Fraud prevention – Craigslist.org scammers exposed
Fraud prevention has become the best method to protect your money and your identity. In order to fight fraud and discover any potential scams you need to research. I hope you arrived on this page after you searched some information on the web. If you have done that you are on the right way.
The following list contains just emails used by scammers on craigslist.org in the FOR SALE section. You can see here some examples of texts used by fraudsters.
Note: If you want to be protected by fraudsters and scammers PLEASE read my guide “Avoid Car Scams Guide“. This guide learns you what to do and do not do.
To receive latest updates from Avoid-fraud.com on your e-mail subscribe bellow for FREE:
Subscribe to Avoid-Fraud.com
117 Comments »
RSS feed for comments on this post.
Got the same scam from a sabrina__bb@msn.com, selling a 2006 Nissan Maxima. Here is the text of the two emails I received from her
My 2006 Nissan Maxima is still for sale, has no problems at all and is lien cleared. My asking price is $3,900. Probably it
deserve more, but I’m asking this price because I’m forced to sell it quickly as I got an employee car and I don’t need
this car anymore. I have a clear title for it, no liens or loans and never smoked in. Has 63,000 miles and the VIN# is
1N4BA41E46C833031. If you’re still interested please let me know. Thank you,
Hello again,
The car is located in Atlanta at the shipping company (I just moved here with my new job), like I’ve told we will use eBay Purchase Protection Program, so we can both be protected and insured. The price for the car is $3,900 with shipping included. I just need your full name and full address so eBay can send you the invoice in which you’ll see how to make this transaction. The shipping is free I will take care of it and I will send the car with all the papers (vehicle registration, warranty papers, transfer papers etc ).
Now I am just waiting your full name and address to complete the shipping papers and start the delivery process.
Regards,
I told her I would be happy to supply her with my info if she called me on my phone, and I supplied her with the phone number to the local FBI office lol.
From: Albert Lee
Date: Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 7:24 AM
Subject: Re: hello- Work
To: Linda Boateng
Hello Linda ,
I received your response and i am glad you are willing to work with me , my company is into heavy equipment sales,maintanance services and we give loan facilities,Our Mother company is in china. (Shanghai Longji Construction Machinery Co Ltd).it was established in 2002,located in Shanghai,China. Since its inception, the company has established a reputation for itself as a supplier of high quality products. We focus on quality and aim to achieve total customer satisfaction, both in the products we offer and in the services that follows. We are the leading exporter of China construction machinery. We are branch sales office for CAMC trucks in Shanghai, and have rich experience of China construction machinery. This dedication to total customer satisfaction through a manufacturer/dealer partnership has led to the success and expansion of Shanghai Longji Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd. Because of the high demands of Our machinery in the states it has been hard to meet up with the commitments.
I will like to provide you with a computer that will solely be used for my bussines,(wont like interference from other things) I will be making $1000 available to you for the purchase of the computers as i have said earlier and any of this will be good.
Gateway – Laptop with AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60 –
Lexmark – Wireless Multifunction Printer/ Copier/ Scanner –
B) CompUSA.com
Toshiba Satellite L355-S7811 Laptop Computer –
HP Deskjet F4280 All-in-One Printer –
I would want you to provide me with your detail(Full Name, Address and phone number )So i can make out a payment for the purchase of the computer to you, also this is my Attorneys’ number 415-651-4975, his name is James ,He will be travelling on a short vacation today , i just hope you can get a hold of him on the phone and if not , drop a message with his assistant as i am sure he will get back to me,(I will need you to call and let him know about you,that is all you have to do , you will only be able reach him today, after the call i will like you to notify me and i will also be calling you before my arrival, i want your computer to be fully ready and functional before my arrival and i will be making the money available to you as soon as i can.So do reconfirm your details so i can authorise the funds for the computer and accesories for your task.
Regards
Mr Lee.
It a scamScam safter serveral emails back and fourth .. anyways they send me a money order for nearly 2500. I took it to the bank and the lady said that the checks were fraudulent
Hello again,
The car is located in Atlanta at the shipping company (I just moved here with my new job), like I’ve told we will use eBay Purchase Protection Program, so we can both be protected and insured. The price for the car is $4,300 with shipping included. I just need your full name and full address so eBay can send you the invoice in which you’ll see how to make this transaction. The shipping is free I will take care of it and I will send the car with all the papers (vehicle registration, warranty papers, transfer papers etc).
