0100
From: “Kenneth Schlein”
To:
Subject: Re: NEC Plasma
No don’t worry, it will take 2days tops. I’m trusting you here, I hope I don’t get dissappointed. (JUST WAIT, A_HOLE) Check your mail in like an hr or 2hrs from now, I’m heading out to ship to you now then I will send you the tracking details when I’m done.
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:10:09 +0100
From:”Kenneth Schlein”
To:”JAMES PAPPAS”
Subject: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO”
To:
I have arranged shipment, here is your tracking number; 790543288372, you can track it on FedEx website. I have also attached a copy of the label used for the shipment, download and confirm. When you have confirmed, pls go ahead and send the part payment of $150 to my nephew immediately. I hope he comes back to the states with all the money I’m sending him. ( HOLD ON HERE: NEPHEW ? BACK TO THE STATES ? _ WHAT GIVES THERE ACE ?)
Here are his receiving information,
(SO NOW HERE IS HOW YOU LOSE YOUR $$$$)
Pay through Western union.
Name of Receiver: Paul Richardson
Address: 21 Kingsway Avenue
City: Ikeja
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Amount: $150
Test Question: Favorite Music
Answer: pop
These are the informations you provide western union when you make the payment, then you will send me the MTCN (Control Number) and the senders name. Then when you receive the plasma, pls don’t hesitate to send the balance. I believe you are a trustworthy person.
Note, Don’t send the balance to that boy when you receive the plasma,( NO PROBLEM SINCE I’m NEVER RECEIVING ANYTHING) you will mail me to let me know you have received it and tested it, then I will tell you how I will receive the balance. Don’t make a mistake of sending the balance to him. He must have been back in the states by then. I will be expecting your mail for payment information.
Thanks
Kenneth.
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Tracking number 790543288372
Ship date Aug 29, 2006
Estimated delivery Aug 31, 2006 4:30 PM
Destination East Brunswick, NJ
Service type FedEx 2Day Service
Weight 146.0 lbs.
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NOTE: THIS IS THE KEY : INFO TRANSMITTED- NO PACKAGE DROP OFF
Just saw this, and I’m confused – why mess with Nigeria- why don’t I just Paypal you, the whole $ 450, and I’ll include the pay pal fees – or WU you to Houston ?
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:43:41 +0100
From: “Kenneth Schlein” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
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Subject: Re: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO
I don’t do Paypal since I don’t really sell. (FIRST TRUE STATEMENT !_ BUT EVEN A BROKEN CLOCK IS RIGHT TWICE A DAY !) I want my nephew out of that hell of a place ASAP, and he needs the money immediately to complete payment for his flight ticket back here. I would have asked you to send it to me so I can forward it to him but I will be very busy for the rest of the day. I sent him $1200 today already and now I have to get back to work. Don’t worry, pls just send it to him since I am asking you to. If you are complaining about the service charge from western union, you can deduct that from my balance as well. Pls just let me know when you make the payment by sending the MTCN and sender’s name. I am sorry for the inconvenience but the stranded boy’s health is at stake.
Thanks in advance.
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:54:35 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: Re: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO
To: “Kenneth Schlein”
OK-if paypal fee is an issue I’ll pay them, but – why don’t you give me your info in Houston or whereever you are at so I do both Western Union at the same time and have the deal done ?
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:59:48 +0100
From: “Kenneth Schlein” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
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Subject: Re: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO
I just told you, I won’t be chanced. You will send the balance to me but the part payment to him. Pls he needs it urgently to get back here. He cannot receive Paypal there, it has to be western union. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:05:11 -0700 (PDT)
From:
Subject: Re: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO
To: “Kenneth Schlein”
I don’t understand what ‘won’t be chanced means” – I save if I do both Western Unions at once – can I just send the remaining $ 300 to your Houston address on the license- let me know because the place closes at 6 my time- otherwise i have to fight traffic on Route 18 to get to the next WUn depot
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 22:09:31 +0100
From: “Kenneth Schlein”
To: “JAMES PAPPAS”
Subject: Re: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO
Are you saying you are ready to send the balance today without receiving the plasma.I am not asking you to that but if you want to, no problem. But pls make sure you meet up with my nephew’s money today
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:13:19 -0700 (PDT)
From:
Subject: Re: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO
To: “Kenneth Schlein”
Since Fed Ex has it; it is insured right, so if its damaged its fed ex’s problem
- just as soon get it done before I blow the money at the tables in Atlantic city
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 22:15:26 +0100
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Subject: Re: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO
Yes it is insured. I have to get back to work now, just let me know once you’ve sent the money by sending the MTCN and sender’s name. I will mail you again much later.
Thanks
Kenneth
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:20:12 -0700 (PDT)
From: “JAMES PAPPAS” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: balance
To: sch.kenneth2@gmail.com
Do I need anything other than what is on your license , like a question or whatever to send the balance via WUn ?
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 22:24:00 +0100
From: “Kenneth Schlein” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
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Subject: Re: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO
Yes you can. That is all you need. If you need secret questions, use the one for my nephew. But I will advise you to wait until you receive the plasma before you send the balance. But make sure you send the part payment today.
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 03:41:16 +0100
From: “Kenneth Schlein” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
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Subject: Re: balance
Hello, Still haven’t heard back from you. Pls what is happening?
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:44:33 +0100
From: “Kenneth Schlein” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
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To: “JAMES PAPPAS”
Subject: Re: balance
Hello James. What is happening? I am getting skeptical here. Pls respond to my mail to ease my worries.
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 06:53:47 -0700 (PDT)
From: “JAMES PAPPAS” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: Re: balance
To: “Kenneth Schlein”
Sorry, we had flooding and power outages, and te cable and net were down to. The local Western Union will no longer send to Nigeria due to fraud and a lawsuit they are in , so i had to send the 300 to Houston, tarcking number
769-697-6068 MTCN – they said the Western Unions in Lagos are all banks, and that if I had to send the money there to wire it from my bank to the receiver – will that work ?
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 06:55:02 -0700 (PDT)
From: “JAMES PAPPAS” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: Re: balance
To: “Kenneth Schlein”
Just checked Fed Ex- they said a tracking number was generated, but no package is in transit as of now- what gives ? I’m already out $ 300.
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:04:03 +0100
From: “Kenneth Schlein” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
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To: “JAMES PAPPAS”
Subject: Re: balance
James, I sent money to my nephew yesterday with no hassles. I already told you it is very important that you make the payment to the stranded boy. I cannot even receive your money yet, since I won’t be chanced to leave work until after work and it will be too late to receive the money then. If you want, I can give you some agent locations near you where you can make the payment. The shipment is already in transit as we speak, if you are familiar with FedEx, there is an option when arranging shipment that says, “PROHIBIT RECEIVER AND THIRD PARTY PAYER FROM VIEWING SHIPPING DETAILS”. I chose that option because of some security measures I was advised to put in place. The fact you need to know is that your plasma Tv will get to you unfailingly as scheduled. Even if you call any fedex office as to the movement of the tv they won’t give you the update of the movement because of the security measures I placed on it. I really do hope you understand why I’m doing this. Pls get back to me immediately. I keep receive depressed messages from my nephew.
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 07:12:22 -0700 (PDT)
From: “JAMES PAPPAS” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: Re: balance
To: “Kenneth Schlein”
Then give me the info so I can wire the $ 150 to his bank
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:15:05 +0100
From: “Kenneth Schlein” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
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To: “JAMES PAPPAS”
Subject: Re: balance
You cannot wire to any bank. He doesn’t have a bank there. He is just a visitor. Where are you now, I can give you agent locations near you where you can quickly send the money this morning. Pls let me know.
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 07:23:57 -0700 (PDT)
From: “JAMES PAPPAS” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: Re: balance
To: “Kenneth Schlein”
I’m in Trenton, at work — what is the alternative then – I can send the balance to you, but my local Western Union guy will not send to Nigeria, Romania, and some other countries.
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:27:54 +0100
From: “Kenneth Schlein” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
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To: “JAMES PAPPAS”
Subject: Re: balance
I understand James, pls send me your full address, I will send you some agent locations who will send money to that damn country. I am so scared my nephew is still there. Pls just mail me with your address.
(TALK ABOUT BAD OVER ACTING- BARF)
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 08:06:52 -0700 (PDT)
From: “JAMES PAPPAS” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: Re: balance
To: “Kenneth Schlein”
205 West State Street Trenton. 08625 — I called my bank – they said they can do it over the phone for me and your guy can pick it up at the same place he’d get a Western Union – if it’s that bad, I’ll send himn $ 200 – its a great deal so no problem
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 16:21:48 +0100
From: “Kenneth Schlein” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
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Subject: Re: balance
You can use any of these agent locations near you. I don’t think the bank thing will work.
GLOBAL CURRENCY SERVICES #1
6 NORTH BROAD STREET
TRENTON, NJ 08609
Tel: (609) 599-2274
RITE AID #532
127-29 EAST STATE STREET
TRENTON, NJ 08608
Tel: (609) 394-1193 ……
(NICE THEY MAKE IT SO EASY FOR YOU TO BAIL OUT THE SICK KID)
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 08:52:14 -0700 (PDT)
From: “JAMES PAPPAS” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: Re: balance
To: “Kenneth Schlein”
Went down the Street to Rite Aid – they will not do Nigeria or Romania or Croatia for that matter either ; and this is taking time I don’t have – either I’ll send the extra 150 to you in Houston, or the bank wire- your decide
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 16:57:29 +0100
From: “Kenneth Schlein” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
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Subject: Re: balance
James, I have been sending him money for a while now (THEN WHY CAN’T YOU GET HIM OUT OF THE COUNTRY ) and I have encountered this type of problem only once. I was asked who he was to me and I said family. I don’t understand why you keep telling me they will not allow you. I don’t think so. I cannot leave work but you can try the bank wire if only he can receive the money via western union money transfer. Pls contact your bank and Let me know
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 09:03:22 -0700 (PDT)
From: “JAMES PAPPAS” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: Re: balance
To: “Kenneth Schlein”
Bank said no- but there is no issue with bank pick up in Ikea, or whereever- and the Western Union pick ups are all in banks in that town- but I’nm sure you know that
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 17:05:35 +0100
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Subject: Re: balance
Pls go ahead and send it if he will be able to receive it. That is all I’m concerned about.
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 09:20:11 -0700 (PDT)
From: “JAMES PAPPAS” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: Re: balance
To: “Kenneth Schlein”
There are 5 banks; all of which are WU as well- but it will be bank funds, he can pick up cash, euro or US dollar as well :Oceanic, First Atlantic, WEMA, Sterling, Bank of Nigeria, Guarnty Trust- they have branches, so I need a bank and the branch
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 17:22:46 +0100
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To: “JAMES PAPPAS”
Subject: Re: balance
Pls hold on let me get in touch with him
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 17:50:54 +0100
From: “Kenneth Schlein” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
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To: “JAMES PAPPAS”
Subject: Re: balance
Oceanic Bank. Iyana-Ipaja Branch.
Use the same info I gave you before.
Thanks for the trouble.
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:16:04 -0700 (PDT)
From: “JAMES PAPPAS” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: Re: balance
To: “Kenneth Schlein”
I tried to call you but the 850 number is always busy –; so I tried to find another phone number off of Google and found this from Craigs List Toronto – Kenneth or whoever the hell you are- I’m getting my $ 300 back —- you are a scammer ; and I’m going down the hall to the NJ Internet crime unit with all the info —- you messed with the wrong people Sparky
toronto craigslist > electronics > BEWARE OF SCAMMERS HERE!!! (Kenneth Schlein, sch.kenneth1@gmail.com)
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BEWARE OF SCAMMERS HERE!!! (Kenneth Schlein, sch.kenneth1@gmail.com)
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Reply to: sale-198185367@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-08-24, 9:15AM EDT
I hope that everyone here is smart enough to know that there is no way in hell you will ever find a legit plasma for $450… Please be aware before purchasing anything, I recommend doing stricktly local pickup since this is a Toronto site. If the TV is sitting somewhere at a fedex kinko in Maine (as a recent scammer used on me), you should post it on the Maine CL site…
Be warned about Kenneth Schlein, email sch.kenneth1@gmail.com, Typcial scammer, check out the email below with the standard scammer language…
I am sorry I’m just replying your message, I have been busy. You can reach me on this number when I’m not at work; (850)303-0084. I haven’t sold it yet but I’m receiving too many messages already. I think I will have to remove my AD from craigslist. Well I know you will say it sounds too good to be true but I’m sure you wouldn’t be interested if it wasn’t this cheap. It’s like new with no scratches, no burns, no bad pixels and in perfect conditon. The plasma came with a yr warranty and also has a yr extended warranty and it’s only 4months old and it’s going with the wall mount. I have the purchase receipts and the warranty receipts as well. I’m selling this for only $450 because I need a quick sale and use the money for another issue so I must sell this ASAP. The plasma is at a fedex location in Maine. I shipped it to a scammer in Maine but was lucky enough to discover his plot before he received it so it is still in the FedEx Kinko in Maine. No problem about the location, It will be shipped to you anywhere you are and I will also take care of the shipping charges. If you are interested, let me know on time so I will hold it up for you and payment is needed urgently. Although I wouId love to receive cash, but I can’t because I’m not available right now. You will send me your full name and address so I will ship the plasma to you through fedex 2day delivery. Then I will send you the tracking number and a copy of the shipment label, you track it and when you have confirmed it, you will send part of the payment, $150. So when you receive the plasma and have confirmed it is in perfect condition, you will send the remaining balance of $300 to me. I hope you can be trusted. I will accept part payment via western union. Western union money transfer is preferrable because it is the fastest and since I need the money urgently. kindly get back to me asap if you are really interested. If you want proof, I can send you a copy of my driver’s license to prove to you this deal is legit. Call me or just email me back.
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:58:42 -0700 (PDT)
From: “JAMES PAPPAS” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: Re: balance
To: “Kenneth Schlein”
Cat got your tongue ??? Seems like our people know about your scam …. it’s only a matter of time
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:04:44 +0100
From: “Kenneth Schlein” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
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To: “JAMES PAPPAS”
Subject: Re: balance
No, you are the scammer (Hmm- well O.J. Simpson did call me a wife beater once)
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 13:00:15 -0700 (PDT)
From: “JAMES PAPPAS” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: Re: balance
To: “Kenneth Schlein”
Save it for the judge there Fatasha Ruffin- Wendy DeLuca-Brenda Williams- Marissa Gardner – Ann Margaret Calitiri – whatever your real name is there ace – by the way – our people here we have contacted the real Kenneth Schlein in Houston and he is pissed off, and in touch with the FBI – they are picking up my money – and will be looking for you – seems like they think you are actually in Florida- nice try with the north Florida cell phone- but seems like Northern Dade County is ground zero
You would think a real pro would get a little suspicious of all the questions about sending the money. This yahoo must be really desperate to make these stupid mistakes. He is probably running several of these and getting the emails mixed up. I am glad someone is tracking these schemes. It seems they are more prevalent every day. I guess the old saying stands ” If it seems to good to be true, IT’S CRAP!!!!Save your money people, if your that desperate to spend it, I will happily send you a WU location to send it to. I would even send you a thank you note!
This scam is so obvious that it is hard to believe anyone will fall for it. There are two things you need to know…If it is too good to be tru, it probably is. And on Craigslist, do local pickups ONLY. Every Nigerian is not a sam artist and it is really unfortunate that the name of that country is being dragged thrrough the mud by a few people.
Reading through all these comments one thing is very evident – greed. Why would you expect anyone in their right mind to sell you a good plasma TV worth thousands od dollars for less than $500? Also why would you believe any guy that tells you it is in a different city and you need to pay before you see it?
I buy and sell on Craigslist but I will buy those items I can pick up myself. And I won’t pay you unless I test the item to ensure it works properly. This is only common sense.
I sell on Craigslist but it’s either cash payment or Paypal, period. Recently a guy (or lady) wanted to scam me by saying he wants to pay me using Money Order from some website, I told him to go to hell…
That is how you do it – either you see the item you are paying for or no deal.
Not all Nigerians are scammers. I know. I am a Nigerian and I have never and I never will, scam anyone.
Good luck. I hope you recover your funds and put that SOB in prison at the same time.
God bless…
JUST GOT THIS FROM THE ALMOST VICTIM – ADD DIANA JONES TO THE FAKE NAME LIST:
NOW THE TV IS IN WYOMING !!!!!
Fri, 1 Sep 2006 09:33:57 -0700 (PDT)
From: “JAMES PAPPAS” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: Glad to see
To: sale-201734077@craigslist.org
Glad to see you’re still around- you might want to go to Aventura Mall to pick up some duds for your stay at the Federal Detention Center – Miami – or save one of your TV’s – I hear they only have old tube types there
Fri, 1 Sep 2006 11:42:41 -0700 (PDT)
From: “diana jones” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
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Subject: Re: Glad to see
To: “JAMES PAPPAS”
The TV is still available for sale and in great condition it also includes the warranty which is having 2yrs on it.I’m selling it so cheap becasue I need an urgent payment to take care of an issue I want to assure you of one thing that despite the fact I’m selling it so cheap it is still working perfectly and I have only used it for 2 months. It is at fedex location in wyoming . Please don’t get confussed about the TV at fedex location in wyoming the reason is due to the fact that I almost lost it to a scammer there so I had to instruct fedex to hold it up for me at their office. If you are interested in buying it I’ll not be able to receive cash because I’m kinda busy working on a case in Florida right now. all I will need to proceed is your contact info so I can get it shipped to you. As for the payment Money order or Western union will be ok. But, I would prefer you making the payment through western union money transfer because that will be much easier and convenient to me. once I get the TV shipped to you, I will provide you the shipment label and tracking number for you to confirm it has been shipped. Once you confirm it has been shipped you will send ($150) part of the payment upfront and when the TV gets to you, you then send me the remaining balance. kindly email me if you are interested and ok with my terms and conditions.
Thanks
Actually, if you search online, these guys really ARE quite desperate. There are a few sites out there that chronicle antics such as getting these guys to send photos of them selves (Which are then sent to the FBI), and I remember reading one where the guy actually got one of the scammers to travel to Europe to meet him. He had pictures and all. I say scam the scammer, it’s more fun that way.
i encountered this same guy, he wanted me to send 150 first, just like you, and he sent me a picture of a license from texas, i still have it if you want to post it to protect other people.
tried to post the Kenneth Schlien license from Texas, no luck on this site
Hey we are currently in the middle of the Kenneth Schlein scam. We made the stupid mistake of already sending 150, and he kept asking for more but we said we were going to wait until the television arrived. Let us know if there is anything we can do or if there is anyway we can get our money back, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
# 419scameater Says:
September 7th, 2006 at 12:49 pm
Latest Update: Scammers now using names Diana Jones and Diana Adams with Yahoo e mails – On Sept. 7 Craigs List removed postings for $ 420 Plasma TV’s in Atlanta (Toshiba 42WP56P); Austin (Artico PDD-42); Boston (Pioneer PDP-427XP); Denver (Pioneer 50 LXD); LA, (HPR 6372), Vegas (NEC), Orange County (The 42 (107cm)), Philly (Toshiba 50 HP81), and DC (Sony 40 XBR) …. primarily using name of Kenneth Schlein of Houston, Texas–
THIS IS THE KEY – THE FED EX TRACKING NUMBER THEY SEND IS LEGIT BECAUSE FED EX ISSUES A NUMBER UPON PACKAGE DATA BEING TRANSMITTED- TRANSMITTED PEOPLE – THIS DOES NOT MEAN THERE IS A PACKAGE — SCAMMERS FOLLOW UP WITH AN E MAIL FROM A BOGUS FED EX ADDRESS, THESE ARE THE ONLY THINGS THAT GIVE THIS RIDCULOUS SCAM ANY CREDIBILITY
IF CRAIGâ€S LIST HAS FINALLY WISED UP, THEN FED EX SHOULD DO THE SAME OR THEY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS FLAW-
ALSO SEE THE FATASHA RUFFIN- WENDY DE LUCA_ BRENDA WILLIAMS _ KENNETH SCHLEIN- JASON DEGREGORIO THREAD AT CRACKERS UNITED
The almost victim in NJ reports that since corresponding with these scammers, he has been receiving a number of other scam efforts, primarily from Nigeria as follows:
hu, 07 Sep 2006 12:38:31 -0200
From: “Mr. Mohammed Abacha” Add to Address BookAdd to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
To: “AOL Users”
Subject: FOR YOUR URGENT ATTENTION
Compliments of the day to you! : I am Alhaji abacha muhammed, son of the late General Sani Abacha, former Nigerian Military President who died on active Government service on june 8,1998. I got your contact from the Internet in my search to secure a partner unknown to me because of the nature and I do believe you can help me. I am contacting you due to the present situation as regards the Undemocratic manner the present Administration in my country (Nigeria) is taking all that belongs to us. You may be aware that this is the usual attitude of leaders especially in Africa when there is a change of Government. The present Government of General Olusegun Obasanjo is currently in a face off with my family in his bid to recover all our money because of Victimisation and Political Vendatta. They have brought up charges of corrupt enrichmemnt against us. The law they made is yet another smear campaign aimed mainly to frustrate, humiliate, dismember and widen the scope of hatred for my family. A personal vendetta by President Obasanjo who was jailed by my father’s Regime for plotting a coup d ‘etat against his Government in 1995. This highly calculated attempt by this administration plus some Western Banks through bi-lateral relationship has taken away from us a whopping amount in Switzerland and Bank accounts around the World. This rampaging of our Bank accounts abroad have yielded to the barbaric pressure and sometime ago we were squized out of family possessions and money running into multimillion of USDollar because the accounts bear our names. These assertions can be ascertained independently if you wish to confirm this from a leading newspaper in Nigeria (This Day Newspapers) from their website at http://www.thisdayonline.com from the archives section in the March 10, 2001, January 26, 2002 and March 18, 2002 editions. This pressure is taking a great toll on my family and all we ever own. Please i wish to solicit your cooperation as a foreigner to help me receive some Money Deposited with a Securities and finacial company in Europe which is my only hope / source of livelihood for now. This is a call for you to help receive this money and put the money into good investments since i am barred from leaving the Country for now. Please know that the money is US$52M in cash with a Security Finance Firm in Europe that i intend to put in your care by getting a trusted foreigner to handle money for the purpose of investment and safekeeping abroad. Please Note that you will be expected to deal directly with the security Finance Firm with the information and LEGAL POWER i shall give you to handle the entire transaction. Please know that the Cash Deposit of US$52M is deposited in Trunk Boxes and presently in Europe I use this opportunity to offer you 20% of this money($52M), if you can handle this transaction absolute well for me.This is however subject to our negotiation and agreement. You can contact me ONLY via my email: mualab2@aim.com for now and for security reason. Endeavor to keep this highly confidential. In your response include your private telephone / fax numbers for easy communications with me. My kind regards, Alhaji Abacha Muhammed.
Generic Craigs List warning – note how many cities and different TV model in each; though they use same picture –
The Plasma and LCD TV’s posted for 400-450 are a scam based in Miami and Nigeria that has you Western Union $ 150 or more to bail out a ‘stranded boy in
Nigeria’ – the trick is that they generate an authentic fed ex tracking number based upon a flaw in the Fed Ex system that generates a number based upon transmission of package data showing a 146 lb package – THIS DOES NOT MEAN there is a package – they follow up with a bogus fed ex email – scam detailed here –
You are warned:
http://crackersunited.com/blog/index.php/2006/08/23/fatasha-ruffin/
http://blog.efinke.com/2006/08/02/fatasha-ruffin/
http://blog.efinke.com/2006/08/02/fatasha-ruffin/
http://blog.efinke.com/2006/08/09/fatasha-jason-jason-fatasha/
washington, DC craigslist > district of columbia > electronics > 50 inch Widescreen Display HDTV Plasma TV LG DU-50PX10C
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50 inch Widescreen Display HDTV Plasma TV LG DU-50PX10C – $450
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Date: 2006-09-08, 10:37AM EDT
Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me me if interested, serious enquiries only, not negotiable, will not drop price on this deal, I am selling at this low rate because I need a quick sale. Email me for details. Hurry before it’s gone.
50 inch Widescreen Display HDTV Plasma TV LG DU-50PX10C
Screen Size 50″ diagonal
Screen Aspect 16:9
Contrast Ratio 5000:1
Brightness 1500cd/m2
Pixel Pitch 0.36mm x 1.08mm
hSync 15.75 – 120 kHz
vSync 50 – 120 Hz
Color System [not published]
Data Signals VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA
TV Scan Lines 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
Input Terminals
Composite Video 2 (RCA)
S-Video 2 (4-pin mini DIN)
Component Video 2 (RCA x 3)
VGA RGB Signal 1 (15-pin mini d-Sub)
DVI Digital Input 1
Stereo Audio In 5 (RCA L/R)
Serial Control (RS232C) 1 (9-pin mini d-Sub)
Output Terminals
Composite Video 1 (RCA)
Stereo Audio 1 (RCA L/R)
Plasma Monitor Accessories
Audio Amplifier 15W x 2
Speakers Built In Speakers
Mounting Options Table Stand Included
Also Included:
Power cord, remote control. Integrated speakers and table stand also included.
Dimensions and General Specs.
Power Supply 100-120V, 200-240V @ 50-60Hz
Power Consumption 450 Watts
Dimensions 55.12″ x 32.62″ x 12.4″
Weight 115.08 lbs.
FCC Class FCC Class A, Commercial Use
Key Features of the LG DU-50PX10C 50″ Plasma Monitor
50″ HDTV LG Plasma Television
1366 x 768p Resolution produces extremely detailed imagery
Improved 5000:1 Contrast Ratio
Improved 1500 cd/m2 High Brightness
Image Sticking Minimization, Pixel Orbitor, and White Wash Features prolong lifespan
Aspect Ratio Correction
RS-232 Control and Discrete IR Controls
Quiet, Fan-Free Operation
Faroudja DCDi Video de-interlacing and line doubling
Front Panel Controls
Side Video/Audio Inputs
Integrated HDTV Tuner
2 Year Warranty
Built-in stereo speakers and table stand
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204555517
seattle-tacoma craigslist > seattle > electronics > HDTV Plasma Television (Samsung HP-R5072 50″)
last modified: Fri, 8 Sep 07:38 PDT
HDTV Plasma Television (Samsung HP-R5072 50″) – $450
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Reply to: sale-204555605@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-09-08, 7:38AM PDT
Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me me if interested, serious enquiries only, not negotiable, will not drop price on this deal, I am selling at this low rate because I need a quick sale. Email me for details. Hurry before it’s gone.
