I love me some CL scammers...

[ZLTFUL]

Especially the bad ones. Below is the email chain I got starting last night.

Re: Asus G73JW-XN1 Laptop for sale or trade - $850 (West Des Moines)‏
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8:55 AM
Reply  â–¼
  Melanie bailey j Add to contacts
To Ryan XXXX
THAT IS MY ALTERNATIVE MAIL

On 5/14/12, Ryan XXXX <XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX> wrote:
>
> Can you explain why you are using 2 different email addresses? Seems fishy
> to me.Also, can you provide me with your full address so that I can confirm
> a legitimate address?I will only deal with verified Paypal accounts as
> well.
>
>> Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 06:42:27 -0700
>> Subject: Re: Asus G73JW-XN1 Laptop for sale or trade - $850 (West Des
>> Moines)
>> From: janejanebailey@gmail.com
>> To: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
>>
>> Okay,i want it shipped to HI i really want it but if you can assure me
>> the item is in good condition i will proceed with the deal and i will
>> be paying through my paypal account because due to nature of my job i
>> will not be able to get to my bank, sorry for the inconvenience, I
>> want your honesty in return to my faithfulness on this transaction., I
>> use Paypal for payment as it is a safe way to exchange funds Once you
>> receive the payment you can ship it out, i will add extra $100 for the
>> shipping and handling.Your immediate response will surely be
>> appreciated need your reply soon Thanks
>>
>> On 5/14/12, Ryan West <XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX> wrote:
>> > Firm price is $850 a stated in the ad.
>> > Condition is like new.
>> > And it is still available.
>> >
>> > Sent from my iPhone
>> >
>> > On May 13, 2012, at 8:19 PM, liasjoys@aol.com wrote:
>> >
>> >> ** 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
>> >>
>> >> Do you still have it for sale? kindly get back to me with the
>> >> following:
>> >>
>> >> 1. A firm price
>> >> 2. It Present Condition
>> >>
>> >> Thanks
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> >> This message was remailed to you via:
>> >> xhvjm-3009875138@sale.craigslist.org
>> >> If this email is a scam or spam please flag it now:
>> >> http://craigslist.org/flag/20120514011915zKkp0mKd4RGNpXO0TriJjA
>> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> >
>


Then she supposedly send payment:
Hello,
I just made the payment now via paypal, and i know that you must have
receive the payment confirmation from paypal as i got a mail from
paypal stating that the money has been deducted from my account so
kindly check the paypal email address you provide me and do get the
item shipped out now via the USPS OVERNIGHT NEXT DAY DELIVERY Pls i
want this ship out today so it can get to my cousin address asap,and
get the shipment proof to the paypal customer care for your account
creditation. Here is the shipping address.

Nicholas Kenyon
119 Pleasant St Lowell, MA
USA

And don't forget to to wrap it well cause of damage
Hope to read from you soon


So I check the email account attached to my Paypal and see 2 emails from service@paypal.com.shipmentfundinformation@secureroot.com
Cause that shit looks totally legit.

And the email from "Paypal" states:

Dear  XXXXXXXXX@gmail.com

We are contacting you regarding the item payment transaction between you and our valued client (Melanie Bailey) for a recent bought item Asus #:you have to send the valid shipment tracking number to PayPal. This transaction is not fraudulent and you are assured of quality service. We encourage you to ship the item immediately as your payment has been confirmed by us. Security is of critical important at PayPal. As soon as we receive the valid reference number address which was on the receipt and confirm the shipping tracking number. You account would be credited immediately. We need the VALID shipping reference tracking number from you to our customer care (shipmentfundinformation@secureroot.com) to complete this transaction.

The money has now been deducted from the buyer's account (janejanebailey@gmail.com) and is ready to be deposited into your account. It will be credited into your PayPal account (XXXXXXXXX@gmail.com) as soon as we receive the shipping reference tracking number from you.

This is due to new policies at PayPal to protect the both buyer and seller in the face of the growing number of fraudulent activities perpetrated via the internet. You are encouraged to complete this transaction and reflex to this action to enable us to credit your account with immediate effect.

Here at PayPal you can be assured that your security and safety is our topmost concern.


Thanks you for using PayPal
the PayPal Team


So, apparently, Paypal now has a policy where they won't release the funds to you until you ship the item. Seems sort of sketchy to me...

I also love how the Paypal email template they used isn't even remotely like a real Paypal email template.
Silly CL scammers.

[Stella]

Come on.  You have to ship SOMETHING!  Doggy poo?  Used undies from the thrift store?

[zooom]

Come on.  You have to ship SOMETHING!  Doggy poo?  Used undies from the thrift store?

a Brick like someone else did!

[lethe]

a picture of the laptop being held hostage by masked men

[ZLTFUL]

I have plans.  Plans...

But the rest of the nuthouse is welcome to send some friendly reminders of why you don't make the beast with two backs with people on the internet and then give them an address...

Nate, feel like running down to Lowell for me? I hear you're good at arson.

[lethe]

ok done, now let's see what i get in return. 


wingnut thecat
   
12:43 PM (0 minutes ago)
      
to janejanebailey
Greetings and salutations kind sir/madam,
I am interesting in the purchase of a laptop computer that I have heard that you acquired recently. I was told while at the market this morning while buying a new chicken that this illustrious purchase was made and would be greatly awash in joy at assisting in your good fortune by way of purchasing it from you, at a greater cost of course. Great times be with you and may the sun shine upon your path through the field.

Mr. Neander Thalmann DDC, LEED, PhD

[lethe]

that was quick, got a response already 

Now to ramp up the nonsense further. 

wingnut thecat
   
12:53 PM (0 minutes ago)
      
to Melanie
http://winarco.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/gScreen-Announces-SpaceBook-the-Lapto-with-Dual-17-inch-LED-Backlit-Display.jpg
The link for the site i have provided is much as though the same specifications.
I would like to purchase it from you for $989.99 and 9/10 or would consider a trade for rare and precious hen's teeth.


On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 12:47 PM, Melanie bailey j <janejanebailey@gmail.com> wrote:

    can you send me some pic,and the final price?

[bevel]

FWIW, that's about 10 minutes from my house...

Amazingly, that's not the worst section of town.

[ZLTFUL]

So...how are you at arson? 

[bevel]

I haven't really tried, but I could save you some shipping costs if you wanted to leave some bricks.

[ducatiz]

Just be advised shipping poop in the mail is a felony...


... if you are caught.

[ZLTFUL]

Maybe I should send 'em a honey badger...

[Slide Panda]

Got a long haired cat that needs a hair cut?

[Stella]

Just be advised shipping poop in the mail is a felony...


... if you are caught.

Drat.            Even if its claim is "fertilizer"?     

[KnightofNi]

Just be advised shipping poop in the mail is a felony...


... if you are caught.

i thought it was shipping human feces that was illegal.