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* Craigslist Job Scams

Craigslist is being swamped with tons of fake employment ads offering unusually high pay. Most of these ads are posted by someone with a gmail, gmx, live, in or even yahoo addresses, but now they get smarter by just using craigslist auto response addresses. The jobs sound very generic, usually Receptionist, Administrative Assistants. By responding you will notice you get almost an instant response where they prompt you to fill out an application – DO NOT DO THIS – IT IS BOGUS. I am unsure of what the scam is and how they profit, I can only imagine they fish for information, hence you email gets clogged with spam. Legit job ads follow general pay scales and tend to elaborate about the company, with company website info, phone number, etc.

 

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120 responses to “Craigslist Job Scams”

  1. SR says:

    Wow James/Susan Casting,

    You unfortunately goofed up (again!) by signing Judith Pope on both posts. Defending yourself huh? The bad grammar in the first post also hints at that. Dont you get it, you’re not good that this…trying to swindle people off their belongings!

    Do you think we are that clueless? Don’t underestimate us 🙂
    No matter how many emails and names you try to change, your suspicious emails about e-payments and international shipping to corners all over the world will always give you away. No one is going to give away their stuff to complete strangers, so sorry, but you and your weird story about gifts for graduation are busted!

  2. diabla says:

    This is a trick is not a real job this man uses the name of collins Maxims to scam people and make you write and send checks for free. so when the peopledeposit the chekcs he still money from their accounts. He uses several emails and names to make this scam job.
    here are some he uses
    [email protected] as Michael Reynolds
    [email protected] as collins Petter and this other two
    [email protected] [email protected]

    he used a website that does not belong to him.www.sharpleather.com .
    you can contact the company and they will tell you they do not know this person…
    do not belive in him

    thi is the aid that he post online to scam people do not belive in him

    Job Description:
    • Make and despatch payments to clients
    • Its a Part time and Home based Job i.e you will be working
    from your house no running around
    • 1,200 monthly

    Requirements:
    •Must be a good Computer User
    • Must be atleast 18yrs Old

    Company
    Samuel Sharp Leather Company is a company that make leather
    Materials.
    For consideration, please send your resume to [email protected]

    * Compensation: $1,200
    * Telecommuting is ok.
    * This is a part-time job.
    * This is a contract job.
    * This is an internship job

  3. Steven says:

    This is another scam from a man name John Bracken he uses alot different email from yahoo. people do not take jobs like this all that shit about making chekcs is fake…. do not do it.

    here is what he usually says to contact you and then take your money
    thi is his aid and email
    I’m experts in the sales of Used and Accidental automobiles, trucks And materials for world trade as well as import/export of various commodities into America/Canada/Europe .What i do is source for used and accidental cars on auction sales from within the united states ,buy them after due negotiations and then make payments for them for onward shipment to their various destinations for resale at a much higher profit making margin mostly in Europe’s,Asia and Africa where there is a very large and growing market for used cars.

    At the moment we have about 2000 accidental cars that We need to make the payments for before the cars can be shipped over to the destinations where they are needed, And at this Moment we need a ( PAYROLL ASSISTANT ) Who can be working at home and get $1500 every Month End, This Opportunity is available right now and i will be very happy to have you as my payroll assistant to take incharge of this position at your area.Furthermore i will supplies you all the material you need in starting this job in which you don’t have to spend any cent of your money in this business , I will be responsible for all cost to start the job .All you will be doing is ( Printing Check From home and this will be done through Versa Check Software} And everything is Legit Because we have a Certificate which back up the Company.

    As part of our ongoing expansion project, we are in search of competent and efficient proxies, who can help us establish a medium of getting to our customers in America, Canada and Europe with primary duties to include sending payment to our clients Sequel to your acceptance of this offer you will be entitling to $1500 per month . You will stand in good stead, when the opportunity for securing a top management position arises, as we intend to put in place structures, in terms of human resources and physical facilities in your location depending on our rate of turnover. Also the company will provide you the supplies you need in issuing the payment to the clients and more instruction will be given to you online at yahoo messenger .

    Your task is to only co-ordinate payment to the customers and helps us with the payment process. You will not be involved in any sales as our sales managers are in charge of that aspect for the company. This job takes only 3-7 hours per week. You’ll have a lot of free time doing your permanent job; you’ll also secure good income in the process. If you are interested please send us the following information’s

    {1}Full Names…………………….
    {2}Sex…………………………..
    {3}Marital Status…………………
    {4}Age…………………………..
    {5}Company If Any…………………
    {6}Position………………………
    {7}Full Contact Address……………
    {8}Home/Cell No…………………..
    {9}Fax No………………………..
    {10} How Offten do you always Come online everyday???
    (11) Your Yahoo Messenger ID or Hotmail ID???

