[s-cars] Off topic- CL scams

[Floyd Noel]

That is definitely a scam! The email that craigslist sends everyone, and is
at the top of every listing is.... wait for it.... NEVER TO USE WESTERN
UNION! Why would somebody 'abroad' list their laptop in a craigslist they
are nowhere near. Funny thing is, I tried forever to sell my laptop via
craigslist and recieved almost nothing but scam email after scam email. When
using CL, only pay cash and in person. Google this and you will find many
stories of people recieving boxes full of rocks, etc. HTH


Floyd Noel

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On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 11:11 AM, Mike Sylvester <mike at urq20v.com> wrote:

> Never use Western Union with someone you don't know.
>
> Mike
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> > -------- Original Message --------
> > Subject: [s-cars] Off topic- CL scams
> > From: Matthew Russell <skippertgore at gmail.com>
> > Date: Tue, March 03, 2009 1:45 pm
> > To: audi list <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> >
> >
> > Hi guys! I don't know where else to turn with this so I hope you don't
> > mind me asking.
> >
> > I'm trying NOT to get ripped off here. I'm familiar with the Nigerian
> > scams but am wondering if "they've" found a new scam tactic.
> >
> > Found an apple MacBook on CL. The seller claims to be from Denver but
> > living abroad. I've received an email from DHL via the seller saying
> > they're awaiting payment in rhe form of western union and then will
> > ship the package.
> >
> > Any thoughts? I was thinking about calling DHL directly to see if they
> > can confirm anything. But how do I know if theres anything in the box?
> >
> > -Matt CO
> > 92 s4
> >
> > iPhone... No substitutes.
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