Bam Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Ok, so I just listed my car up for sale on craigslist earlier today,and I'm checking my email tonight and I have two emails from people,one a foreigner saying they're are interested in buying the car/checking it out, etc, but yet both provide a 614 number to call them at? Obviously it's 2am so I'm not calling them now but before I do tomorrow is there something I'm missing? One of the people is a "Michelle" and says she's in Dublin, her email sounds pretty legit. The other person's email is from a dude named....B. Raja Sekhar Singh, Software Engneer, IBM Global Services Ltd. India, Banglore. Ph No: +91-9880782170 Anyways, like I said they both say call them at 614...blah blah blah, is there a new scam going around like this or am I just being too cautious? What do you guys think, it can't hurt to call the number right? Should I block mynumber when calling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furloaf Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 If both gave the same number... that is hellasciously suspicious. I wouldn't bother contacting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted June 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 No, they didn't. And the emails were like 8hrs apart, they seem completely separate. Oh well, guess I'll just call them tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supldys Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 wait...they both just have a 614 area code? so what? theres like a million people with 614 phone numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhett Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I almost got scammend on the projector I was Selling... I googled the "buyers" name, and email... it will help you out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOS50 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I had a guy from out of state try to buy my 4runner.Something just didn't seem right about his e-mail so I asked him for more info.He gave me his address,phone number etc.I Googled his address and it came up as a check cashing place.When I inquired about that he never responded.If something doesn't seem right I'd be overly cautious,if it's legit they'll understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 That's why you do face to face cash transactions, hard to scam that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 That's why you do face to face cash transactions, hard to scam that. Pretty much how I'd put it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supldys Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 That's why you do face to face cash transactions, hard to scam that. unless they've got a gun, then you better be a lot quicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 your pretty smart. id just take a check from eaither of them if I were you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 heres an email that i received earlier today about my TV. surely a scam hi, thats fine...can you pls mail it to me in Tampa, FL.....i'll pay you with paypal. Pls let me know if this is fine..i'll pay for shipping...it is a great deal. It is free to register and takes just few minutes to sign up at http://www.paypal.com Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Posted 1 min ago is it illegal to swap pussy for a car? Reply to: sale-uhucw-1233292631@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] Date: 2009-06-22, 2:11AM EDT . it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 im not saying scams dont happen frequently, but it seems like every time someone is selling a big item (electronics, autos, etc), even if you do get a legit buyer, the seller freaks out thinking its a scam because someone actually wants their shit! it cracks me up. like said though...face to face, cash, done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Everytime ive done anything on craigslist its been face to face. Also, i always meet in a popularish place (i.e. Gas Station ) cause you never fuckin know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 +1 on public places, we did however do a trade once witha guy from indiana when selling an old set of wheels we had. we told the guy that we only ship them if he sent a money order and would ship them after it was cashed. turned out to be a legit trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Some people are legit and just really want their stuff, also if you send money to someone through paypal and they can not 100% prove they shipped the item and that it got to you, you will get your money back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septro Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 As for the OP - the India dude could be a guy getting ready to move here for work so I wouldn't discount the guy. Then again, he could be salivating at all the hotties he's gonna be picking up in bangalore with his new ride when he pays you with monopoly money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner2theend Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Everytime ive done anything on craigslist its been face to face. Also, i always meet in a popularish place (i.e. Gas Station ) cause you never fuckin know. true that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Man Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 f that. wait for other replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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