Now I am just waiting your full name and address to complete the shipping papers and start the delivery process.
Here is some pics with my car:
http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=MkIGndsDXCfIQ4cQHrip2w%3D%3D
Regards,
I found a listing for my local city on craigslist for this job. When I emailed my resume to the address this is the email response I received with my answer back and his submission to that. After researching the “lawyers” phone number I found this fraud site and will be deleting the messages. I hope this helps anyone else for future research.
fromAndrew Maximilian
toJessica
dateWed, Nov 4, 2009 at 10:54 PM
subjectEmployment Confirmation
hide details 10:54 PM (19 minutes ago)
Hello,
I received your response and desire to work with me as my personal assistant and bookkeeper,My company is into heavy equipment sales,maintenance services and we give loan facilities,Our Mother company is in china. (Shanghai Longji Construction Machinery Co Ltd).It was established in 2002,located in Shanghai,China. Since its inception, the company has established a reputation for itself as a supplier of high quality products. We focus on quality and aim to achieve total customer satisfaction, both in the products we offer and in the services that follows. We are the leading exporter of China construction machinery. We are branch sales office for CAMC trucks in Shanghai, and have rich experience of China construction machinery. This dedication to total customer satisfaction through a manufacturer/dealer partnership has led to the success and expansion of Shanghai Longji Engineering Machinery Co Ltd. Because of the high demands of Our machinery in the states it has been hard to meet up with the commitments and tasks.
I will like to provide you with a computer that will solely be used for my business,(wont like interference from other things) I will be making out some money available to you for the purchase of the computers as i have said earlier and any of this will be good.
Dell Inspiron 13 Intel® Pentium™ Dual Core T4200 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/1MB cache
Lexmark – Wireless Multifunction Printer/ Copier/ Scanner
B)
Toshiba Satellite L510-ST3405
HP Deskjet F4480 All-in-One Printer
I would want you to reconfirm your information such as your……….
(First and last name,Delivery Address and phone number )
Also this is my Attorneys’ number 415-651-4975, his name is James,He will be traveling on a short vacation tomorrow, hopefully you can get a hold of him on the phone and if not , drop a message with his assistant as i am sure he will get back to me,(I will need you to call and let him know about you,that is all you have to do ,after the call i will like you to notify me and i will also be calling you before my arrival, i want your computer to be fully ready and functional before my arrival and i will be making the money available to you as soon as i can.So do reconfirm your details so i can authorise the funds for the computer and accessories for your task as i will want it all set up and functional prior to my return back to the states.
Regards
— On Thu, 11/5/09, Jessica Dorn wrote:
From: Jessica
Subject: Re: Executive Personal Assistant
To: “Andrew Maximilian”
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 4:45 AM
I was able to find the following:
Dell Inspiron Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor T4300 which Features an 800MHz system bus, 1MB cache and 2.16GHz processor speed from Best Buy for $499.99 plus tax
Lexmark – Impact Wireless Multifunction Printer/ Copier/ Scanner S305
from Best Buy as well but could only be shipped and not picked up the price is listed at $99.99 but the sale price is showing $39.99 plus tax and shipping
The Toshiba I was able to find the exact model on Toshiba’s website for $699.00 plus tax with free shipping Best Buy had Toshiba Model M505-S4975 which was a close match for $649.99 plus tax and shipping and had most of the same specs
The HP DeskJet F4480 was available for pick up at Best Buy and was listed for $79.99 plus tax but on sale price is listed as $39.99 plus tax.
Please let mek now if there is any other information that is needed.
Thanks.
Jessica
On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 10:09 PM, Andrew Maximilian wrote:
Hello,
I received your message and I need to let you know that I am only interested to hire someone who is dependable and honest with a good heart for this position because my Personal Assistant/bookkeeper will be communicating with my U.S clients, keeping records of my income/expenses finances and vital information. And another reason why I needed a Personal Assistant is to find someone who can work cooperatively with me in order to assist me, relief me from my busy schedule and other business activities, for your location cannot be a problem. your task includes
• Process all customer payments and invoices
• Process all vendor bills in a timely manner
• Enter all transactions into QuickBooks
• Prepares and run data reports as requested
• Light filing of invoices, statements, and payments
*Scheduling programmers, Updating clients and keeping me up to date with them.
*Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence when I’m away.
