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Selling your used stuff online has become commonplace. So have scams taking advantage of the good names of reputable online companies. At the FTC, we’ve heard from people stung by scammers spoofing PayPal. The scam generally goes like this: You post a high-value item, like a used car, for sale online. In no time at all, you get an email from a buyer willing to pay full price — or more! But he sets conditions; he is only willing to pay by PayPal or insists the sale must happen right away. What’s really going on? A ruse to steal your personal information, money or merchandise.

Here are some suspicious situations to look for and steps to safe selling online:

Scenario One: The buyer claims he can only pay via PayPal. Don’t have a PayPal account? No problem, he says. He’ll send you an email with a link so you can set one up.

What should you do? Don’t take the bait. The link will send you to a website masquerading as PayPal. Any information you enter will be collected by the bogus buyer, and may be used to commit fraud. If you need to set up an account, go directly to PayPal.com.

Scenario Two: “Check your email!” The buyer claims he has sent payment to your PayPal account with additional funds so you can ship the merchandise ASAP, but oops, he sent too much money. He asks you to return the extra money via a money wiring service. It’s all a lie, including the extra money the buyer says he included.

What should you do? Log into your PayPal account. Make sure you’ve been paid before you ship. Never follow links in emails from people you don’t know. The safest approach is to open a browser window, navigate to PayPal.com, and log in yourself. Also, if the buyer claims to have sent extra money, and asks for some back, that’s a big red flag.

Scenario Three: The buyer sends you real money through a real PayPal account, and you ship him the car. Problem is, the PayPal account belongs to someone else! You might need to return the money even though the scammer has your wheels.

What now? Contact PayPal and ask them to open an investigation. The company offers seller protections so you aren’t liable for unauthorized transactions. Also file a complaint with the FTC and your local police department.

Learn how to recognize and avoid common online scams. And contact PayPal at spoof@paypal.com if you’ve been stung by a PayPal spoof. The company wants to hear from you.

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Bvb mama
August 04, 2017

In reply to by KJK

Ugh. Trying to sell dining furniture and got the same email from Roy Cryan. Glad I googled it and found this site.
orljustin
June 23, 2017

In reply to by GG

Yep, another "Roy Cryan" email from a craigslist ad here. I could tell it was fake, because they asked "I saw your ad on craigslist and it was lovely,i would like to know more about it tell me the condition.". Since I posted extensive images and described it, I knew they were trying to scam.
Linlen
August 06, 2017

In reply to by orljustin

I got exactly the same comment from Roy Cryan about my dining room set listed on craigslist!!I just sent him an e-mail asking if he was still interested, when I decided to google him and found this site! (BTW, who says "it was lovely"????
Is it still av…
June 30, 2017

In reply to by GG

R Roy Cryan to nhr8q-6185622948 2 days agoDetails I work with the Military and am presently located at San Luis Obispo County California Military Bases, United States, so i wont be able to come. As soon as the payment clears i have a mover that would come over to pick it up..

Hmbleb
August 07, 2017

In reply to by Is it still av…

Just got email from same Roy Cryan interested in a rug I posted last night. Thankful for this site and all your notes on this!
amaxw
August 08, 2017

In reply to by Hmbleb

Another Roy Cryan scam story! Same words exactly about the "lovely" piece and how he was in San Luis Opisbo. So glad I googled his name and found the site about his scamming history. I did think it was too good to be true.
SL
April 13, 2017
If a person wants to pay you through PayPal for say a phone or something, can that money they use to pay ever be taken away as a fraud?
C
April 14, 2017
David, who is in the Air Force, just tried to get me on this. He sent me a text from 617-586-8793. I am thinking of sending him this link...
B
April 17, 2017

Posted a Craigslist ad & got a text from (727)998-xxxx wanting responses only to email garrettfutch           

"Thanks,I'm seriously interested in buying this for my Father as a surprise gift, your asking price is quite reasonable and affordable considering others I've seen lately,I would have loved to come check it out my self but am currently in camp as military instructor for new recruits. I however squeezed out time to check this posting as all personal dealings are highly restricted here,I want this kept discreet enough until it get delivered to him and due to the fact that phone calls making are restricted......i will be paying you with my PayPal account because it's attached to my bank account and its a safe and very secure way to make payment. If my mode of payment is accepted just send me your Paypal email address,(Paypal ID) so i can pay in right away. I'll need your name, the pickup address or location and please include your PayPal email address for the payment and send me some recent pictures if available And if you don't have a PayPal account, you can easily go to WWW. Paypal. com and sign up. its very easy. I await your reply asap Thanks" "There will be a pick up agent that will come to your house to do the pick up after the payment must have been made so get back to me with your PayPal email now along with your final price so i can make the payment ASAP."