    Looking ahead why awaiting your reply to my inbox,:

    John Breaken

  4. Steven says:

    This is a trick is not a real job this man uses the name of collins Maxims to scam people and make you write and send checks for free. so when the peopledeposit the chekcs he still money from their accounts. He uses several emails and names to make this scam job.
    here are some he uses
    [email protected] as Michael Reynolds
    [email protected] as collins Petter and this other two
    [email protected] [email protected]

    he used a website that does not belong to him.www.sharpleather.com .
    you can contact the company and they will tell you they do not know this person…
    do not belive in him

    thi is the aid that he post online to scam people do not belive in him

    Job Description:
    • Make and despatch payments to clients
    • Its a Part time and Home based Job i.e you will be working
    from your house no running around
    • 1,200 monthly

    Requirements:
    •Must be a good Computer User
    • Must be atleast 18yrs Old

    Company
    Samuel Sharp Leather Company is a company that make leather
    Materials.
    For consideration, please send your resume to [email protected]

    * Compensation: $1,200
    * Telecommuting is ok.
    * This is a part-time job.
    * This is a contract job.
    * This is an internship job

  5. Steven says:

    [email protected] this email is a scam to make checks

  6. JustSomeGuy says:

    Just replied to [email protected] myself. Very fishy!

    He wants my original purchase receipts as well. That made me very suspicious. He even said he was currently out of town visiting a sick grandma. I told him to be careful when he got there, that there might be a wolf in the bed.

    I also asked if he was the same [email protected] listed here on ScamRadar.com and that he might want to switch it up if so. What a novice. Why wouldn’t he create a new account after each fraudulent transaction?

    It’s kind of funny, except for the people he cheated…

  7. Nicole Courchene says:

    I love the idea to have them send the checks to some random address and then telling them that “I’m sorry, could you send a replacement? I was out of town and my assistant burned it, or my dog ate it.” Haha, awesome. We could have a little competition to see how many we can convince them to send.

    Here are a few more scammers that contacted me about some jewelry:

    james simth [email protected]
    gans drolet [email protected]
    RAY BUSHER [email protected]

    I also got this:
    __________________________
    From:
    “Brady” [email protected]

    Hi,

    We saw your post on Craigslist about wanting to sell your ring.

    Please sell it to us via:
    http://www.cnfo.co.cc/link.php?id=25
    ___________________________________

    Thanks everyone! Good luck!

    Nicole

  8. Carlos says:

    Well, time to join the list. I replied to his first response to my Craigslist ad and this is what I got in return:

    “Hello,

    I am very grateful to hear back from you.I am a University Senior Lecturer Residing in washington dc .I am buying this as a gift for my nephew that was currently transferred from the us to West Africa,working for Human Development Agency under World Health Organization (W.H.O.).

    I will be paying you with (paypal) or( paypay)depending on the on you operate with, They are very fast,save and reliable.Please kindly get back to me as soon as possible with your,Paypal email address and your user name or your paypay email address so that i will send you the money using either of them(paypal or paypay).i would have loved to transact this locally but due to the nature of my job i am also busy with work at the office i hope you understands.

    Please get back to me asap with either of the email so that i will make the payment Once you receive the payment and it is confirmed,you will then ship the package to my nephew via us postal service(USPS) . I will be paying you $700 for both the item and the shipping cost.i believe shipping to him wont cost above $80. Please get back to me so that i will proceed with the payment.

    Hoping to hear from you as soon as possible.
    Regards,
    Dr.Micheal williams..”

    Pretty bad grammar for a University Lecturer. Anyway, I’m quickly deleting this email, just wanted to let everyone know of this as apparently I’m not the only one almost caught in a scam.

    Thanks!
    Carlos

  9. SR says:

    haha, such poor grammar and punctuation! don’t they get it?!?!?! The over-preparation with payment terms in the first email…and who would want to ship something so expensive directly to someone without seeing it first?!

  10. vmp says:

    just to let you people know… here’s a new email address and a new address of a scammer

    N0 9 Olusanya
    Ring Rd
    Ibadan 23402
    COUNTRY;Nigeria

    [email protected]

    he’s trying to buy an ipod off of me from craigslist. he says he’s visiting his “sick grandmother” but the ipod was for his “collegue”. he offered to pay the full amount of the ipod plus “100 USD” to cover shipping costs. when shipping a 1lb box there usps express intl mail would only cost about $35. so i googled his address thinking something was strange about that, and i found about a billion sites just like this one of people who got ripped off by someone with a very similar address.

    just a heads up!