HDTV Plasma Television (Samsung HP-R5072 50″)
Key Features
Flat Panel Type Plasma
Screen Size 50 inch
Contrast Ratio 10,000:1
Digital TV Standard HDTV
Display Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
Display Capabilities
Digital TV Standard HDTV – HDTV receiver is integrated.
Broadcast Format Displayed 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Broadcast Format Supported 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Built-in Tuner ATSC • NTSC
Native Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Quality
Comb Filter 3DYC / 3D Digital
Display Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
Brightness 1300 cd/m²
Output Color 68700 million colors
Viewing Angle 175
Adjustable Color Temperature With Adjustable Color Temperature
Remote Control
Remote Control Multibrand
Illuminated Remote Non-Illuminated
Audio Features
Audio Type Virtual Surround
MTS Stereo SAP / MTS Stereo
Audio Leveler With Audio Leveler
Technical Features
Picture in Picture With PIP
Parental Control V-Chip
Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer
Connectors
Rear Input Connectors S-Video x 2 • Component x 2 • Composite x 2 • HDMI x 1 • RF x 1
Screen Text
Channel Labels With Channel Labels
Closed Caption on Mute Without Closed Caption On Mute
Speakers
Number of Speakers 2 Speakers
Speaker Power 2 x 15 Watt
Dimensions
Width 48.5 in.
Depth 3.75 in.
Height 32.56 in.
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204555605
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las vegas craigslist > electronics > Pioneer PDP 424MV – Plasma panel – 42″ – widescreen – HDTV
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Pioneer PDP 424MV – Plasma panel – 42″ – widescreen – HDTV – $450
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Reply to: sale-204556427@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-09-08, 7:40AM PDT
Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me me if interested, serious enquiries only, not negotiable, will not drop price on this deal, I am selling at this low rate because I need a quick sale. Email me for details. Hurry before it’s gone.
Pioneer PDP 424MV – Plasma panel – 42″ – widescreen – HDTV
Dimensions & Weight
Width 40.1
Depth 3.5
Height 24
Service & Support
Type 1 year warranty
Header
Product Line Pioneer PDP
Model 424MV
Manufacturer Pioneer
Packaged Quantity 1
Audio System
Speakers Included 2 speakers
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Television Type Plasma panel
Technology Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size 42
Color Support Color
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Resolution 853 x 480
PC Interface DVI
PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Widescreen Widescreen
Video Features
HDTV Ready Yes
EDTV Ready Yes
TV Type High Definition monitor
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los angeles craigslist > SF valley > electronics > Pioneer 50″ widescreenHDTV PDP 5060HD PureVision plasma with TV tuner
last modified: Fri, 8 Sep 07:40 PDT
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Pioneer 50″ widescreenHDTV PDP 5060HD PureVision plasma with TV tuner – $450
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Reply to: sale-204556435@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-09-08, 7:40AM PDT
Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me me if interested, serious enquiries only, not negotiable, will not drop price on this deal, I am selling at this low rate because I need a quick sale. Email me for details. Hurry before it’s gone.
Pioneer 50″ widescreen HDTV PDP 5060HD PureVision plasma with TV tuner
Dimensions & Weight
Width 48.2
Depth 3.6
Height 28.2
Service & Support
Header
Product Line Pioneer PDP
Model 5060HD
Manufacturer Pioneer
Packaged Quantity 1
Audio System
Speakers Included 2 speakers
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Surround Sound Effects SRS Focus
Television Type Plasma panel with TV tuner
Technology Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size 50
Color Support Color
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Series PureVision
Resolution 1280 x 768
Diagonal Size (cm) 127
Widescreen Widescreen
TV Tuner
Multi-channel Preview Split screen
Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
HDTV Ready Yes
EDTV Ready Yes
TV Type High Definition TV
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Philly
LG 42PX5D – Plasma panel with TV tuner – 42″ – widescreen – HDTV – $450
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Date: 2006-09-08, 10:39AM EDT
NEW JERSEY
Philips 50PF9630A – HDTV plasma with TV tuner – 50″ – widescreen – $450
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baltimore craigslist > electronics > LG 50PM1M 50 inch HDTV Plasma TV
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LG 50PM1M 50 inch HDTV Plasma TV – $450
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miami craigslist > electronics > 43″ – widescreen – HDTV Pioneer PDP 434CMX – Plasma panel –
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chicago craigslist > city of chicago > electronics > Samsung PPM50M5H – Plasma panel – 50″ – widescreen – HDTV
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Samsung PPM50M5H – Plasma panel – 50″ – widescreen – HDTV – $450
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Date: 2006-09-08, 9:40AM CDT
Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me me if interested, serious enquiries only, not negotiable, will not drop price on this deal, I am selling at this low rate because I need a quick sale. Email me for details. Hurry before it’s gone.
Samsung PPM50M5H – Plasma panel – 50″ – widescreen – HDTV
Dimensions & Weight
Width 47.4
Depth 3.8
Height 28.5
Miscellaneous
Header
Product Line Samsung
Model PPM50M5H
Manufacturer Samsung
Packaged Quantity 1
Television Type Plasma panel
Technology Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size 50
Color Support Color
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Resolution 1366 x 768
Diagonal Size (cm) 127
PC Interface DVI
PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Widescreen Widescreen
Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Video Features
HDTV Ready Yes
EDTV Ready Yes
TV Type High Definition monitor
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dallas craigslist > electronics > 55″ – widescreen – HDTV (Samsung HP-P5581) Plasma with TV tuner –
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55″ – widescreen – HDTV (Samsung HP-P5581) Plasma with TV tuner – - $450
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Reply to: sale-204556528@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-09-08, 9:40AM CDT
Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me me if interested, serious enquiries only, not negotiable, will not drop price on this deal, I am selling at this low rate because I need a quick sale. Email me for details. Hurry before it’s gone.
55″ – widescreen – HDTV (Samsung HP-P5581) Plasma with TV tuner –
Model HP-P5581
Manufacturer Samsung
Dimensions & Weight
Width 56.1
Depth 3.5
Height 22.8
Header
Product Line Samsung
Packaged Quantity 1
Audio System
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Surround Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
Television Type Plasma panel with TV tuner
Technology Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size 55
Color Support Color
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Resolution 1366 x 768
Diagonal Size (cm) 140
Widescreen Widescreen
Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
TV Tuner
Multi-channel Preview Split screen
Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
SDTV Ready Yes
HDTV Ready Yes
EDTV Ready Yes
TV Type High Definition monitor
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they are at it again , but now they got a 65 in plasma.his or her e-mail is samantha_peace15@yahoo.com and are selling a Panasonic TH-65PHD7UY 65 in. Plasma Television – $395 the link is http://houston.craigslist.org/ele/205006226.html. this is about the 4 time i ran into them. watch out
3 Versions of the AD so you can be tipped off – they are changing the prices in order to avoid deletion by CL
http://crackersunited.com/blog/index.php/2006/08/23/fatasha-ruffin/
http://blog.efinke.com/2006/08/09/fatasha-jason-jason-fatasha/
http://blog.efinke.com/2006/08/02/fatasha-ruffin
new york craigslist > queens > electronics > Sharp Aquos LC-37GD4U 37 in. HDTV LCD Television
last modified: Fri, 25 Aug 15:01 EDT
Reply to: sale-198800031@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-08-25, 3:01PM EDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
Specs:
dallas craigslist > electronics > 55″ – widescreen – HDTV (Samsung HP-P5581) Plasma with TV tuner -
55″ – widescreen – HDTV (Samsung HP-P5581) Plasma with TV tuner – - $450
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Date: 2006-09-08, 9:40AM CDT
Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me me if interested, serious enquiries only, not negotiable, will not drop price on this deal, I am selling at this low rate because I need a quick sale. Email me for details. Hurry before it’s gone.
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Pioneer 507XD-WU Plasma TV – $420
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The Tv is just two months old and still very new with no scratches.The Tv is still in its perfect and good condition.It comes with its original reciept together with a transferable warranty.I’m selling it at this price because the money is needed urgently to see to some matters.Only serious buyers are eligible for this offer.
SPECS:
Here are the 3 versions of the ad – they have been posting extensively in Canada so authorities there have been notified
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Date: 2006-08-25, 3:01PM EDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
Specs:
dallas craigslist > electronics > 55″ – widescreen – HDTV (Samsung HP-P5581) Plasma with TV tuner -
55″ – widescreen – HDTV (Samsung HP-P5581) Plasma with TV tuner – - $450
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Date: 2006-09-08, 9:40AM CDT
Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me me if interested, serious enquiries only, not negotiable, will not drop price on this deal, I am selling at this low rate because I need a quick sale. Email me for details. Hurry before it’s gone.
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Pioneer 507XD-WU Plasma TV – $420
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Date: 2006-08-30, 8:22AM EDT
The Tv is just two months old and still very new with no scratches.The Tv is still in its perfect and good condition.It comes with its original reciept together with a transferable warranty.I’m selling it at this price because the money is needed urgently to see to some matters.Only serious buyers are eligible for this offer.
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This is horrible and unacceptable. I too have been scammed out of $250. I can’t afford to have a loss like this, as many of us can’t.What can we do to get this guy caught and get our money back?
It may be that filing claims against Fed Ex, for the flaw in their system and allowing these 146 lb. shipping labels to be generated- Western Union for allowing transfers to “Paul Richardson” to continue to be made; and Craig’s List, for allowing this now well documented scam to continue to be posted
is the best thing to do.
What’s even worse if have been scammed by them is that you soon be hit with efforts to have you ‘update’ or ‘unsuspend’ your PayPal account – report these to spoof@paypal.com, as they link you to a phony PayPal website – phising expiditions to try to get you to divulge Bank of America or Wells Fargo information, or the ‘you just won a foreign lottery scam’
One DC based firm may be interested in pursuing Fed Ex on a class action basis- apparantly their legal department in Memphis has been warned, a gut named Lester- but they have done nothing and may have liability
Scammers now posting in evenings rather than mid day
I suggest that other victims may want to do blogs and post pictures of the licenses and Fed Ex Tracking slips these people send.
These postings may be having an impact- they’ve lowered the price to $ 395 !!
New Scam Twist- Price down to 349- claim TV is new, posting a location in the city- postings of Mon 9-18:
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PANASONIC 58″ TH-58PX60U HD PLASMA TV TH58PX60U – $349
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ORION PK-8401 NEODIGM 84″ PLASMA DISPLAY TELEVISION NEW – $349
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H&B HP-6300BN 63″ Plasma TV (HD)! – $349
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H&B HP-6300BN 63″ Plasma TV (HD)!
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New Pioneer PDP-6070HD 60″ 1080p Plasma & Free Goodies! – $349
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Date: 2006-09-18, 10:14AM EDT
New Pioneer PDP-6070HD 60″ 1080p Plasma & Free Goodies!
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HITACHI 55″ 55HDM71 HD PLASMA TV; BRAND NEW UNIT!! – $349
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HITACHI 55″ 55HDM71 HD PLASMA TV; BRAND NEW UNIT!!
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New Pioneer PDP-6070HD 60″ 1080p Plasma & Free Goodies! – $349
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Date: 2006-09-18, 9:18AM CDT
OVERVIEW – Pioneer pdp6070hd 60 inch HDTV Purevision Plasma TV Display:
The PDP-6070HD is the newest 60 inch display in Pioneer’s Purevision Plasma Tv series.
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ORION PK-8401 NEODIGM 84″ PLASMA DISPLAY TELEVISION NEW – $349
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ORION PK-8401 NEODIGM 84″ PLASMA DISPLAY TELEVISION NEW
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PANASONIC 58″ TH-58PX60U HD PLASMA TV TH58PX60U – $349
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PANASONIC 58″ TH-58PX60U HD PLASMA TV TH58PX60U
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H&B HP-6300BN 63″ Plasma TV (HD)! – $349
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Description:
HD Ready!
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ORION PK-8401 NEODIGM 84″ PLASMA DISPLAY TELEVISION NEW – $349
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ORION PK-8401 NEODIGM 84″ PLASMA DISPLAY TELEVISION NEW
FEATURES:
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H&B HP-6300BN 63″ Plasma TV (HD)! – $349
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H&B HP-6300BN 63″ Plasma TV (HD)!
Description:
HD Ready!
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PANASONIC 58″ TH-58PX60U HD PLASMA TV TH58PX60U – $349
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PANASONIC 58″ TH-58PX60U HD PLASMA TV TH58PX60U
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HITACHI 55″ 55HDM71 HD PLASMA TV; BRAND NEW UNIT!!
Hey Phiily- you have a cahnce to save Paul Richardson too !
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New Pioneer PDP-6070HD 60″ 1080p Plasma & Free Goodies! – $349
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OVERVIEW – Pioneer pdp6070hd 60 inch HDTV Purevision Plasma TV Display:
The PDP-6070HD is the newest 60 inch display in Pioneer’s Purevision Plasma Tv series. This unit boasts a wealth of new and improved features, surpassing those included on Pioneer’s highly successful PDP-6100HD display.
Pioneer has completely redesigned the Deep Encased Cell Structure to improve brightness, image accuracy and panel efficiency. Also new and improved are the red and blue phosphors, which create a brighter, purer and wider color space, improving the overall HD experience. Dual HDMI inputs (1080p compatible) and a TV Guide On-Screen interactive programming guide are also included.
ANOTHER DAY_ ANOTHER CRAIGS LIST PLASMA SCAM – THIS ONE CLAIMS A $ 349 SET IS IN THE UK- YOU WESTERN UNION THE $$$ THERE TO ‘AMAZON SQUARE TRADE – OF COURSE AMAZON.COM is LEGIT AND SO IS SQUARE TRADE – BUT THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AMAZON SQUARE TRADE – THIS IS A KNOWN AS A SPOOF WEBSITE AND IS A PURE SCAM- WAKE UP PEOPLE :
http://crackersunited.com/blog/index.php/2006/08/23/fatasha-ruffin/
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Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 06:31:23 -0500
Subject: Here is the invoice for: Bruce Wayne
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Item name: Plasma Tv
Item number: 208830364
Sender: Bruce Wayne
Sent from: 700 Arch Street
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Price: US:$349.00
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Receiver: Thomas Wilson
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Right now I’m in UK and I don’t have access to a phone number.So please
if you have questions please e-mail me.
Best Regards
Jimmy Daskal wrote:
Hey, do I still have a shot at this deal ?
Thomas wilson wrote:
In order to start the process I need your full name and address for delivery:
First name:
Last name:
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I’ll forward your details to a third party: Amazon Square Trade, if it is all right they will contact you via email with all the instructions regarding payment!
I have a lot of money in my Square Trade account for protection of my buyers so in the case that you are not satisfied with the item you will get a full refund!
In the email from Amazon Square Trade you’ll see the protection that you have in this transaction!
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Ok, so what’s the deal- this sounds awesome- almost too good- what is teh catch -what part of town are you in ?
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OLDER UK PLASMA SCAM REAPPEARS- Ann Margaret Calitri:
Hello,
I still have the TV. It’s just like new, no scratches, no signs of intensive use and has 6 months old and 6 months of transferable warranty left. I am the only owner. I bought it new. I have attached some pics with the TV to this e-mail so you can see it’s condition.
My name is Ann-Margret Calitri and I am now in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
I hope you are still interested and we can make the deal happen right away.
Obviously we need a safe way to complete this deal that will allow us to make sure we receive what we are after.
I have found a way for us to complete the deal fast (2 days) and easy. The solution is a worldwide delivery company called TNT. TNT is similar to Fedex, DHL or UPS and they will provide assistance in handling the payment and delivery of the TV.
With this procedure you will be able to check the TV before I receive the payment.
Click bellow to go to their website:
http://uk-tpg.net/overseas.transactions/
Like I said, I will pay for a 2 days delivery so you will receive the TV right away.
Let me know what you think.
Best Regards,
Ann-Margret.
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Re: Plasma TV 42 Inches JVC PD-42WX84 HDTV-Ready – $600
Ann-Margret Calitri [annmargret_calitri_0416@yahoo.com]
Hello,
I still have the TV. It’s just like new, no scratches, no signs of intensive use and has 6 months old and 6 months of transferable warranty left. I am the only owner. I bought it new. I have attached some pics with the TV to this e-mail so you can see it’s condition.
My name is Ann-Margret Calitri and I am now in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
I hope you are still interested and we can make the deal happen right away.
Obviously we need a safe way to complete this deal that will allow us to make sure we receive what we are after.
I have found a way for us to complete the deal fast (2 days) and easy. The solution is a worldwide delivery company called TNT. TNT is similar to Fedex, DHL or UPS and they will provide assistance in handling the payment and delivery of the TV.
With this procedure you will be able to check the TV before I receive the payment.
Click bellow to go to their website:
http://uk-tpg.net/overseas.transactions/
Like I said, I will pay for a 2 days delivery so you will receive the TV right away.
Let me know what you think.
Best Regards,
Ann-Margret.
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She does I macs, Plasmas- Other Electronics
I still have the Imac.
It is in perfect working and esthetic condition. Look at the pics attached to this email!!!
I bought the Imac 4 months ago brand new from the shop. The Imac will come with all it’s standard accessories like I bought it from the shop.
My name is Ann-Margret Calitri and I am now in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
I hope you are still interested and we can make the deal happen right away.
Obviously we need a safe way to complete this deal that will allow us to make sure we receive what we are after.
I have found a way for us to complete the deal fast (2 days) and easy. The solution is a worldwide delivery company called TNT. TNT is similar to Fedex, DHL or UPS and they will provide assistance in handling the payment and delivery of the Imac.
With this procedure you will be able to check the Imac before I receive the payment.
Click bellow to go to their website:
Another CL scam – link to spoof of sony web site
philadelphia craigslist > electronics > Sony Plasma TV
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Sony Plasma TV
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Date: 2006-09-22, 3:19PM EDT
Sony setup a promotional site to give away Plasma TVs. Click here to see if you qualify ..
http://www.sonyusa.com/plasmtv
* no — it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
NIGERIAN FED EX SCAM UPDATE- NEW FOCUS ON LCD MODELS PRICED 400 to 430- NO PICTURES THIS TIME- Postings in about 10 cities from Raleigh to Orange County
Details on UK scam Ring using ‘TNT Overseas’- everything from plasma TV to tickets :
http://www.better-internet-bureau.org/discus/messages/2/301.html?1152310748
now “her” name is Linda Anderson.
Thanks for helping me not get scammed
Good reading and links to efforts to beat the scammers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance_fee_fraud#Auction_overpayment.2C_fake_check
SCAMS FOR COLUMBUS DAY 10-9-06
north jersey craigslist > electronics > Nec 50XR5 50 inch True HDTV Plasma Tv
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Nec 50XR5 50 inch True HDTV Plasma Tv – $400
atlanta craigslist > electronics > A free Sony 42inch plasma screen tv
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A free Sony 42inch plasma screen tv
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Date: 2006-10-09, 2:23PM EDT
denver craigslist > electronics > MITSUBISHI, LEONARDO PLASMA DISPLAY 40″
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MITSUBISHI, LEONARDO PLASMA DISPLAY 40″ – $400
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Reply to: sale-218164743@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-09, 12:33PM MDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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40-inch 4:3 format provides 5% more screen area than co
houston craigslist > electronics > Sony PFM-42X1 42-inch plasma TV
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Sony PFM-42X1 42-inch plasma TV – $400
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Date: 2006-10-09, 1:33PM CDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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los angeles craigslist > westside-southbay > electronics > Sony KLV-S36A10 26-inch LCD TV
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Sony KLV-S36A10 26-inch LCD TV – $400
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Date: 2006-10-09, 11:33AM PDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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las vegas craigslist > electronics > NEC PX-50XM5A 50″ Plasma TV HDTV
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NEC PX-50XM5A 50″ Plasma TV HDTV – $400
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Date: 2006-10-09, 11:33AM PDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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miami craigslist > electronics > NEC PX-50XR5A 50″ Plasma TV HDTV
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NEC PX-50XR5A 50″ Plasma TV HDTV – $400
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Date: 2006-10-09, 2:34PM EDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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new york craigslist > brooklyn > electronics > Lg 50PM1M 50 inch HDTV Plasma TV
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Lg 50PM1M 50 inch HDTV Plasma TV – $400
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Reply to: sale-218166801@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-09, 2:37PM EDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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orange county craigslist > electronics > LG DU-50PX10C 50 Inch Plasma TV With HDTV Tuner, Table Stand
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LG DU-50PX10C 50 Inch Plasma TV With HDTV Tuner, Table Stand – $400
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Reply to: sale-218166819@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-09, 11:37AM PDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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philadelphia craigslist > electronics > Sony BRAVIA XBR(r) KDL-V32XBR1 32 in. HDTV LCD Television
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Sony BRAVIA XBR(r) KDL-V32XBR1 32 in. HDTV LCD Television – $400
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Reply to: sale-218168988@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-09, 2:41PM EDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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seattle-tacoma craigslist > snohomish co > electronics > Sony FWD40LX1 40-inch WEGA LCD TV
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Sony FWD40LX1 40-inch WEGA LCD TV – $400
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Date: 2006-10-09, 11:37AM PDT
WXGA 1366 x 768 Progressive LCD Panel (aspect ratio 16:9)
New Stylish Sony Design
40″ LCD Panel
Network Options
north jersey craigslist > electronics > Sony PFM-42X1 42-inch plasma TV
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Sony PFM-42X1 42-inch plasma TV – $400
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Date: 2006-10-12, 3:22PM EDT
philadelphia craigslist > electronics > Sony PFM-32C1 32″ XGA Plasma Display
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Sony PFM-32C1 32″ XGA Plasma Display – $400
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Date: 2006-10-12, 3:40PM EDT
boston craigslist > north west > electronics > Samsung HPS5053 50 Inch Plasma HDTV
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Samsung HPS5053 50 Inch Plasma HDTV – $400
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Reply to: sale-219673065@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-12, 3:21PM EDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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chicago craigslist > city of chicago > electronics > Sony KLV32U100M 32 Inch HDTV-ready LCD monitor, KLV-321U100M
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Sony KLV32U100M 32 Inch HDTV-ready LCD monitor, KLV-321U100M – $400
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Reply to: sale-219682071@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-12, 2:38PM CDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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denver craigslist > electronics > Sony 32-inch ‘HD Ready’ LCD TV
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Sony 32-inch ‘HD Ready’ LCD TV – $400
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Reply to: sale-219682118@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-12, 1:38PM MDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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houston craigslist > electronics > HP LC3260N
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HP LC3260N – $400
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Reply to: sale-219682308@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-12, 2:38PM CDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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los angeles craigslist > westside-southbay > electronics > Samsung LA32M51B LCD TV
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Samsung LA32M51B LCD TV – $400
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Reply to: sale-219682758@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-12, 12:39PM PDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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las vegas craigslist > electronics > SAMSUNG 32 inch Wide HDTV with Integrated ATSC Tuner LN-S3251D
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SAMSUNG 32 inch Wide HDTV with Integrated ATSC Tuner LN-S3251D – $400
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Reply to: sale-219682184@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-12, 12:38PM PDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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minneapolis craigslist > electronics > Sony Bravia KLV-V32A10 LCD television
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Sony Bravia KLV-V32A10 LCD television – $400
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Date: 2006-10-12, 2:22PM CDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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new york craigslist > brooklyn > electronics > NEC PX-50XM5A 50″ Plasma TV HDTV
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NEC PX-50XM5A 50″ Plasma TV HDTV – $400
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Date: 2006-10-12, 3:22PM EDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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* 1365 x 768 WideXGA Resolution
orange county craigslist > electronics > NEC PX-50XR5A 50″ Plasma TV HDTV
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NEC PX-50XR5A 50″ Plasma TV HDTV – $400
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Date: 2006-10-12, 12:22PM PDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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portland craigslist > yamhill co > electronics > LE32R41BD 32 Inch LCD TV
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LE32R41BD 32 Inch LCD TV
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Reply to: sale-219683162@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-12, 12:40PM PDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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phoenix craigslist > electronics > Lg 50PM1M 50 inch HDTV Plasma TV
last modified: Thu, 12 Oct 12:20 MST
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Lg 50PM1M 50 inch HDTV Plasma TV – $400
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Reply to: sale-219672799@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-12, 12:20PM MST
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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raleigh craigslist > electronics > Sony BRAVIA XBR(r) KDL-V32XBR1 32 in. HDTV LCD Television
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Sony BRAVIA XBR(r) KDL-V32XBR1 32 in. HDTV LCD Television – $400
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Reply to: sale-219682454@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-12, 3:38PM EDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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sacramento craigslist > electronics > LG 50PZ60 50-Inch Plasma HDTV Plasma TV Display with Built in TV Tuner
last modified: Thu, 12 Oct 12:20 PDT
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LG 50PZ60 50-Inch Plasma HDTV Plasma TV Display with Built in TV Tuner – $400
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Reply to: sale-219672795@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-12, 12:20PM PDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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Built-in NTSC and ATSC digital tuner
san diego craigslist > electronics > Sony Wega KDL42XBR950 42 in Flat Panel LCD TV
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Sony Wega KDL42XBR950 42 in Flat Panel LCD TV – $400
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Date: 2006-10-12, 12:39PM PDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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seattle-tacoma craigslist > seattle > electronics > Samsung LE32R41B 32 inch WXGA TFT LCD TV
last modified: Thu, 12 Oct 12:43 PDT
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Samsung LE32R41B 32 inch WXGA TFT LCD TV – $400
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Reply to: sale-219684663@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-12, 12:43PM PDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
Specs:
washington, DC craigslist > district of columbia > electronics > PANASONIC TC-32LX60 32 Inch 16:9 LCD WideScreen TV
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PANASONIC TC-32LX60 32 Inch 16:9 LCD WideScreen TV – $400
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Date: 2006-10-12, 3:38PM EDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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baltimore craigslist > electronics > ViewSonic N3250w 32-Inch LCD TV
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ViewSonic N3250w 32-Inch LCD TV – $400
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Date: 2006-10-12, 3:39PM EDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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toronto craigslist > electronics > Viewsonic N3260W 32 inch True HDTV LCD TV Monitor with Built-in Speake
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Viewsonic N3260W 32 inch True HDTV LCD TV Monitor with Built-in Speake – $400
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Date: 2006-10-12, 3:39PM EDT
Still like new. Comes with the remote, manual, receipts and a 2year warranty which is transferable. I have used it for three months but still works perfectly and has no scratches. I’m selling it because I need an urgent money to take care of an issue. If you are interested do get in touch with me.
