Craigslist question - Does this sound fishy???

[Garemlin]

Wasn't sure exactly where to post this. If wrong section mods feel free to move.


I have part of my collection up for sale on Craigslist. I don't do much dealing on there so I had a question about a reply I got to one of my ads. Does anything about this sound fishy???? Or am I being paranoid???

Hey

That's great, thank you for getting back to me. Though I'll be using
the services of a mover who will come for the pick up of the item on
my behalf all because I'm currently away for a contracting Job but I
will send a Check through my Bank to cover the cost of the items. The check will be delivered to you by a reliable courier company within 2-3 working days. Please do provide me with your full mailing address, and also indicate your final price, the Name that should be on check and finally a cell phone #. Kindly delete the posting because am serious in buying it, when the funds clears then we can arrange for the pick up asap.

 

[pixletwin]

No way in hell I would sell something under those circumstances.

 

[ZaCHw117]

I got the same exact response on their a couple weeks ago while putting a listing up for some furniture. No way in hell that legit.

 

[jstep13]

Oldest scam in the book...

 

[DarthTrafford]

They're sending a moving company to pick up the items?
What the heck did you sell? LOL
As for the courier it sounds like a scam.
Be careful.

 

[Garemlin]

They're sending a moving company to pick up the items?
What the heck did you sell? LOL
As for the courier it sounds like a scam.
Be careful.

Haha. Yeah I didn't pay much mind to that. Thought mover was slang for a courier or something.

I know all about the money wiring scams on Craigslist. But my take on this is he wants to mail a check and when the check clears have someone pick it up.

At any rate I replied back cash, postal money or paypal only and never heard a response so I am assuming it was some sort of scam.

 

[EVILFACE]

When it comes to craigslist, I meet them somewhere and only deal in cash.

 

[cplhicks]

When it comes to craigslist, I meet them somewhere and only deal in cash.

Meet them in a public place and only deal in cash.

 

[mishu2nite]

scam to get your email, I have had it a couple of times.

 

[timberline1123]

Its definitely a scam !

 

[jye318]

Cash only buddy.....

 

[elektrox]

Scam, I put a washer and dryer up awhile back and got a similar response.

 

[hydrobud]

i have the Brooklyn Bridge for sale .... very cheap . hell ill even do a trade

 

[filip629]

Do not give this person your info. Especially your address. That's just asking for trouble.

 

[Garemlin]

Do not give this person your info. Especially your address. That's just asking for trouble.

No way I would.

 

[Hadleysdad]

Scaaaammm!

 

[Violator66]

it not only sounds fishy it tastes fishy....

 

[Wolvy]

That's a scam don't even bother with it.

 

[mr.thrifty]

I find it funny that you even had to ask ......

 

[Garemlin]

I find it funny that you even had to ask ......

I find it sad that you have nothing better to do with your time then to make such an assinine reply. All I wanted was some opinions from people who deal on Craigslist. Not immature comments like that.