  11. kcpr says:

    thank God for this site

    add these email to scammers list: [email protected] she/he will contact you using this email :

    Hello there… is it still available for sale…? get back to me ASAP

    is this item in perfect working condition,i also need some information
    on it.
    then she replys with some more questions:
    Thanks for your response and am glad to know that it is still for
    sale.However i have few questions on the product you are selling.
    1,I would like to know the reason you are selling it..?
    2,What is the current condition of the item..?
    3,What is your price, though am alright
    with the listed price..?
    4,Do you have the original box and the receipt for it ..?
    5,Would you please allow me to pay through pay pal even though i will
    be responsible for the fees of the shipping,Am out of town to visit my
    sick grandma and i would like to purchase it from you on behalf of my
    friend whose who needs this.If you do not have a PayPal account, you
    can do so by going to http://www.PayPal.com and set up your account it is
    free,easy and guarantee transaction safety.Once you send me your paypal
    email account, I will send you the payment for your item as well as
    some money to cover the shipping via USPS PRIORITY MAIL INTL.I would be
    glad if my request is favorably considered.Thanks

    and then boom!:
    Hello
      I just wish to notify you that i have sent payment from my PayPal
    account ([email protected]) into your PayPal account
    ([email protected]) and i also included shipping cost so that you
    will be able to ship to the address given below  …check your email
    under paypal.Hope you have gotten notification from PayPal regarding
    the payment and i want to believe that i have done everything right for
    you to ship out the item ASAP because as am talking to you now the
    payment has been deducted from my account ,so i will be waiting for the
    USPS PRIORITY MAIL INTL shipments tracking number, Here is the shipping
    information you need.

    Name:Olorunsogo Ayomide
    Address;No 6 akinyemi way,ring road.
    City:Ibadan
    State:Oyo state
    Country:Nigeria
    23402

    PLS SEND IT VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL INTL ONLY

    THANKS.
    God Bless

    notice the sick relative out of town and God bless at the end lol

    “You know the world is going to hell when the best rapper is a white
    guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is
    Chinese, the Swiss hold the America’s Cup. France is accusing the U.S.
    of arrogance, Germany doesn’t want to go to war, and the three most
    powerful men in America are named ‘Bush’, ‘Dick’, and ‘Colon.’ Need I
    say more?”

  12. Avy says:

    two people TRIED to get me, all in one day!!

    “Melissa Bruce” — “[email protected]

    I am interested in your computer, if it’s still for sale! I want it as a gift for my son, who is studying overseas. I am willing to pay up to $700 USD for shipping costs. Write back soon.

    —I WROTE BACK SAYING: WHERE IS YOUR SON’S LOCATION?? I DON’T REALLY DO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE US.

    SHE REPLIED: I understand your reasoning, but I am willing to pay you to send! Here is his information-

    Micheal Dare O.
    No 14,agbeja str,ososami road
    oke ado, city- Ibadan, state- Oyo state
    country- NG, zipcode- 23402

    -THANK THE LORD, THAT I *DID NOT* SEND ANYTHING!!-
    _______________________________________________

    “Richard Brian” — “[email protected]

    Greetings

    Hello there… is your item still availlable for sale…?
    get back to me ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!

    I REPLIED: YES IT’S STILL UP FOR SALE, BUT WHERE ARE YOU FROM?? I WILL NOT SHIP IF ITS NOT US.

    –SCAMMERS…. ROTT IN HELL!!

  13. Avy says:

    two people TRIED to get me, all in one day!!

    “Melissa Bruce” — “[email protected]

    I am interested in your computer, if it’s still for sale! I want it as a gift for my son, who is studying overseas. I am willing to pay up to $700 USD for shipping costs. Write back soon.

    —I WROTE BACK SAYING: WHERE IS YOUR SON’S LOCATION?? I DON’T REALLY DO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE US.

    SHE REPLIED: I understand your reasoning, but I am willing to pay you to send! Here is his information-

    Micheal Dare O.
    No 14,agbeja str,ososami road
    oke ado, city- Ibadan, state- Oyo state
    country- NG, zipcode- 23402

    -THANK THE LORD, THAT I *DID NOT* SEND ANYTHING!!-
    _______________________________________________

    “Richard Brian” — “[email protected]

    Greetings

    Hello there… is your item still availlable for sale…?
    get back to me ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!

    I REPLIED: YES IT’S STILL UP FOR SALE, BUT WHERE ARE YOU FROM?? I WILL NOT SHIP IF ITS NOT US.

    –SCAMMERS…. ROTT IN HELL!!

  14. Russ says:

    Just wanted to add a couple email and mailing addresses to the list of scammers. These two tried to scam me via a Craigslist posting. I wonder how many Bethanys there are in Nigeria 😉

    [email protected]

    No 158 Baptist Church Owu, totoro,
    Abeokuta,
    Ogun State,
    Nigeria,
    121101,

    [email protected]

    Address: 120 Agbowo rd
    City: Ibadan
    State: Oyo state
    Zip code: 23402
    Country: Nigeria

  15. ASM says:

    WARNING: Former [email protected] has changed his/her e-mail to: [email protected]

    Also, beware of anyone trying to tell you that your item is worth less than what it really is.