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NEW SCAMMER- LIZZY ROWENA- TV NOW IN HAWAII:
north jersey craigslist > electronics > Panasonic TH50PHD8UK 50″ HD Plasma TV (TH-50PHD8UK) – $400 ***SCAM***
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Panasonic TH50PHD8UK 50″ HD Plasma TV (TH-50PHD8UK) – $400 ***SCAM***
Reply to: see below
Date: 2006-10-12, 2:46PM EDT
****SCAM****
Here is an exerpt from the response I got for this item:
>From: lizzy rowena
>Subject: Re: Panasonic TH50PHD8UK 50″ HD Plasma TV (TH-50PHD8UK) – $400
>Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 07:02:18 -0700 (PDT)
The Tv is still available for sale and in great condition it also includes the warranty which is having 2yrs on it.I’m selling it so cheap becasue I need an urgent payment to take care of an issue I want to assure you of one thing that despite the fact I’m selling it so cheap it is still working perfectly and I have only used it for 2 months. It is at fedex location in Hawaii. Please don’t get confused about the TV at fedex location in Hawaii the reason is due to the fact that I almost lost it to a scammer there so I had to instruct fedex to hold it up for me at their office. If you are interested in buying it I’ll not be able to receive cash because I’m kinda busy working on a case in Florida right now. All I will need to proceed is your contact info so I can get it shipped to you. As for the payment Money order or Western union will be ok. But, I would prefer you making the payment through western union money transfer because that will be much easier and convenient to me. Once I get the TV shipped to you, I will provide you the shipment label and tracking number for you to confirm it has been shipped. Once you confirm it has been shipped you will send ($150) part of the payment upfront and when the Tv gets to you, you then send me the remaining balance. You can reach me at (850)3030084 or email me if you are still interested and ok with my terms and conditions.
Thanks
* no — it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
She tried scaaming us with the exact email but did not send money out since tv was not even shipped!!!
hi.. I did not go through your entire post. If the Tv is still available, can you please send me a picture or atleast let me know about the model number…
pls send me the info at kakarla.kishan@gmail.com
thanks..
Like the others here, I was concerned with the deal from the start but was willing to just let it run its course. I was not going to send any money until I had proof that the package was sent from Fedex. Enjoy the email history below and for those of you are reading this, “be weary in the futureâ€. For the person that posted information that they are looking for this crook, be aware the scam is still running. This crook tries to play you with the victim story of their own to lower your defenses and the sympathy story of some nephew. Just be causious. Needless to say that my package that supposedly was shipped two days ago has not arrived (what a surprise).
Of Course No reply to the last message I sent…
Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 1:45 PM
To: linda anderson
Subject: SCAM
Hi Linda, if that is your real name you will not be receiving any money from us because you are a scam artist!! No wonder why you pulled the posting off craigslist so quickly!! Not because you wanted to sale it to us but only because you had to many responses regarding your t.v. and you where scared that people will find you out!! Guess what they did!!
“Recently Almost Scammedâ€
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 3:31 PM
To: ‘linda anderson’
Subject: RE: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO.
Linda,
I do not know what to tell you. I have provided you with all my information, willing to talk to you, do whatever to give you confidence in me, but you are not doing the same. if you can change it once I pay you money, then why cant you now. I do not see the difference. I will not be forwarding any money until that has occurred.
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From: linda anderson [mailto:linda.stared02@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 3:27 PM
Subject: Re: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO.
It is not possible. If it is I would have done that long before now. It was an arrangement for the shipping process.
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 3:12 PM
To: ‘linda anderson’
Subject: RE: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO.
If you can call Fedex and have them remove whatever is blocking me from viewing the tracking information, then I will make the payment. That is all I am requesting. proof that something is at lest being shipped. I do not understand why that is too much to ask, if you can do that once I send the money.
“Recently Almost Scammedâ€
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From: linda anderson [mailto:linda.stared02@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 3:08 PM
Subject: Re: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO.
I’m sorry there is nothing I can do.
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 3:06 PM
To: ‘linda anderson’
Subject: RE: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO.
Linda,
Does that still sound fair to you. Sending $100 bucks to a person you do not know anything about with no proof of shipment of the product that you are buying. I don’t mean to be apprehensive, but I am not comfortable with parting with $20 to buy something with no contact information, proof of product sent or anyway to cover myself. There is no reason that if you have shipped the TV to me, that you can not have proof that it was actually sent. If you can give me any proof, I will immediately make the first payment. You are asking me to make a payment on a leap of faith and a shipping label. Would you? So, please provide me with some proof and I will make the first payment immediately.
“Recently Almost Scammedâ€
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From: linda anderson [mailto:linda.stared02@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO.
Ok, here is what I can do . send $100 to him now and once you do that I will unblock it so you can see the shipment in transit. Once you see this you will send $50 immediately and once you receive the TV you then send the balance. Please let me know if this sounds fair.
Thanks
Linda.
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:52 PM
To: ‘linda anderson’
Subject: RE: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO.
I am unaware of that type of shipment setting and will call fedEx to verify. All the cloak and dagger things within this process are making very weary. I need some proof that the product is at least in transit. You are asking me to pay money to someone I dont know and the only information I have is a number that I can not call because you can not talk, an email address and Nigerian address. I am told that I was going to be provided a tracking number that I can track a package with, but all I received is a number that I can only get information that you have created a shipping label, but not shipped the package and when I talk to Fedex, they say no shipment has be picked up for delivery. I hope that you can understand my concern. Would you send money to me, if I gave you a tracking number that you can not track a package with, If I told you I can not talk to you, and that if you pay me, then I will let you track the package.
I need some type of confirmation before I make any payments. I am more than understanding to your process and needs, but I hope that you understand mine. If you sending me the package, I would request that you remove the security measure so that I can know that the product is on its way, then I would happily make my first payment.
“Recently Almost Scammedâ€
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From: linda anderson [mailto:linda.stared02@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:38 PM
Subject: Re: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO.
The shipment is already in transit as we speak, if you are familiar with FedEx, there is an option when arranging shipment that says, “PROHIBIT RECEIVER AND THIRD PARTY PAYER FROM VIEWING SHIPPING DETAILS”. I chose that option because of some security measures I was advised to put in place. The fact you need to know is that your plasma Tv will get to you unfailingly as scheduled. Even if you call any fedex office as to the movement of the tv they won’t give you the update of the movement because of the security measures I placed on it. I really do hope you understand why I’m doing this. So I want to assure you that you have no problem sending the upfront payment to my nephew via western union. Once the money is sent I’ll instruct fedex to unblock the security measures I placed on it and allow you to view the shipment movement. Expecting your reply.
Linda,
I was prepared to make the payment at lunch per our conversation, however upon checking the tracking record, the only information in the Fedex system was that data had been submitted for shipping. Therefore, I contacted Fedex directly via telephone and they have stated the only actions taken, based on information related to that tracking number you provided me, is that a shipping label had been created and printed, but the package is still in possession of the sender, You. This is concerning to me. I was willing to hold up my end, but it does not look as if you have on yours. I do not know if this in error, but I am not willing to make any payments if there is no proof that anything has been shipped. Please use your shipping slip/tracking number and contact Fedex if there is an error. Thank you. I will continue to track the package and if it shows that the package is in transit as it does when using Fedex, then I will make the proper payments as requested.
Please advise.
“Recently Almost Scammedâ€
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 5:56 PM
To: ‘linda anderson’
Subject: RE: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO.
is there any reason you are not willing to just set up a paypal account that we both can be protected when I make my payment? I am just curious. I will western Union it, but was curious that way you know money is posted in account and your and my information and safety is protected.
“Recently Almost Scammedâ€
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From: linda anderson [mailto:linda.stared02@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 5:35 PM
Subject: Re: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO.
Ok. I removed the AD because I already hold it for you. here is the Tv specs and picture again.
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 4:27 PM
To: ‘linda anderson’
Subject: RE: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO.
I will do so immediately upon me sending it. Do you have the TV detail again, because the positing on Craigslist is no longer up and I want to check the size so I can look into getting a mount for it. Thank you for the wishes.
“Recently Almost Scammedâ€
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From: linda anderson [mailto:linda.stared02@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO.
I will let you know how I will get the balance once you receive the Tv on thursday. I really do wish you a happy brithday. Please email the MTCN and sender’s name after sending the payment to my nephew tomorrow.
Thanks
Linda.
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 4:22 PM
To: ‘linda anderson’
Subject: RE: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO.
I will western union the money tomorrow, since it is my b-day and I have to drive out to a dinner tonight directly after work. If you want me to mail you the remaining amount, what address do I mail it too?I am trustworthy and will make the payment tomorrow and when the plasma arrives. I hope that you are equally as trustworthy. If you could please provide me with the address to send the remaining money prior so that we have equal information about each other and we both know that we are on the up and up. I would really appreciate it.
Thank you and I look forward to receiving your TV and doing business with you.
“Recently Almost Scammedâ€
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From: linda anderson [mailto:linda.stared02@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 4:07 PM
Subject: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO.
I have arranged the shipment to you, here is your tracking number (799017361490) I have also attached a copy of the label I used for the shipment, download and confirm. When you have confirmed, please go ahead and send the part of the payment ($150) to my nephew immediately as he urgently needs it to take care of an issue. Here are his receiving information, I just hope he comes back to the states with this money I’m sending him.
Pay Through Western Union
Name of Receiver: Paul Richardson
Address: 21 Kingsway Avenue
City: Ikeja
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Test Question: Favorite Sport
Answer: Baseball
Amount you are to send: $150
These are the informations you provide western union when you make the payment, then you will send me the MTCN (Control Number) and the senders name.
Then when you receive the Plasma, pls don’t hesitate to send me my balance if you don’t, I will take legal actions. I believe you are a trustworthy person.
Note, Don’t send the balance to my nephew when you receive the plasma, you will mail me to let me know you have received it and tested it, if you have any problems operating it, you will mail me with the problems then I will tell you how I will receive the balance. I will be expecting your mail.
Linda
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 2:39 PM
To: ‘linda anderson’
Subject: RE: tv
Linda,
I understand your stance too. I think we both just covering our bases and trying to protect ourselves. $150 is not a lot of money but, $150 or $20, its still money that I can put elsewhere. Once you get me the shipment info and up-front payment info, I will get you the 1st payment. Thanks for your understanding. If you can provide me with any additional contact Information I would appreciate it. Like an address or something like that. I am willing to give you the trust you are asking and I appreciate you giving me the same trust.
“Recently Almost Scammedâ€
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From: linda anderson [mailto:linda.stared02@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: tv
Yes, I’m Linda Anderson. I want to assure you that this is legit and I’m a trustworthy person. I really know the way you feel sending an upfront payment for the the plasma you have not seen physically, if I were to be in your shoes I’ll also feel the same way. I had to stick to upfront payment because I was scammed once when I sold my Laptop to someone in Alabama. I really know the way you feel about making partial payment but at least that will give me an assurance to trust you and I also want to assure you that the Tv is really in good condition. I will email you the shipment confirmation and payment info later the day once it has been shipped.
Thanks for your understandings.
Linda.
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 2:29 PM
To: ‘linda anderson’
Subject: RE: tv
You can trust that I am not going to stiff you. I am more concerned that the TV is what you say it is and that it will come when you say. Not that I don’t trust you, but I don’t know you and am a bit weary because deal sounds too good to be true and I am sending money before I check the product. By the way, what is your name are you Linda Anderson? I hope you can understand my hesitation, but I am just making sure my bases are covered. Well at least as much as possible.
Recently Almost Scammed
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From: linda anderson [mailto:linda.stared02@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 2:22 PM
Subject: Re: tv
Ok. my number is 8503030084. I will arrange the shipment to your address. once I ship it to you I’ll provide you the shipment label and tracking number so you can verify it has been shipped and will also provide you the payment info you are to send the upfront payment to via western union. Once again I want to assure you that the TV is working in good condition and I really hope I can trust you sending the remaining balance when the plasma gets to you.
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Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 2:19 PM
To: ‘linda anderson’
Subject: RE: tv
Linda,
At the bottom you will find my contact and shipping information. Please send to this address. I am concerned about sending money to anyone with out at least a name, number and contact information. I hope that you can understand. I am willing to work within your process to get the TV, but I hope that you can understand my concern as well. If you can provide me with your contact information and a number that at least you can be reached after hours, I would appreciate it. Please let me know the next step that needs to be taken.
________________________________________
From: linda anderson [mailto:linda.stared02@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: tv
I’m kinda busy working on a case in right now, we cannot call and receive calls while on this type of case because it is a discreet one. We can only e-mail and this is because all records are kept for nearest future reference. so if you still want it all I’ll need to proceed is your contact info so I can instruct fedex to get it shipped to you. once I ship it to you I’ll provide you the shipment label and tracking number so you can verify it has been shipped. As for the payment western union will be preferable to me and you are to send partial payment of $150 once you confirm it has been shipped and when you get the TV you then send the remaining balance to me. want to assure you that the TV is working in good condition so you don’t have to worry sending partial payment upfront. I’m only doing this to be secured and I really hope I can trust you sending the remaining balance when the plasma gets to you.
NOTE THE LINK TO THE FED EX LABELS THEY GENERATE- STILL ACTIVE !! ANYONE SCAMMED SHOULD CONTACT WESTERN UNION LEGAL, W.U. SHOULD BE ABLE TO BLAOCK ANYTHING BEING SENT TO PAUL RICHARDSON
All Brands Plasma TV for Good Causes – 395 and Up – $395
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Reply to: sale-207634688@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-09-15, 10:54AM EDT
The reason this is posted is because of a serial scam ring operating out of Miami and Nigeria. Every day or so an excellent HD TV is posted on this and other Craig’s List sites at prices usually from 375 to 450 that has been ’saved from a scammer’ – the bottom line is that you will be asked to Western Union $ 150 or more to rescue a Paul Richardson, a boy allegedly stranded in Nigeria. This in turn makes you eligible for other scam efforts such as spoofs asking you to update your PayPal account, Bank of America data etc.
The scam is transparent except for one thing that makes it seem legit: the scammers use a flaw in Fed Ex’s system to generate a LEGITIMATE tracking number and packing slip for a 146 lb. item based upon “PACKAGE DATA BEING TRANSMITTED†– in other words it implies that a package is en route, but all that has happened is that Fed Ex has received notice of a package.
The scammers will also follow up with a bogus e mail purporting to be from Fed Ex – you will find the tracking number on the Fed Ex site, but will see no movement- when pressed the scammers will say it cannot be tracked for ’security reasons’ .
Here are links to examples:
http://www.fedex.com/Tracking?ascend_header=1&clienttype=dotcom&cntry_code=us&language=english&tracknumbers=790543288372
http://www.fedex.com/Tracking?language=english&cntry_code=us&tracknumbers=792816945858
The scam is detailed here:
http://crackersunited.com/blog/index.php/2006/08/23/fatasha-ruffin/
http://blog.efinke.com/2006/08/02/fatasha-ruffin/
http://blog.efinke.com/2006/08/09/fatasha-jason-jason-fatasha/
Other names used include Kenneth Schlein, Diana Adams, Wendy deLuca – Google is fruitful. CL used to be a great site, but everything I’ve tried to sell, or even a house sublease has been answered by poorly worded e mails trying the bogus certified check, or money order scam where they send you more than the amount of the item, and you Western Union the ‘overpayment’ – Hopefully Craigs List, Fed Ex and Western Union will wise up. More scam info links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance_fee_fraud
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scam_baitinghttp://www.carbuyingtips.com/email.htm
http://www.carbuyingtips.com/email.htm
http://www.usps.com/postalinspectors/
“The counterfeit checks and money orders we’re seizing are very good reproductions. However, not a single counterfeit postal money has replicated the security features of a genuine postal money order–which displays Ben Franklin’s image in a watermark when held to the light and a dark security thread with “USPS†running from top to bottom,†states Inspector Paul J. Krenn, National Public Information Officer for the Postal Inspection Service.
“The security features are easy to spot. You see them when you hold the postal money order up to the light. If the images aren’t clear, don’t take a chance–take it to a Post Office or notify a Postal Inspector,†advises Krenn.
“We continue to fight this fraud that’s hitting consumers and businesses on a number of fronts,†advises Chief Heath. “With the cooperation and assistance of our law enforcement partners–especially U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the FBI, and local law enforcement agencies across the country–we can stem this fraud. But just as important to our efforts are educated consumers. Fraud is one of the few crimes in which victims can decline to participate–if they recognize the warning signs.â€
For more information on this and other confidence scams, visit the U.S. Postal Inspection Service Web site at http://www.usps.com/postalinspectors.
http://w3.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff173102.htm
# James Pappas Says:
October 9th, 2006 at 2:51 pm
Any e mail you get off a CL ad that has this sentence
My name is ______________(fill in name of scammer a-hole here) and I am now in ___________ United Kingdom…. is the TNT scam – links are found in previous submission. Mostly used on Plasma TV’s and I Macs.
FOR FUN: A FRIEND POSTED SOME VINTAGE TUBE STEREO EQUIPMENT, AND A ‘LAWYER’ READY WITH THE SCAM CERTFIED CHECK IS IN LOVE WITH a 1995 HONDA:
** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY — AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html
Good Day,
My name is Larry Finn am a lawyer as a profession.am very much intrested in your item which i saw the advert and i really want to buy it.which am ready to pay any amount you whish to sell because i know the value of your 1995 Honda CR125,which i will be paying you through CASHIER CHECK issued out by one of my clinet who is owing me and he is ready to issued out the check asap.so if intrested kindly get back to me with your address and your phone number so that the check can be issued out asap.and also for the shipping i will handle that with my shipping company so i will await to hear a sound response from you cos am really in love with the item very much.
Best Regard and God bless.
Larry.
Warnings issued by United States government
The United States Federal Trade Commission has issued a consumer alert about the Nigerian scam. It says:
“If you receive an offer via email from someone claiming to need your help getting money out of Nigeria — or any other country, for that matter — forward it to the FTC at spam@uce.gov.”[1]
I hate scammers.From Wikipedia :
Auction overpayment, fake check
a counterfeit cashier’s check
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a counterfeit cashier’s check
In another updated scam, the scammer offers to buy some expensive item (e.g., jewelry or a car, that the prospective victim advertised on eBay, for example, or a legitimate classified-ads website such as craigslist) by official, certified, bank or cashier’s check. The check will have an “accidentally” or mutually agreed higher value than the price of the item, so the scammer asks the victim to wire the extra money to some third party as soon as the check clears. Because banks in the USA are required by law to honor a check within 1-5 working days (even before a check has cleared)[4], they will report the proceeds as available for withdrawal before the check is presented to the issuing bank for clearance and the fraud is discovered. Most banks will hold the victim accountable for the value of the counterfeit check.
A variation on the eBay scam involves sending a request for payment for an item that the alleged seller does not own but claims to have sent. Since actual eBay item numbers are used this has been a nuisance for legitimate sellers.
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Fake escrow
Another method is after winning a bid on items on the online auction site eBay (especially laptops or other consumer electronics), to suggest to use an escrow service. The escrow service is fake and part of the scam. The victim will send the laptop or camera to the escrow service, never to hear from the scammer or escrow service again. The website of the escrow service will typically go offline after the victim has sent his goods. Some scammers send e-mails masquerading as official e-mails from PayPal to convince the victim that the escrow method is perfectly normal procedure; some of the e-mails contain spelling errors.
A variation of this scam is to adopt a more personal approach. The “buyer†bids for and wins the item on sale, only to then claim that it is actually to be a gift for a relative in Nigeria and asks for it to be sent direct there, even if the seller has specified that they will ship only within their own country. In order to facilitate the scam, the fake buyer will often create a brand new legitimate eBay user account complete with an fake address that is apparently in the seller’s home country, but which will not pass any kind of real inspection as they will often get the spelling, geography or postal code formats wrong. As with escrow scams, the eBay ID will disappear as soon as the victim has sent the goods, and the scammers tend to target inexperienced first time, private sellers [5]
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Western Union scam
This scam involves eBay and the appeal of high priced goods, usually electronics, for a bargain price. A seller will advertize an item, (camera, laptop, plasma tv) at low cost. The body of the ad instructs buyers to contact the seller directly outside of eBay at a yahoo or hotmail type account. When contact is made, the seller gives a long story about his problems receiving payment by Paypal – eBay’s payment arm. The seller insists that the buyer send money by Western Union. The allure is that the product is a huge bargain; (eg. $2000 item for $700) Of course, if money is sent, it is gone forever and no product is ever delivered. The phoney seller usually has a list a prepared e-mails to respond quickly to questions from buyers; he’ll go on about how his integrity is important, how he wouldn’t risk his family’s name, he’s legit, check ‘his’ feedback etc.
The phoney seller makes the listing look credible by using a real eBay id to list the item. The real id has been stolen from a legitimate seller with good feedback, usually by means of e-mail phishing. Ebay has a warning on its help site about this increasingly popular scam.
We fell for this scam and after reading all of this..we know for a fact it is the same person.. the emails and the way everything is conducted is the same. We are in much pain for the loss of our money. We hope to help in catching this person.
This person went by the name of Janet Woods. Watch out for the ad as well.
From.. Victims of Fraud.
Maria and Lenny.
Usually when I post anything on Craig`s list I list Local Pick-Up – cash transaction only. You`d be surprised, how many scam replies I get.
I suggest to report scam to Craig`s List as well as to Internet Crime Complaint Center at https://complaint.ic3.gov/
The following article tells you how much of threat scam buyers are :
San Francisco Chronicle
David Lazarus
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Check from a scammer bounces victim into jail
David Lazarus
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
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San Francisco resident Matthew Shinnick tried to sell a pair of mountain bikes on Craigslist late last year. He attracted a buyer, received a check in the mail — and ended up handcuffed by police in a downtown Bank of America branch and jailed for almost 12 hours.
BofA calls the bizarre episode “an unfortunate series of events” and says that “clearly and without equivocation, Bank of America regrets what occurred.” But the bank says it was only doing its duty by notifying the cops when a bad check surfaced.
It also says Shinnick has no grounds to sue for thousands of dollars in legal costs because of a 2004 state Supreme Court decision that shields institutions and people from liability when reporting suspected crimes to the police.
Legal experts say that BofA is right about Shinnick’s lack of recourse and that incidents like this, while unusual, could happen with greater frequency as Craigslist, eBay and other online services increasingly become hunting grounds for fraudsters and identity thieves.
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark acknowledged that cases of wrongful arrest are “an increasing possibility” and said the onus is on institutions like BofA “to show a greater commitment to customer service.”
Shinnick, 38, told me he’d received an e-mail in December from someone who said he was in Canada and was willing to pay a total of $600 for the two bikes offered on Craigslist.
“We never talked in person,” Shinnick said. “We just corresponded by e-mail over a series of weeks.”
The buyer finally said he was going to cut a check on his company’s Bank of America business account and arrange to have the bikes shipped north. Shinnick said he received a check for $2,000 shortly after Christmas and was informed that the extra cash was to cover shipping costs “and for my trouble.”
Shinnick, it appears, was a victim of the classic “Nigerian 419″ scam, adapted in this case to sucker in unwary Craigslist users.
Typically, the scam involves a bogus check being sent by a fraudster as a part of a transaction. The transaction is subsequently canceled and, before the bank has spotted the check as a phony, the fraudster requests some or all of his money back — money that the victim unknowingly pays out of his own pocket.
Shinnick said he wasn’t aware of the scam while he was negotiating to sell his bikes — his first foray onto Craigslist. But he was made suspicious by the unexpectedly large payment.
“That was kind of a red flag because it’s a lot of money,” he said. “I didn’t want to deposit it into my account because I didn’t want it to bounce.”
So Shinnick, who resides on Nob Hill, stopped by a BofA branch near Union Square in early January. He said he asked a teller if sufficient funds existed in the BofA business account to cover the check.
“She said it was a valid account and that there were funds to cover it,” Shinnick recalled. “I said, ‘Great,’ and asked to cash the check.”
He signed his name on the back.
What Shinnick didn’t know is that he’d just become party to a crime. The bank account may have been real but the check was phony.
What he also didn’t know is that, according to the police report for the case, a warning had been placed in BofA’s computer system to watch for fraudulent checks drawn on the account in question.
The teller contacted the business and was informed that no check had been written to Shinnick for $2,000 or any other amount. She immediately passed the check to the branch manager.
“I saw him talking on the phone and staring at me,” Shinnick said. “A few minutes later, four SFPD officers came into the bank. They didn’t say a thing. They just kicked my legs apart and handcuffed me behind my back.”
The police report for Shinnick’s arrest says he was taken into custody “for the safety of the bank employees as well as the bank customers.”
Shinnick said he was never read his rights. He said he was instructed by one of the cops to keep his mouth shut and not say anything. Shinnick said he remained handcuffed in the bank lobby for about 45 minutes while the police spoke with BofA workers.
“As people were coming in to do their banking, I was in plain view of everyone,” he recalled. “I was absolutely mortified.”
Shinnick was taken to Central Station on Vallejo Street, according to the police report. He said he was taken by van about an hour and a half later to the Hall of Justice on Bryant Street.
At the Hall of Justice, Shinnick said, he was finally allowed to call his parents after almost five hours in custody. He said he was photographed and fingerprinted, and then strip-searched and given an orange jumpsuit to wear.
“I was so humiliated, it was beyond belief,” he recalled. “It was an absolute, living nightmare. I felt like I was going to be one of those people who gets caught in the system and has no way of getting out.”
Shinnick said he was placed in a cell with about a dozen other inmates, mostly drug dealers and drug users.
“It was a small cell,” he said. “One guy was unconscious underneath the one toilet that was there for all of us to use. There was only one bed to sit on. I sat on the ground.”
Shinnick was finally released around 11:30 p.m., after his father paid $4,500 of $45,000 in bail. Within 24 hours, the district attorney’s office dropped all charges against Shinnick.
In July, a San Francisco Superior Court judge ruled that Shinnick was innocent by “findings of fact” — a decision that essentially erases all record of the case.
But by this time, Shinnick said, he’d spent about $14,000 clearing his name. He wanted that money back and he felt BofA should pay it.
BofA felt otherwise. Earlier this month, a bank vice president, William Minnes, wrote to Shinnick’s lawyer to say that “Bank of America can certainly understand that your client is angry at the bank.”