*Handling and monitoring sales and some of my financial activities
This Job is basically working from home, I would be meeting with you when I return back from business travel in China but i will be providing you with my Attorneys number in the states and all you have to do is to call him and introduce yourself to him, all you have to tell him is to let him know that you are my new personal assistant with your contact information.
I shall be making all the necessary arrangement that will enable your work easier for you while I am away on business trip because I will be leaving for China tomorrow morning for a company project over there that really needs my urgent attention. However, as my personal assistant and bookkeeper, i will like to set you up with a personal laptop computer to enable you have the access to internet and also provide you a printer needed to carry out your duties(I would want my private laptop computer and not your house computer) and I will also provide you the software’s and materials that are needed to perform your duties such as:
*The Information needed to make request for the payment due from clients. You will be notifying clients via email, phone and mailing about their purchase and payments. I will be paying you $1100 every two weeks and remember this is a part time job so it doesn’t affect your existing jobs, I want you to make an inquiry about getting a laptop computer and having internet setup with a desk jet printer and this will mainly be used for the company’s commitments.
So check any of this below and get back to me with the prices
Dell Inspiron 13 Intel® Pentium™ Dual Core T4200 (2.0 GHz/800Mhz FSB/1MB cache
Lexmark – Wireless Multifunction Printer/ Copier/ Scanner
B)
Toshiba Satellite L510-ST3405
HP DeskJet F4480 All-in-One Printer
I will be providing funds for this prior to my arrival back to the states, so let me know how much it will cost to get this items ready Asap.
Regards
Mr. Andrew Maximilian
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:20:24 -0800
From: andrewmaximilian@ymail.com
Subject: Respond
To:
Hello,
I received your message and I need to let you know that I am only interested to hire someone who is dependable and honest with a good heart for this position because my Personal Assistant/bookkeeper will be communicating with my U.S clients, keeping records of my income/expenses finances and vital information. And another reason why I needed a Personal Assistant is to find someone who can work cooperatively with me in order to assist me, relief me from my busy schedule and other business activities, for your location cannot be a problem. your task includes
• Process all customer payments and invoices
• Process all vendor bills in a timely manner
• Enter all transactions into QuickBooks
• Prepares and run data reports as requested
• Light filing of invoices, statements, and payments
*Scheduling programmers, Updating clients and keeping me up to date with them.
*Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence when I’m away.
*Handling and monitoring sales and some of my financial activities
This Job is basically working from home, I would be meeting with you when I return back from business travel in China but i will be providing you with my Attorneys number in the states and all you have to do is to call him and introduce yourself to him, all you have to tell him is to let him know that you are my new personal assistant with your contact information.
I shall be making all the necessary arrangement that will enable your work easier for you while I am away on business trip because I will be leaving for China tomorrow morning for a company project over there that really needs my urgent attention. However, as my personal assistant and bookkeeper, i will like to set you up with a personal laptop computer to enable you have the access to internet and also provide you a printer needed to carry out your duties(I would want my private laptop computer and not your house computer) and I will also provide you the software’s and materials that are needed to perform your duties such as:
*The Information needed to make request for the payment due from clients. You will be notifying clients via email, phone and mailing about their purchase and payments. I will be paying you $1100 every two weeks and remember this is a part time job so it doesn’t affect your existing jobs, I want you to make an inquiry about getting a laptop computer and having internet setup with a desk jet printer and this will mainly be used for the company’s commitments.
So check any of this below and get back to me with the prices
Dell Inspiron 13 Intel® Pentium™ Dual Core T4200 (2.0 GHz/800Mhz FSB/1MB cache
Lexmark – Wireless Multifunction Printer/ Copier/ Scanner
B)
Toshiba Satellite L510-ST3405
HP DeskJet F4480 All-in-One Printer
I will be providing funds for this prior to my arrival back to the states, so let me know how much it will cost to get this items ready Asap.
Regards
Mr.. Andrew Maximilian
I recieved the same email as Linda on this website, thank God I Google everything, I didn’t give him any info or purchase anything just started asking questions about his business and the job. Seemed to good to be true and it was. Be careful.