  16. ASM says:

    More scammers I encountered lately while trying to sell my stuff:

    [email protected]
    [email protected]

    And these ones trying to rip me off on two separate occasions by insisting that an item I was selling was supposed to be price lower even if I am aware of its value upon comparison to online prices and its quality:
    [email protected]
    [email protected]

  17. KM says:

    3 scams showed up in my email box today for a ring I’m selling on Craigslist…

    The first sounds like the person is either illiterate or not a native speaker, and wants to purchase an ENGAGEMENT ring for his wife… (please ship to Nevada, via paypal for an extra 200 to cover the cost of shipping)
    “Rev Robert Allen Edwards” (He he was “Edwards Cozad by name”)

    The second is very vague: Item you are selling, ring. We saw this item and would like you to sell it to us here: http://www.cnfo.co.cc/link.php?id=102
    “Allison”

    The third is just plain stupid: Is this post still available? If yes, what is your latest asking price? I would also appreciate pictures if available. (Is the POST still available? Craigslist is not an auction, my “latest asking price” is the price next to the listing, duh. Need pics if they’re available? The 4 I posted weren’t sufficient?
    “Greg wade”

    Good luck everyone.

  18. KM says:

    Sorry those emails addresses didn’t come through:

    1. (Rev Robert Edwards) – [email protected]
    2. (Allison) – [email protected]
    3. (Greg wade) – [email protected]

  19. Revarad2005 says:

    [email protected]

    Just another scammer! Thought you should know, this one tries really hard to sound legit but of course doesnt do a good job!

  20. fightscammer2009 says:

    [email protected] is a scammer. i posted a sales ad on craigslist and he/she wrote trying to scam me into giving information so i can cash a money order and keep the change. the story never changes.

    make no doubt about it: [email protected] is a scammer

  21. Thieves says:

    [email protected] is another to add to the list. Here is his first email
    Hello there… is it still available for sale…? get back to me ASAP

    is this item in perfect working condition,i also need some information on it.

    Second email:

    Thanks for your response and am glad to know that it is still for
    sale. However i have few questions on the product you are selling.

    1,I would like to know the reason you are selling it..?
    2,What is the current condition of the item..?
    3,What is your price, though am alright
    with the listed price..?
    4,Do you have the original box and the receipt for it ..?
    5,Would you please allow me to pay through pay pal even though i will
    be responsible for the fees of the shipping,Am out of town to visit my
    sick grandma and i would like to purchase it from you on behalf of my
    friend whose who needs this.If you do not have a PayPal account, you
    can do so by going to http://www.PayPal.com and set up your account it is
    free,easy and guarantee transaction safety.Once you send me your
    paypal email account, I will send you the payment for your item as
    well as some money to cover the shipping via USPS EXPRESS MAIL INTL.I
    would be glad if my request is favorably considered.Thanks

    Third Email
    ohh yes great,here is the shipping address below,get back to me with the quote

    Name:Olorunsogo Ayomide
    Address;No 6 akinyemi way,ring road.
    City:Ibadan
    State:Oyo state
    Country:Nigeria
    23402

  22. Matty Q says:

    i’m really interested in buying your item listed for sale,i’m making
    this purchase for my school mate who lives and schooled Overseas.I’m
    gonna add you 100bucks for the shipment cos i’d prefer you to ship the
    item Via USPS Express mail delivery,my mode of payment is gonna be
    PayPal.Kindly get back to me with your full PayPal email id or you
    send me a PayPal Payment request so i can proceed with the Payment as
    soon as possible.

    Regards,

    Palmer Graute

    This is a response I recieved after trying to sell my playstation 2. I also got one yesterday from a lady who wanted me to ship to West Africa because she was out of town!!! These scams are so see- thru!!! It’s a shame you can’t trust anything anymore. Ebay is the only safe place to use paypal.

  23. Dima says:

    Sara Jason – Skitty Juddy , I guess she became a scamstar.

    [email protected]
    [email protected]

  24. ScamRadar says:

    Tom,

    Don’t cash the check. You’re the one who will get in trouble from the authorities because you’ll be cashing a fraudulent check. Keep a copy of your email correspondence, in case you need proof in the future.

  25. Mitchell says:

    Hey guys,

    Thank God I know to search people’s emails first before buying things. I posted an auction on ebay for a used LG Vu touch screen cell phone, and got this email in my inbox this morning from an ‘Alice Cage’ :

    “Hello seller,
    im interested in the immediate purchase of this item for a close friend of mine as gift.i”ll offer you $300 for the item including the shipping and handling via Usps shipping company.So i want you to get back to me with your verified PayPal Account Email Address or Send me PayPal Money Request ASAP.Kindly consider the item sold and put an End on the Auction, because i will be paying for this item immediately. Here is my paypal ID you will send the money request to ([email protected]) .

    Hope to read from you soon.

    God Bless.”

    I simply wrote her back and said all transactions would need to be completed through ebay. I knew this was a fake, specifically because I mention in the ad that the cell phone is worth a little over $200 brand new, and that mine is used… then she offers me $300?

    If it sounds too good to be true, it always is.

  26. Mitchell says:

    Also,

    Craigslist users who are looking for housing – watch out for ‘Kim Davis’ under the email ‘[email protected].’ She claims that due to ‘poor rental history’ she will need you to send her your credit score; the scam comes when she says ‘I reccomend using the folllowing site…’ then lists the website. The website is a tracking/phishing scam. I immediately closed it and email her back saying my computer would not allow me to open it and that my virus program went nuts when I tried.