However, he said, BofA has no legal liability in the case because of the 2004 Supreme Court ruling. Minnes warned that “litigation would not prove financially beneficial” to Shinnick.
Minnes declined to comment when reached by phone this week.
The Supreme Court case, Hagberg vs. California Federal Bank, was remarkably similar to Shinnick’s. It involved a woman who presented an unusually large check for deposit from her stockbroker.
A teller believed the check was phony and called the police. The check turned out to be real, but by then the police had arrived and had handcuffed the woman.
The woman subsequently sued for damages, but the court ruled that all reports to the police are absolutely privileged. In other words, no liability can be connected to telling police of a suspected crime, whether real or not.
“The court wants to protect people when reporting criminal activity,” said Paul Glusman, a Berkeley attorney who has written about the Hagberg case. “But this can be abused. At this point, there’s nothing that will protect ordinary citizens from a false police report.”
Jennifer Becker, a San Francisco attorney who specializes in malpractice cases, stressed that the intent of the court’s decision is important. There shouldn’t be repercussions for reporting a suspected crime, she said.
But Becker observed that incidents of wrongful arrest “could get totally out of hand with online commerce and eBay and all the opportunities for fraud.”
Shinnick, who works as a salesman in a San Francisco clothing store, said it’s up to banks not to call the police until they’re certain that a crime has been perpetrated — and that the person standing there is a crook and not a victim.
“I’ve been in retail for 18 years,” he said. “I know about customer service and dealing with fraud. The way to handle something like this is to take the person into a back room and work things out before you call the police.”
Shinnick said he feels doubly violated: once by his wrongful arrest and a second time by BofA’s refusal to compensate him for his losses.
“It’s infuriating,” Shinnick said. “And if this could happen to me, it could happen to anyone. That’s what’s so scary about this.”
David Lazarus’ column appears Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Send tips or feedback to dlazarus@sfchronicle.com.
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i lost $150 to the same SCAM. now i am out of $150
“..includes the warranty which is having 2yrs on it.” Aside from the fact that the word Nigeria is included in this email, this person’s great command of the english language should have been a clue. Get with it people, the 401 scam as the Nigerian “authorities” call it is older that decaying bird shit. Look up the word Nigeria, it means “Scam” in our parlance.
Sent me an email too…no money changed hands, so that’s safe. Unfortunately, she does have my school address…but none of my accounts are at that address, so I should be safe. Email me if I can help.
Same Scam surfacing on Toronto Craigslist.. Almost fell for it. You can add the name Janet Woods to the list of Names the scammers use. Also they are using a fake Escrow service as the front.
Woods Janet
Sent : October 20, 2006 9:25:49 PM
To : “Dale Applebaum”
Subject : Re: plasma tv
| | | Inbox
Yes, The plasma is still available, I haven’t sold it yet but I’m receiving too many messages already. I think I will have to remove my AD from craigslist. It’s like new with no scratches, no burns, no bad pixels and in perfect conditon. The plasma came with a yr warranty and also has a yr extended warranty and it’s only 4months old and it’s going with the wall mount. I don’t have any of it’s pics on my laptop anymore. I have the purchase receipts and the warranty receipts as well. I’m selling this for only $450 because I need a quick sale and use the money for another issue so I must sell this ASAP. I’m not around right now so an escrow service will be handling this for me. I hope you know what an escrow service is. They receive the order and they notify you. If you are ready, just send me your full name and address so I will forward it to them. Pls the price on the AD is the last price. You should know this is the best price you can get. Pls mail me back ontime to secure your place as my buyer, and I hope you are not one of those scammers, it just won’t work since an escrow is handling this. Also Include how many days you want to check the plasma upon receival before you instruct the escrow service to release payment. Pls will 2 days be okay? You know I need the payment urgently. kindly get back to me asap if you are really interested. Pls email me back ASAP.
Woods Janet
Sent : October 21, 2006 3:57:26 AM
To : “Dale Applebaum”
Subject : Re: plasma tv
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I am not available to deal in person so I will only use escrow for this. Should I send them you info so they can contact you?
From : Woods Janet
Sent : October 21, 2006 11:16:07 AM
To : “Dale Applebaum”
Subject : Re: plasma tv
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I have forwarded your info to them, they will process my order and get back to you very soon. I hope we complete this deal with no regrets.
Thanks
THEN I RECIEVED THE FOLLOWING FROM THE ESCROW SERVICE.
Thanks for your order, Dale Applebaum!
This is to inform you that your Item has been Received and Confirmed to be perfectly working
Due to numerous complaints from sellers refusing to ship item(s) before receiving payment due to fraudulent internet activities, We have collaborated with the IFCC-(Internet Fraud Complaint Center)to ensure that transactions between buyers and sellers are processed securedly. Payments warranted through Escrow Service comes along with an automatic insurance policy. With this no seller can receive back Item with a false claim that there is no more transaction between the two of you after payment have been received. We are your mediator, we stand between both buyer and seller to avoid scams.
The seller has paid the Escrow Service fees of $170.95, which has been calculated to the total amount. Once payment has been Verified and Approved by us, the Item will be released and shipped through FedEx 2day delivery Service to this name and address given to us by the Seller :
Dale Applebaum
68 Mossgrove trail
toronto, ON
M2L2W3.
Immediately we verify payment, FedEx will put your item in transit and you will receive in two days. After receiving it, you will test run it for 2days and if satisfied with no complaints, you will mail us to release the payment information to the seller. You are required to send payment of the item to the below information once confirmation Notification has been sent to you. If the Seller request the payment be sent to another name other than the name on this confirmation notice, Please do not make the payment. Mail us back to let us know. Be sure to include the Escrow Service order number and the change of name the seller has requested. Also, make change of name has the subject of your email. Pls go ahead and make Payment to seller’s nephew with this Info:
Pay through Western union.
Name of Receiver: Tonisin Pedro
Address: 112 RD, Gowon Est
City: Egbeda
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Amount: $450
Test Question: Favorite Music
Answer: pop
We Understand that you might wonder why we ask you to pay through western union to another country, the reason is because we have taken care of so many deals for the seller of this item and we have also confirmed with the nephew who is stranded out there. So we make an exception with UTMOST CARE. Do not worry as nothing is at risk. The payment information you send us is never disclosed to the seller until AFTER you instruct us to release it to your seller. The item will NOT be delivered or get to your resident until payment has been verified. You will send us the Money Transfer Control Number you received when you made the payment and also the Sender’s name. This measure is taken in order to protect both seller and buyer’s interests and to reduce occurrence of fraudulent activities.
***PLEASE NOTE***
Due to the fact that we process thousands of orders daily, We RECOMMEND contacting the Customer Support Representative that has been assigned to this particular Order directly. This ensures speedy verification of payment as well as prompt shipment of item. When you have made the payment, send payment information to : escrowconfirmation@dr.com
Once payment has been verified, We will let you know so you can track your item and see it in Transit. Included will be the estimated TIME and DATE item will be delivered.
Your item will be shipped out to the Name and Address provided by the Seller, sent via FedEx 2day delivery immediately we receive the Control Number for the payment.
The Seller do not receive your payment(s) until you have received the Item so you can decide to back out and get your refund from Western Union. Also, if we do not receive your payment information in two days, the item will be returned to the Seller.
Sincerely,
Escrow Service.
Bach M. Smith
(850)303-0084
Mr. Applebaum,
Our company is here in NewYork and we are going to ship to you from here. Your seller has paid our service fee and this covers shipping to Ontario so you don’t pay any shipping fees. We can assure you there is nothing to worry about. The seller will not be given the payment information you send us. Mrs. Woods, your seller is not available to deal in person, and the money is needed by her nephew. We have handled more than one transaction for her so be rest assured this is legit. Try to make the payment as soon as possible today and get back to us with the information for confirmation, then we can put your item in transit today so you can receive in two days. Our policy is to keep the item with us for two days and we will not exceed it so we have to ship out to you today or return to your seller.
Sincerely,
Escrow Service.
Bach M. Smith
(850)303-0084
I THEN FIGURED IT WAS A SCAM AND QUESTIONED JANET WOODS ABOUT IT. SHE REPLIED
From : Woods Janet
Sent : October 22, 2006 4:06:25 AM
To : “Dale Applebaum”
Subject : Re: plasma tv
| | | Inbox
Dale, don’t worry at all, it is not a scam, I trust them, they have handled so many transactions for me. My nephew is the person you are sending the money to because he is stranded out there. He has been ripped off everything he took along with him when he went to Nigeria. Don’t worry, they will not release the info to me until you have tested the plasma for two days. Pls try to do this ontime so they can ship it out to you immediately, then my nephew should be able to receive the money in 4days. I have been receiving very depressing messages from him and I hope he makes it out of there in one piece. Thanks for understanding.
AFTER PHONING THE # THE GAVE AND GETTING A RANDOM DUDE WHO SELLS GAS IN FLORIDA OR SOMETHING WHO SAID HE KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THE TRANSACTION I CONFRONTED JANET WOODS AND SHE NEVER REPLIED BACK.
BE AWARE
The Scammers are changing tactics- Western Union cut off “Paul Richardson” and the escrow service thing is new- the 850- 303-0084 number is a common link- they are also posting more ‘plausible’ deals, such as LCD’s that are discontinued that can be found for 1100 or so as opposed to the 4000 plasmas all the time – bottom line if no local location is posted where you can see the TV, odds are overwhelming that it is a SCAM.
Fed Ex has apparently also caught onto the fact that they have received notices of dozens of 146 pound packages from these guys; but never of course, no package materialized; hence the ‘security measures prevent tracking’ bs line.
SCAMMER NOW GOING BY “JANET WOODS” AND USING ESCROW SERVICE TO “AVOID BEING SCAMMED- HA !
RE: Plasma TV hoax BEWARE – $450
Reply to: sale-225655974@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-25, 4:14PM EDT
i replied to the ad for a 60″ Plasma Tv! I figure it was too good to be true. Well it was! She wants to have the money sent to an escrow account! Now why would anyone put ONLY $450 in an escrow account when she’s “supposed” in PHilly. My spidy senses tingled hard! Don’t send her your name or address. This is def a scam! Below is the reply I received judge for yourself:
>From: Janet Woods [mailto:janet.woods01@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 3:56 PM
Subject: Plasma TV
Yes, The plasma is still available, I haven’t sold it yet but I’m receiving too many messages already. I think I will have to remove my AD from craigslist. It’s like new with no scratches, no burns, no bad pixels and in perfect conditon. The plasma came with a yr warranty and also has a yr extended warranty and it’s only 4months old and it’s going with the wall mount.I have the purchase receipts and the warranty receipts as well. I’m selling this for only $450 because I need a quick sale and use the money for another issue so I must sell this ASAP. I’m not around right now so an escrow service will be handling this for me. I hope you know what an escrow service is. They receive the order and they notify you. If you are ready, just send me your full name and address so I will forward it to them. Pls the price on the AD is the last price. You should know this is the best price you can get. Pls mail me back ontime to secure your place as my buyer, and I hope you are not one of those scammers, it just won’t work since an escrow is handling this. Also Include how many days you want to check the plasma upon receival before you instruct the escrow service to release payment. Pls will 2 days be okay? You know I need the payment urgently. kindly get back to me asap if you are really interested. Pls email me back ASAP.
SCAM REPOSTED ON 10/27 – PRICE $450- ALL PLASMAS- EVERY CL CITY BUT DC AND SF-
NOTE THAT THE NUMBER OF THE UNNAMED “ESCROW SERVICE” WAS PREVIOUSLY USED AS THE SCAMMERS DIRECT NUMBER 850 303 0084
RATHER THAN SETTLE FOR THE 150-200 THEY GOT BEFORE GETTING CUT OFF BY FED EX, NOW THEY ARE TRYING TO TAKE YOU FOR THE WHOLE 400 to 450
NO SUCH THING AS A WESTERN UNION REFUND FOLKS_ ONCE ITS GONE- IT”S GONE
http://www.suncoastfcu.org/Default.aspx?tabid=170
TRICK OR TREAT- A FEW FROM HALLOWEEN- SORRY THEY WON’T ‘DROP THE PRICE ON THIS DEAL”
miami craigslist > electronics > 50 inch Widescreen Display HDTV Plasma TV LG DU-50PX10C
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50 inch Widescreen Display HDTV Plasma TV LG DU-50PX10C – $450
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Reply to: sale-228139310@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-31, 7:32AM EST
Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me me if interested, serious enquiries only, not negotiable, will not drop price on this deal, I am selling at this low rate because I need a quick sale. Email me for details. Hurry before it’s gone.
50 inch Widescreen Display HDTV Plasma TV LG DU-50PX10C
boston craigslist > boston/camb/brook > electronics > NEC PX-50XR5A 50″ Plasma TV HDTV
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NEC PX-50XR5A 50″ Plasma TV HDTV – $450
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Reply to: sale-228139000@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-31, 7:30AM EST
Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me me if interested, serious enquiries only, not negotiable, will not drop price on this deal, I am selling at this low rate because I need a quick sale. Email me for details. Hurry before it’s gone.
NEC PX-50XR5A 50″ Plasma TV HDTV
seattle-tacoma craigslist > tacoma > electronics > HDTV Plasma TV 42″ Hitachi CMP4221U
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HDTV Plasma TV 42″ Hitachi CMP4221U – $450
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Reply to: sale-228139465@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-31, 4:33AM PST
Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me me if interested, serious enquiries only, not negotiable, will not drop price on this deal, I am selling at this low rate because I need a quick sale. Email me for details. Hurry before it’s gone.
HDTV Plasma TV 42″ Hitachi CMP4221U
seattle-tacoma craigslist > tacoma > electronics > HDTV Plasma TV 42″ Hitachi CMP4221U
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HDTV Plasma TV 42″ Hitachi CMP4221U – $450
Reply to: sale-228139465@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-31, 4:33AM PST
Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me me if interested, serious enquiries only, not negotiable, will not drop price on this deal, I am selling at this low rate because I need a quick sale. Email me for details. Hurry before it’s gone.
HDTV Plasma TV 42″ Hitachi CMP4221U
NEW AD TEXT AS SCAMMERS REPOST – SAME PHOTO FOR THE TV’s- PRICE $ 420
north jersey craigslist > electronics > 42″ Samsung Plasma TV
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42″ Samsung Plasma TV – $420
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Reply to: sale-228195147@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-31, 11:11AM EST
have for sale a Television in excellent condition. There are no scratches on the stand or casing, and the Tv screen is in perfect condition. It comes with all accesories, including stand, remote, AVS system, speakers – everything! Below is its specs.
42″ Samsung Plasma TV
HDTV resolution at 1024×768, with 3000:1 contrast and 1000 cd/m2 brightness for outstanding picture performance. The Samsung PPM42H3 is a 42â€
• no — it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
philadelphia craigslist > electronics > X37SV-Naga LCD/TV (37″ Viewable)
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X37SV-Naga LCD/TV (37″ Viewable) – $420
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Reply to: sale-228184355@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-31, 11:08AM EST
The Tv is just two months old and still very new with no scratches.The Tv is still in its perfect and good condition.It comes with its original reciept together with a transferable warranty.I’m selling it at this price because the money is needed urgently to see to some matters.Only serious buyers are eligible for this offer.
SPECS:
LCD Panel
philadelphia craigslist > electronics > X37SV-Naga LCD/TV (37″ Viewable)
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X37SV-Naga LCD/TV (37″ Viewable) – $420
Reply to: sale-228184355@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-31, 11:08AM EST
The Tv is just two months old and still very new with no scratches.The Tv is still in its perfect and good condition.It comes with its original reciept together with a transferable warranty.I’m selling it at this price because the money is needed urgently to see to some matters.Only serious buyers are eligible for this offer.
SPECS:
LCD Panel
Another new ad- reposted at 420 and 450 after flagged off :
atlanta craigslist > electronics > Panasonic TH-58PX60U 58″ HDTV Plasma TV
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Panasonic TH-58PX60U 58″ HDTV Plasma TV – $450
Reply to: sale-228223099@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-31, 11:44AM EST
Great offer, Still like new comes with the remote, wall mount, receipts, cables and a 2yr warranty which is transferable. I have used the Tv set for 3months now and it is still in good shape with no scratches or burns. I’m selling it out and cheap because I need the money urgently to take care of an issue. If you are interested kindly get in touch with me.
I WAS SELLING MY BIKES HOLD ON,SHE SAYS,I’LL SEND PAYMENT ,YOU PROMISED TO HOLD THEM,SO I DID ,1 1/2 MTH. LATER SHE ASK TO TRANSFER MONEY TO MY ACCOUNT,DUMB ME ,I GAVE HER AN ACCOUNT THATS EMPTY,NEVER HEARD FROMHER AGAIN,TIL SHE EMAILED TO BARROW MONEY FROM ME.HER NAME IS (GETRICH)YEAH OFF SOMEONE ELSE’S ACCOUNT.SHE BEAT ACCOUNTS CLOSED.
Good post and thanks for the info. Just FYI, this exact type of scam is notoriously used on to-good-to-be deals on cars as well (sites like autotrader.com).
you pepul are stoopid!
reilly stoopid!
i’m tired of these guys. one of these days when i find them. i’m going to hang them by the balls and make them beg for mercy and them give it to them. who wants to join me?
Scammers now mixing in some 32′ LCD models , so that the deal does not appear as absurd as a 50′ plasma does, also posting in smaller cities:
denver craigslist > electronics > SAMSUNG PANEL 32″ INCH / 81CM LCD TV HDTV
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SAMSUNG PANEL 32″ INCH / 81CM LCD TV HDTV – $450
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Date: 2006-11-02, 11:07AM MST
Great offer, Still like new comes with the remote, wall mount, receipts, cables and a 2yr warranty which is transferable. I have used the Tv set for 3months now and it is still in good shape with no scratches or burns. I’m selling it out and cheap because I need the money urgently to take care of an issue. If you are interested kindly get in touch with me.
Model SK32l02
delaware craigslist > electronics > SAMSUNG 32 inch Wide HDTV with Integrated ATSC Tuner LN-S3251D
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SAMSUNG 32 inch Wide HDTV with Integrated ATSC Tuner LN-S3251D – $450
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Date: 2006-11-02, 1:07PM EST
Great offer, Still like new comes with the remote, wall mount, receipts, cables and a 2yr warranty which is transferable. I have used the Tv set for 3months now and it is still in good shape with no scratches or burns. I’m selling it out and cheap because I need the money urgently to take care of an issue. If you are interested kindly get in touch with me.
baltimore craigslist > electronics > Sony Bravia KLV-V32A10 LCD television
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Sony Bravia KLV-V32A10 LCD television – $450
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Date: 2006-11-02, 1:04PM EST
Great offer, Still like new comes with the remote, wall mount, receipts, cables and a 2yr warranty which is transferable. I have used the Tv set for 3months now and it is still in good shape with no scratches or burns. I’m selling it out and cheap because I need the money urgently to take care of an issue. If you are interested kindly get in touch with me.
reno craigslist > electronics > Viewsonic N3260W 32 inch True HDTV LCD TV Monitor with Built-in Speak
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Viewsonic N3260W 32 inch True HDTV LCD TV Monitor with Built-in Speak – $450
Reply to: sale-229181546@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-11-02, 10:04AM PST
Great offer, Still like new comes with the remote, wall mount, receipts, cables and a 2yr warranty which is transferable. I have used the Tv set for 3months now and it is still in good shape with no scratches or burns. I’m selling it out and cheap because I need the money urgently to take care of an issue. If you are interested kindly get in touch with me.
FROM WIKIPEDIA ON WESTERN UNION :
[edit] Popular money laundering tool
Western Union always advises its customers not to send money to someone that they have never met in person, especially if that person is in Nigeria. Unfortunately, and despite its efforts in increasing customers’ awareness of the issue, Western Union provides one of the most popular services for internet fraud from Nigerian and Philippine scammers. Western Union has been required to maintain records of pay-out locations to the criminals who launder the money but this information may only be obtained through the use of a subpoena. Often pay-out location information is useless since there are no extradition treaties with Nigeria. Hence 419 and romance scammers continue to receive funds via Western Union confident in the knowledge that money lost to Nigerian or Philippine scammers through Western Union is almost always unrecoverable.
[edit] See also
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Phone: (303) 967-6756
I just got the email from “Janet WOods” above.. almost fell for it!! dont you!!
ANYONE WITH A BLOG – POST JANET WOODS CRAIGS LIST SCAMMER AND NUMBER 850 303 0084
I totally almost fell for it too! but NOT. I sent a very vague and yet precise email back expressing my discontent with the way they were operating their lives.. I read your post only seconds after writing that email!! Kudos!! Neil
All Brands Plasma TV for Good Causes – 395 and Up – $395 850 303 0084
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Date: 2006-09-15, 10:54AM EDT
The reason this is posted is to preempt the postings of a serial scam ring operating out of Miami and Nigeria, known as the Nigerian Fed Ex Scam. Every day or so an excellent LCD or Plasma HD TV is posted on this and other Craig’s List sites at prices such as 375, 395, 400,420,430,or most commonly $ 450 that has been ’saved from a scammer’ – or is at an escrow service.
The bottom line is that you will be asked to Western Union $ 150 to $ 450 to rescue the scammers’ nephew: a boy allegedly stranded in Nigeria, names used include Paul Richardson and Tonisin Pedro. This in turn makes you eligible for other scam efforts such as spoofs asking you to update your PayPal account, Bank of America data etc.
The scam is transparent except for one thing that makes it seem legit: the scammers use a flaw in Fed Ex’s system to generate a LEGITIMATE tracking number and packing slip for a 146 lb. item based upon “PACKAGE DATA BEING TRANSMITTED†– in other words it implies that a package is en route, but all that has happened is that Fed Ex has received notice of a package.
The scammers will also follow up with a bogus e mail purporting to be from Fed Ex – you will find the tracking number on the Fed Ex site, but will see no movement- when pressed the scammers will say it cannot be tracked for ’security reasons’ .
Here are links where you can see the tracking labels still active after weeks:
http://www.fedex.com/Tracking?ascend_header=1&clienttype=dotcom&cntry_code=us&language=english&tracknumbers=790543288372
http://www.fedex.com/Tracking?language=english&cntry_code=us&tracknumbers=792816945858
The scam is detailed here:
http://crackersunited.com/blog/index.php/2006/08/23/fatasha-ruffin/
http://blog.efinke.com/2006/08/02/fatasha-ruffin/
http://blog.efinke.com/2006/08/09/fatasha-jason-jason-fatasha/
Other names used by the scammer include Janet Woods, Linda Anderson, Kenneth Schlein, Diana Adams, Wendy deLuca – Google is fruitful.
Another scam for TV’s and I MACS is the TNT Delivery Service Scam – the posting is usually a 42’ JVC Plasma for $ 600, or a $ 300 I Mac computer. The telltale email will read :
I am (Ann Margaret Calitri) or other scamming a hole; and I am presently in Wolverhampton, UK.
Where you lose is when you are asked to Western Union the $$ – Western Union has warnings that ANYTHING DEALING WITH NIGERIA IS PROBABLY A SCAM ; and you cannot get a refund.
If you have been scammed, or are in the middle of it, document it, and watch for more postings as we have been in contact with CL, various state AG’s, Western Union and Fed Ex legal to shut these clowns down once and for all.
NIGERIA= SCAM
U.S.: Wave of attacks planned in Nigeria By DULUE MBACHU, Associated Press Writer
2 hours, 41 minutes ago
LAGOS, Nigeria – Militants in Nigeria are planning a major wave of attacks and kidnappings in the next few days that could include up to 20 simultaneous bombings across the petroleum-rich south, U.S. diplomats warned Friday.
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The warning came in an e-mailed statement sent to American citizens from the U.S. Consulate in Nigeria’s main city, Lagos, and a U.S. diplomat confirmed plans for new attacks were believed to be under way.
“The U.S. government has learned that as of late October 2006, a militant Niger Delta group may have finalized its plans for a unified attack against oil facilities in the Niger Delta region,” the statement said.
“The attacks allegedly will be carried out sometime during the first week of November and will include 10 to 20 simultaneous bombings of land-based targets and a series of separate attacks on oil installations in which expatriate workers will be taken hostage,” the statement said without elaborating.
A diplomat at the U.S. Consulate in Lagos, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press about the issue, confirmed the threat was being taken seriously but had no other details.
The news helped push oil prices higher.
Light sweet crude for December delivery rose 47 cents to $58.35 a barrel in electronic trading Friday morning on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Since the beginning of this year, various militant groups in Nigeria have attacked oil pipelines and taken expatriate oil workers hostage in violence that has cut about 25 percent of the country’s usual crude output of about 2.5 million barrels daily.
The militants say they are fighting on behalf of an impoverished population for a greater share of wealth from oil companies and the federal government, which apportions the revenues among Nigeria’s 36 states.
TV now in Wyoming – do they teach US geography in Nigeria ?
NIGERIA SUCKS
washington, DC craigslist > northern virginia > electronics > !!!! SCAM!!!!!Samsung HP-R5052 50 in. HDTV Plasma Television – $450
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!!!! SCAM!!!!!Samsung HP-R5052 50 in. HDTV Plasma Television – $450
Reply to: sale-228247017@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-31, 12:43PM EST
THIS POST IS A SCAM!!!! DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME!!!
Here is the copy of the response that I got!
The TV is still available for sale and in great condition it also includes the warranty which is having 2yrs on it.I’m selling it so cheap becasue I need an urgent payment to take care of an issue I want to assure you of one thing that despite the fact I’m selling it so cheap it is still working perfectly and I have only used it for 2 months. It is at fedex location in wyoming . Please don’t get confussed about the plasma at fedex location in wyoming the reason is due to the fact that I almost lost it to a scammer there so I had to instruct fedex to hold it up for me at their office. If you are interested in buying it I’ll not be able to receive cash because I’m kinda busy working on a case in Florida right now. all I will need to proceed is your contact info so I can get it shipped to you. As for the payment Money order or Western union will be ok. But, I would prefer you making the payment through western union money transfer because that will be much easier and convenient to me. once I get the plasma shipped to you, I will provide you the shipment label and tracking number for you to confirm it has been shipped. Once you confirm it has been shipped you will send ($150) part of the payment upfront and when the TV gets to you, you then send me the remaining balance. you can reach me at (850)3030084 or email me if you are still interested and ok with my terms and conditions.
Thanks
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MEMBERREWARDSCENTER.COM SCAM -
THESE BOZOS POST FREE: SONY PLASMA; ALIENWARE GREEN LAPTOP, BOSE SPEAKERS, I POD, TIFFANY RING, I POD NANO, AND GET THIS PLAYSTATION 3 AMONG OTHER THINGS:
THIS IS WHAT GET:
The Free Ring and Laptop are scams!