PeterR
July 24, 2018

In reply to by B

Check this one in response to a motorbike online ad (South Africa). Similar wording but this one works on an oil rig!

From: ANN VAN DER MERWE Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2018, 10:50 Subject: Re: Kx60 To: Thanks for the details, I think it's better i inform you about this. I received an email from my pick up agent am most sure i include that in my previous email, she said she won't come for the pick up unless i pay her the agent commission fee via Spar first in order to be able to schedule a pick up time, i would have love to pay them directly via Spar but there is no way i can pay online ! so i have to ask you to help me with the pick up fees, i will include the R2500 they charged to pick it up and take it my home(1st class treatment), to the payment i will sending into your PayPal account, so after i have made the payment I will need you to help me send the R2500 to my pick up agent through Spar.I will be sending total payment of R6,850 into your PayPal account ,which means R4,000 for the Item, while R2500 for the Pick-Up fee. I have also included the Spar charges which is R50 and extra R300 for the stress ok I will be making the payment if you agree to help with this. Thank you

Abdul B
April 24, 2017
I posted an add on craigslist for a used car, got a text from: ###### 303-219-2360 ####### that he is willing to pay full price of the car, he sounded like someone really interested by asking me questions related to the car, however, will only pay me via PayPal saying since he is away on an assignment - as soon as I told him that I'm only accepting cash or wire transfer, didn't hear back from him/her :) BEWARE OF THIS NUMBER!!!
Mishell
April 27, 2017
Text at 11 PM from +1 213-935-2814 Am okay with the condition of its and your ad price, I am interested in buying this Item from you, And would it be available for shipping and I can pay a little extra charge for the shipping if you wish? I would like to know if you would have it ship to Tennessee for extra charge and i will pay for it? and I can pay with your paypal so get back to me with your paypal email so i can make the payment now. My reply: I'm sorry I will not be using PayPal for this transaction The scammers reply: Oh my God, i understand you. And I insisted on paypal because am not available for the pick up and pay cash and i have been ripped off using western union,money order,check and paypal protects both buyers and sellers from online transaction,so you can set your own paypal account,it is just so easy to open just logging to PayPal.com and follow there procedure there after you have get your own account and get back to me with your email you use to open it for the payment. I shut them down real quick.
Mishell
April 27, 2017

Received this messages just minutes after the other one offering my $400 when my asking price was $300. Red flag #1 From +1 347-913-8526 I'm making you an offer of $400 including shipping fee cause i don't have a meet up schedule and i'll be paying via PayPal. Do you accept my offer?? I'm making you an offer of $400 including shipping fee cause i don't have a meet up schedule and i'll be paying via PayPal. Do you accept my offer?? My reply: I am not using PayPal for this transaction. Their reply: I'll be paying you first before you mail out the device Actually i was advise to do PayPal,I have been ripped off doing money order, western union,cash would have been better but as you can see,the situation is not favorable.. My reply: Thanks but I'll pass. These people are a joke!

Flibberty
April 29, 2017
Partner just had a scammer contact him about his car that literally just went up for sale. Said they could pay through PayPal ASAP and have a courier collect. As it didn't sound right... he gave him his number and asked him to call and chat to suss the person out and asked them where they lived as to why they couldn't come themselves. Ignoring the question about location, he responded that he was deaf and very ashamed to admit this and so on. However, my dad is deaf and in situations like this he would ask us to speak on his behalf, the seller/buyer would often be able to hear him shouting in the background.
Dragus X
May 06, 2017
I just had a conversation with a scammer Trying to buy my used car she wanted to use PayPal. I thought of the whole thing as odd immediately and Googled scams useing Pay Pal, My reply was how about I forward this to the feds, then I was threatened back do this now or you are gonna die she said.do you think that this is a scammer or just a nice person that wanted to buy a used car two states away from Nevada.
Jake
May 09, 2017
>From 408-618-2155 today< Thanks ** , am just trying to make sure its in a good condition, I wou ld love to purchase, I'm satisfied with your price, & I'm requesting t his transaction should be done via PayPal. I'm a flight attendant at AA so my schedule tends to be a little crazy and I'll be flying back & forth. I'm in CA, i won't able to deal in person, but i have a Mover that will be coming for the pickup after the payment has been made and cleared. It'll be just like a Local pickup
Geiive
May 17, 2017
I got this mail today... I am selling a boat and got this mail from someone that wanted to by the boat, and that gave me red flags all over, and I suspect this is a fraud. The mail came from this email adress: Cantu Miguel
goodboy
May 17, 2017