    I never heard back from her.

    Mitch

  27. freakin A says:

    [email protected] Just sent me one this morning saying this, within an hour of me posting it on craigslist in San Diego:


    Hi,
    I’m interested in purchasing your listed item,is it still up for sale?
    Let me know.
    Thanks

    thank god I googled her email first. freakin’ Beezy’s man…

  28. jamie says:

    Yep, she did it here with me too.

    [email protected]

    from [email protected]
    to
    date Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    subject PAYMENT MADE::::::::::::::::::::::::::CANON digital dSLR EOS 30D body only
    mailed-by aol.com

    hide details 8:45 PM (26 minutes ago)

    Hello
    I just wish to notify you that i have sent payment from my PayPal account ([email protected]) into your PayPal account ([email protected]) and i also included shipping cost so that you will be able to ship to the address given below …check your email under paypal.Hope you have gotten notification from PayPal regarding the payment and i want to believe that i have done everything right for you to ship out the item ASAP because as am talking to you now the payment has been deducted from my account ,so i will be waiting for the UPS SECOND DAY AIR shipments tracking number, Here is the shipping information you need.

    Juan Ventura
    2213 Daffodil Dr.
    Pittsburg,
    CA 94565

    PLS SEND IT VIA UPS SECOND DAY AIR ONLY

    THANKS.
    God Bless

  29. e says:

    got a tip from this website about a RAY BUSHER….. wanted to buy a car from me sight unseen. i posted that the car needed serious engine and trans work. he still wanted to buy it without looking at it. he was out of town on business, just like all the other posts. thanks for the tip guys!!

  30. Ana says:

    [email protected]
    [email protected]
    [email protected]

    hey they are all pulling the same scam. with the fishy web site to check your credit score. be safe. They are using craigslist.

  31. Ana says:

    Found another one. They asked me fill out a credit report and gave me a website that I have never heard of. plus the name Marry collins really come on. [email protected]

  32. Stephanie says:

    What the hell. This [email protected] fooled me good. SHe has several postings on craigslist for awesome prices, and great condos. I was totally exited about it. Going through a divorce and need an afforable place for my son and I. Shame on these people. Really. They should all be shot. I sent her a very nasty email. Good luck everyone

  33. Ana says:

    [email protected] this is another one of those craigslist scams don’t respond the title is luxurious condo in DC.

  34. JH says:

    What is the Mary.C.Collins scam about? I got what looked like an automated response from a craigslist ad and went to the free credit report website she mentioned in it. What are they getting from this?

  35. KM says:

    MARY C COLLINS beware! Man! these people drive me crazy. Mary C Collins posted a great housing add on seattle craigslist. She responds asking you to bring in your own credit report. You go to the free credit report site and it asks for your credit card number. Says you won’t be charged during the initial trial period; however it is very difficult to cancel and you start getting repeat charges. I ran into this very similar thing one month ago under the name Thomas Pontani.

  36. !!!! says:

    watch out!!! david frutos [email protected]. driver position and fake cashier check.

  37. chris says:

    i got an email saying that someone was intrested in my truck that is posted on craigslist and the person said that they were out on a boat as an engineer and that they would pay me more than what i was asking for the truck and that they wanted to pay me through pay pal and then they were saying they needed the address and my registration information so that someone can come pick up the truck the email that sent this to me was [email protected]

  38. Dinimac says:

    That [email protected] is a scam. Went all the way with it until I tried to cash the check and found out is was fake. Kept all my correspondence with this fruit and got all the proof I need to back me up if authorities are involved. I can’t believe someone tried to get me. I got to much to lose to be playing these childish games with someone. I wish his email was on this website before I went through with this mess. I tried to google it before but it never showed on this website until two days ago. I am a good example, BE CAREFUL PEOPLE! Keep your eyes open, I know mine are after this.

  39. Shelly says:

    I’m pretty sure this is a scam, but I can’t quite figure out how it works.

    I listed a car on Craigslist & immediately recieved a response from a buyer stating they would pay me $50 right now to remove the ad so no one else will respond to it. Having dealt with cons from Craigslist before, I immediately became suspicious of the buyer, but decided to email them anyway and probe a little futher. I was expecting them to offer to send me a cashiers check or to use Western Union in one way or another. But they didn’t.

    The buyer didn’t ask any questions about the car, didn’t try to negotiate the price, and most importantly; they wanted to buy the car site-unseen and would send their ‘pick-up’ guy to get the car after the transaction was complete.

    Here’s where I’m stumped. They want to pay with a ‘prepaid visa card’. I’ve researched the web and have found some scams involving prepaid cards and they seem to be easy to manipulate and very hard to trace, but I couldn’t find anything that would fit this scam.

    There’s no doubt in my mind the offer comes from a con, but I can’t for the life of me figure out how they would use a prepaid bank card to their advantage.

    I know how they scam with cashiers checks, Western Union, etc, they tried that with me before on a different ad.