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Date: 2006-11-04, 10:28AM EST
Don’t do it, you’ll be sorry. They lead you through endless promotions and then finally say To Now Claim your Free gift choose 2 of the following Gold offers, then Silver and surprise surprise finally Platinum, which consists of the following choices – $139 box of wine, a car loan or a motorcycle loan. Take your pick, but you must pick 2 – wine and a car, wine and a motorcyle OR a car and a motorcycle. Nice, huh. I now own a 2 year supply of coffee, vitamins, dvd rentals and a membership or two I don’t need.
And I knew better too
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baltimore craigslist > electronics > PS3 Free before it comes out Nov 17!!
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PS3 Free before it comes out Nov 17!!
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Date: 2006-11-03, 5:51PM EST
This is awesome!! I saw this link on CL about 2 weeks ago. All I had to do was put in my email and I got hooked up with this PS3!! This thing is so bad ass!! I think it is some kind of promotional thing they are doing, but who cares!! I got it for free before it is even in the stores. I had to tell everybody about this. This thing rocks!! Hurry before they quit giving them away and you gotts pay $500 for it!!
Just click here to get your PS3
Hell Ya, Gary
Free Sony Playstation 3 – No Joke
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Reply to: sale-228763301@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-11-01, 3:08PM EST
This is so much better then the xbox 360!!! I still cant believe I got my new playstation for free. zilch zero nada. Get one now before they run out!
All you have to do is click here now and type in your email address!
Anthony
sacramento craigslist > electronics > Sony Plasma TV
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Sony Plasma TV
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Reply to: sale-229442259@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-11-02, 7:39PM PST
I found this link on CL about 3 weeks ago and look what showed up today!! I can’t believe I got it!! All I had to do was type in my zip code and bam!! I had to share this with all of you before they stop this.
All you have to do is click this and enter your zip code
Rock on, Julie
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• this is in or around Sacramento
• no — it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
229442259
sacramento craigslist > jewelry > Free Tiffany Century ring
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Free Tiffany Century ring
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Date: 2006-11-02, 5:48PM PST
I found this ring on craigslist 2 weeks ago and holy shit it showed up today! I hugged the fedex guy!
It was so easy too, all you have to do is click here now and type in your email address!
Jennifer
sacramento craigslist > household > Free Evenflo carseat – new
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Free Evenflo carseat – new
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Date: 2006-11-02, 5:10PM PST
Thank god I found this on craigslist two weeks ago, I really needed one of these and to my supprise mine showed up today! YAY!
Its so easy to get one, all you have to do is click here and type in your email address!
God bless. Anna
sacramento craigslist > electronics > Nano Ipod Free
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Nano Ipod Free
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Reply to: sale-229445301@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-11-02, 7:47PM PST
I found this really cool site on CL a couple of weeks ago and all I had to do was enter my email and got this Nano ipod for free!! Here is a picture of my old Ipod with it. This thing is awesome!!
All you have to do is click here and put in your email
Good Luck, Stacey
s.f. bayarea craigslist > san francisco > electronics > Free Plasma TV working
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Free Plasma TV working
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Date: 2006-11-02, 12:55PM PST
I found this link on CL about 3 weeks ago and look what showed up today!! I can’t believe I got it!! All I had to do was type in my zip code and bam!! I had to share this with all of you before they stop this.
All you have to do is click this and enter your zip code
Rock on, Julie
sacramento craigslist > electronics > Free Bose Speakers
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Free Bose Speakers
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Date: 2006-11-02, 12:48PM PST
I found this link on CL about 3 weeks ago and look what showed up today!! I can’t believe I got it!! All I had to do was type in my zip code and bam!! I had to share this with all of you before they stop this.
All you have to do is click this and enter your zip code
Good Luck, Stacey
philadelphia craigslist > electronics > Sony Plasma TV
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philadelphia craigslist > electronics > Free Dog The Bounty Hunter Sunglasses form Oakley!!
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Free Dog The Bounty Hunter Sunglasses form Oakley!!
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Reply to: sale-229655745@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-11-03, 12:41PM EST
This is so awesome!! I found this about 2 weeks ago, in support of Dog the Bounty Hunter, Oakley is giving away like 1,000 pairs of their Thump sunglasses that Dog wears!! These things are bad ass! They are sunglasses and an mp3 player! I got just got mine. I had to share this with all of you!! All you have to do is put in your email address, and thats it!!Kick ass Dog!!!
All you have to do is click here and type in your email
Get yours!! Josh
philadelphia craigslist > electronics > Free pair of Croc shoes
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Free pair of Croc shoes
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Reply to: sale-229703806@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-11-03, 2:07PM EST
I found this company on craigslist a week ago and my shoes are already here. I managed to get a pair for my entire family and my kids love them!
Just click this link and type in your zipcode
Crikey! Nancy
fyi – they are trying to scam in philadelphia, it is on list date 11/6/06.
FED EX SCAMMER POSTED IN COLUMBUS, OH,ORLANDO, HAWAII AND ALASKA WITH THE ‘GREAT OFFER” AD- $ 450- 22 cities, many 32′ LCD’s in the mix with Plasmas- CL staff deleted the whole bunch.
SCAM -memberrewardcenter.com is the correct domain name of that scam , based in th L.A. area
SCAMS POSTED FOR 400, 450 and 480 on 11/6- NEW AD TEXT, ANOTHER SET OF ADS WITH NO TEXT USING THE ESCROW SERVICE SCAM AT 850-303-0084:
atlanta craigslist > electronics > Panasonic 50″ Plasma TV
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Panasonic 50″ Plasma TV – $400
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Date: 2006-11-06, 1:33PM EST
I have for sale a Television in excellent condition. There are no scratches on the stand or casing, and the Tv screen is in perfect condition. It comes with all accesories, including stand, remote, AVS system, speakers – everything! Below is its specs.
Panasonic 50″ Plasma TV
The TH-50PHD8UK comes standard with PC Input, Audio Input (for PC), Serial Control (RS-232C) Input, BNC Component Video/RGB Input and Audio Input, BNC …
philadelphia craigslist > electronics > Pioneer 42 inch HDTV Plasma TV
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Pioneer 42 inch HDTV Plasma TV – $400
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Date: 2006-11-06, 1:31PM EST
I have for sale a Television in excellent condition. There are no scratches on the stand or casing, and the Tv screen is in perfect condition. It comes with all accesories, including stand, remote, AVS system, speakers – everything! Below is its specs.
Pioneer 42 inch HDTV Plasma TV
The Pioneer PDP-42A3HD Patriot Series Plasma TV features built-in speakers, an included table stand and built-in NTSC
boston craigslist > boston/camb/brook > electronics > Panasonic 50 inch Plasma TH-50PX60U
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Panasonic 50 inch Plasma TH-50PX60U – $400
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Date: 2006-11-06, 1:33PM EST
I have for sale a Television in excellent condition. There are no scratches on the stand or casing, and the Tv screen is in perfect condition. It comes with all accesories, including stand, remote, AVS system, speakers – everything! Below is its specs.
Panasonic 50 inch Plasma TH-50PX60U
Deep Blacks, Bright Whites, and 29 Billion Colors The realism of a TV’s image is strongly linked to its contrast ratio, and this plasma features
chicago craigslist > city of chicago > electronics > 50 inch Pioneer Professional Plasma Display
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50 inch Pioneer Professional Plasma Display – $400
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Reply to: sale-230950728@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-11-06, 12:33PM CST
I have for sale a Television in excellent condition. There are no scratches on the stand or casing, and the Tv screen is in perfect condition. It comes with all accesories, including stand, remote, AVS system, speakers – everything! Below is its specs.
50 inch Pioneer Professional Plasma Display
Our newest 50 inch plasma offers an even higher level of quality than previous models. In addition to Pure Drive(TM) technology and our unique cell
dallas craigslist > electronics > Philips 50″ plasma flat HDTV
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Philips 50″ plasma flat HDTV – $400
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Date: 2006-11-06, 12:32PM CST
I have for sale a Television in excellent condition. There are no scratches on the stand or casing, and the Tv screen is in perfect condition. It comes with all accesories, including stand, remote, AVS system, speakers – everything! Below is its specs.
Philips 50″ plasma flat HDTV
houston craigslist > electronics > Sony KE-42XBR950 Plasma Television
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Sony KE-42XBR950 Plasma Television – $400
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Date: 2006-11-06, 12:43PM CST
I have for sale a Television in excellent condition. There are no scratches on the stand or casing, and the Tv screen is in perfect condition. It comes with all accesories, including stand, remote, AVS system, speakers – everything! Below is its specs.
las vegas craigslist > electronics > Hitachi 55″ HDTV Plasma TV
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Hitachi 55″ HDTV Plasma TV – $400
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Date: 2006-11-06, 10:51AM PST
I have for sale a Television in excellent condition. There are no scratches on the stand or casing, and the Tv screen is in perfect condition. It comes with all accesories, including stand, remote, AVS system, speakers – everything! Below is its specs.
Hitachi 55″ HDTV Plasma TV
Measuring less than 4-inches thin, the 55HDM71 is designed to bring style and functionality to any home theater, business or industrial space.
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miami craigslist > electronics > Pioneer 61″ Plasma Display PDP-614MX
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Pioneer 61″ Plasma Display PDP-614MX – $400
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Date: 2006-11-06, 1:32PM EST
I have for sale a Television in excellent condition. There are no scratches on the stand or casing, and the Tv screen is in perfect condition. It comes with all accesories, including stand, remote, AVS system, speakers – everything! Below is its specs.
Pioneer 61″ Plasma Display
There are many plasma display choices for professional and public display applications, but the PDP-614MX is the best choice for three reasons:
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minneapolis craigslist > electronics > Sony PFM-42B1 42-Inch Plasma HD Monitor
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Sony PFM-42B1 42-Inch Plasma HD Monitor – $400
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I have for sale a Television in excellent condition. There are no scratches on the stand or casing, and the Tv screen is in perfect condition. It comes with all accesories, including stand, remote, AVS system, speakers – everything! Below is its specs.
north jersey craigslist > electronics > Panasonic 65″ PLASMA TV TH-65PHD8UK + wall mount
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Panasonic 65″ PLASMA TV TH-65PHD8UK + wall mount – $480
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Item Specifics – Televisions
Brand: Panasonic TV Type: Flat-Panel
Condition: New Display Technology: Plasma
Screen Size: 65 inches
Definition: HD-Ready
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new york craigslist > staten island > electronics > New Pioneer PDP-6070 HD Plasma Television 60 Inch
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New Pioneer PDP-6070 HD Plasma Television 60 Inch – $480
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High Definition Resolution (1,365 x 768)
60†Diagonal / 16:9 Wide-Screen Aspect Ratio
Improved Panel Efficiency
Detachable Bottom Speaker
1080p/24Hz Compatibility for HDMI and Component
YEAH RIGHT – THESE CLOWNS NEVER QUIT:
north jersey craigslist > electronics > Panasonic 65″ PLASMA TV TH-65PHD8UK + wall mount
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Panasonic 65″ PLASMA TV TH-65PHD8UK + wall mount – $480
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Item Specifics – Televisions
Brand: Panasonic TV Type: Flat-Panel
Condition: New Display Technology: Plasma
Screen Size: 65 inches
Definition: HD-Ready
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SNOWSHOE SCAM – PRICKS POSTING ON CL ALASKA
alaska craigslist > electronics > Sony FWD-50PX2 – PlasmaPro – plasma panel – 50″ – widescreen – HDTV
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Sony FWD-50PX2 – PlasmaPro – plasma panel – 50″ – widescreen – HDTV – $450
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Date: 2006-11-06, 4:23PM AKST
Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me me if interested, serious enqui
NEW TWIST- SCAMMER NOW CLAIMING MEDICAL CONDITION AS OPPOSED TO NIGERIA RESCUE EFFORT
Yep, me too. They were called “Janet Stered” when I saw the yahoo email and got this baloney about using an escrow service, THAT’s when I knew.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/nigeralrt.htm
Good reading – WATCH OUT FOR NEW PLAYSTATION 3 SCAMS BY THESE GUYS ; and don’t buy a ‘preorder ticket’from anybody-
http://archive.salon.com/people/feature/2001/08/07/419scams/print.html
i got scammed by a nigerian too.
i got scammed by a nigerian too. who do i contact?
hey i got the same stuff amazing i found this or else i would gone through with it, and for me $150 would of been ok if i lost it but i’m glad that now i didn’t. thank you very much you saved me $150.
Link to Nigerian Scam Busting Sites
http://home.rica.net/alphae/419coal/fighters.htm
Fed Gov Reporting Site Here:
Copy them on e mails you have from these scammers
http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/
delaware craigslist > free stuff > The Free Ring and Laptop are scams!
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The Free Ring and Laptop are scams!
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Don’t do it, you’ll be sorry. They lead you through endless promotions and then finally say To Now Claim your Free gift choose 2 of the following Gold offers, then Silver and surprise surprise finally Platinum, which consists of the following choices – $139 box of wine, a car loan or a motorcycle loan. Take your pick, but you must pick 2 – wine and a car, wine and a motorcyle OR a car and a motorcycle. Nice, huh. I now own a 2 year supply of coffee, vitamins, dvd rentals and a membership or two I don’t need.
And I knew better too.
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delaware craigslist > electronics > Video Baby Monitor Free
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Video Baby Monitor Free
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Date: 2006-11-08, 10:48AM EST
I found this wonderful site on here a couple of weeks ago. All I did was put in my email and we got this video monitoer for free. I had to tell everybody about this!!
just click me to get yours too!
Sincerley, Amber
First thing first if you can’t see it or arrange to see it never send or ship any money at all these people are professional scam artist and very good at what there doing or all of us would’nt be interested (right). My advice to you trust your natural instinct if it sounds to good to be ture 99% of the time it is……………… The more info they give about their personal lives is just a way to gain your trust, nobody cares why you need the money if its a good deal. This scam really ticks me off who do they think they are. BEWARE OF SCAMERS……………….IF ITS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT IS.
They are also using a similar scam to “buy” things on CL, including using Yahoo UK email addresses, etc. I tracked the IP number back to Nigeria.
NEW SCAM TACTIC NOVEMBER 09-
THE SCAMMERS POSTINGS WERE ALL REMOVED BY CL STAFF_ THEY WERE ALL LCD SETS 26 to 32 INCHES
THOSE POSTS LISTED NO PRICE- $ 400 PLASMAS POSTED ALL OVER THIS PM
yea i hate to say it but that fucker…im not a dumb girl and of course i called fedex and they said oh no nothing has been shipped the person just printed a shipping label which gives them a tracking number….then i thought yea sending money to nigera..ill never see that again..then i thought ok ill make another email and see if its avaiable, of course it was and of course it was the same damn email the fucker sent me on my other email…i dont understand how ppl can be so freakin rude and dishonest. i wanna make this persons life miserable so how can we do it?!
SAME SCAM…MY RESPONSE WAS TOO VULGER TO REPEAT HERE>
Post something on CL, like a cellphone that you are selling and watch how FAST they (Nigerians) write to you. They write and email you all these obsurd “paypal payments” via email but they don’t know how to spell and the links aren’t clickable??!!? LMAO. As if one would be that dumb. BEWARE OF THESE NIGERIANS.
TO ALL READERS: ONCE THE SCAMMER GIVES THE WESTERN UNION INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE POST IT- WESTERN UNION IS NOW COMMITTED TO HELP NAIL THESE GUYS_ ALSO PLEASE POST THE FED EX TRACKING NUMBER- WE HOPE TO HAVE FED EX
COOPERATING SOON AS WELL
From My Blog- CraigsListScambuster
ConsumerAvenger419 said…
This TV is the 100th posting by Nigerian Fed Ex Scammers – see links:
http://crackersunited.com/blog/index.php/2006/08/23/fatasha-ruffin/
http://blog.efinke.com/2006/08/02/fatasha-ruffin/
http://blog.efinke.com/2006/08/09/fatasha-jason-jason-fatasha/
Avoiding scams and fraud craigslist help forum
You can sidestep would-be scammers by following these common-sense rules:
• DEAL LOCALLY WITH FOLKS YOU CAN MEET IN PERSON – follow this one simple rule and you will avoid 99% of the scam attempts on craigslist.
• NEVER WIRE FUNDS VIA WESTERN UNION, MONEYGRAM or any other wire service – anyone who asks you to do so is a scammer.
• CRAIGSLIST IS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY TRANSACTION, and does not handle payments, guarantee transactions, provide escrow services, or offer “buyer protection” or “seller certification”
• AVOID DEALS INVOLVING SHIPPING OR ESCROW SERVICES and know that ONLY A SCAMMER WILL “GUARANTEE” YOUR TRANSACTION.
Someone requests wire service payment via Western Union or MoneyGram:
• Often claim that an MTCN or confirmation code is needed before he can withdraw your money – this is FALSE, once you’ve wired money, it is GONE.
• Scam “bait” items include laptops, plasma TVs, cell phones, tickets – but could be almost anything
• common countries currently include: Nigeria, Romania, Ukraine, Spain, UK, Italy, Netherlands – but could be anywhere
• deal often seems too good to be true
1:04 PM
Here is a link that shows the ads used, and emails from the Nigerian Fed Ex Plasma/ LCD scammers . While the scam seems transparent, many people get so excited over the ‘steal of a deal’ on a nice TV, they lose their common sense, and the only thing that gets stolen is their money when they send it to a ‘stranded nephew” or ‘Escrow Service ” in – you bet- Nigeria.
http://crackersunited.com/blog/index.php/2006/08/23/fatasha-ruffin/
What to look for :
(1) CL ad will not show a specific location in your metro area
(2) Price: always 375,400,420,430, 450 or 480. While the price alone should be a tip off when dealing with a $ 3000 plasma, more recent postings for 26 and 32 inch LCD sets
are more dangerous, because the price is not completely ridiculous.
(3) Format- text of AD, followed by list of TV specs copied from website, and ‘picture’ – if you take a minute to look at electronics in other CL cities, the same picture of a 40″ SONY Bravia LCD, is also a 55 inch Hitachi Plasma, a 42 Inch Samsung- you get the idea.
(4) Ads state : “Great Offer” “Very Serious Offer” “Hurry Before It’s Gone”, “I have for sale a Television in excellent condition”,”Still Like New”, “The Tv is just two months old and still very new with no scratches”
(5) The contact number for the scammer or the escrow service is a North Florida cell phone – (850) 303-0084
I’ve been in touch with the legal departments at both Fed Ex and Western Union- unlike many Nigerian scams in this case we think the ‘homeboys’ are in the northern suburbs of Miami, so while recovery is unlikely, perhaps there is a shot here- at a minimum, I’d like to see these scammers have to watch their HDTV’s inside a federal detention center.
I feel into this scam and sent the 150.00 deposit and today I come to find this
SCAM VICTIMS NEED TO POST THE WESTERN UNION CONTACT INFO GIVEN SO WE CAN BUST THE U.S. based part of the SCAM, Nigerians are out of reach in their miserable homeland
If you feel embarrassed by posting here, e mail copies of your correspondance with the 850 303 0084 scammer and I will see to it that it gets in the hands of the proper authorities – with some cooperation from Fed Ex’s legal department in Memphis and Sprint, we should be able to track this bozo down.
MIAMI, DALLAS,HOUSTON, DENVER, ORANGE COUNTY, VEGAS, PHILLY, DETROIT,SEATTLE- COME ON DOWN AND LET’S PLAY THE NIGERIAN PRICE ($400) FOR A PLASMA IS RIGHT !
SORRY, I LEFT OUT THE O.C.- HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO PLAY:
orange county craigslist > electronics > Sony KF-50WE620 50 inch Plasma Tv
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Sony KF-50WE620 50 inch Plasma Tv – $400
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Date: 2006-11-10, 9:54AM PST
Great offer, Still like new comes with the remote, wall mount, receipts, cables and a 2yr warranty which is transferable. I have used the Tv set for 3months now and it is still in good shape with no scratch
Another Fed Ex Tracking Slip- 132 pounds- READ PEOPLE- PACKAGE DATA TRANSMITTED TO FED EX_ THERE IS NO PACKAGE – EVER !!!
http://www.fedex.com/Tracking?ascend_header=1&clienttype=dotcom&cntry_code=us&language=english&tracknumbers=799017361490
AGAIN – YOU GET A LEGIT TRACKING NUMBER BY USING THE WEB- IT MEANS NOTHING !!!!!!
Tracking number
799017361490
Ship date
Oct 10, 2006
Destination
Newport Beach, CA
Service type
FedEx 2Day Service
Weight
132.0 lbs.
Status
Package data transmitted to FedEx
Date/Time
Activity
Location
Details
Oct 10, 2006 4:23 PM
Package data transmitted to FedEx
By the way, I tried to ‘buy’ the Orange County TV (Sony ? SCAM SUNG ? Hyenavision ? Oh well) as it was closest to me- no answer from the “Crew”
LINKS FOR DEALING WITH SCAM BUYERS
http://www.iowa.gov/government/ag/consumer/advisories/Nigeria_Mar_2003.html
SCAMMERS TRYING TO SCAM THE WARNINGS-
CHECK THIS OUT – MY WARNINGS ON THE NIGERIAN FED EX SCAM PRODUCED TWO GUYS Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: Re: INTRESTED!!!!
To: “smith cole”
The plasma is $ 750 plus shipping – firm- you can give the cahiers chec k to UPS upon delivery we do COD
smith cole wrote:
** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY — AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html
Hello seller,
I saw on your advert on craigslist and i will like to know if its still available and on good condition…my mode of payment is through cashier cheque,if you are okay with that get back to me with the price and if you didnt accept cheque do not bother reply me
Thanks
SMITH
Fri, 10 Nov 2006 20:16:07 -0800
From: “Thomas Cole” Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
To: sale-232709277@craigslist.org
Subject: INTRESTED !!!!!
** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY — AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html
Hello seller,
I saw on your advert on craigslist and i will like to know if its still available and on good condition…my mode of payment is through cashier cheque,if you are okay with that get back to me with the price and if you didnt accept cheque do not bother reply me
Thanks
On-line Auction Deception at eBay: A Field Study
A Nikitkov, D Stone – aaahq.org
… For example, FBI warnings strongly suggest to avoid dealing with sellers from Singapore,
Nigeria, and Romania (Internet Fraud Complaint Center, 2003). …
Fremont woman caught up in Nigerian scam
Oakland Tribune, Jul 24, 2005 by Barry Shatzman, STAFF WRITER
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FREMONT — What could be more simple than selling a stereo for $100 using Craigslist? That’s what Jennifer Maffei thought when she advertised hers on the well-known Internet classified ad service.
But it turned out to be anything but simple.
In the three weeks since the Fremont woman accepted an offer for the stereo from someone in Nigeria, she has been dealing with Federal Express’ international division, the FBI and a couple of fake companies. About all she hasn’t done is gotten her $100.
Maffei hadn’t planned on selling it to someone so far away. But she said she wasn’t alarmed that the seven responses she received within 12 hours all were from overseas.
“I figured that being in Africa, having never been there, they couldn’t get electronic equipment like that,” she said.
The entire transaction was performed by e-mail. Maffei received a message that appeared to come from MoneyGram International, telling her the $100 would be sent to her assoon as she provided proof that the stereo had been sent. The buyer e-mailed her a Federal Express shipping label to use when the shipping company picked up the stereo at her apartment. She even received an e-mail she thought came from BidPay, a company that handles money exchanges for online auctions, telling her the Western Union money order for $100 was on its way.
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All of it was fake.
Though the Internet payment companies are real, the e-mails all were sent through a free e-mail service that anyone can sign up for anonymously. The account used for the shipping label was obtained using a credit card that had been recently stolen in Vermont, Maffei said she was later told by Federal Express officials.
Maffei said she became nervous when she still hadn’t received the money order five days after she was told it was coming. But when she called Western Union, she was told the company doesn’t do online payments like that.
“I knew I had fraud going on then,” she said.
On July 15, she called Federal Express. It took her three hours of phone calls, she said, to reach someone who gave her two options. One option was to have them send the stereo back to her. But it would cost her $465. She said she was told that, once it was flagged as fraudulent, the Nigerian government would not let it leave the country by standard shipping.
“It basically was being held for ransom,” she said.
So Maffei chose the second option, which was to have the package destroyed rather than being delivered. But on July 19, when she checked the status of the shipment using its tracking number, she received another surprise.
The stereo had been delivered.
Maffei said the stereo appeared to stay in Federal Express’ possession the entire time, even once it was in Nigeria.
“Maybe U.S. FedEx did everything properly. But maybe Nigerian FedEx is corrupt,” she said.
Jim Wetzel, an international customer service agent for the shipping company, said that four days would have been plenty of time for the company to destroy the package, and that the scenario described by Maffei is believable.
“International shipping can be as crooked as a barrel of snakes,” he said in his Tennessee accent. “We warn shippers to make sure their money is secure — to make sure they get it before they send it out.”
Wetzel said he often has seen this type of fraud in Indonesia and Ghana, as well as in Nigeria.
“That’s the axis of evil,” he said.
He commented that the Federal Express contractor in Nigeria, Red Star Express, even had been pretty brazen about it, by documenting the delivery rather than just reporting it as being destroyed.
“We try to protect the consumer, but we just can’t do it all, other than just stopping business to Nigeria,” he said.
Federal Express has sent Maffei a complaint form, and she is asking the company for the $100.
“Up until they delivered it, I thought I was responsible. But since they delivered it, now I hold them responsible,” she said.
She added, however, that it’s no longer about the money.
“If I can warn other people, the $100 is well-lost. It’s needed, but I could have lost more. I know there are people out there who will lose more,” she said.
Barry Shatzman can be reached at (510) 353-7003,
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By Bob Sullivan
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March 5 – Two new flavors of the age-old Nigerian e-mail scam are making the rounds, and at least one of them appears to be gaining traction. Hundreds of victims have recently fallen for a variation that plays upon people’s misunderstanding about how bank cashier’s checks work. Meanwhile, other scammers are trying to take advantage of heightened interest in Iraq, posing as frightened Iraqis trying to move money out of that country before hostilities begin. The scam also took a deadly turn last month, when a victim in the Czech Republic allegedly shot and killed a Nigerian diplomat after losing his life savings to the scam.
