Is this a craigslist scam?

Question

I recently put my macbook pro up for sale on craigslist, and i've gotten four responses. Unfortunately they are all paypal and no local. I'm afraid they are scams because they all sound kinda robotic and i heard that many people are getting scammed through paypal because anyone can just put the payment through and cancel it once they get the item. Can I trust these? and is there anyway to make sure I get the money?

"Hi
Thanks for the quick response. what is the present condition of your item because am buying this item as a new year gift and l will offer you $2350 and l will also include the shipping cost of $150,l will be paying via pay pal so kindly send me a pay pal money request or your pay pal email so l can pay asap. thanks for understanding........"

"Hello,
Thanks for your quick response,am Charlie Walker.i will like to buy this item for my son(David)and Am quite comfortable with the condition of the item since i wont be making any repairs on it,and i will be very more than happy if you can help me get this item shipped to him, and am willing to offer $2,550 to include the shipping fees through the United State Postal Service International That ship international, and i will be paying you through my paypal account or U.S money order So get back to me with your PayPal account Email address id so i can pay you off on time, i will include the shipping address in the payment,or if you don't have an account i can advise you to sign up for a pay pal account its very useful. Hope to read from you now. (Quote from the bible)"

Answer 1

Yeah, looks like Sir Scamalot is working overtime here.

Answer 2

Ok, I'm pretty sure this is a scam. I looked into it and apparently it's been happening to quite a few people the same exact story and always for Macs. They seem to always use the concept of wanting to get it for their son (overseas) and each of the emails people have posted usually have this phrase "and Am quite comfortable with the condition of the item". So I would suggest this is probably a scam.



At first I thought this was a silly question because I didn't know people could request their money back from paypal after they've sent it. So great question, and no I don't think you can trust it. That was very smart to ask.

Answer 3

It's a scam, they'll draw up a forged or bad cashier's/certified check that will bounce but take some time to clear (and then bounce). In the mean time, you've given them the item and probably given them some of the excess as well (the scam used to involve sending a check for more than the amount of the item and having you return the excess).

Answer 4

its a good chance it could be since there are so many scams out there. why dont you do this remove the offer you currently have on craigslist then put a new one saying what ever you like as for as what your wanting to sell but make the offer local and cash only!! that way you will have a face to face sale not checks,paypal or other bull**** you have to deal with...

Answer 5

Yes dont use paypal on craigslist its a rip off for sure.anyone using bible quotes or say god bless or said regards at the end of the messages is all rip offs? Ask your self why would he pay you alll that when he could go on ebay and get it much cheaper.

Answer 6

All scams. They send fake Paypal notices, pretending they paid - but never do.

Stay away from anything uncomfortable, like shipping to Africa, or gettting offered more money than it's really worth. These crooks prey on people's "greed", too make money ....

Answer 7

The second one is a scam for sure!!! The first one is a bit similar so I would say stay away from them both. Just deal locally so you can get payment in your hand, face to face. Good luck with your sale! :)

Answer 8

I wouldn't trust sending an item overseas. I would like to get cold hard cash when selling an item on Craigslist

Answer 9

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Answer 10

id assume just use ebay nearly everything on craigslist i found a scam

Answer 11

When in doubt, go with your instincts.

You don't trust non-locals (I wouldn't either), then don't deal.

Make sure you make it clear that the exchange is only for locals only.

Answer 12

Yep, both sound like scammers to me. Don't ship internationally to people you do not know.

Answer 13

If there's scams in Ebay then there are scams in craigslist.

Answer 14

yes this is a scam.. and i am looking to by a macbook pro..... seriously i really am can u add in ur details how much you are selling it for....thanks :) and yes they do sound pretty "robotic" lol. i wouldnt do it. and plus why would anyone want to pay that much money.... you know wat i mean? thanks again. :)

Answer 15

haha quote from the bible

Answer 16

yes

Answer 17

Yes, this is a scam.