From the thread "Scamming Nigerian Scammers"
http://forums.phillyarena.com/index.php?topic=4918.0which includes a link to this wonderful group:
http://postarchives.entensity.net/040105/scam.htmI'm currently having my own time with the scammer(s).
In order, my original Craigslist ad followed by responses:
Armoire
$7,300 new in 2008.
Selling for $2500 excellent condition.
Email or call for viewing.
*Her*: hello, i am interested in your item, let me know if it is still
avaliable. donell
Me: Yes it is.
Her:
I really appreciate your response to my email. I want you to consider
the item sold, pls do withdraw the advert from CL to avoid disturbance,
anyways I don't have time to come over to take a look because of my
Business but you don't need to bother yourself with the shipment, I'll
take care of that by engaging the services of a mover, hence I'll be
sending a check and it will be delivered to you via United Parcel
Service (UPS), so I'll need you to provide me with the following
information to facilitate the mailing of the check.
1.Full name on the check.
2.Full Physical address to post the check
3.City, State and Zip Code
4.Home & Cell Phone to contact you.
Note that the payment will be shipped to your address via UPS NEXT DAY
AIR SERVICE and I will like you to know that you will not be
responsible for shipping i will have my mover to come over as soon as
you have cashed the check
N.B UPS does not deliver to a P.O box addresses.
Me:
Mr. Attorney General
P.O. Box 944255
Sacramento, CA 94244-2550
Her:
Thanks so much for the info,i will like to let you know that the deal
is still on and the payment would be sent via UPS Courier Service and
the item will be picked up as soon as you receive the payment,and get
payment cashed.Then I will instruct my shipper to get in contact with
you for the pick up schedule and date.I will like to tell you that i
would be sending a payment worth of $3000 to cover the shipment of
the items bought.
As soon as you receive the check have it cashed and deduct your money
for the item and send the remaining funds to my shipper via Western
Union or Money Gram Money Transfer.
My shipper is also picking some of other items at the same city of
your location,that is why you need to transfer the amount to my
shipper.Deduct $100 for your running around that I have caused you
during the transaction period.Pl ;)ease let me know if i can trust you
on this, so that i can move forward from here.I will get back to you
with tracking number.
Her again:
hello Attorney General
good morning, i have just been brief that the check as been sent to
you, and an email addresses was attached to it, which is from the
payment security, there is no need for you to mail them anymore, just
get back to me when you receivce the check.here is the tracking number
given to me by UPS J2236890608 thanks for your cooperation.
That's where it's at so far.