IT’S LIKELY THE world’s most pervasive e-mail scam. There are hundreds of variations, but the theme is the same: a rich Nigerian national needs help moving funds out of the country. Victims are told they will earn a large percentage of a million-dollar fortune simply by offering their bank account as a temporary holding place for the money. Naturally, the thieves, who generally are from Nigeria, merely raid the participants’ financial accounts.
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The scam is old and widely known, but it still works. Earlier this month, the United Kingdom’s National Criminal Intelligence Service said that about 150 British citizens had been fooled by the scam, losing a total of £8.4 million (about $13.5 million), according to The Scotsman, a British newspaper.
And the stakes can be even higher.
One victim who went to Africa to hunt down this fortune was captured by his con artists and tortured, according to the British report.
Another, a 72-year-old Prague man who had lost his life savings, allegedly stormed into the city’s Nigerian embassy last month and shot two people, killing 50-year-old Nigerian consul Michael Lekara Wayid.
Scam artists and their copycats have continued to adjust their pitch as members of the public become more aware of the hoax. The latest flavor tries to prey on what might be the lowered defenses of a war-jittery public, who might feel tempted to help an Iraqi trying to flee the country and save his fortune.
“I am brameem anu {sic}, i the son of a victim of oppression in iraq. my father was a successful businessman in bagdad-iraq, and not too long the iraqi presidential guards came into our house at about one a.m. midnight, picked up my father away, only to find him few days later, dead in front of the house,†one version of the e-mail reads. “At present we are not also safe because they believe my father has been financing the opposition group in surport of the Americans, but it’s just a way of cleaning out the few christian minority in Iraq and this is the best time to do so. we are christian and my father happens to be one of the few rich christian in iraq.â€
The e-mail is clearly targeted to those who favor military intervention in Iraq.
“I want you to know that your government are actually doing a great job to see that this tyrant gets out of power. One thing we ask from you,on behalf of my mother and sisters,is to please indicate your interest in helping us secure a safe place for the bulk of our fathers funds in the bank over here before the tyrant iraqi government clamp on it.â€
Participants are asked to allow $120 million to be placed in their bank account; $20 million goes to whoever does the favor.
CASHIER’S CHECKS FOOL HUNDREDS
The e-mail is an obvious fake, and it’s not clear anyone has fallen for it. But another, more complicated flavor of the Nigerian scam involving cashier’s checks has hit hundreds of victims recently.
Shawn Mosch, who lost $7,200 to this scam last year, now operates a victim’s advocate Web site. She says she gets 20 to 50 e-mails each day from victims who are being solicited by the scam. Just since Feb. 20, when she started keeping detailed records, victims have lost $54,000 to the scam, she said.
In this version of the scam, auction sellers are paid with a cashier’s check that’s worth more than the purchase price. Sellers are asked to cash the check and then wire the difference to an account in Nigeria.
The scam is now so common that the Treasury Department last month issued a warningto beware of believable counterfeit cashier’s checks issued in the name of Frost National Bank.
The checks are being issued “nationwide,†the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said, adding that the “high quality†forgeries contain: “the bank’s routing number; a copy of the bank’s three horses heads logo; (and) the facsimile signature of Rebecca Huckabee.â€
GOOD AS GOLD?
The scam works, Mosch said, because most people believe bank cashier’s checks are as good as cash — and often, bank tellers tell customers just that.
Funds deposited with cashier’s checks are generally available much faster than funds from personal checks, generally within 24 hours. Once the money is in the victim’s account, they feel safe wiring the money, Mosch said.
“The bank says the money is good as gold,†Mosch said.
But weeks later, when the cashier’s check turns out to be a fake, the bank makes the victim pay.
“Then the banks says, ‘Remember that thing we told you was good as gold? Well it was fool’s gold,’ †she said. Bank customers are surprised to find that even though the funds from the cashier’s check were deposited in their account, they are still liable to return the money in the event the check is a fake.
Mosch said she received an out-of-court settlement from her bank, but most victims — and she has collected stories from “hundreds†since last July, she said — are out the money.
The cashier’s check scam initially targeted those selling high-ticket items like cars online, she said, but has since expanded to many other categories, including pet sales.
Potential victims should be suspicious of any complex-sounding transaction that ultimately involves a wire transfer. The scam artist will generally try to offer a believable explanation: In one case, the overpaid check was described as a refund check from another Internet deal that didn’t work out. It’s cheaper to simply have the third party mail the refund check to the new seller, rather then to Nigeria, where it will be exchanged, and then back again to the United States, the con artist claims. Ultimately, sellers are asked to wire the difference to Lagos, Nigeria, Mosch said.
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Hi Guys. This is all a scam, as you, this is the add: Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me me if interested, serious enquiries only, not negotiable, will not drop price on this deal, I am selling at this low rate because I need a quick sale. Email me for details. Hurry before it’s gone. $450.00. I sent out the money order to Tonisin Pedro via Western Union and Escrow never answered my emails nor did the person who put up the add. The lady that put up the add stated that her nephewe was standed in Nigeria. Let everyone about the scam. The lady that is posting the add is: Janet Woods (janetstered@yahoo.com). This is a warning to everyone
As this is just a variation of the classic 419 Scam, this may be helpful:
http://home.rica.net/alphae/419coal/
The Nigerian Scam is, according to published reports, the Third to Fifth largest industry in Nigeria. It is the 419 Coalition view that, in effect, the elites from which successive Governments of Nigeria have been drawn ARE the Scammers – therefore, victims have little recourse in this matter. Monies stolen by 419 operations are almost Never Recovered from Nigeria.
THE FIVE RULES FOR DOING BUSINESS WITH NIGERIA
Courtesy of The 419 Coalition
1. NEVER pay anything up front for ANY reason.
2. NEVER extend credit for ANY reason.
3. NEVER do ANYTHING until their check clears.
4. NEVER expect ANY help from the Nigerian Government.
5. NEVER rely on YOUR Government to bail you out.
How Fed Ex and their do nothing legal/security deaprtments help the scammers:
http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/class/scam/ http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/class/scam/fedex/
Since being ‘lured’ into this scam, I think people need to be warned about the follow-up- the e mail address I used to expose the scammer has been hit by the following :
(1) 32 Phishing SCAM attempts to have me update my accounts at Bank of America, Wachovia , Wells Fargo, Eli Lilly Credit Union and other banks.
(2) 26 Phising SCAM attempts to have me update my Paypal account
(3) 11 Phising attempts to have me pay E Bay fees or address ‘unpaid item disputes
I NEVER USED THIS EMAIL FOR ANYTHING ELSE AND NEVER HAD AN ACCOUNT AT ANY OF THE BANKS- EBAY OR PAY PAL
(4) 27 Classic (I need you help to settle an estate-get money out of Nigeria or Iraq etc.) 419 scam letters
(5) 16 Victories in European or African Lotteries
(6) 9 Job offers that you have to pay to accept ….
and on it goes – this tells me that this scam is just the tip of the iceberg, and while I feel for those of you who have lost $$ – you will now be identified as a ‘mark’ or ‘mihalo’in one of the 250 languages used in Nigeria, who can be had in other scams.
Posted 11-13- same picture is a 32 Sharp LCD and a 50 inch Sony Plasma- RIGHT
portland craigslist > washington co > electronics > SONY, FWD-50PX2/S SILVER PLASMA 50
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SONY, FWD-50PX2/S SILVER PLASMA 50 – $450
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Great offer, Still like new comes with the remote, wall mount, receipts, cables and a 2yr warranty which is transferable. I have used the Tv set for 3months now and it is still in good shape with no scratches or burns. I’m selling it out and cheap because I need the money urgently to take care of an issue. If you are interested kindly get in touch with me.
washington, DC craigslist > northern virginia > electronics > NEC PX-50XR5A 50″ Plasma TV HDTV
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NEC PX-50XR5A 50″ Plasma TV HDTV – $450
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Great offer, Still like new comes with the remote, wall mount, receipts, cables and a 2yr warranty which is transferable. I have used the Tv set for 3months now and it is still in good shape with no scratches or burns. I’m selling it out and cheap because I need the money urgently to take care of an issue. If you are interested kindly get in touch with me.
orlando craigslist > electronics > Sony KDLV40XBR1 40 Inch XBR LCD Flat Panel HDTV KDL-V40XBR1
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Sony KDLV40XBR1 40 Inch XBR LCD Flat Panel HDTV KDL-V40XBR1 – $450
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Great offer, Still like new comes with the remote, wall mount, receipts, cables and a 2yr warranty which is transferable. I have used the Tv set for 3months now and it is still in good shape with no scratches or burns. I’m selling it out and cheap because I need the money urgently to take care of an issue. If you are interested kindly get in touch with me.
HI the same person try to get me but i deleted the e-mail but it was the same crap about the plasma been in fed ex in wyoming thanks for sharing !!!
IN CASE YOU ARE ‘CONFUSSED” ABOUT THE TV BEING AT THE FED EX KINKOS IN WYOMING- HERE ARE THE 3 LOCATIONS IN WYOMING,LOL- ASK JANET WOODS OR WHATEVER HER NAME IS WHICH ONE !!!
Laramie WY Campus
2124 Grand Avenue
Laramie, WY 82070-4345
USA
Phone: (307) 721-8170
Fax: (307) 745-6132
Email: usa1603@fedexkinkos.com
Cheyenne WY Albany Ave
1419 Albany Ave
Cheyenne, WY 82001-5113
USA
Phone: (307) 635-3441
Fax: (307) 635-6744
Email: usa1609@fedexkinkos.com
Casper WY
3821 E 2nd St.
Casper, WY 82609-2388
USA
Phone: (307) 232-9292
Fax: (307) 232-9293
Email: usa0942@fedexkinkos.com
If your ‘TV’ was saved from a scammer in Maine- here are the Fed EX Kinko’s there-only 2 – that’s where mine was – You think the employees are getting ‘confussed’ by all these Sony’s, Samsungs, LG’s, Panasonics, HP’s, Sharps, Viewsonic, Pioneer, Viore, NEC, -did I leave any out -Plasmas they have stopped there -next time I (f) with these guys, I’ll ask if I can get a Replica Rolex with my $ 400 plasma
Portland ME Monument Square
50 Monument Sq
Portland, ME 04101-4039
USA
Phone: (207) 773-3177
Fax: (207) 773-6892
Email: usa0168@fedexkinkos.com
Auburn ME Center St
181 Center St
Auburn, ME 04210-5251
USA
Phone: (207) 782-8911
Fax: (207) 782-9717
Email: usa0189@fedexkinkos.com
Tips for ScamSpotting:
1. Pro Scams are a different deal than some bozo misrepresenting something in an ad, petty CD and DVD pirates, warezers, scummy landlords, etc.
2. The scam relies on distance. The scammer will be far away somewhere…another state or country. The easy way to avoid these is to simply use craigslist the way it was intended to be used, as a local resource to do local deals. If you use craigslist to do long distance internet deals you are wide open for all sorts of scams. There are pages and pages and pages written on how to scam money out of people on the internet. Unless you plan on becoming quite sophisticated at avoiding these, use eBay instead…the protection you get is poor but, well, it’s something.
3. Scams rely on greed. Your greed. The price will be too wonderful to pass up. The item will be too scarce to overlook. You will be given an opportunity to handle lots of money and will be trusted to send it back to the scammer. If you need to pay some tuition money to a scammer about not being greedy then go for it.
4. If you are selling something under no circumstances should you be sending money to a “buyer” or a prospective “renter”. One would think this is obvious but people still seem to fall for it. Buyers send money to you; you never send money to them. If they want to send you more money than the price of your item and have you send them the change then you are going to be sending money to them. It’s a scam.
5. If you are buying something and you suddenly discover the seller is far away, it is a scam. Craigslist is a local resource for doing local deals. Why are they advertising something in a distant city? Why did you get surprised?. Have they already misrepresented themselves? Certainly they are abusing the craigslist spirit (and Terms of Use). Do you want to send money to them?
6. Anybody wants you to send money Western Union. This is the most unsafe (from a buy/sell standpoint) way to move money. Once the funds are sent there is no way to recover them. It is strictly a one way street. You sent the money and it is gone. Permanently. Period. This aspect of Western Union makes it very popular with scammers. Never use Western Union with strangers.
7. Somebody says that you should trust them, and gives you some reason why. Anyone that says “trust me” shouldn’t be trusted. If they have to say it, something is wrong right there. Trust is earned, not simply asked for. When you examine an item you are buying, or a buyer examines something you are selling a whole lot of trust is not needed. If the item looks good and/or the cash looks good then you have a good deal. Trust people you know well or trust strangers with small amounts you could lose and not cry over.
Anyone interested in helping stop the Scam Epidemic on Craigs List should post in their feedback section -many people now believe that Nigerian IP’s should be banned from the site – the scam to legit ratio must be 100 to 1.
Here is the Western Union information they sent me…someone wanted us to post the information…hoepfully we’ll catch these ass holes Pay Through Western Union
Name: Lewis Folarin
Address: House 3, Blk. 4, Flt.7
City:Festac
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Test Question: Favorite Sport
Answer: Tennis
Amount you are to send: $150
also please read what the ass hole sent to me.
The shipment is already in transit as we speak, if you are familiar with FedEx, there is an option when arranging shipment that says, “PROHIBIT RECEIVER AND THIRD PARTY PAYER FROM VIEWING SHIPPING DETAILS”. I chose that option because of some security measures I was advised to put in place. The fact you need to know is that your Tv will get to you unfailingly as scheduled. Even if you call any fedex office as to the movement of the Tv they won’t give you the update of the movement because of the security measures I placed on it. I really do hope you understand why I’m doing this. So I want to assure you that you have no problem sending the upfront payment to my nephew via western union. Once the money is sent I’ll instruct fedex to unblock the security measures I placed on it and allow you to view the shipment movement. Expecting your reply with the MTCN and sender’s name immedaitelyafter sending the money AND THIS ONE…
I want you to know that I’m legit and that I won’t rip you off your money in anyway.You need not pay a dime for the shipment as I already handled that with my discount account I operate with fedex.My phone is 8503030084 but it’s always busy because right now I’m working on a case which doesn’t me to make or recieve calls because records are kept for future reference.So kindly do make the payment and I assure you that you’l get your Tv as scheduled this I promise with all sincerity and honesty.
Thanks for your understanding.
Floris. AND THIS ONE…
It has been shipped to you already, You need not have any worries about the shipment status all you should know is that it will be delivered to you tomorrow in good condition I’m assuring you of that so kindly do all you can to get the $150 sent to my nephew today. I have told you this is very urgent and if by latest tomorrow morning he dosen’t get the money, then there is no point for you proceeding again because his passport expires tomorrow and will cost him alot to renew it. So why not confide trust in me and consider my situation. I said I’m working on case so I cannot recieve calls due to the nature of the case.We can only get to ourselves via emails.Do go and send the money via western union to my nephew’s reciever info I mailed you the other time and email me back with the MTCN and sender’s name..
thought i would let u all read this.
THOMAS WILSON
WARNING – THESE GUYS ARE AT IT WITH AN PLASMA TV ESCROW SCAM – TRIED “AMAZON SQUARETRADE- NOW EBAY SQUARE TRADE” – THIS IS A UK BASED SCAM RING OF NIGERIAN EXPATRIATES
This posted in every major city after the 1000 LG, 1000 Sony, 1200 Toshiba 72 were flagged off:
boston craigslist > boston/camb/brook > electronics > New Sharp 45″ LC45GD6U LCD Flat Panel HD TV
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New Sharp 45″ LC45GD6U LCD Flat Panel HD TV – $1300
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Date: 2006-11-15, 2:34PM EST
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New Sharp 45″ LC45GD6U LCD Flat Panel HD TV
One of the names used by the scammers was ‘mrs. janet woods’..Janet woods was a character on ‘three’s company’, but she was ms. not mrs. on there. Useless information.
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SADLY, THE UK TNT PLASMA AND I MAC SCAMMERS WILL NOT NEGOTAITE THE PRICE OR TAKE A TRADE !
portland craigslist > multnomah co > electronics > Plasma TV 42 Inches JVC PD-42WX84 HDTV-Ready
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Plasma TV 42 Inches JVC PD-42WX84 HDTV-Ready – $600
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Date: 2006-12-08, 9:51AM PST
The exciting PD-42WX84 is JVC’s Very First 42″ XGA Plasma television, delivering a stylish look and a wealth of high-tech features that will take your home theater into the future.
I want to sell it. Please don’t ask me if the price is negotiable. Because it’s not. And also, NO TRADES! philadelphia craigslist > electronics > Plasma TV 42 Inches JVC PD-42WX84 HDTV-Ready
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Plasma TV 42 Inches JVC PD-42WX84 HDTV-Ready – $600
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orange county craigslist > electronics > Plasma TV 42 Inches JVC PD-42WX84 HDTV-Ready
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Plasma TV 42 Inches JVC PD-42WX84 HDTV-Ready – $600
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Date: 2006-12-08, 9:42AM PST
Scam is back with new ad- $ 500 TV’s -TV 2 months old – ad says I’m looking for authentic buyer not a scammer- classic scammer tactic -
CarBuyingTips.com Fraud Tip Of The Century
Never, EVER use Western Union or Moneygram to pay for ANY online purchases
Any seller who tells you to pay with these services is a 100% fraud, no excuses, NO SALE!
If you only use one piece of advice on this entire page, make it this one. Western Union, E-Gold, and MoneyGram are NOT appropriate methods of paying for auction purchases, or any type of escrow. Western Union is for you to send cash to your drunk jobless loser brother when he runs out of crack and needs to borrow money for “rent”. It’s intended use is to send money to someone you know and love, not to online strangers with a too good to be true selling price. Sometimes scammers send you a fake email “from eBay payment agents”, telling you it’s safe to use Western Union. eBay would never in a million years tell you this. In fact, eBay warns users in emails NOT to use Western Union to pay for auctions. There is no undo button, you cannot cancel it once the cash is transferred. There’s no security cameras to catch the criminal, and they are in other countries where police don’t care about you.
I was trying to sell my iPod on craigslist when a woman named Tracy Keels contacted me, offering $40 more than what I had proposed, as well as free shipping.
Well, when her money order info was sent to my inbox, the money order wasn’t from the USPS site, her info showed her having a VERY different name, and “her” address was in LAGOS.
I did a search for the name at the end of the email, trying to find out if it was a scam, and whose name did it happen to be?
BACH M. SMITH.
Craigslist = demon spawn
Here is a link to the ABC 20/20 piece on Nigerian Scams- it includes clips from the # 1 Music Video there, which celebrates the success of scams in taking $$$ from Americans (mugumen)- I will take your money and disappear … Nigerian IPS should be banned from Craigs List and Ebay
http://www.youtube.com/v/hPrwyZ4nDpk
Dec 17th….They posted an ad in Delaware….TV for 500 bucks….at Fedex in Hawaii….western union, etc…
Scam…Scam…Scam !
DEC 17th …SCAM…SCAM….SCAM….!!!!
erlinda benwood (erlinda.benwood@yahoo.com) +Add contact
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Subject: TV
The Tv is still available for sale and in great condition it also
includes the warranty which is having 2yrs on it.I’m selling it so
cheap becasue I need an urgent payment to take care of an issue I
want to assure you of one thing that despite the fact I’m
selling it so cheap it is still working perfectly and I have only
used it for 2 months. It is at fedex location in Hawaii. Please
don’t get confused about the TV at fedex location in Hawaii the
reason is due to the fact that I almost lost it to a scammer
there so I had to instruct fedex to hold it up for me at their
office. If you are interested in buying it I’ll not be able to
receive cash because I’m kinda busy working on a case in Florida right now.
All I will need to proceed is your contact info so I can get
it shipped to you. As for the payment Money order or Western union
will be ok. But, I would prefer you making the payment
through western union money transfer because that will be much
easier and convenient to me. Once I get the TV shipped to
you, I will provide you the shipment label and tracking number for
you to confirm it has been shipped. Once you confirm it
has been shipped you will send ($250) part of the payment upfront
and when the Tv gets to you, you then send me the
remaining balance. You can reach me at email me if you are still
interested and ok with my terms and conditions.
Thanks
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Apparently once ID’ed as a mark or ‘mugu man’ as the Nigerains call it, there is no end to the scams – note this EBAY spoof sent to me and to FATASHA RUFFIN, of this Nigerian Fed Ex Scam and ANN MARGARET CALITRI, an alias used by the Nigerian UK-TNT scammers of I macs and a $ 600 JVC 42′inch plasma
SCAMMERS AFTER SCAMMERS !
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Subject: Super Offers For Christmas
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 04:56:55 -0500
From collectibles to cars, buy and sell all kinds of items on eBay
Super Offers For Christmas !!!
This is a scam to get your email address.
If you reply to the ad, you’ll get an answer like:
>
> Actually i just sold it but this is where i got it from
> http://www.3604free.com/index.php?ref=3703543
> i have already got 2 from here for cheap
>
I use a temporary email account, every time I respond to these ads, I hope you do too, or you’ll probably get all the Viagra, refinance, spam.
The emails of the scammer are
stetsonberks@yahoo.com
got2briding@yahoo.com
CL scams of cheap XBOX 360
New
Premium Console with harddrive,wireless controller, and all cables
Email-Got2briding@yahoo.com
Thanks
Location: ARIZONA
This is a scam to get your email address.
If you reply to the ad, you’ll get an answer like:
>
> Actually i just sold it but this is where i got it from
> http://www.3604free.com/index.php?ref=3703543
> i have already got 2 from here for cheap
>
I use a temporary email account, every time I respond to these ads, I hope you do too, or you’ll probably get all the Viagra, refinance, spam.
The emails of the scammer are
stetsonberks@yahoo.com
got2briding@yahoo.com
I just saw one of these on CL for Boston here is what I got in response:
From : “julie robertson”
The TV is still available for sale and in great condition it also includes the warranty which is having 2yrs on it.I’m selling it so cheap becasue I need an urgent payment to take care of an issue I want to assure you of one thing that despite the fact I’m selling it so cheap it is still working perfectly and I have only used it for 2 months. It is at fedex location in wyoming . Please don’t get confussed about the TV at fedex location in wyoming the reason is due to the fact that I almost lost it to a scammer there so I had to instruct fedex to hold it up for me at their office. If you are interested in buying it I’ll not be able to receive cash because I’m kinda busy working on a case in Florida right now. all I will need to proceed is your contact info so I can get it shipped to you. As for the payment Money order or Western union will be ok. But, I would prefer you making the payment through western union money transfer because that will be much easier and convenient to me. once I get the TV shipped to you, I will provide you the shipment label and tracking number for you to confirm it has been shipped. Once you confirm it has been shipped you will send ($150) part of the payment upfront and when the Plasma gets to you, you then send me the remaining balance. you can reach me at (850)3030084 or email me if you are still interested and ok with my terms and conditions.
Thanks
I like to play along with them; asking them where do I send the money, that I’m worried about scams, I really could use the TV, then I give them the address of the local Wal-mart to send the TV to…
I look at it this way; if they are wasting their time with me, they can’t be scamming someone else…
Play with these guys for a while…
i had this same issue with this lady watch out she is running a big scam i was just about to send her the money but her line was busy so i googled her number and this is what i found thank god for the internet huh this is what she wrote
marybell stered [marybellstered2@googlemail.com]
The Tv is still available for sale and in great condition it also includes the warranty which is having 2yrs on it.I’m selling it so cheap becasue I need an urgent payment to take care of an issue I want to assure you of one thing that despite the fact I’m selling it so cheap it is still working perfectly and I have only used it for 2 months. It is at fedex location in Hawaii. Please don’t get confused about the TV at fedex location in Hawaii the reason is due to the fact that I almost lost it to a scammer there so I had to instruct fedex to hold it up for me at their office. If you are interested in buying it I’ll not be able to receive cash because I’m kinda busy working on a case in Florida right now. All I will need to proceed is your contact info so I can get it shipped to you. As for the payment Money order or Western union will be ok. But, I would prefer you making the payment through western union money transfer because that will be much easier and convenient to me. Once I get the TV shipped to you, I will provide you the shipment label and tracking number for you to confirm it has been shipped. Once you confirm it has been shipped you will send ($250) part of the payment upfront and when the Tv gets to you, you then send me the remaining balance. You can reach me at (850)3030084 or email me if you are still interested and ok with my terms and conditions.
Thanks
Haven’t seen their posts in NY- NJ (my area) or PHILA.- please e mail them to me- our unit has been working with Western Union and Fed Ex to nail these clowns- they had shut it down for about a month
The TNT scammers are back – new $ 400 I mac – Note the form My name is ____ and I am in Wolverton, UKPosting:
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Subject: Re: IMAC G4, 17 inches, like new condition – $400
Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:38:13 +0200
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Hello
Sorry for the delay. I still have the computer.
I have attached some pics with the computer to this e-mail so you can see the condition of the computer. The computer is an US version and it still has 30 months of apple care protection program.
My name is Dana Leigh and I am now in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
I hope you are still interested and we can make the deal happen right away.
Obviously we need a safe way to complete this deal that will allow us to make sure we receive what we are after.
I have found a way for us to complete the deal fast (3 days) and easy. The solution is a worldwide delivery company called TNT. TNT is similar to Fedex, DHL or UPS and they will provide assistance in hadling the payment and delivery of the computer.
With this procedure you will be able to check the computer before I receive the payment.
Click bellow to go to their website:
http://kspt.info/tnt.express.wolverhampton.depot.overseas.transactions/
Like I said, I will pay for a 2 days delivery so you will receive the computer right away.
Let me know what you think.
Best Regards,
Dana
Thread devoted to the TNT SCAM- while Craigs List is a target, apparently they are on US and UK E BAY – same stupid e mail
http://www.better-internet-bureau.org/discus/messages/2/301.html?1152310748
Concert tickets too:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=76421
if you get an e mail saying I have found a way- IT’S A SCAM:
http://www.internet-fraud.com/fraudforum/DCForumID40/2.html#
http://www.fraudwatchers.org/forums/archive/index.php/t-4160.html
Internet Fraud
TNT is aware that attempts have been made to mislead internet shoppers by the fraudulent use of the TNT name and brand, through false emails and websites that seem to originate from TNT.
The fraudulent communication typically concerns an unknown third-party request for advance wire transfer of money to pay for goods ordered on the internet, before the goods will be allegedly shipped by TNT.
We advise all customers to beware of such requests for advance on-line payments, and that the existence of a consignment number (or tracking number) is not necessarily proof that a consignment is in the custody or control of TNT.