SCAM ALLERT. Selling my car thru cars.com , got a text as early as 5am . Text saying that he's from MA and he is interested with a car and ne will send his agent/ shipper to test drive and pick up the car . He said he could only pay with PayPal and asking for my email and name. RED FLAG I replied and told him I only deal with cashiers check or cash and only do transactions inside a bank for imediate deposit. Never text back. Beware lot of Scammers thru buyers and time share.

ILaughAboutThem
May 16, 2017
Which local law enforcement agency is responsible if there's someone coming to pick up a "paid" vehicle to arrest this person? Our local PD seems to be too "busy" to handle that....
rhonda
May 23, 2017

Same scam here, selling a car in auto trader, was contacted within 12 hours. Even has a Facebook page with a military guy on it.

Do you have the extra keys, Do you have the spare tire, Where did you get your car serviced, Have you ever had any transmission repairs and Is there any rust on the vehicle? I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I am serving in the US army and currently been deploy to Fort Huachuca Military Base , Arizona and calls are restricted at the moment and my only quickest payment option is PayPal, its safe fast and secure and i will be responsible for the PayPal transaction charges so you can get your expected amount. If you don't have an account with PayPal, its pretty easy to open one, Just log onto paypal. com and sign up. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? As I am buying the vehicle for my dad and I'm very sure he will love this vehicle, his a mechanic and a handy man, so if there is anything that need to be fixed in it just let me know he will handle it. I have a mover that will come for the pick up once payment clears in your account and he will handle the title for me.I would appreciate if you email me with more pictures (if available) too since i won't be able to see this in person. I look forward to hear from you with the information below. I look forward to hear from you with the information below. Your PayPal e-Mail Address : Full name: Phone Number- Firm Price: Zip code for pickup: Thanks Gomez

liz
May 23, 2017
Same here. Name David Edmonds Sergeant e9. Couldn't spell worth a crap. That tipped me off. Thought of the old Nigerian scam lol
User
May 26, 2017
Craigslist Scammer by the name of "carmen rizo" on behalf of a Recent Craigslist ad : "Requesting this transaction should be done via PayPal,I'm in Michigan, I'm a flight attendant at AA so my schedule tends to be a little crazy and I'll be flying back & forth, i won't able to deal in person but i have a pick up agent that will be coming for the pickup after the payment has been made."
selar
June 10, 2017
(Below is a message I received from a Craigslist scammer responding to an ad for a vehicle I had for sale. The number to watch out for is 208-568-5931) Thank you for getting back to me. What's the condition and why are you selling it? Any offer yet and are you the owner? I'm just asking to make sure I would not Be disappointed in it so can you Assure me that it is in good state and that i will not be disappointed with it? I'm ready to pay your asking price, but the issue is I'm a Marine Officer and I'm not in my own state now, I'm on a secret mission in Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany GA and use of mobile phone is currently restricted at the military base, But I'm able to access email anytime as we will make use of laptop so my only quickest payment option is PayPal as i can send money via PayPal anytime.Since I'm requesting this transaction to be done via PayPal. SEMPER FI
game player
July 11, 2017

In reply to by selar

Come on now you have to give this one points for using the term Semper Fi don't ya? What a nice touch for a scammer! This has to be my favorite so far!
Angrymom
June 12, 2017
BEWARE - Donna Miller using email donnamiller2020 Basically she says she can only pay with PayPal and I'll send my shipping agent to pick up the item at your house - you just need to send them the shipping fee by Western Union - don't worry I'll include extra in your PayPal payment. I HATE SCAMMERS! GET A REAL JOB!!
jason mac
June 13, 2017
This number is a scammer who claims to be a SGM from the military but of course is currently at camp bowie in texas and cannot come to view the vehicle in person and can only pay by paypal. Name...alias is: Anthony Smith with the cel number 254-629-7815 Wanted me to send him a money request at: anthonysmith1@ I told him/her I didn't believe they are who they say they are and should be ashamed of themselves for trying to steal from people. Of course I didn't get any response.
Crystal
August 26, 2017