(Second email, same as Linda)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:20:24 -0800
From: andrewmaximilian@ymail.com
Subject: Respond
To:
Hello,
I received your response and desire to work with me as my personal assistant and bookkeeper,My company is into heavy equipment sales,maintenance services and we give loan facilities,Our Mother company is in china. (Shanghai Longji Construction Machinery Co Ltd).It was established in 2002,located in Shanghai,China. Since its inception, the company has established a reputation for itself as a supplier of high quality products. We focus on quality and aim to achieve total customer satisfaction, both in the products we offer and in the services that follows. We are the leading exporter of China construction machinery. We are branch sales office for CAMC trucks in Shanghai, and have rich experience of China construction machinery. This dedication to total customer satisfaction through a manufacturer/dealer partnership has led to the success and expansion of Shanghai Longji Engineering Machinery Co Ltd. Because of the high demands of Our machinery in the states it has been hard to meet up with the commitments and tasks.
I will like to provide you with a computer that will solely be used for my business,(wont like interference from other things) I will be making out some money available to you for the purchase of the computers as i have said earlier and any of this will be good.
Dell Inspiron 13 Intel® Pentium™ Dual Core T4200 (2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB/1MB cache
Lexmark – Wireless Multifunction Printer/ Copier/ Scanner
B)
Toshiba Satellite L510-ST3405
HP Deskjet F4480 All-in-One Printer
I would want you to reconfirm your information such as your………
(First and last name,Delivery Address and phone number )
Also this is my Attorneys’ number 415-651-4975, his name is James,He will be traveling on a short vacation tomorrow, hopefully you can get a hold of him on the phone and if not , drop a message with his assistant as i am sure he will get back to me,(I will need you to call and let him know about you,that is all you have to do ,after the call i will like you to notify me and i will also be calling you before my arrival, i want your computer to be fully ready and functional before my arrival and i will be making the money available to you as soon as i can.So do reconfirm your details so i can authorise the funds for the computer and accessories for your task as i will want it all set up and functional prior to my return back to the states.
Regards
Hello,I received your response and desire to work with me as my personal assistant and bookkeeper, My company is into heavy equipment sales, maintenance services and we give loan facilities, Our Mother company is in china. (Shanghai Longji Construction Machinery Co Ltd).It was established in 2002, located in Shanghai, China. Since its inception, the company has established a reputation for itself as a supplier of high quality products. We focus on quality and aim to achieve total customer satisfaction, both in the products we offer and in the services that follows. We are the leading exporter of China construction machinery. We are branch sales office for CAMC trucks in Shanghai, and have rich experience of China construction machinery. This dedication to total customer satisfaction through a manufacturer/dealer partnership has led to the success and expansion of Shanghai Longji Engineering Machinery Co Ltd. Because of the high demands of our machinery in the states it has been hard to meet up with the commitments and tasks.
I will like to provide you with a computer that will solely be used for my business,(wont like interference from other things) I will be making out some money available to you for the purchase of the computers as i have said earlier and any of this will be good.
Dell Inspiron 13 Intel® Pentium™ Dual Core T4200 (2.0 GHz/800Mhz FSB/1MB cache
Lexmark – Wireless Multifunction Printer/ Copier/ Scanner
B)
Toshiba Satellite L510-ST3405
HP DeskJet F4480 All-in-One Printer
I would want you to reconfirm your information such as your………
(First and last name, Delivery Address and phone number )
Also this is my Attorneys’ number 415-651-4975, his name is James, He will be traveling on a short vacation tomorrow, hopefully you can get a hold of him on the phone and if not , drop a message with his assistant as i am sure he will get back to me,(I will need you to call and let him know about you, that is all you have to do ,after the call I will like you to notify me and i will also be calling you before my arrival, i want your computer to be fully ready and functional before my arrival and i will be making the money available to you as soon as i can.So do reconfirm your details so i can authorize the funds for the computer and accessories for your task as i will want it all set up and functional prior to my return back to the states.
Regards, Andrew Maximilian
ISN’T FUNNY THAT THIS IS WHAT I RECEIVED TOO…
I got the same e-mail form andrew maximilian. Then I got a check in the mail this morning…..
Got the same scam from a laura.keithahn@msn.com, selling a 2006 Nissan Maxima.
Here is the email that i recieved:
Hello,
My 2006 Nissan Maxima is still for sale, has no problems at all and is lien cleared. My asking price is $3,750. Probably it deserve more, but I’m asking this price because I’m forced to sell it quickly as I got an employee car and I don’t need this car anymore. I have a clear title for it, no liens or loans and never smoked in. Has 63,000 miles and the VIN# is 1N4BA41E46C833031 . The buyer will receive the car with all papers and receipts that he needs to register it to his name.Shipping will be done whit DAS and it will take no more then 2-3 days. I have a friend there who will manage me a low price shipping and I assumed that it is my duty to pay for shipping it.It will be delivered directly to your address.