If you are in any doubt as to the authenticity of any TNT communication or whether TNT is in fact delivering a shipment intended for you, please contact us through the details listed on your country TNT website.
Thank you
http://www.tnt.com/country/en_corporate/services/ournews/internet_fraud.html
# Norm Foster Says:
October 7th, 2006 at 5:49 pm
What is funny is the following first email for an ad on Minneapolis Craigs List:
“iMac Computer 17′’/1.83GHz Intel/250 GB/2GB RAM/SuperDrive/128MB VIDEO – $500″
From: Ann-Margret Calitri
Date: October 6, 2006 11:25:34 AM CDT
Subject: Re: iMac Computer 17′’/1.83GHz Intel/250 GB/2GB RAM/SuperDrive/128MB VIDEO – $500
Hello,
I still have the TV. It’s just like new, no scratches, no signs of intensive use and has 6 months old and 6 months of transferable warranty left. I am the only owner. I bought it new. I have attached some pics with the TV to this e-mail so you can see it’s condition.
My name is Ann-Margret Calitri and I am now in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
…
Click bellow to go to their website:
http://uk-tpg.net/overseas.transactions/
Best Regards,
Ann-Margret.
I replied that I had sent payment and was wondering where the iMac was. This is what I got in reply:
“From: Ann-Margret Calitri
Subject: Re: iMac Computer 17′’/1.83GHz Intel/250 GB/2GB RAM/SuperDrive/128MB VIDEO – $500
Hello
I still have the Imac.
It is in perfect working and esthetic condition. Look at the pics attached to this email!!!
I bought the Imac 4 months ago brand new from the shop. The Imac will come with all it’s standard accessories like I bought it from the shop.
My name is Ann-Margret Calitri and I am now in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
…
So I guess my TV/iMac is safely on its way. I wonder that cut and paste is so powerful…
Here we go again ….the opening salvo….
http://crackersunited.com/blog/index.php/2006/08/23/fatasha-ruffin/
philadelphia craigslist > electronics > 50 Inch Sony fwd50px2 HDTV Plasma TV
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50 Inch Sony fwd50px2 HDTV Plasma TV – $450
________________________________________
Reply to: sale-261426184@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-01-12, 5:46AM EST
Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me if interested, serious enquiries only, not negotiable, will not drop price on this deal, I am selling at this low rate because I need a quick sale. Email me for details. Hurry before it’s gone.
50 Inch Sony fwd50px2 HDTV Plasma TV
High Definition (1366 x 768 WXGA) Plasma TV
10000:1 Contrast Ratio
450 cd/m2 Brightness
DVI-D (HDCP), HD-15 (RBG), HD-15 (YUV/Component), Composite Y/C(S-Video) inputs
Optional input boards
Progressive Scan Display ideal for PC and HDTV content.
High Resolution Video Display up to 1080i.
screen Size: 50.0 inches
Audio Power Output: 14W Total (7Wx2 Digital AMP)
Cable Management System: Yes
On Screen Controls: Yes
Wall/Arm Mount: Yes (capable)
Multiple Language Display: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Chinese
Picture and Picture: Yes
Picture-in-Picture: Yes
Color Systems: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL60, PAL-M, PAL-N
Mount Design: Landscape, Portrait
Remote Control: Multi-Function Remote
Analog Audio Input(s): 1 (Side)
Analog Audio Output(s): Speakers (L/R) Optional
Analog Video Input(s): 1 (Side)
PC Audio Input(s): 1 (per input)
PC Video Input(s): 1 (Side) – D-sub 15
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 1 (Side) Optional
Composite Video Input(s): 1 (Side)
Control-S Input(s): 1 (Side)
Control-S Output(s): 1 (Side)
RCA Audio Input(s): RCA (L/R)
RF Connection Input(s): 1 (optional)
RS232 Control: 1 (Side)
S-Video Input(s): 1 (Side)
S-Video Output(s): 1 (Side)
Video In (BNC): 1 (optional)
DVI Connection Input(s): 1 DVI-D (HDCP)
Colors: 1.06 billion
Luminance: 450cd/m²
Pixel Pitch:0.81 x 0.81mm
Screen Treatment: Anti-Glare, Anti-Reflective
Vertical Refresh Range: N/A
Horizontal Scan (KHz) for PC: N/A
Closed Caption Decoder: Yes
Contrast Ratio: 10000:1
Display Resolution: 1366 x 768
Image Retention Protection: Auto Wide Mode, Background, Multi-Mode Picture Orbit, Picture Inversion, Power Save, Smart Fan Technology, Timers, White Screen
Viewing Angle: Horizontal: 178°, Vertical: 178°
Internal Power Supply: Yes
Power Consumption: 440W (max)
Power Requirements: 100V – 240V AC, 50-60Hz
Emissions/Ergonomics: N/A
Energy Star Compliant: N/A
Plug & Play: N/A
Safety Regulations: Ul1950, CSA No.950 (c-UL), CE LVD (EN60950), FCC Class B, VCCI Class B, CE EMC (EN55022 Class B, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3), C-Tick (AS/NZS 3548/95, AS/NZS 4252.1), CCIB, JEIDA, CB
Limited Warranty: 2 years parts, 2 years labor, 1 year panel including on-site service in most areas.
Operating System Compatibility: N/A
Picture Modes: Custom (3), Vivid, Standard
Color Temperature: Cool, Neutral, Warm
Weight: 94lbs. 6oz.
Dimensions (WxHxD): 49.4″ x 29.6″ x 4.37″ w/out speakers; 56.29″ x 29.6″ x 4.37″ w/speakers
Supplied Accessories: DVID cable, HD-15 to Component (RCA) cable, AC Power Cord, Remote Control, Operating Instructions, AC Plug Holder (2), AA/R6 Size Battery (2), Cable Holder (4)
• it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Posting ID: 261426184
I’m running the game with “Sylvia’ too- notice how many times the ‘stered’ tags applies in these e mails.
It is almost comical – back to the Bach M. Smith escrow scam, with so many misspellings … 850 -303 0084- your one stop scam number, lol- I’ll drop the hammer after I hear back form “Mr. Smith”
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but your price is much better- how do we get this done, if you still have it.
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The plasma is still available, I haven’t sold it yet and it’s like new with no scratches, no burns, no bad pixels and in perfect conditon. Came with a yr warranty and also has a yr extended warranty, it’s only 2months old and it’s going with the wall mount. I have the purchase receipts and the warranty papers as well. I’m selling this cheap because I need a quick sale and use the money for another issue so I must sell this ASAP before new year. I’m not around right now so an escrow service will be handling this for me. I hope you know what an escrow service is. They receive the order and they notify you. If you are ready, just send me your full name and address so I will forward it to them. Pls the price on the AD is the last price. You should know this is the best price you can get. Pls mail me back ontime to secure your place as my buyer. Also Include how many days you want to check the plasma upon receival before you instruct the escrow service to release payment. Pls will 2 days be okay? You know I need the payment urgently. kindly get back to me asap if you are really interested. Pls email me back ASAP.
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2 days is fine. Who is the escrow service- never used one before. Jimbo Pappas.700 arch St Phila Pa 19101
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I have forwarded your info to them, they will process my order and get back to you very soon.
Thanks
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Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 03:14:09 +0800
Subject: CONFIRMATION. Order # 7891257861
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ESCROW SERVICE
The HDTV Plasma Tv Screen sent by Sylvia Bridge To Jimbo Pappas has
been Received, Tested and Confirmed in Perfect Condition
Thanks for your order, Jimbo Pappas!
This is to inform you that your Item has been Received and Confirmed to
be working perfectly.
Due to numerous complaints from sellers refusing to ship item(s) before
receiving payment due to fradulent internet activities, We have
collaborated with the IFCC-(Internet Fraud Complaint Center)to ensure that
transactions between buyers and sellers are processed securedly. Payments
warranted through Escrow Service comes along with an automatic
insurance policy. With this no seller can receive back Item with a false claim
that there is no more transaction between the two of you after payment
have been received. We are your mediator, we stand between both buyer
and seller because we have our name to protect.
The seller has paid the Escrow Service fees of $170.95, which has been
calculated to the total amount. Once payment has been Verified and
Approved by us, the Item will be released and shipped through FedEx 2day
delivery Service to this name and address given to us by the Seller :
Jimbo Pappas
700 arch St Phila Pa 19101.
Immediately we verify payment, FedEx will put it in transit and you
will receive in two days. After receiving it, you will test run it for
2days and if satisfied with no complaints, you will mail us to release the
payment information to the seller. You are required to send payment of
the item to the below information once confirmation Notification has
been sent to you. If the Seller request the payment be sent to another
name other than the name on this confirmation notice, Please do not make
the payment. Mail us back to let us know. Be sure to include the Escrow
Service order number and the change of name the seller has requested.
Also, make change of name has the subject of your email. Pls go ahead
and make Payment to seller’s nephew with this Info:
Pay through Western union.
Name of Receiver: Donald Osarume
Address: 15 Adeolu Street Ikola
City: Ipaja
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Test Question: Favorite Sport
Answer: Basketball
We Understand that you might wonder why we ask you to pay through
western union to another country, the reason is because we have taken care
of so many deals for the seller of this item and we have also confirmed
with the nephew who is stranded out there. So we make an exception with
UTMOST CARE. Do not worry as nothing is at risk. The payment
information you send us is never disclosed to the seller until AFTER you instruct
us to release it to your seller. The item will NOT be delivered or get
to your resident until payment has been verified. You will send us the
Money Transfer Control Number you received when you made payment and
also the Sender’s name. This measure is taken in order to protect both
seller and buyer’s interests and to reduce occurrence of fraudulent
activities.
***PLEASE NOTE***
Due to the fact that we process thousands of orders daily, We RECOMMEND
contacting the Customer Support Representative that has been assigned
to this particular Order directly. This ensures speedy verification of
payment as well as prompt shipment of item. When you have made the
payment, send payment information to : escrowtransactions@fastermail.com
Once payment has been verified, We will let you know so you can track
your item and see it in Transit. Included will be the estimated TIME and
DATE item will be delivered.
Your item will be shipped out to the Name and Address provided by the
Seller, sent via FedEx 2day delivery immediately we receive the Control
Number for the payment.
The Seller do not receive your payment(s) until you have received the
Item so you can decide to back out and get your refund from Western
Union. Also, if we do not receive your payment information in two days, the
item will be returned to the Seller.
Sincerely,
Escrow Service.
Bach M. Smith
(850)303-0084
Feel free to contact us for more informations concerning your item at:
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700 Arch Street is the location of nearest federal detentionn center for good ole’ sylviastered and Bach M. Smith
Haha I almost fell for the Dana Leigh scam, something told me it was bogus. So I emailed “her” and said, you know what this seems a like a scam. Never heard a reply. Oh well, saved myself 300 bucks.
Chris
Walking into this one right now. Clare Thomason posting in Vermont, tv in wyoming.
The TV is still available for sale and in great condition it also includes the warranty which is having 2yrs on it.I’m selling it so cheap becasue I need an urgent
payment to take care of an issue I want to assure you of one thing that despite the fact I’m selling it so cheap it is still working perfectly and I have only used it
for 2 months. It is at fedex location in wyoming . Please don’t get confussed about the TV at fedex location in wyoming the reason is due to the fact that I
almost lost it to a scammer there so I had to instruct fedex to hold it up for me at their office. If you are interested in buying it I’ll not be able to receive cash
because I’m kinda busy working on a case in Florida right now. all I will need to proceed is your contact info so I can get it shipped to you. As for the payment
Money order or Western union will be ok. But, I would prefer you making the payment through western union money transfer because that will be much easier
and convenient to me. once I get the TV shipped to you, I will provide you the shipment label and tracking number for you to confirm it has been shipped. Once
you confirm it has been shipped you will send ($150) part of the payment upfront and when the Plasma gets to you, you then send me the remaining balance.
you can reach me at (850)3030084 or email me if you are still interested and ok with my terms and conditions.
Thanks
ANy ad you see for a JVC 42 WX 84 TV priced at 500 or 600 are the TNT scammers- here we go again:
Sat, 3 Feb 2007 07:33:10 -0800 (PST)
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Subject: Re: JVC Plasma TV
To: “Bruce Wayne”
Hello,
I still have the TV. It’s just like new, no scratches, no signs of intensive use and has 6 months old and 6 months of transferable warranty left. I am the only owner. I bought it new. I have attached some pics with the TV to this e-mail so you can see it’s condition.
My name is Elizabeth Cranham and I am now in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
I hope you are still interested and we can make the deal happen right away.
Obviously we need a safe way to complete this deal that will allow us to make sure we receive what we are after.
I have found a way for us to complete the deal fast (2 days) and easy. The solution is a worldwide delivery company called TNT. TNT is similar to Fedex, DHL or UPS and they will provide assistance in handling the payment and delivery of the TV.
With this procedure you will be able to check the TV before I receive the payment.
Click bellow to go to their website:
http://wqkp.com/tnt.express.wolverhampton.depot.overseas.transactions/
Like I said, I will pay for a 2 days delivery so you will receive the TV right away.
Let me know what you think.
Best Regards,
Elizabeth.
Bruce Wayne wrote:
** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY — AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html
Ok, so you have found a way to do the deal – tell me about it.
Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta.
this message was remailed to you via: sale-272423604@craigslist.org
Return of THE NIGERIAN FED EX SCAMMERS- Sylvia Bridge
sacramento craigslist > electronics > Sony KDE-42XBR950 – WEGA – plasma with TV tuner 42″ widescreen HDTV
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Sony KDE-42XBR950 – WEGA – plasma with TV tuner 42″ widescreen HDTV – $450
________________________________________
Reply to: sale-273991372@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-02-05, 4:27PM PST
Very serious OFFER. Plasma TV in perfect working condition, no burns, no bad pixels, clear and stunning picture, sad to part with but has to go since I am moving to a smaller apartment and needs the cash from it for something urgent. Email me if interested, serious enquiries only, not negotiable, will not drop price on this deal, I am selling at this low rate because I need a quick sale. Email me for details. Hurry before it’s gone.
Sony KDE-42XBR950 – WEGA – plasma with TV tuner 42″ widescreen HDTV
Dimensions & Weight
Sylvia- give me the info on the escrow- who pays their fees ?
Sylvia Bridge wrote:
The plasma is still available, I haven’t sold it yet and it’s like new with no scratches, no burns, no bad pixels and in perfect conditon. Came with a yr warranty and also has a yr extended warranty, it’s only 2months old and it’s going with the wall mount. I have the purchase receipts and the warranty papers as well. I’m selling this cheap because I need a quick sale and use the money for another issue so I must sell this ASAP. I’m not around right now so an escrow service will be handling this for me. I hope you know what an escrow service is. They receive the order and they notify you. If you are ready, just send me your full name and address so I will forward it to them. Pls the price on the AD is the last price. You should know this is the best price you can get. Pls mail me back ontime to secure your place as my buyer. Also Include how many days you want to check the plasma upon receival before you instruct the escrow service to release payment. Pls will 2 days be okay? I need the payment urgently. kindly get back to me asap if you are really interested. Pls email me back ASAP.
New twist- rather than Bach M. Smith a bogus escrow.com email, with no text:
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ESCROW SERVICE
The HDTV Plasma Tv Screen
sent by Sylvia Bridge To Jake Dskalakis has been Received, Tested and Confirmed in Perfect Condition
Postage Payment Options for Business
Send Money
Many choices for you to send money and pay bills.
Thanks for your order, Jake Dskalakis!
This is to inform you that your Item has been Received and Confirmed to be perfectly working
Due to numerous complaints from sellers refusing to ship item(s) before receiving payment due to fraudulent internet activities, We have collaborated with the IFCC-(Internet Fraud Complaint Center)to ensure that transactions between buyers and sellers are processed securely. Payments warranted through Escrow Service comes along with an automatic insurance policy. With this no seller can receive back Item with a false claim that there is no more transaction between the two of you after payment have been received. We are your mediator, we stand between both buyer and seller because we have our name to protect.
The seller has paid the Escrow Service fees of $170.95, which has been calculated to the total amount. Once payment has been Verified and certified Approved by us, the Item will be released and shipped through FedEx 2day delivery Service to this name and address entered by the Seller :
Jake Dskalakis
419 South Front St Wilmington, Del 19202.
Immediately we verify payment, FedEx will put it in transit and you will receive in two days. After receiving it, you will test run it for 2days and if satisfied with no complaints, you will mail us to release the payment information to the seller. You are required to send payment of the item to the below information once confirmation Notification has been sent to you. If the Seller request the payment be sent to another name other than the name on this confirmation notice, Please do not make the payment. Mail us back to let us know. Be sure to
According to the scammers- the FBI supports their escrow service:
Sincerely,
Escrow Service.
Bach M. Smith
(850)303-0084
Signature Confirmation
Feel free to contact us for more informations concerning your item at:
escrowtransactions@fastermail.com or give us a call at: (850)303-0084
ESCROW SERVICE IS SUPPORTED BY………….
Federal Bureau of Investigation Banner
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http://www.fastmail.fm – Access your email from home and the web
balance of the BS:
Thanks for your order, Jake Dskalakis!
This is to inform you that your Item has been Received and Confirmed to be perfectly working
Due to numerous complaints from sellers refusing to ship item(s) before receiving payment due to fraudulent internet activities, We have collaborated with the IFCC-(Internet Fraud Complaint Center)to ensure that transactions between buyers and sellers are processed securely. Payments warranted through Escrow Service comes along with an automatic insurance policy. With this no seller can receive back Item with a false claim that there is no more transaction between the two of you after payment have been received. We are your mediator, we stand between both buyer and seller because we have our name to protect.
The seller has paid the Escrow Service fees of $170.95, which has been calculated to the total amount. Once payment has been Verified and certified Approved by us, the Item will be released and shipped through FedEx 2day delivery Service to this name and address entered by the Seller :
Jake Dskalakis
419 South Front St Wilmington, Del 19202.
Immediately we verify payment, FedEx will put it in transit and you will receive in two days. After receiving it, you will test run it for 2days and if satisfied with no complaints, you will mail us to release the payment information to the seller. You are required to send payment of the item to the below information once confirmation Notification has been sent to you. If the Seller request the payment be sent to another name other than the name on this confirmation notice, Please do not make the payment. Mail us back to let us know. Be sure to include the Escrow Service order number and the change of name the seller has requested. Also, make change of name has the subject of your email. Please go ahead and make Payment to seller’s nephew with this Info:
Pay through Western union.
Name of Receiver: Donald Osarume
Address: 15 Adeolu Street Ikola
City: Ipaja
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Test Question: Favorite Sport
Answer: Basketball
We Understand that you might wonder why we ask you to pay through western union to another country, the reason is because we have taken care of so many deals for the seller of this item and we have also confirmed with the nephew who is stranded out there. So we make an exception with UTMOST CARE. Do not worry as nothing is at risk. The payment information you send us is never disclosed to the seller until AFTER you instruct us to release it to your seller. The item will NOT be delivered or get to your resident until payment has been verified. You will send us the Money Transfer Control Number you received when you made payment and also the Sender’s name. This measure is taken in order to protect both seller and buyer’s interests and to reduce occurrence of fraudulent activities.
***PLEASE NOTE***
Due to the fact that we process thousands of orders daily, We RECOMMEND contacting the Customer Support Representative that has been assigned to this particular Order directly. This ensures speedy verification of payment as well as prompt shipment of item. When you have made the payment, send payment information to : escrowtransactions@fastermail.com
Once payment has been verified, We will let you know so you can track your item and see it in Transit. Included will be the estimated TIME and DATE item will be delivered.
Your item will be shipped out to the Name and Address provided by the Seller, sent via FedEx 2day delivery immediately we receive the Control Number for the payment.
The Seller do not receive your payment(s) until you have received the Item so you can decide to back out and get your refund from Western Union. Also, if we do not receive your payment information in two days, the item will be returned to the Seller.
It’s a good idea to report their e mails to abuse at yahoo.com, and spamcop.net in order to shut them down before anyone foolishly wires money to Donald in Nigeria- I’ve been in contact with Western Union’s Legal Department , and as transparent as the scam is, they have made over half a million from Craigs List users.
‘Sylvia Bridge’ is having some problems – her sylviastered2 and 3 at yahoo.com emails have been shut down for fraudulent activity, hee, hee
Sylvia is now back to sylviastered1@yahoo.com- I decided to help her with her husband’s umm…manhood problems, and submitted ‘her’ email to various spam sites that can help, lol- CL staff deleted about 20 $ 450 plasmas with the “Great Offer’ text
“Sylvia” is now Helen Richardson, with another stered yahoo address:
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The TV is still available for sale and in great condition it also includes the warranty which is having 2yrs on it.I’m selling it so cheap becasue I need an urgent payment to take care of an issue I want to assure you of one thing that despite the fact I’m selling it so cheap it is still working perfectly and I have only used it for 2 months. It is at fedex location in wyoming . Please don’t get confussed about the TV at fedex location in wyoming the reason is due to the fact that I almost lost it to a scammer there so I had to instruct fedex to hold it up for me at their office. If you are interested in buying it I’ll not be able to receive cash because I’m kinda busy working on a case in Florida right now. all I will need to proceed is your contact info so I can get it shipped to you. As for the payment Money order or Western union will be ok. But, I would prefer you making the payment through western union money transfer because that will be much easier and convenient to me. once I get the TV shipped to you, I will provide you the shipment label and tracking number for you to confirm it has been shipped. Once you confirm it has been shipped you will send ($150) part of the payment upfront and when the TV gets to you, you then send me the remaining balance. you can reach me at (850)3030084 or email me if you are still interested and ok with my terms and conditions.
Thanks
“Sylvia” is now Helen Richardson, with another stered yahoo address:
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The TV is still available for sale and in great condition it also includes the warranty which is having 2yrs on it.I’m selling it so cheap becasue I need an urgent payment to take care of an issue I want to assure you of one thing that despite the fact I’m selling it so cheap it is still working perfectly and I have only used it for 2 months. It is at fedex location in wyoming . Please don’t get confussed about the TV at fedex location in wyoming the reason is due to the fact that I almost lost it to a scammer there so I had to instruct fedex to hold it up for me at their office. If you are interested in buying it I’ll not be able to receive cash because I’m kinda busy working on a case in Florida right now. all I will need to proceed is your contact info so I can get it shipped to you. As for the payment Money order or Western union will be ok. But, I would prefer you making the payment through western union money transfer because that will be much easier and convenient to me. once I get the TV shipped to you, I will provide you the shipment label and tracking number for you to confirm it has been shipped. Once you confirm it has been shipped you will send ($150) part of the payment upfront bigalphadog16@yahoo.com via 68.142.236.196; Fri, 09 Feb 2007 13:02:09 -0800
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I have arranged the shipment to you, here is your tracking number (798104719221) I have also attached a copy of the label I used for the shipment, download and confirm. When you have confirmed, please go ahead and send the part of the payment ($150) to my nephew immediately as he urgently needs it to take care of an issue. Here are his receiving information, I just hope he comes back to the states with this money I’m sending him.
Pay Through Western Union
Name of Receiver:Ehis Osaro
Address: 15, Adeoti Street, off pipeline junction,
City: Ipaja
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Test Question: Favorite Sport
Answer: Baseball
Amount you are to send: $150
These are the informations you provide western union when you make the payment, then you will send me the MTCN (Control Number) and the senders name.
Then when you receive the Plasma, pls don’t hesitate to send me my balance if you don’t, I will take legal actions. I believe you are a trustworthy person.
Note, Don’t send the balance to my nephew when you receive the plasma, you will mail me to let me know you have received it and tested it, if you have any problems operating it, you will mail me with the problems then I will tell you how I will receive the balance. I will be expecting your mailand when the TV gets to you, you then send me the remaining balance. you can reach me at (850)3030084 or email me if you are still interested and ok with my terms and conditions.
Thanks
MSNBC STORY SAYS IT WELL:
Nigerian scams’ keep evolving
The most familiar Nigerian scam is an e-mail offering lots of free money in exchange for helping someone with a name like Barrister Richard Okoya. The offer varies, but the theme is the same — help a downtrodden victim recover a large sum of money trapped in an overseas bank, and you will be rewarded handsomely.
For most, the e-mails are the butt of jokes and evoke a “Who would ever fall for that?” reaction.
You’d be surprised, says Dale Miskall, supervisory special agent in charge of an FBI cybercrime squad in Birmingham, Ala. He’s been working Nigerian scams for the Internet Fraud Complaint Center for years; in January, he went to Nigeria to testify against suspects after a rare arrest.
There are now so many flavors of Nigerian scams, they are harder and harder to recognize, he said. Many even avoid the trademark details: the barrister, the overseas bank, or even the typical up-front wire payment.
“(Nigerians) are just great at social engineering. They keep finding new victims,” Miskall said. “And Americans are very gullible.”
There are plenty of variations on the traditional scam. Nigerians apparently keep up with the news. In 2001, instead of a Nigerian barrister, the missing money belonged to an Iraqi national, persecuted under Saddam Hussein. The year before, it was family of victims of the Concorde plane crash. Earlier this year, it was a tsunami victim; then, a U.S. solider killed in Iraq during the war on terror. Anything to get an edge, or to catch victims with their guard down.
“This really is one of the worst e-mail scams we’ve ever seen, targeting the families of American soldiers killed in Iraq,” said Michael Garcia, an assistant secretary with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, about the Iraq solider e-mail. “This is really despicable.”
Can’t count on cashier’s checks
But Nigerian scams stretch far wider than e-mails asking for help moving money out of international accounts. In a much more elaborate version of the crime, scammers participate in legitimate online auctions, finish with the high bid, and send along a check to pay for the winnings. The payment often arrives as a cashier’s check, thought to be good as cash by many U.S. residents. It’s not.
The criminal sends more than the winning amount and asks for some to be wired back. When victims apparently successfully deposit the cashier’s check, they figure the buyer is legit, and wire the overage, often to a bank account in Nigeria. Weeks later, the bank discovers the cashier’s check is bogus, and the depositor is responsible for the missing funds. Often, the victim is out both the merchandise and the money.
In another variation, Nigerians offer to donate money to charities they find online; then, they follow the same tactic. A too-big check is sent and a partial refund requested.
The key to the continuing Nigerian success, Miskall says, is the ingenuity and adaptability of the scam artists. Many Americans have come to realize that wiring money overseas is a bad idea. So several years ago, Nigerians started recruiting U.S. residents as go-betweens, so they’d be able to ask victims to send money or packages to U.S. addresses.
