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    Just posted the old stereo from my truck on Craigslist. Wasn't up more than 5 minutes before a I got a text reply asking if it was still available. Copied and pasted from another website, but it describes exactly what happened to me:

    Yesterday I had posted an ad to Craigslist and it didn't take long for the vulture's to start circling lol. I received a text from 908-956-7881 saying they were interested in the items I posted and asked how much for them. After I gave them the price they went into a speech about how they want to verify my ad and make sure that it wasn't a scam. I replied that they could do whatever they needed to to verify it wasn't a scam. That's when they informed me that they will run it through Craigslist and that I should be getting a five digit code that I will need to then text to them so the ad can be verified.

    ****************DO NOT GIVE THEM THIS CODE**************

    From what I have been able to find out is they use this code to register their phone and attach it to your Craigslist account so they can post ads and scam other people. If you have heard of this scam and know more about it please feel free to update this topic. I knew there was something wrong with this reply because the texts were written in such poor and broken english. They never once tried to talk me down on the price and they really really wanted that code. They talked more about getting the code then anything else and it was imperative that I get that code to them and as fast as I could and that it was correct. I did mess with them and I gave them 2 wrong codes but that didn't deter them at all. They would just have an automated system re-send me the code lol. Like I said if you know what this scam is all about please reply to this topic because I as well as others would like to know what this code is all about. I hope no one finds out the hard way and that post has kept someone from finding out what happens if these codes are given out. Thank you for reading this and good luck to all.
    They quit replying after I sent them the link to that text...
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    is there no end to this bull sh it. shole country people and their scams?

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    I reply back something like You are a scummy scammer and you can pound some sand.
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    Thanks for the info!
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    I never attach my # to CL ads... I always set it up to use the anonymous email system. I freakin hate people sometimes.
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    Christ I just put my car for sale on CL and within 10 minutes got 2 emails full of broken english that are obviously scammers. For example:

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    I am so much interested in purchasing your item and I will be paying you with a certified cashiers check and wait till it clears before pick up by my movers? Let me know if this works for you.

    I will need you to provide me with your full name and address where will the check will be mailed to."
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    Quote Originally Posted by bonerjamz03 View Post
    Christ I just put my car for sale on CL and within 10 minutes got 2 emails full of broken english that are obviously scammers. For example:

    "
    I am so much interested in purchasing your item and I will be paying you with a certified cashiers check and wait till it clears before pick up by my movers? Let me know if this works for you.

    I will need you to provide me with your full name and address where will the check will be mailed to."

    you reply with a drop dead asshole and nothing more

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    I just mark it as spam then delete it. Pretty crazy that people actually fall for these things though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bonerjamz03 View Post
    Pretty crazy that people actually fall for these things though.
    For people like us, yes. We're pretty sharp when it some so sniffing out something that doesn't smell quite right. I feel for people like my mom, dad, grandma, grandpa... People that weren't raised with the internet.
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    The sad thing is with everything being outsourced overseas even tech support from legit companies looks like that.

    Thanks for your message .
    Did you receive our messages before that we inform you that we sent a gift to you ?

    So do you receive all 2 parcel ?
    One battery of 5200Mah is a gift ,and do you check second parcel ?
    I am looking forward to your reply .
    Best regards .

    Thanks for your message .
    sorry for the inconvenience in this case .
    I did not know where has fault ,we will check it .
    And would you please just keep the items ?
    Or what is your idea ?
    Look forward to your reply .
    Best regards .





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    I usually get a text asking me to email their wife, girlfriend, etc instead of directly emailing me through CL.... Delete and block
    Next it is the I need to verify you please enter the code..... Delete and block
    Or it is the I am using Google voice and will call you, please enter two digits... Delete and block
    If you are asking to pay by check....
    If you tell me you are paying more than the asking price.....

    If I am not busy I will google their area code and may or may not post a local ad there requesting male adult pics or a super cheap electronic to keep them busy for a while....
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    Quote Originally Posted by BrandonHall10 View Post
    Just posted the old stereo from my truck on Craigslist. Wasn't up more than 5 minutes before a I got a text reply asking if it was still available. Copied and pasted from another website, but it describes exactly what happened to me:



    They quit replying after I sent them the link to that text...
    I don't really know what it's all about but I got the same thing I just deleted their text as soon as I got it I knew it was some type of B/S......
    A lot of times they don't even mention the item I'm selling they just say your item.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bonerjamz03 View Post
    Christ I just put my car for sale on CL and within 10 minutes got 2 emails full of broken english that are obviously scammers. For example:

    "
    I am so much interested in purchasing your item and I will be paying you with a certified cashiers check and wait till it clears before pick up by my movers? Let me know if this works for you.

    I will need you to provide me with your full name and address where will the check will be mailed to."
    I've gotten almost the exact same email. Noticed they don't even mention the car it's "your item"
    You can tell it's BS from a mile away......

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    Quote Originally Posted by BrandonHall10 View Post
    For people like us, yes. We're pretty sharp when it some so sniffing out something that doesn't smell quite right. I feel for people like my mom, dad, grandma, grandpa... People that weren't raised with the internet.
    It's sad really....... SMH

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