    If anyone knows anything about this new type of scam please post it.

  40. farah says:

    Hi,
    [email protected] emailed me…and wanted to buy my stuff…i google her ID and found out that she’s a scammer…thank god..oh by the, she said that her name is Alice Cage..BEWARE people

  41. john says:

    hey has anyone had the scammer make a complaint threw paypal?

  42. Mike says:

    Listen to this:

    Great,Im a marine engineer, i am at sea right now. I am buying this for my
    son as a surprise gift, Im ok with the price and i can only pay through
    paypal at the moment as i dont have access to my bank account online(i dont
    have internet banking with it), but i have it attached to my paypal account,
    and this is why i insisted on using paypal to pay,all i will need is your
    paypal email address to make the payments, and if you dont have a paypal
    account yet, you can set one up at http://www.paypal.com it cant take you less
    than 3mins to do that, i will be expecting your paypal email so l can pay. I
    have a pick up agent that will come for the pick up after payments has been
    sorted. l will be waiting for your reply asap.

    [email protected]

    SCAMMER!!!!!!

    He didn’t get me of course, but what a moron! What Marine Engineer these days doesn’t have Online Banking?

    My boss is 73 years old, and super old-school, and he even has online-banking now.

  43. Quiana says:

    i’m trying to sell my engagement ring and this is what these @$%holes sent me!

    Am interested in buying this lovely item for a close friend of mine as a surprise Wedding Gift.i will offer you $2400 for the item including shipping/insurance Via Usps Express Mail Service. So kindly get back to me with your registered PayPal email address for an instant payment or if you don’t have an account with PayPal, you can easily set up an account with them through http://www.paypal.com and get back to me with the email you use to sign up. You can send me a money request to this
    mail([email protected])
    Hope to read from you pretty soon.
    God Bless.

    GET A JOB YOU JERKS!!!!

  44. stan harris says:

    here is another one:

    Thanks for your response and i am glad to read from you as regards the driving job,also for accepting the offer. I have contacted my wife concerning her pick up and for other purpose which she might need you for,which she told me is okay by her,i believe you are fit for this position in as much you will prove yourself a reliable,honest loyal and good person,Her arrival date should be Aug 6th. Your Job is for you to drive her for the period of time she would be around for the conference and some few places when she’s bored. The conference is going to last for 3weeks and I am offering you $500 weekly and you will make yourself available 3 times a week for her schedule for 3 to 5 hours each day,which means you will be working every monday,wednesday and friday that she will be attending the conference meeting so you will picking her and drop her back at the hotel after she finished the meeting.

    Requirements…

    All you need for you to work for her is to have a copy driver’s licence scanned,your full car registration and your car..

    If you are ready to take these Job I will want you to email me the following details…..

    Your full Name:
    Address in full:
    Telephone Number:

    A copy of your drivers licence (Scanned).

    I will be contacting her conference people’s accountant to forward you a check as payment after you agreed all the terms of this job….The accountant will be sending a payment that will cover your first week upfront salary and her expenses(Flight ticket, accommodation and other expenses) while she is with you at the conference in the state…

    If you are ok with all the terms every details will be furnished to you with the flight details as well as the airport information.

    N.B—- Incase you do not have a car we will have to hire a car and we will bear the expenses for that.

    Regards,
    Robert
    Tel: +44 70359 91455

  45. Johnny Hon says:

    Hello,Congratulations! This is a tentative offer of employment for the available Administrative Assistant position in the corporate offices of Heineken USA.As you know, this position pays a generous salary, plus benefits, and also provides potential to earn additional bonuses and incentives throughout the year. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you an employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms. This is a full-time position. You will be responsible for assisting the VP, filing, keeping track of interoffice expenses and supplies, reserving conference rooms, answering phones, planning travel for sales executives, payroll review, and other related tasks.  Experience working as a receptionist, secretary, or administrative assistant is helpful, but not required as fully paid training is provided.To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Heineken USA, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property.Your actual credit scores and payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance of the position.  Once we receive notification that you have completed the report, we immediately mail you new-hire paperwork along with times for the next orientation. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation. Your free report can be obtained here:  http://nationalreport.net/application02430/We are hiring very aggressively, therefore this tentative offer of employent will expire three (3) full business days after the date sent.  If you choose not to accept the offer, or have any questions, please email me directly. We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Heineken USA, Inc.and hope you d

    Unfortunatly I fell for it and signed up for the site it linked me to. The credit report site looked legit and so did the email. Natalie [email protected]. I checked the Heineken usa site and she was nowhere to be found. The real director of HR had a completely different name. I’m gonna try calling tomorrow when offices are open to get to the bottom of this. As well as cancel and demand a refund for the credit report. They have to be in on it too those scumbags. nationalcredit??.com i’ll keep you guys updated

  46. Gary Harris says:

    Anyone heard of [email protected], he’s looking at jewelry and his english sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  47. Ridvan says:

    BLOODY FOOLS They tried again !! :O

    Great,
    i Was introduce to this site by my boss in the office,You really have
    a nice item on here.I will like to purchase this item for my pastor as
    a gift and i will offer you £1300 for the item. So i want you to get
    back to me with your PayPal email address or send me PayPal money
    request ASAP because i will be paying for this item immediately. Here
    is my PayPal ID you will send the money request

    Looking forward to read from you.
    God Bless.