In reply to by jason mac

He just replied to my Craigslist post wanting to buy a vehicle and pay me with paypal! What a loser!!! Thank you for posting this!
Karey
June 19, 2017
Oh goodness! good thing i checked google for scams like this! First I received a text message via a certain online text messaging app and asked me to send him an email. Here's our email thread... "Re:audio 6 interface On Sunday, June 18, 2017, David Phillip
j martin
June 26, 2017

Gomez Wilson scam:

I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I am serving in the US army and currently been deploy to Fort Huachuca Military Base , Arizona and calls are restricted at the moment and my only quickest payment option is PayPal, its safe fast and secure and i will be responsible for the PayPal transaction charges so you can get your expected amount. If you don't have an account with PayPal, its pretty easy to open one, Just log onto  .paypal.  and sign up. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? As I am buying the vehicle for my dad and I'm very sure he will love this vehicle, his a mechanic and a handy man, so if there is anything that need to be fixed in it just let me know he will handle it. I have a mover that will come for the pick up once payment clears in your account and he will handle the title for me

hcc1951
June 28, 2017
Ha ha, I'm interacting with one of these time-wasting jokers right now. Offering more than I asked, to include shipping. Pushing to do it quick. Insisting on paypal. The kicker was the phrase "i don't have a meet up schedule" which sounded strange and not correct english, and now I see that exact phrase in one of the posts above this one. Thanks everyone for this very helpful forum! Note the name "Raymond Thorton". I wrote "Raymond" back saying he sounds like a scammer but if he's a real buy he won't be insulted but instead will be grateful I'm so careful with my money ... and my laptops.
jillw
June 29, 2017
A scammer from this number: +1 (570) 521-6981 tried to do the paypal scam to me on my used car. This is what he wrote: I'm Sgt Stafford, I would like to buy it,i like all i read about it,i would have the shipper visit you to pick it up after you receive the payment, i am on base at the moment and unable to deal in person,and i will be paying you through PayPal, do you have PayPal account for the payment? I am sorry i dont have time for another mode of payment and PayPal is safe, fast and secure, you can simply logging to their website PayPal. and setup an account in 10min Seller beware!
DRS
June 30, 2017
Here is the text I just got, always suspicious when they don't want to negotiatie price. Thanks everyone for clueing me in. 'Thanks for getting back, i'm cool with your price but i'm a flight attendant and won't be able to come for the pickup myself, I will love it if i can make the payment into your account via PayPal because is the easiest way of making payment this days.When you receive the money in your account today the pickup agent will be coming for the pickup tomorrow at the time that will be convenient for you'
Bart
June 30, 2017
Ugh, another one: I was trying to sell a car on Craigslist and this was the first e-mail they sent. Beware though, this one -first pretended to be someone else and texted me saying "hey, my friend at this email address wants to buy your car" presumably to get rid of the CL relay email -sent several full-fledged and functional FAKE Paypal emails -Even called me to hustle me for the money from a spoofed American number in Tennessee (though he was definitely Nigerian or something). Thanks for your response, I am sorry I am not available to view due to the nature of my job, I am in the United States Army and serve as a CBRN Specialist (74D). I want to buy this for my son birthday Gift. I am currently deployed wont be back till January . I am OK with your asking price and if you don't mind, I can only pay through PayPal at the moment because its the most secure way to make or receive payment online this is why I'll prefer using PayPal to pay you, all I need is your PayPal email to make the payment and if you don't have a PayPal account, its pretty easy to set up at www.paypal.com. I also have a few questions for you. Whats its condition, any damages? Are you the original owner and what is your reason for selling?and last asking price? I hope you consider my offer. I am ready to buy, so you can take the add off Craigslist. I'll have a courier person come for pick up and storage after I make payment and money is in your hand. Thanks for understanding, hope to read from you soon. The phone numbers they used were 1-901-842-0650 and 1-915-320-5891
ms.jenniv
July 05, 2017
The giveaway is generally poor english. Also, a sense of urgency in purchasing the product. They use the same script for EVERY product. It is insane.
AJW31
July 06, 2017

In the last 2 days I received 3 of those Paypal scam emails and one that is the following:

"i like the bmw and i am sure that it is O K i am fine with the pr ice from your listing so i will go ahead get the funds from my l oan broker. i will have to come and see and also check the car. I -will bring also my mechanic with me, so he will see it too. i will be able to pay you cash after i will inspect the car. i am very serious and i deal only face to face with cash. Do you have all the service docs and the history of-the_car?"

