Craigs List Help

[CDN Smoker]

I am selling a pool table on Craigs List.

http://winnipeg.en.craigslist.ca/atq/4466264019.html

http://www.ebrandon.ca/ItemView.aspx?item_id=1097318

He wants to send me a certified bank check but remove the add while it comes in the mail?

What personnel information do I give to the buyer?

Thanks,
CDN

[sliding_billy]

Honestly, I will not do any CL transactions that do not include an in person meeting.  Not having seen or heard the entire conversation, I would be be very hesitant.  The minute you hear the words "check" and "mail" with regards to CL transactions, the scam flags start flying.

[spuds]

Thats a no sale,end of story.He gives you cash in person or no sale on Craigslist,its scammer paradise!

[CDN Smoker]

Hi Billy,

Here is what was emailed to me.

I will like you to mail the Package through USPS Registered Mail tomorrow and keep me posted after shipment. (I have no idea what this means, its a pool table)

Thanks for the swift reply.I am okay with the condition and price of the item and am ready for its purchase.i don't have chance because am very busy Man and I'll be paying you with a certified Bank Check and the payment will be issue out to you Via UPS Courier service I'll be responsible for the pick-up,while you hold on my behalf,. Once you receive this, my mover's will come for the pick up at your place.I will be needing the following information to issue out the payment......

1.Your full name
2.Your mailing address(Physical)....Not P.O.box 3.Your phone number

** Please note that the payment will be overnight to your address and it will be delivered within 3 days.I will also wait for the check to clear before i have my mover come for the pick up..i will add an additional $50 so that you can hold it for me till the check reach you and also remove the add from Craigslist so that i can be  rest assure that you are holding it for me ..

[spuds]

They can make a certified check,deposit to your acct and it can bounce 2-3 weeks later,this is red flag,no way nada,do not touch it.Cash only,period.

Out of country scam artist,cant even write proper English.

Run Hard,run fast away!!!!!

[sliding_billy]

Hi Billy,

Here is what was emailed to me.

I will like you to mail the Package through USPS Registered Mail tomorrow and keep me posted after shipment. (I have no idea what this means, its a pool table)

Thanks for the swift reply.I am okay with the condition and price of the item and am ready for its purchase.i don't have chance because am very busy Man and I'll be paying you with a certified Bank Check and the payment will be issue out to you Via UPS Courier service I'll be responsible for the pick-up,while you hold on my behalf,. Once you receive this, my mover's will come for the pick up at your place.I will be needing the following information to issue out the payment......

1.Your full name
2.Your mailing address(Physical)....Not P.O.box 3.Your phone number

** Please note that the payment will be overnight to your address and it will be delivered within 3 days.I will also wait for the check to clear before i have my mover come for the pick up..i will add an additional $50 so that you can hold it for me till the check reach you and also remove the add from Craigslist so that i can be  rest assure that you are holding it for me ..

Absolutely a scam.  Glad you asked before doing anything.

[hikerman]

Drew if someone wants this beautiful table they will find a way to bring you CASH.
End of story!    Good luck!

[CDN Smoker]

Thanks fellas, lacing up my running shoes

[Las Vegan Cajun]

Thanks fellas, lacing up my running shoes

Good for you, that message has scam artist written all over it.

[hikerman]

Drew, one more thing. A certified cashiers check can work if and only if both of you go to your bank and your bank checks out validity of the issuing bank and check. Possession should NEVER change hands until a deal is complete. That can only be accomplished by secured funding and close inspection of merchandise being sold. What you were sent seems like a form letter. A scamming tool, but easily recognizable.

[muebe]

Yes Drew that is a scam!

Glad you checked with us first

Sometimes I get those scam emails from Nigeria and I really love messing with those guys. You know the ones where they will give you 1 million dollars to hold for them and you get a percentage of it. All they need you to do is send them a few thousand dollars and set up an account.

So I scam them back. I basically waste their time with false money gram or western union transactions. I get them to send me family pictures and personal stories. Oh the stuff they make up is hilarious! I had one guy running all over London trying to get his western union money that I never sent him

I dont use any of my real information or email BTW.

[Pappymn]

I did enjoy the broken English though.

[spuds]

What you were sent seems like a form letter. A scamming tool, but easily recognizable.

Just what we were thinking,a form letter for scams,waiting for a bite.

[drholly]

I did enjoy the broken English though.

X2

[CDN Smoker]

Noticed I didn't get any hits on the pool table