Post your real encounters with scammers here.

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" from: craigslist - automated message, reply for verification robot@craigslist.org reply-to: "craigslist - automated message, reply for verification" <robot@crajgsljsts.org> to: **********@gmail.com date: Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 1:01 PM subject: HUMAN VERIFICATION (cars & trucks - by owner) POSTING IMPORTANT - FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED TO PUBLISH YOUR (cars & trucks - by owner) ADD ONLINE - HUMAN VERIFICATION!!! YOUR POSTING IS CURRENTLY HELD FOR VERIFICATION!!! REPLY US YOUR CITY/STATE AND THE POST/EDIT/DELETE LINK FROM THE MESSAGE YOU RECEIVED EARLIER WITH SUBJECT LINE POST/EDIT/DELETE Here are the steps you need to follow: Find the message with the POST/EDIT/DELETE subject line Copy the POST/EDIT/DELETE link. Reply to this message by putting your POST/EDIT/DELETE link and your location: City/State in which you posted the ADD in the subject line. Deliver us the message for human verification by pressing the SEND button in order to reactivate your posting. You will find your POST/EDIT/DELETE link in an earlier message sent by us with this subject line: POST/EDIT/DELETE. You need to copy your entire link, paste it in the subject line of this message and reply to us. *** HUMAN VERIFICATION IS A MECHANISM TO PREVENT SPAMMING ON CRAIGSLIST!!! This is an attempt to ensure that the response is generated by a person.This message was sent to prevent automated software from performing actions which degrade the quality of our services, also this action is required to minimize automated posting on craigslist (cars & trucks - by owner). Human Verification Posting is sometimes required for posting on craigslist. Your posting is currently held for verification. Follow the instructions, and your posting will be verified and approved to go online on craigslist. Your posting will expire off the site 45 days after it was created. WARNING!! *** WARNING!! *** WARNING!! *** WARNING!! Please be wary of distant 'buyers' responding to your ad! Many sellers receive replies from scammers hoping to defraud them through schemes involving counterfeit cashier's checks and/or wire transfers. These checks will clear the bank, but the person cashing the check will be held responsible when the fraud is discovered. More info on scams can be found at this web address: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams Thanks for using craigslist!"

Getting creative, but still not very smart.

3/18/2012 3:08:32 PM

I'm pretty sure the ones you don't see are the smart ones, amiryte?

3/18/2012 3:09:22 PM

Maybe for you, because you're not smart.

3/18/2012 3:13:01 PM

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"from: Christian cgchristian23@aol.com via craigslist.org 02/02/2012 ** 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 Hey my name is Christian I'm in d army it will take me a hour to get there!! I have cash ready to buy!! Call me (919)518-6836 ASAP I want it"

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"from: Christian cgchristian23@aol.com via craigslist.org 03/16/2012 ** 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 Hey my name is Christian I'm in the Marines in Jacksonville nc!! I have cash ready to buy call me at (919)518-6836 ASAP"

Not cool "Christian"! When I emailed him back he claimed to live in Smithfield. Google search shows forum postings with that number by "Christian" in Raleigh. He would not respond to my question about how long he has been in the core.

3/18/2012 3:15:11 PM

Corps

3/18/2012 3:37:06 PM

Exactly.

3/18/2012 3:43:59 PM

Currently ongoing...will update if he replies any more...I thought it was weird he wanted the hard drives formatted, yet wanted me to upgrade from Vista to 7...let alone the terrible grammar...and finding him listed as a scammer through a quick google search

Scammer

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"I have 7 of my company's laptops (HP dv2500)for upgrading/reformatting, advice if this is part of your service line Below is a list of work needed to be done on each PC. 1 Format Hard Drive 2 Install Win 7 3 Install Microsoft Office Package 4 AVG Virus Software 5 upgrade all computers from window vista Business to windows 7 professional. I have back up files for all computers and Kindly get back to me with total cost for the service charges for all the 7 laptop, i mean how much is your charges if you to fixed all the laptop for me. All computers are the same model,and I will be providing windows 7 Professional Cd and License keys. Looking forward to read from you. Regards. CEO Abraham Smith Lantech Solutions Service"

Me

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"I would be glad to help you get these computers fixed. This work is not difficult and I would gladly be able to complete it for you for $150,000. Please let me know if this is acceptable. Thanks."

Scammer

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"Thank you for the prompt response,all i wanted you to do is Format Hard Drive,Install Windows 7,Install Microsoft Office Package,remove Trojan virus that attacked all The computers and re install avg free anti virus Software and upgrade all computers from window vista Business to windows 7 professional and thank you for the price total of $150,it is ok,I will instruct one of our clients near you to mail to you the payment of your charges which will be in form of a certified cashier's check, please do get back to me with your name and mailing address and also a valid phone number as to been written on the payment and also the laptops will be mailed to you as soon as my shipping agent gets all of the faulty units together from our various offices. Also the payment will be in amount of your money for repairing the system and shipment fee to dispatch the devices down to your location and you will deduct your fee and have all the rest money sent to the shipping agent via western union. I will appreciate your quick response if you are satisfied with the offer Regards. CEO Abraham Smith Lantech Solutions Service"

Me

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"Ok great. Please ship out the computers today so I can repair them quickly."

Scammer

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"Where are the information i ask you to provide so that we can proceed with the job asap."

Me

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"Where should I come pick up the laptops? Can I pick them up from you today? Thank you, just give me your address and I will pick them up."

9/4/2013 4:13:07 PM

lol

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"$150,000."

9/4/2013 4:17:50 PM