This is close to the same wording I have received in a past car sale. I am not sure what the deal is with this one but anybody who says "I am very serious" and "I am okay with the price", just delete the email. I real buyer will test drive the vehicle and offer less than asking price. I wish there was a way to stop these morons because they are wasting our time.

RFK
July 07, 2017
Selling a car on the internet. Received 2 text messages from two different scammers. One wanting use PayPal the other wanted me to deliver the car from Illinois to Delaware and use a personal check. These low life's are out in droves. Do not trust anybody and always search for scams. If you'll take a few extra minutes to research the number they are using and the area they are saying they are from doesn't match, chances are you're being scammed. Have a great day and be safe.
rod
July 10, 2017
ive been emailing back and forth to a guy named taylor singer, and i wanted to sell my truck posted on kijjiji ,he is very intrested,and offers 800 above asking price,i was about to setup a pay pal and link my bank account to do same as all of u,But i came here first,just seemed to good to b true,sure enuff,almost word for word, ive even asked for other options for him to pay me,he said thats the only option his car peps use,and they where going to pickup my truck almost immediately ,READ THESE BEFORE U THINK U CAN GET AROUND THIS, they wont have the money,and they will take your item,so thank you all who posted here
LLC
July 10, 2017
Good ole Roy Cryan reached out to me today regarding a posting I created yesterday to sell some tires. I am so glad others of you reported this this individual as a scam or I might have bit.
game player
July 11, 2017
I posted some furniture yesterday and within an hour I had 3 people contacting me with the same request. What condition is it in and they must pay now with paypal. I have spent 2 days having the time of my life playing stupid and stringing them along. Heck I even offered to transport the furniture to CO to some poor soul who could not leave his base post to do a money order or anything. I have messed with him since yesterday telling him he had committed and I had turned down several buyers because of his commitment. Told him I would deliver and then he could see it in person and pay in cash. Haven't heard back from him. I tell them I won't use PayPal because of their political views but that they can pay the full amount to the shipping agent and have them bring me the cash when they come to pick up the furniture. I do play very stupid and sweet as can be all the while messing with them endlessly. I think I have had about 6 so far. One even told me they only use paypal because they have been ripped off too many times by checks and money orders! That one was probably my favorite. Ya know if they are going to waste my time I am gonna waste theirs. It is too funny for sure. Do people really fall for stuff like this? Never mind they must or the scammers wouldn't have a need to exist! Stay diligent my friends!
L78
July 12, 2017
Got the same thing on an outboard motor. Name used was Tony Crainge tony2012craige . Did not bite. As soon as I said I would not use PayPal there was an attempt to change my CL password. I have since changed several pw's.
Car seller
July 15, 2017
This scam is still going on. I posted a car on cars.com and received an email almost identical to those described by previous commenters. Claimed to be a Marine posted in Afghanistan willing to pay full price sight unseen, a gift for someone, with the same questions and PayPal requirement. Same odd use of certain words like 'mover'.
jknappr
July 22, 2017
Same thing for me. I had the privilege of this dance twice in less than a week. An oceanographer that was out to sea ( Michael Heinrich) and a Military guy in a neighboring State (Gomez Wilson) 1st one almost got me. The second one awoke this morning to a very rude email.
Charly
July 26, 2017
Thanks for sharing these stories .. I got the Ann Grove Flight attendant one for something I posted on Craigslist. (I thought it too good to be true when someone responds so quickly and wants to send me money) and not even see such a high ticket item! Lesson Learned and RED FLAG when they don't seem to care too much about the item and more eager about the payment process!
Arioch
July 30, 2017
Wow I got two or three like this and I never used PayPal before so I was a little concerned about being asked to use PayPal since I'm not familiar with their terms, conditions or charges. After due consideration I declined on the first. After the third I was beginning to think I listed it in the wrong location.
RH-NJ
July 31, 2017
I got a PayPal scam today same tactic by 2 different people... Scammer #1: "Thank you for getting back to me, Do you have the extra keys, Do you have the spare tire, Where did you get your car serviced, Have you ever had any transmission repairs and Is there any rust on the vehicle? I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I am serving in the US army and currently been deploy to NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany and calls are restricted at the moment and my only quickest payment option is PayPal, its safe fast and secure and i will be responsible for the PayPal transaction charges so you can get your expected amount. If you don't have an account with PayPal, its pretty easy to open one, Just log onto www. paypal. com and sign up. