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tinyE
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 Tue Oct 31, 06 7:14 am measuring craigslist scams? |
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i recently listed our house at the coast for rent on craigslist, and am paranoid about all the scams (based on mark's experience)... what are some good techniques to tell if it's on the level?
1) phone call? (is that good enough?)
2) physical address?
3) credit card info?
here's one of the replies I got... i'll email him back, but was just wondering if you guys/girls had any ideas. BTW...one of the things that triggered this is that it is a house, and says house all over the add and the website.
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Hello Sir\ Ma
I come across your ad at craigslist and am highly intrested in renting this condo for 10 day....as my weeding is coming up by 20th of NOV,i want to come to the state on vacation and honey moon.....i want to book my vacation to 22nd of NOv..i want to know maybe you condo will be available?and i want to know how much it cost?the mode of payment?payment detail?the condition of the house and so on..if this condo is available plz kindly get back to me with the information require...
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crucifunkin
Since 31 Aug 2005
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| Tue Oct 31, 06 7:37 am |
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scam... I make that judgement by the poor use of the english language. If you reply they most likely will send you payment in full with fake money orders and ask you to send them the difference.
Whenever I see replies with crappy English I assume scam. |
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
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| Tue Oct 31, 06 7:44 am |
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Yes I agree. Bad spelling is a tip off. I also look for the email address. If it's from Yahoo my scammer alarm goes off. If you do take a money order take it to the bank tell them you are not sure if its real. It will take 1 week to process the money order ect. If it clears after that it SHOULD be good.
If your gut tells you something smells bad it probably is bad.
Good luck!
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Gman
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| Tue Oct 31, 06 9:10 am |
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| The use of "sir" or even worse "ma" time to stop reading and move on. |
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tinyE
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| Tue Oct 31, 06 9:16 am |
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i emailed back in hopes of contributing to the images of money orders.
the weird thing is that it's for a rental. do you suppose he'll cancel and want a refund or something?
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Nak
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| Tue Oct 31, 06 9:16 am |
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I'd say scam on this one... I've read on other forums that the fake international cashiers checks can take a month to show up as bad after cashing them... I don't know that for a fact, but it's seems consistant with some of the international banking I've done.
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Mark
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| Tue Oct 31, 06 9:20 am |
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| Nak wrote: | I'd say scam on this one... I've read on other forums that the fake international cashiers checks can take a month to show up as bad after cashing them... I don't know that for a fact, but it's seems consistant with some of the international banking I've done.
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After talking the fraud division of USBank they assure me that they would catch bad moneyorders after 1 week. I agree that I would wait even longer just to be safe. Also know if its fake you may get a call from the Feds as you have been involved in a Felony!  Make sure to keep your emails so you can show a path and keep them off your back.
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pdxmonkeyboy
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| Tue Oct 31, 06 9:47 am |
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I think requesting a phone number and talking to the person would be a good way to get a feel for if it is a scam or not.
You can always ask for references and a steep deposit if your worried. Lastly, I would never rent my vacation house to anyone who talks like a first year customer service rep from new dehli. |
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tautologies
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| Wed Nov 01, 06 4:22 pm |
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I am not sure about this. I have received A LOT of scamming email, but a dead give away is if they want to over-pay you, and have you send the rest of the money by Western Union to someone else. I would however be very cautious on this one 
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tinyE
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| Thu Nov 02, 06 7:04 am |
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as predicted...
"Hello Brett
The price is okay...i am not familar with paypal...i will like to pay via money order...it will be sent express...so you get it fast........
Mike"
Definately a scam....i was tempted to let him go ahead and send it, but not sure I want this guy to have my home address. How can I get his money order without letting him know where I live?  |
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Mark
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| Thu Nov 02, 06 9:00 am |
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| FlyinElvis wrote: | as predicted...
"Hello Brett
The price is okay...i am not familar with paypal...i will like to pay via money order...it will be sent express...so you get it fast........
Mike"
Definately a scam....i was tempted to let him go ahead and send it, but not sure I want this guy to have my home address. How can I get his money order without letting him know where I live? |
Yeah thats a scam!
You will have to give a house or business address to get your "check" I am not worried that he will show up. If he does he will get a beat down
You should upsell the house and see how high you can get the check.
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pdxmonkeyboy
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| Thu Nov 02, 06 10:00 am |
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| just block sender, who has time to waste on the scammers? |
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tinyE
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| Thu Nov 02, 06 10:09 am |
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| Mark wrote: | | FlyinElvis wrote: | as predicted...
"Hello Brett
The price is okay...i am not familar with paypal...i will like to pay via money order...it will be sent express...so you get it fast........
Mike"
Definately a scam....i was tempted to let him go ahead and send it, but not sure I want this guy to have my home address. How can I get his money order without letting him know where I live? |
Yeah thats a scam!
You will have to give a house or business address to get your "check" I am not worried that he will show up. If he does he will get a beat down
i was thinking that I would throw in a rental surfboard for some ungodly amount. Should we have a contest to see who can get the biggest check out of a scammer?
You should upsell the house and see how high you can get the check. |
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