An Old Craigslist Scam is Back

[Binx]

I'm selling something on Craigslist and an old scam has popped up that I'd like to share with others here so they know how it works. The buyer wants to pay by check and entices me with extra money. This is where I stand with the buyer right now. I'd like to keep stringing him/her along but my wife is paranoid that he/she will somehow hack us.

The way it would go down if I continued is I agree to take the check, I'd get an email while it was in transit that they brain-farted and overpaid the amount with a frantic heart-rendering plea that I immediately send back the over payment via western union once I cash the check because they'll be short on their car payment, rent or whatever. Days later I get notified by my bank that the check bounced.

Here's a copy of my email. Read from the bottom-up. Scammer name changed to protect the...well, you decide...

I'm Jeremy Scammer. I would have loved to come take a look but I am presently out of town on an assignment. Don't worry about the pick up,as soon as you received check clears, then pick up will be arranged.Send your full name, address,phone number so i can proceed with the payment

On 4/7/17, craigslist 6075005991 <> wrote: > > Sorry. This will have to be cash at pick up. > > Lonnie >

---- Jeremy Scammer <> > wrote: >> >> I'm interested in buying the item and i will be paying by check. I >> will be adding an extra $50 so you can keep it in my favor,once the >> check clears the pick up will be made, send your full name, address, >> phone number where check can be mailed to. Thank you

>> >> On 4/6/17, craigslist 6075005991 <> >> wrote: >> > >> > Yes, it's still available. >> > >> > Lonnie >> > ----

Jeremy Scammer >> > <> >> > wrote: >> >> >> >> Still for sale? Please let me know..