Craigslist scammer...lets play!
So this guy on craigslist tried pulling this scam with the same bike last month in Vancouver. I was curious at first, but then I became totally convinced that it was a scam and I've been entertaining myself with it ever since. Anyone have any ideas on what I should e-mail this crook next?
On 6/13/05,BlurredElevens <myemailaddy@yahoo.com> wrote:
I am really interested. Is the bike in Denver? What
size is the engine? How do you want payment? I could
pay you immediately.
-Brett
Thomas Dereck <tdereck@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi.
Where are you located ? I live in Dothan, AL and my last price for the bike is $1,300.
The bike is from 1991 and I'm the second owner. It's in perfectly conditions, like new, you'll love it ! It have a clean title and 16,000 miles. If you realy want to buy it, we can sort the deal quikly. I can call you if you want, just tell me if you are realy interested.
Please reply quikly.
On 6/13/05, BlurredElevens <myemailaddy@yahoo.com> wrote:
where is the bike? I'm very interested.
Thomas Dereck <tdereck@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi there.
The bike is here with me in Alabama. We can arrange the deal if you
want. I can come to meet you somewhere on the halfway or I can shipp
it to your address. Tell me what way do you agree ?
Shipping is more simple. I'll shipp by Forward Air and you'll receive
it in 48 hours. It will coast $320 but I'll cover 50% from the fees.
So you'll have to pay me only $1,460. You'll have to wire the money by
a money order. Or I have another solution. I'm affiliated at
www.buysafe.com .I have a a purchase protection account for 25,000$
and I assume you know what this means.
The financial part of this deal will be manage by them. They are
acting like a third party in this deal. Also, I have to let you know
that I want a proof that you have all the money available for this
deal as I will ship it in the same day or next day morning ,after you
prove to me that you are the real buyer.
Since this deal will be made using a THIRD PARTY to help us closing
this deal, I prefer honest buyers. Anyway, if you want more details
about this deal, please reply with the following information's:
-Your full name;
-Your shipping address;
After I'll receive your message with your FULL NAME and your COMPLETE
SHIPPING ADDRESS I'll inform them to start the transaction. I will
look for your email, so that we can move forward with this deal!
Regards!
On 6/13/05, BlurredElevens <myemailaddy@yahoo.com> wrote:
First, why did you put the bike on craigslist in
DENVER, CO? That's where I live. 2nd, why can't you
tell me the engine size of the bike?
Thomas Dereck <tdereck@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi.
It's ok. The engine is 600cc. The location on CL is a mistake. www.buysafe.com is the solution. You'll not pay any fees at BuySafe because I am a seal member there. You'll have to pay only $1,460.
The bike is in a good condition. It was never been down, the tires and
the brakes work well. And there are no mechanical problems. It's
registered and it have a clean title. You'll have 3 days for
inspection to verify it and you'll have to inform BuySafe to wire the
money to me only after you'll decide to keep it. If you'll not
like it, you'll can send it back and I'll pay for the shipping back.
But I'm sure that you'll like it !
Soo just send me your name and your shipping address and BuySafe will
start the transaction. You'll receive the details and you'll see the
procedure with the steps.
Please reply quikly.
Thomas
On 6/13/05, BlurredElevens <myemailaddy@yahoo.com> wrote:
I'll buy the bike for 1160 w/shipping.
Thomas Dereck <tdereck@gmail.com> wrote:
Ok I accept $1,160 including shipping. Send me your name and your shipping address and www.buysafe.com will start the transaction.
Waiting for your reply.
Thomas
BlurredElevens <myemailaddy@yahoo.com> wrote:
How about you send me the bike, and if I like it, I'll
pay you. If you could supply a telephone number, I'd
like to talk to you about this on the phone. Thanks,
Brett
Thomas Dereck <tdereck@gmail.com> wrote:
Send me your phone # and I will call you. And I accept only www.buysafe.com. If you accept send me your anme and your shipping address
Buysafe affiliated with overstock.com
Jong here, but did a quick google search on buysafe, and it may be legit as it is affiliated with overstock.com....
also there is a site called www.fakeescrowsites.com has a list of known fraudulent escrow companies...buysafe is not on the list (but I don't know how up to date the list is so may not be that useful)