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? As I am buying the vehicle for my dad and I'm very sure he will love this vehicle, his a mechanic and a handy man, so if there is anything that need to be fixed in it just let me know he will handle it. I have a mover that will come for the pick up once payment clears in your account and he will handle the title for me. I look forward to hear from you with the information below." 2nd Scammer: "Do you have the extra keys, Do you have the spare tire, Where did you get your car serviced, Have you ever had any transmission repairs and Is there any rust on the vehicle? I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I am serving in the US army and currently been deploy to Fort Huachuca Military Base , Arizona and calls are restricted at the moment and my only quickest payment option is PayPal, its safe fast and secure and i will be responsible for the PayPal transaction charges so you can get your expected amount. If you don't have an account with PayPal, its pretty easy to open one, Just log onto www. paypal. com and sign up. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? As I am buying the vehicle for my dad and I'm very sure he will love this vehicle, his a mechanic and a handy man, so if there is anything that need to be fixed in it just let me know he will handle it. I have a mover that will come for the pick up once payment clears in your account and he will handle the title for me.I would appreciate if you email me with more pictures (if available) too since i won't be able to see this in person. I look forward to hear from you with the information below. I look forward to hear from you with the information below."
Catherine
August 01, 2017
Beware, nearly got scammed on Done Deal via paypal. Offered me full asking price with no viewing of the dress. Sent me a paypal email with an extra €200 for postage. Conditions were I had to pay the first €200 for shipping of the item in western union first in Post office and then the rest of my asking price would go in to my paypal account! Haaaaa haaaa! Ya nearly got me...NOT!!! Hahahahahahahaha!
Milt
August 02, 2017
I was actually trying to buy a vehicle (located on Craigslist). Got this today: Hi again, as I've told you, at this moment I am in Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, AK. I do a special training program each day and I am not allowed to get out of the unit or call whenever I want. The reason I'm selling this truck way below market value is because I don't have time for negotiations and I need money before August 17 for my next house in Anchorage. Before leaving I had pre-arranged the deal with eBay so my presence is not necessary. They can protect both buyer and seller and it's the right way to do this. The truck is already at our Traffic Management Office from Langley Air Force Base, VA, ready to go. eBay will handle this transaction and the total amount that you will pay is $2,500 (NO hidden or shipping fees). Once the payment is confirmed and secured by eBay, the shipping will be started. You will receive the truck at your home address within 2-3 working days. It will come with a clear title and reg. I am a member of the eBay buyer protection program and using this service you will get a 5 days testing period after delivery and then I will get the payment. SO...ONLY AFTER you receive the truck and agree to keep it, eBay will release the payment to me, in this way we are both protected. If by any reason you find something you don't like about it you can send it back on my expense but I'm sure it won't be the case because my truck is in excellent condition. It will come with all the necessary paperwork (clear title, bill of sale, manuals etc). You will receive all the original documents. I signed all the paperwork and the clear title is ready to be transferred to the new owner. I need to know if you are still interested, so I can ask eBay to send you the details on this deal. If you are interested, please include in the next email your contact information for eBay (full name, shipping address and phone number), so we can move forward with this transaction. I attached some pictures to this email. Thanks, hope to do business with you soon! Uhhh... NO!I just sent it to spoof @ eBay.com (and flagged the post as spam).
Crazy stuff
August 01, 2017
I just got one. Marine awaiting deployment. Buying for his dad. (I'm selling a motorcycle he trusts me for condition, etc, etc, have you checked into paypal yet? sent a link I didn't use it! Glad.
New scam
August 03, 2017
Thanks for getting back to me,am at work and calls are not allowed that's why i am contacting u via email,whats the recent condition and also why u selling it,are u the original owner,how recent are the pics on ad? I'm ok with the price, I can only pay through PayPal at the moment due to my work and pickup agent is avail to come and pick it up after payment made,all i need is the email u use in setting it up and ur name so that i can make the payment and u will be notify by PayPal as soon as am done.arrangement for the picking follows as PayPal will update u on that after transaction completed. Some ppl trying really hard. Too good to be true. Contacted me literally minutes I have posted the add. Watch the scammers. Don't waste your time.
Lollypop
August 03, 2017
This all sounds just like a communication I had today from a tommy jones who said he was at sea & wanted to pay for my car via pay pall , would pay all my fees & wanted to pick up my car on a low loader for his son it just sounded to good to be true , I gave him all my details including my address & PayPal details , I've now deleted my PayPal Account and feel reall worried about the whole thing
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