  48. Sirina says:

    Wow after reading a few posts here im shocked. I’ve actually been scammed. A man wanted me to dog sitter for him for a month.

    My name is Philip Johnson, I am the head civil engineer with Western American Industries and Renovation Co. London England…I just went through your resume as a good Pet sitter. Hence I would want to leave my dog ziggy in your care everyday as I would accompany 3 other delegates for an inspection tour of one of our Building project located near you in the United States. The inspection tour implies that I leave my hotel some few hours every day to the Building site and back home, this would make it difficult to take care of my dog; this tour would stretch from the 14th of Sept. through 14th of Oct.

    I need someone who can do 4 hours a day Monday – Friday, your duties is to walks him-create playtime-feeding-and clean ups.

    I would like to know your number of times and hours of availability weekly basis as soon as we arrive. So I can schedule my appointments with you…

    I’m offering $20 an hour plus gas/negotiable

    Ziggy is adorable and gets along easily with people and also very friendly. I would be sending a PICTURE of him as soon as I get a reply from you indicating your readiness for the job
     
    Thanks.
    Philip Johnson

     This is his email address. [email protected]

    And I’ve gotten emails like this:

    Hello,
    How are you doing and your family,hope you are all doing well?.I got your reply that you saw my advert on the site and that you are interested in working for me.I am looking for someone who can handle my personal and business errands at his/her spare time. Someone who can offer me these services: Mail services: Receive my mails and drop them off at UPS(nothing illegal), Shop for Gifts Bill payment ( pay my bills on my behalf), Sit for delivery( at your home) or pick items up at nearby post office at your convenience.After going through your resume carefully.I think you can be able to handle this for me and i will be glad to let you have the job.

    Let me know if you will be able to offer me any/all of these services. Where are you located? I would love to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on business. I am in Australia so there will be no interview. I will prepay you in advance to do my shopping. I will also have my mails and packages forwarded to your address.  If you will be unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience. When you get my  mails/packages;you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You don’t have to put money out of your pocket,  all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content.  The content of the packages are computer and electronics, Clothing business and personal letters..  All expenses and taxes will be covered by me.  You will work between 15 and 20hrs a month.  How much will you charge per week? I will pay $250.00.. That is not a bad offer is it?  I need your service because I am constantly out of town. I work in real estate and I own an Art Gallery in Australia. I will return to USA in December so this process will be on going till then. If you don’t mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term. Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position.Hope to  hear  I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready. No heavy packages is involved! You can do the shopping at any nearest  stores. You will be shopping for Electronics and clothing’s…

    I will provide you my personal UPS account number for Shipping. All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS and shipping charges will be applied into the account. I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them… If I were to mail you money to do  my shopping plus upfront payment for your service, where would you want it mailed to? How should your name appear on the money? Maybe you can provide me with the following details below
     
    Full Name:
    Full Address:
    (NO P.O.BOX)
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    Zip Code:
    Phone Number:
    Age:
    Occupation :
    Sex
    Kindly e-mail me back with the details as soon as possible,so i can have your pay check issue for you in advance to start working
    Thanks
    Thomas

    I didn’t know this was a scam til I received two other emails just like this offering $500.

    I also got email asking for credit reports. I’m young and asked my mother and she told me that no one is suppose to know information like that.