Online classified services like Monster.com are now full of job offers for what are listed as “re-shipping” firms. Requirements of the job are simple: accepting goods or money and transferring them out of state. Employees get to keep a whopping 10 or 15 percent of everything they ship. But of course, it’s a scam. Thousands of people have fallen victim to re-shipping scams, according to the United States Postal Inspection Service.
Nigerians have adapted to the popular Craigslist service, too. Landlords are contacted by potential tenants, who offer to pay an up-front deposit by check. Once the bait is taken, the renter asks for a return of some of the money — or, at times, all of it, claiming a promised visa from the U.S. government didn’t arrive in time. Colleges around the country have warned students about the scam.
Seduction for money
An even more insidious version involves Internet seduction. Scam artists lurk in chat rooms with names like “40 and single,” or “Recently dumped.” They reach out to a lonely woman, send flowers or candy, purchased with a stolen credit card. Eventually, they convince the new girlfriend to do them a big favor — help transfer funds out of the bank.
A recent scam revealed by MSNBC.com combined several of these elements. A California non-profit agency received a $3,000 check as a donation, but the donor asked for $2,000 to be wired back to Nigeria. Meanwhile, the con artists used the non-profit’s bank account information to draft nearly $10,000 in fraudulent checks. They were sent to a woman in Alabama, who cashed them at her bank and wired the money to a person she thought was her new Internet boyfriend. When MSNBC called the woman, she was still convinced the man was simply working on assignment in Lagos, Nigeria, where she had sent the money. The woman had recently gotten divorced.
“There are a lot of lonely people out there,” Miskall said. “And love on the Internet is blind.”
Con artists from Nigeria even take advantage of the Internet Relay system for the deaf to trick consumers and merchants. Special services allow the deaf to use Web pages to connect with specially trained operators, who place telephone calls on their behalf and act as translators. Several relay operators say the system is often abused by criminals — many from Nigeria — who use it to place free international phone calls. Also, the fact that a relay operator is placing the call can put merchants off their guard. Some fall for the ploy, and find themselves shipping Bibles or wedding dresses to Nigeria, anything that can be sold for a small profit.
Nigerians have even gone so far as to create fake banks on the Internet, which appear to be loaded with the alleged missing money. The sites might convince a skeptical consumer that there really is $4 million sitting unclaimed in an account somewhere.
The Postal Inspection Service says authentic-looking fake money orders are also becoming common.
The Nigerians’ persistence seems to know no bounds. Ad-hoc bands of consumers frustrated by the ongoing scams are fighting back by answering scam e-mails and sending criminals on false leads, a practice know as scam baiting. But Nigerians have even used fraud fighters to commit cons. In a recent e-mail, scammers have tried to trick people who want to support the activities of anti-scam site 419legal.com.
“It has come to the attention of 419legal that a group of scammers have been using the name of 419legal and the South African Police Service (SAPS) in scam letters,” the site says. Of course, the e-mail says the agency is trying to raise funds to fight … Nigerian scams. While many of these tricks might sound obvious, Miskell says, the key to Nigerians’ success is persistence. Their plot keeps morphing, and as consumers become educated, the storyline is altered. But there is one constant theme: an overseas wire transfer.
Ultimately, whatever yarn is spun, all the scams come down to getting a consumer to send money via a wire transfer overseas — often to Nigeria, but sometimes to Canada or another foreign country. It’s never a good idea to wire money, particularly out of the country, Miskell said.
Avoiding wire transfers would put a big dent in the success of Nigerian scams
Other advice for consumers:
• Use Google. Dozens of sites now index large lists of names and other elements of Nigerian scams. If unsure, put parts of the story into the Google search engine and click. If it’s a scam, it’s likely someone else on the Internet will have published a complaint.
• Use the telephone. Nigerians will be very reluctant to give out a phone number and will try to negotiate most of the transaction over e-mail. That buys them time to answer hard questions. Asking for a phone number up front, along with other specific contact information that can be verified, will short-circuit many scams.
• Verify the legitimacy of a bank. The FDIC maintains a database of federally insured banks on its Web site.
• Always use a credit card. Consumers have wide protection when paying for Internet-based transactions with a credit card. Checks are easily forged — even cashier’s checks, sometimes called bank checks. U.S. consumers think they are guaranteed. Banks can take up to two weeks to confirm authenticity of a cashier’s check, according to the American Bankers Association — even if the funds are made available to the depositor. If a check doesn’t check out, the bank will take its money back. The consumer will be on the hook for any withdrawals made against that deposited amount.
© 2006 MSNBC Interactive
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8171053/
Thanks for posting this, I almost sent this bastard $150.00. Here is what i received:
The TV is still available for sale and in great condition it also includes the warranty which is having 2yrs on it.I’m selling it so cheap becasue I need an urgent payment to take care of an issue I want to assure you of one thing that despite the fact I’m selling it so cheap it is still working perfectly and I have only used it for 2 months. It is at fedex location in wyoming . Please don’t get confussed about the TV at fedex location in wyoming the reason is due to the fact that I almost lost it to a scammer there so I had to instruct fedex to hold it up for me at their office. If you are interested in buying it I’ll not be able to receive cash because I’m kinda busy working on a case in Florida right now. all I will need to proceed is your contact info so I can get it shipped to you. As for the payment Money order or Western union will be ok. But, I would prefer you making the payment through western union money transfer because that will be much easier and convenient to me. once I get the TV shipped to you, I will provide you the shipment label and tracking number for you to confirm it has been shipped. Once you confirm it has been shipped you will send ($150) part of the payment upfront and when the TV gets to you, you then send me the remaining balance. you can reach me at (850)3030084 or email me if you are still interested and ok with my terms and conditions.
Thanks
and then when i asked why i can not call the person i got this responce.
I’m kinda busy working on a case in right now, we cannot call and receive calls while on this type of case because it is a discreet one. We can only e-mail and this is because all records are kept for nearest future reference. I will arrange the shipment to your address. once I ship it to you I’ll provide you the shipment label and tracking number so you can verify it has been shipped and will also provide you the payment info you are to send the upfront payment to via western union. Once again I want to assure you that the TV is working in good condition and I really hope I can trust you sending the remaining balance when the plasma gets to you.
Then I gave my name and address (stupid me) I get this message..
I have arranged the shipment to you, here is your tracking number (790179236055) I have also attached a copy of the label I used for the shipment, download and confirm. When you have confirmed, please go ahead and send the part of the payment ($150) to my nephew immediately as he urgently needs it to take care of an issue. Here are his receiving information, I just hope he comes back to the states with this money I’m sending him.
Pay Through Western Union
Name of Receiver:Ehis Osaro
Address: 15, Adeoti Street, off pipeline junction,
City: Ipaja
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Test Question: Favorite Sport
Answer: Baseball
Amount you are to send: $150
These are the informations you provide western union when you make the payment, then you will send me the MTCN (Control Number) and the senders name.
Then when you receive the Plasma, pls don’t hesitate to send me my balance if you don’t, I will take legal actions. I believe you are a trustworthy person.
Note, Don’t send the balance to my nephew when you receive the plasma, you will mail me to let me know you have received it and tested it, if you have any problems operating it, you will mail me with the problems then I will tell you how I will receive the balance. I will be expecting your mail.
also got an email from Fedex:
Estimated delivery Feb 14, 2007by 4:30 PM
Service type FedEx 2Day Service
Tracking results as of Feb 12, 2007 5:36 PM CST
Date/Time Location/Activity
Feb 12, 2007 5:25 PM /Package data transmitted to FedEx
By then i started reading this page and then emailed the person back and explained that they are the reason why the whole internet buying experience sucks for most people and that they will not be getting a penny from me, and that I hope they rot in hell. Boy this was a fun experience, just happy i did not send any cash out. Sorry to those that did… Hope you get the money back.
What appears to be a new Craigs List TV scam has been popping up, with TV’s posted
at a fraction of the price of legitimate online retailers- the difference from the typical Western Union Scams is that this one directs you to a poorly designed scam website, where they hi jack your personal information- more typical of an E Bay than Craigs LIst scam -cheapelectronicsstore.com is the dangerous site – typical scam tip offs- no local location, ridiculously low price, poor website design, changing names from cheapelectronics-store to cheapelectronics-shop, bad english in the ad.
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Samsung HL-R5688W 56 in Rear-Projection DLP TV – $650
Reply to: sale-284336280@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-02-25, 10:40AM EST
HDTV – Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (16:9)
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Pixels More
This is limited offer, for detail,please come to out store.
http://www.cheapelectronics-shop.com/televisiontv.php
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THEY SCAM HORSES- DON’T THEY ???
http://bustedupcowgirl.com/scampage.html
UK TNT SCAM REPOSTED – SAME OLD JVC SET- I’LL HAVE SOME FUN WITH THEM:
philadelphia craigslist > electronics > Plasma TV 42 Inches JVC PD-42WX84 HDTV-Ready
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Plasma TV 42 Inches JVC PD-42WX84 HDTV-Ready – $500
Reply to: sale-285121539@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-02-26, 6:11PM EST
Another plus for film enthusiasts, the TV features 3:2 pulldown, which reassembles the frame sequence of your original film-based content from DVDs to more accurately reproduce the original 24-frame-per-second material. Digital edge-correction circuitry, video noise reduction, and on/off switchable velocity scan modulation all contribute to excellent-quality imagery.
Specifications:
TV Type: FLAT SCREEN – 42 inch
Display Technology: PLASMA
Definition: HDTV
16:9 Aspect Ratio
1024 x 768 Pixels
NTSC Tuner and ATSC Tuner
HDTV Compatible
Included:
JVC PD-42WX84 42″HDTV-Ready Plasma TV
REMOTE CONTROL
USER MANUAL
DUI CONNECTION
PLASMA DISPLAY RECEIVER
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You’d think by now, they would change their tune- same old TNT scam using the JVC 42WX84 plasma:
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Hello,
I still have the TV. It’s just like new, no scratches, no signs of intensive use and has 6 months old and 6 months of transferable warranty left. I am the only owner. I bought it new. I have attached some pics with the TV to this e-mail so you can see it’s condition.
My name is Elizabeth Cranham and I am now in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
I hope you are still interested and we can make the deal happen right away.
Obviously we need a safe way to complete this deal that will allow us to make sure we receive what we are after.
I have found a way for us to complete the deal fast (2 days) and easy. The solution is a worldwide delivery company called TNT. TNT is similar to Fedex, DHL or UPS and they will provide assistance in handling the payment and delivery of the TV.
With this procedure you will be able to check the TV before I receive the payment.
Click bellow to go to their website:
http://wqkp.com/tnt.express.wolverhampton.depot.overseas.transactions/
Like I said, I will pay for a 2 days delivery so you will receive the TV right away.
Let me know what you think.
Best Regards,
Elizabeth.
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Third different YAHOO Address for: ELIZABETH CRANHAM, Craigslist TNT SCAMMER
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TNT SCAMMER REPLIES- CHECK OUT THE LINK TO THE BOGUS WEBSITE- TNT IS A LEGITIMATE EUROPEAN DELIVERY COMPANY – THE WEBSITE IS NOT a tnt.com, but wqkp.com – and payment by – WESTERN UNION !!!!!!
the addressis Citizens Bank Park, home of the Phillies- J.D. Drew is hated because of his refusal to sign when drafted, lol :
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Well, this TV was made for US use, and I tried to sell it here, however nobody wants it, because it works on 110 V. I bought it from US and I cannot use it here.
I have used TNT’s services in the past and they are professional. I never had any kind of problems with them.
You must make the payment to the TNT Agent assigned to your package. After they will verify the payment, they will deliver the tv to your address. If you will like it, you will keep it. If you won’t, you will return it to TNT, and you will be refunded. So, you see, things are safe and simple through TNT. What do you say about that?
http://wqkp.com/tnt.express.wolverhampton.depot.overseas.transactions/paymentoptions.html
Jimmy Daskal wrote:
Very good.Spent two years working in the U.K.- this works on US voltage or do I need a converter ? Shipping info :
J.D. Drew
1 Citizens B. Way # 53
Philadelphia PA 19148
215 469 4288(unpublished)
On the TNT scam – they will send you an e mail with a picture and name of ‘the TNT agent handling your transaction’ – to whom you Western Union your money away to – note that thye make extensive use of scam or fraud websites- NONE OF WHICH ARE tnt.com – TNT is a legit company, but their anti fraud efforts are a joke.
E Bay has been hit with an epidemic of account hi jackings- this blog lists known hi jacker addresses- the basic scam is you contact them outside of Ebay, at an email address printed in bold in the ad text , for a great buy it now price- you then pay by Western Union, and lose your $$ – this blog lists known hi jacker addresses :
http://nekkidtruth.blogspot.com/
here is a new MS NBC article on this pernicious new scam:
http://redtape.msnbc.com/2007/03/how_far_has_vla.html#posts
CRAIGS LIST PLASMA SCAMMER SAYS I”M NOT NICE ….
I told you something to do .
Is wire transfer . It will be done asap .
Now are you going to do it yes or no .
The Dell has not left yet the country .I will retrieve it back .
This is not nice .
wrote:
We operate internationally, in all European nations and do wire transfer daily, we never use Western Union 2154830269
Robert Bennett wrote:
It from US to UK .
Do you think that is fast ?
Believe me I made many deals and I know what I am talking about .
James you are making fun of me .
I told you what to do .
Is that so hard. Also I need your phone number for the shipping .
wrote:
Bullshit- bank transfer is faster, and they do not do Western Union in U.S. Banks
Robert Bennett wrote:
Jimmy by bank transfer it will take to much time .
At your bank they have a Western Union office as well .
Go and wire the money .
I need it till morning .I am very clear on this .
wrote:
My bank is downstairs- if you want I can have it wired bank to bank, but I need Bank name address, and routing number. WU sucks anyway.
Robert Bennett wrote:
ok James.
Remember that in the morning I got to catch a plane.
So wire the money today .
Jimmy Daskal wrote:
Thanks for the info – I will be in touch
Robert Bennett wrote:
James just got back .
Here is the tracking number : 9PS23629B5
Check it on http://www.globalcouriersoffice.com Track&Trace option
My details for the payment :
Robert Bennett
389 Chiswick High Rd
London (W4 4AJ)
England(UK)
Make today available the money 650 USD by Western Union and email me with the MTCN# .Tomorrow at 11:30 I will take the plane to Japan so I need you today to make the transfer .
Email me when you are done .
wrote:
Shipping info:
James Pappas
700 Arch St # 102
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Robert Bennett wrote:
US model .
You will wire the money afte I have shipped and provided you with the tracking number of the shipment .
Get back to me asap .
wrote:
Is this a US – NTSC display or European model that needs conversion ? Hoe deos a transaction work – paypal ?
Robert Bennett wrote:
Sorry for the delay but I had some bussiness to attend . I am right now in England (United Kingdom) on some bussiness with some partners . Also i have here some stores as well . I can ship you the Dell from here by Global Couriers for free . The shipping will take only 2 days and it will arrive at your place . Also if you want i can give you a list of my buyers and you can ask them about me and my legitemacy . You can ask them what deals did i made
with them .I will wait your email as soon as you can .Also if you want to reach me dial this exact number : 00447035901394 .
I will wait asap your email or your call .
DROPPING THE HAMMER ON THE SCAMMER:
What is nice is that fact that you and your address have been idenitfied by Western Union security as a known scammer address, and Western Union is shutting you down pursuant to our authority under the USA Patriot Act. Your globalcourier scam website will soon be disabled by us – if you care to see, our number and address are those of a U.S Justice Department working group on Internet Fraud – working in conjunction with our colleagues at the Crown Prosecution Service – they will be seeing you soon, so I’d get on that plane – too bad you are not in the US so I could prosecute your case myself – anyway, your e mail will be terminated shortly – enjoy your flight to Lagos? Port Harcourt ?
Attention Sellers: another on line check scam shut down :
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/ftc_qcheck.html
More fun with scammers:
http://tunaspecial.com/?p=96
Tue Mar 13- posted $ 450 sets all over CL with the “Great Offer” ad text- also posted an $ 800 escrow scam right after that- mostly LG and Sony Sets – more as we bust the scam
SCAM REAAPEARS IN MAJOR WAY – SAME OLD CRAP:
http://crackersunited.com/blog/index.php/2006/08/23/fatasha-ruffin/
“She” is now Marcia Anderson : or marcia.stared@yahoo.com -
reported to yahoo abuse and spam cop,net, so look for marciastered2 shortly- any idea what “stered” means in NIgerian culture- other than scammer, lol
i will send the money right away!
If you receive a scammer e mail, report it to spamcop.net- many of them have fake headers, so they appear to be from usually Yahoo – here is “Marcia’s” latest termination- her headers say yahoo, but they are actually using Hong Kong based outblaze:
Hello
Thank you for contacting the outblaze.com abuse desk.
The account you reported is now terminated, along with
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Clara Richards (clarastered2@yahoo.com) is the scammer now- a bunch of $ 450 plasmas got pulled by Craigs List staff- she is sending me the fake fed ex Slip , and wants Western Union payment – nothng new I guess
Now she’s ‘Clara Ricards” -clarastered@yahoo.com, Clara Richards, aka clarastered2@yahoo.com terminated for fraud
Another certified check scam:
http://www.doj.mt.gov/news/releases2007/20070313.asp
They won’t quit- never received the fed ex slip or Nigerian Western Union instructions
From Clara Richards Wed Mar 21 18:54:08 2007
“Clara Richards”
Subject: Re: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO
To: steveo2@yahoo.com
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Pls I want you to email me and explain to me what is happening. I still haven’t heard back from you. I am getting really skeptical here. Pls email me immediately you get this message. Have you made the part payment yet?
I got that same exact message. It’s almost freaky. I, too have been thinking about how this was such a great deal. But of course, I kept asking myself… but why? So I continued to prod and here is what I got (which appears to be the same message most of you got):
1st email
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 18:34:28 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: Re: Sony PMB-50HX1 – $450
To: “Jules Aquino”
The TV is still available for sale and in great condition it also includes the warranty which is having 2yrs on it.I’m selling it so cheap because I need an urgent payment to take care of an issue I want to assure you of one thing that despite the fact I’m selling it so cheap it is still working perfectly and I have only used it for 2 months. It is at fed ex location in Wyoming . Please don’t get confused about the plasma at fed ex location in Wyoming the reason is due to the fact that I almost lost it to a scammer there so I had to instruct fedex to hold it up for me at their office. If you are interested in buying it I’ll not be able to receive cash because I’m kinda busy working on a case in Florida right now. all I will need to proceed is your contact info so I can get it shipped to you. As for the payment Money order or Western union will be ok. But, I would prefer you making the payment through western union money transfer because that will be much easier and convenient to me. once I get the plasma shipped to you, I will provide you the shipment label and tracking number for you to confirm it has been shipped. Once you confirm it has been shipped you will send ($150) part of the payment upfront and when the Plasma gets to you, you then send me the remaining balance. you can reach me at (850)3030084 or email me if you are still interested and ok with my terms and conditions.
Thanks
My response
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:37:47 -0700 (PDT)
From: “Jules Aquino” Add to Address BookAdd to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: Re: Sony PMB-50HX1 – $450
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i’m not quite understanding this. What type of info? and I only send $150 until i actually receive the plasma? then send the rest?
2nd email
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:45:21 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: Re: Sony PMB-50HX1 – $450
To: “Jules Aquino”
You are right. kindly email me your full name and contact address so I can ship it out asap.
My response
Gave my name and fake address
3rd email
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 03:16:34 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: Re: Sony PMB-50HX1 – $450
To: “Jules Aquino”
I will arrange the shipment to your address. once I ship it to you I’ll provide you the shipment label and tracking number so you can verify it has been shipped and will also provide you the payment info you are to send the upfront payment to via western union. Once again I want to assure you that the plasma is working in good condition and I really hope I can trust you sending the remaining balance when the plasma gets to you.
FedEx Tracking bullshit
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Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:54:04 -0500
Subject: Online FedEx Tracking – 798134401810
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This tracking update has been requested by:
Name: debbie anderson
E-mail: debbie.stered02@yahoo.com
Message: CONFIRMATION FROM FEDEX. PACKAGE HAS BEEN SHIPPED.
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Tracking number 798134401810
Ship date Mar 22, 2007
Destination San Diego, CA
Estimated delivery Mar 24, 2007by 4:30 PM
Service type FedEx 2Day Service
Tracking results as of Mar 22, 2007 9:54 AM CST
Date/Time Location/Activity
Mar 22, 2007 7:01 AM /Package data transmitted to FedEx
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This tracking update has been sent to you by FedEx on the behalf of the
Requestor noted above. FedEx does not validate the authenticy of the
request and does not validate, guarantee or warrant the authenticy of the
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Recent email
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:56:49 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: SHIPMENT LABEL, TRACKING NUMBER AND PAYMENT INFO.
To: jgvaquino@yahoo.com
I have arranged the shipment to you, here is your tracking number (798134401810) I have also attached a copy of the label I used for the shipment, download and confirm. When you have confirmed, please go ahead and send the part of the payment ($150) to my nephew immediately as he urgently needs it to take care of an issue. Here are his receiving information, I just hope he comes back to the states with this money I’m sending him.
Pay Through Western Union
Name of Receiver: Ehis Osaro
Address: 15, Adeoti Street
City: Ipaja
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Test Question: Favorite Sport
Answer: Baseball
Amount you are to send: $150
These are the informations you provide western union when you make the payment, then you will send me the MTCN (Control Number) and the senders name.Then when you receive the Plasma, pls don’t hesitate to send me my balance if you don’t, I will take legal actions. I believe you are a trustworthy person.
Note, Don’t send the balance to my nephew when you receive the plasma, you will mail me to let me know you have received it and tested it, if you have any problems operating it, you will mail me with the problems then I will tell you how I will receive the balance. I will be expecting your mail
WARNING- “BECK CARL’- Topsfield, Mass- chronopost seriel CL scammer :
THIS IS A COMMON SCAM, MODELED AFTER THE TNT SCAM:
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FRAUD ALERT: 72″ TOSHIBA DLP TELEVISION – $998
Reply to: sale-298683624@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-03-23, 10:49AM EDT
Nigerian scammer here folks. Do not respond to this ad. I did and here’s what I got in return. Must think we’re all some kind of idiots.
My name is Beck Carl and I live in Topsfield ,MA .The item is new with 12 months warranty(with all standard accessories ) . It is an unwanted gift, bought for my birthday and I want to sell it asap!
Here is how I want to go about delivery and payment for the product which will be through Chronopost and will also give you the chance to inspect the product before I receive the payment for it.
I will explain to you step by step how this will work.
A. First you have to send me your shipping information (your name and address).
1. After I have received your shipping info, I’ll go to a Chronopost Location and I will leave the
product onto your name and address as the intended receiver.
2. Chronopost will check it to see that the unit was placed with all the papers and to see that is legal.
B. You will receive a notification from Chronopost as a confirmation that the product is in their custody and also, that the product has been tested.
1.Chronopost will send you an invoice, and if everything is in order, they will deliver the product to your door step.
2. After you will receive the product and you will be completely satisfied with it, you will instruct Chronopost to release the payment information to me, so I can collect my money.
C. If by any reason, you will not be satisfied with the product, you will return the product to Chronopost with no expenses.
I will pay for the shipping and you for fee for the transferred amount .
Let me know if we can do this!
Beck Carl
Health and Safety Specialist
Office of Environmental Health and Safety
Topsfield, MA 01983
USA
* Location: NJ
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whoever this is, is still running the scam.
the same thing happened to me today with the same person. whoever it is is too stupid to change his/her # and change the story up a little bit…lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fLn86Q4wSM
I came real close for falling for this same scam, under a different name, however. Please make note of the name CLARA RICHARDS, as this is the new alias the scammer is using. The E-Mail is clarastered3@yahoo.com, and they are using the same phone number as mentioned in the previous posts.
Found in RI
Thanks,
Matt
THEY ARE EVERYWHERE!!!!!!
850 303 0084- Still the Scam Central Number – List of Western Union Scam Receipients:
Pay Through Western Union
Name of Receiver: Ehis Osaro
Address: 15, Adeoti Street
City: Ipaja
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Test Question: Favorite Sport
Answer: Baseball
Amount you are to send: $150
These are the informations you provide western union when you make the payment, then you will send me the MTCN (Control Number) and the senders name.Then when you receive the Plasma, pls don’t hesitate to send me my balance if you don’t, I will take legal actions. I believe you are a trustworthy person.
Pay Through Western Union
Name of Receiver:Ehis Osaro
Address: 15, Adeoti Street, off pipeline junction,
City: Ipaja
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Test Question: Favorite Sport
Answer: Baseball
Amount you are to send: $150
These are the informations you provide western union when you make the payment, then you will send me the MTCN (Control Number) and the senders name.
Then when you receive the Plasma, pls don’t hesitate to send me my balance if you don’t, I will take legal actions. I believe you are a trustworthy person.
change of name has the subject of your email. Please go ahead and make Payment to seller’s nephew with this Info:
Pay through Western union.
Name of Receiver: Donald Osarume
Address: 15 Adeolu Street Ikola
City: Ipaja
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Test Question: Favorite Sport
Answer: Basketball
Pay through Western union.
Name of Receiver: Donald Osarume
Address: 15 Adeolu Street Ikola
City: Ipaja
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Test Question: Favorite Sport
Answer: Basketball
Name: Lewis Folarin
Address: House 3, Blk. 4, Flt.7
City:Festac
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Test Question: Favorite Sport
Answer: Tennis
Amount you are to send: $150
Pay through Western union.
Name of Receiver: Tonisin Pedro
Address: 112 RD, Gowon Est
City: Egbeda
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Amount: $450
Test Question: Favorite Music
Answer: pop
Pay Through Western Union
Name of Receiver: Paul Richardson
Address: 21 Kingsway Avenue
City: Ikeja
State: Lagos
Zip Code: 23401
Country: Nigeria
Test Question: Favorite Sport
Answer: Baseball
Amount you are to send: $150
These are the informations you provide western union when you make the payment, then you will send me the MTCN (Control Number) and the senders name.
Then when you receive the Plasma, pls don’t hesitate to send me my balance if you don’t, I will take legal actions. I believe you are a trustworthy person.
(SO NOW HERE IS HOW YOU LOSE YOUR $$$$)
Pay through Western union.
Name of Receiver: Paul Richardson
Address: 21 Kingsway Avenue
City: Ikeja
State: Lagos