Anyway, I have to let you know that I want a fast deal so if you are really interested in buying it,please reply with the following information’s:
-Your full name;
-Your shipping address.(street,city,state,zip code)
The transaction will close only through eBay so we both will be protected.
I want eBay because as they are the biggest company on the internet I think that we can close this deal fast and safe for both of us. Also I am not very familiar with the internet transactions and eBay is the only one I know. eBay should be a warranty because everything it’s legal when they handle all the things and i can’t pick up the money until you test and want to keep the car. We should make the transaction fast because i have many potential buyers right now.
I will look for your email,so that we can move forward with this deal!
Let me know.
Regards,
Laura keithahn is the same person described above in all cases, unfortunately I sent her $5,000 and got scammed. Hope that slut dies of aids!!!
This same Tatrina Johnsons got me. I am a babysitter on sittercitty.com and i sent her my email and my phone number and my full name. this was the email…sorry story she sent to me.
Thank you for getting back , my name is Tatrina , I’m from Hawaii but we just moved to CA, right now I would be very busy with my seminar/workshop back in Hawaii, as explained in my ad I need a nanny for my daughter and son, Their names are Josie and Daniel they are 7 and 10 yrs old, she is in the 3rd and 4th grade and they are well behaved too, we may not be able to meet in person, because i’m a very busy person and still busy with the works in front of me right now, but once we agree on terms and condition and once we are done with the payment, my neighbour would be the one who will be bringing her to the location which we will agree together,She would be the one taking care of her well being .
You will be needed from 3.30pm till 6.30pm Mondays through Friday and they will be baby sat at our place or yours depends on which one you would prefer.I would be paying $650 per week, message me to let me know when you would be available to start, so I can be able to check with my neighbour, and will be able to know how to prepare your first 2 weeks payment so she can be able to start as soon as I’m through with the payment. And please do not hesitate to tell me a little more about yourself and your experience. let me know if your okay with my condition, After a month i will know if they will continue or not, I will be able to pay for 5 days a week and but Please you still will have to guarantee me of taking proper care of my kids. And let me know what hours you will be free .If you are interested in the position, I will like you to send me an email with a brief summary of your nanny experience or your resume. As well as some references if any.I also have a small interview for you if you are interested in the position. It is written below:
1)What are your academics qualifications?
2)Do you have certificate to back up your Tutoring?
3)How old are you?
4)Are you married?
5)Do you have kid(s)?
6)Do you have any criminal records?
I gave her my info and then sittercity emailed me this morning saying their profile has been terminated. i am so scared.
*******CAN ANYONE HELP ME I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO. MY NAME AND INFO IS OUT TO THE PERSON…….PLEASE HELP ME***********
I also got the Shanghai Longji Construction Machinery Co Ltd. These scammers know the economy is hitting hard and they are taking advantage of innocent people.Thank God i
did my investigating first… Please be aware of these
malicious scammers…..
Hello,
Thanks for the response… I’m okay with the condition and price of the item and ready for its purchase. My form of payment will be by sending you Check via UPS next day air delivery.
I’ll be responsible for the pick-up and the movers fee will be included in your payment to avoid delay and to enable pick up company to schedule an appropriate time for the pick-up at your location after check has been cashed as I have other properties to be moved alongside the item.
And secondly , Kindly delete the posting as am definitely buying it from you and it would be sad for me to have the payment in the mail only to be informed of the its sale.I will also wait for you to cash the check before i have my mover come for pick up.
Would have love to come over for viewing but I’m afraid that might not be possible due to my work frame. If you have more pics please send so I can have a good look. Do get back to me with your full name and address (not p.o box) including your cell and land number so I can make out payment.Also am deaf and will like to be contacted via email
Regards,
Thanks
there must be ways to bring these spammers in to the justice aren’t there?
Its like you learn my thoughts! You appear to grasp so much about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I believe that you could do with some p.c. to power the message house a bit, however other than that, this is wonderful blog. An excellent read. I’ll certainly be back.
Pretty section of content. I just stumbled upon your weblog and in accession capital to assert that I get actually loved account your blog posts. Anyway I’ll be subscribing in your augment and even I fulfillment you get admission to consistently quickly.
Thanks for any other informative web site. The place else may I get that kind of info written in such a perfect manner? I have a mission that I am just now working on, and I’ve been at the look out for such info.