  49. Sherry J. says:

    its me (10/18/2010 10:31:54 AM): Good morning, I received an email this morning regarding an interview over Yahoo Messenger with Richard Owen.
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:32:04 AM): How are you doing
    its me (10/18/2010 10:32:09 AM): Im great thank you
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:32:34 AM): Are you ready for the interview?
    its me (10/18/2010 10:32:41 AM): I am.
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:33:11 AM): What’s your Fullname,sex and where are you currently located ?
    its me (10/18/2010 10:33:38 AM): Sharon Edquist, Female/ Woodbridge, Virginia
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:33:50 AM): Why do you want this job,
    its me (10/18/2010 10:36:06 AM): I am new to Virginia area. I am seeking employment. I think that I would be the right candidate for your company. I have fantastic customer service qualities. I am a go-getter. I am eager to learn new and exciting things. This job, would mean financial gain and as a part would give me some financial freedom.
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:36:14 AM): what do you understand by the term “pettycash”
    its me (10/18/2010 10:36:54 AM): “PettyCash” is simply, funds set aside for minor financial obligations.
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:37:30 AM): are you currently employed ?
    its me (10/18/2010 10:37:34 AM): No.
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:37:46 AM):
    How would you describe your work ethics and are you comfortable with the fact that this is an online/work from home job?
    its me (10/18/2010 10:39:35 AM): I would describe them as strong, positive attitude, loyal. my values as an individual are based on hard work and diligence. I am very comfortable with working from home. My last position with R&S Transport I worked from home 80% of the time.
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:39:42 AM): Do you know how to make use of ms excel and whats ur typing speed ?
    its me (10/18/2010 10:40:02 AM): I am verty strong in all Microsft programs. I type aprox 92 wpm
    its me (10/18/2010 10:40:10 AM): *very
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:41:18 AM): This is a work from home job where you will be doing data entry(accounting related)work will be sent to you daily via emails and u are to submit work back to me at the end of the day via email…i will be your supervisor
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:41:38 AM): The pay for this job is $18.00/hr,Monday through Fridays,7hrs a day (Full-time)8am-3pm daily,you will be getting paid bi-weekly
    its me (10/18/2010 10:41:39 AM): Sounds Great.
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:41:40 AM): You will be working for Solar Communications plc and you will be paid every two weeks either via check,paypal,bank transfer or money orders…whichever you prefer is fine
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:41:53 AM): How do you want your payment
    its me (10/18/2010 10:41:58 AM): check
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:42:53 AM): You will be needing some data entry softwares for this job
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:43:01 AM): QuickBook and BS 1 proffesional accounting software..
    its me (10/18/2010 10:43:33 AM): I have QuickBooks. BS 1 I made need an uplink.
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:43:57 AM): the company will provide you with funds for there purchase via money orders…or check
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:44:12 AM): I will email a detailed location where it can be purchased
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:44:15 AM): The money orders will come to your house address via Ups courier service or FedEx courier service
    its me (10/18/2010 10:44:17 AM): OK
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:44:28 AM): You will have to email your contact information to me at the end of this interview..
    its me (10/18/2010 10:44:47 AM): Understood.
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:45:20 AM): But before you can be fully employed,you will undergo a test of duty/trust which all our online staffs go through. This is to test your ability in handling petty cash that belong to the company,you will also obtain your mini office equipment and needed software during this process. After this process you begin your orientation and training immediately…..then you will have the oportunity to meet with your supervisor in person
    its me (10/18/2010 10:46:08 AM): Explain this, please.
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:48:02 AM): Once this payment is delivered to you, you are to pocess them, make the necessary deductions for the softwares and also $100.00 deduction for yourself as a signing bonus..
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:48:13 AM): You are to get them cashed at your bank and make necessary deductions
    its me (10/18/2010 10:48:36 AM): Oh ok. gotcha!
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:48:54 AM): There will be a balance after the deduction for the softwares and deductions for your signing bonus. The balance is to be sent to the campanies Shipping Agent
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:49:02 AM): The shipping Agents information will be emailed to you along with details of the expected payment.
    its me (10/18/2010 10:49:12 AM): ok.
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:49:45 AM): You are to make that transfer to him via Money Gram or Western Union. This is to effect shipping logistics for the equipments that will be shipped to you…
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:49:57 AM): once you get the data entry softwares you start your training…
    its me (10/18/2010 10:50:07 AM): ok.
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:51:21 AM): you’re also expected to come online daily 8am your time for updates concerning the Money Orders you are expecting
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:51:29 AM): You will be sent an email regarding how you want your payroll and working schedule.
    its me (10/18/2010 10:51:41 AM): ok
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:52:11 AM): I want you to send me an email now with your contact details so that your information can be documented.
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:52:13 AM): E-mail me now the following so i can send you the money orders
    Your Fullname………
    Contact address…….
    Home and cell phone #…..

    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:52:17 AM): Send it to
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:52:36 AM): [email protected]
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:52:54 AM): Do it now
    its me (10/18/2010 10:53:10 AM): absolutely!
    its me (10/18/2010 10:57:50 AM): Done
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 10:59:08 AM): Ok
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 11:00:06 AM): I did not get it
    its me (10/18/2010 11:00:28 AM): do you want to wait a few minutes, or send it again?
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 11:00:33 AM): [email protected]
    its me (10/18/2010 11:00:55 AM): Yes!
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 11:02:46 AM): Can you resend it
    its me (10/18/2010 11:03:03 AM): doing it now
    its me (10/18/2010 11:06:06 AM): Message Sent
    Sent to
    = Already in Contacts
    [email protected]
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 11:14:04 AM): I did not get it still
    its me (10/18/2010 11:14:26 AM): would you like me to try another email address? Ive sent it twice.
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 11:14:58 AM): Send it to [email protected]
    its me (10/18/2010 11:15:05 AM): Thank You
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 11:17:56 AM): Are you done
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 11:18:59 AM): Are you there
    BUZZ!!!
    its me (10/18/2010 11:19:15 AM): yes! I have sent it!
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 11:19:28 AM): Can i have your number
    solarcom147 is typing…
    solarcom147 (10/18/2010 11:19:34 AM): Cell phone
    its me (10/18/2010 11:20:18 AM): I have contacted solarcom in Atlanta Georgia to let them know of the Scam that you are attempting. Bookmark

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