Here is my craigslist scammer. I had posted my uke on CL ( I ended up trading it) and this is the series of emails athat have resulted. My last name isn't Heinene. That gentleman is the Chief investigator of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (State FBI). I hope something comes out of this b/c it is just plan wrong.
CHECK AT YOUR DOORSTEP
From:
grodgers01@mail.com
Sent: Fri 11/06/09 2:01 AM
To:
haolejohn@hotmail.com
Hello,
The check will be delivered to your address tomorrow via USPS Express Mail,here is the USPS Express Mail shipment tracking number EO 967 041 718 US the check was sent to you directly from my company account and it was for $3000 so proceed to your bank to deposit the check and the funds will be available in your account within 24 hours.After the check clears your bank usually within 24hours of deposit you will deduct $700 for your ukulele and send the excess fund of $2300 to my shipper so he can pickup the fund to pickup the ukulele and other items i purchased to be picked up.
Note:this is a depository account so don't try to take the check to Bank of America to cash the check instantly because Bank of America won't cash it for you therefore you need to take the check to your bank regardless of the bank you're using perhaps Bank of America,J. P. Morgan Chase,Wachovia,Wells Fargo or Credit Union....they will verify the check with my bank and clear the funds into your account asap.
Thanks
-----Original Message-----
From: John <haolejohn@hotmail.com>
To:
grodgers01@mail.com
Sent: Thu, Nov 5, 2009 3:10 am
Subject: RE: The Pono Solid Spalted Mango 8 string tenor ukulele with pick-up - $700 (Douglasville/West Ga)
Man this is great. You will love the ukulele. Here is my contact information.
John Heinen
3121 Panthersville Road
Decatur, Georgia 30034
I'll need your adress so that I can send the remaining funds.
John
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To:
haolejohn@hotmail.com
Subject: The Pono Solid Spalted Mango 8 string tenor ukulele with pick-up - $700 (Douglasville/West Ga)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:07:40 -0500
From:
grodgers01@mail.com
Ok i will like to proceed with the transaction asap and my mode of payment will be via bank certified check drawn on my bank as there are too many scams on internet with bogus paypal and money orders,the item will be picked up from you by my shipper so you don't have to worry about shipment of the item also the check will be sent with the fund to cover cost of the item and also shipment by my shipping company due to company policy the amount i placed with my company can only be written on a single check so that is why i want you to receive these amount and send the difference to my shippers that will arrange the pickup when the check must have clears at your bank,once the bank verify and clear the check you will deduct your fund and send the excess fund to the shipper to prepare all shipment papers for pickup of the item.I should have handled this myself but i am not available to do this now i am currently away for my company seminar that is why i want you to do this to facilitate the transaction so proceed to delete the advert of the item if my mode of payment is accepted and get back to me asap with your full name,physical address and phone # to send the check to you.
Thanks
-----Original Message-----
From: John <haolejohn@hotmail.com>
To:
grodgers01@mail.com
Sent: Mon, Nov 2, 2009 5:59 pm
Subject: RE: Pono Solid Spalted Mango 8 string tenor ukulele with pick-up - $700 (Douglasville/West Ga)
I do. Are you interested?
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To:
sale-6dzfz-1447207417@craigslist.org
Subject: Pono Solid Spalted Mango 8 string tenor ukulele with pick-up - $700 (Douglasville/West Ga)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:24:04 -0500
From:
grodgers01@mail.com
** 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.html
Do you still have this listed item for sale?
Please get back to me asap.
Thanks