can't even trust craigslist

[dannysongerjr]

selling gear on craigslist even there people will try to hack your identity.... I was hacked at ebay, and now someones trying to get my info at craigslist.... Someones been mailing me non stop to get my address and # etc... and then said they'll send me $3800 (he's going thru some partner who I guess holds the money) and I'm to take out the $200 for my gear.... then I'm to western $3600 back to him he'll fund me another $100 for my troubles.... a$$holes sorry had to post this somewhere I'm just pissed and its a hot stove later guys/gals

[hroark2112]

standard internet scam.

check out Snopes.com for details. he's not trying to hack you, he's trying to scam you for $3600.00!!

[ThePM]

"can't even trust craigslist"

the thread title made me laugh. Craigslist is one of the more unreliable ones, at least with ebay you get some protection.

[dannysongerjr]

Originally Posted by hroark2112

standard internet scam.

check out Snopes.com for details. he's not trying to hack you, he's trying to scam you for $3600.00!!

yeah I thought that the more I figured it up I was wondering why not just send the straight $200?? and then I figured the $3600 going back to him would probably be mine....clever why can't we just be honest??

[mcboz44]

I've run across this scam several times at work. Basically you get sent a forged check and if you cash it and send them the money back, good for them. If not, they have only lost the cost of a stamp.

[Densetsu]

Originally Posted by dannysongerjr

why can't we just be honest??

Because it's amazingly cheap to harvest email addresses and send out these scams. It's difficult to trace (especially since cops rarely care). And if even one out of a thousand falls for it, hey -- that's $3600 + merchandise in his pocket!

[wpgmax]

Originally Posted by ThePM

"can't even trust craigslist"

the thread title made me laugh. Craigslist is one of the more unreliable ones, at least with ebay you get some protection.

Craigslist is way more secure than eBay. Craigslist is supposed to be a local avenue for you to sell your stuff. You meet with people in person and transact funds when goods are handed over once inspected. There's no waiting to see if the guy shipped it and is it as described. You don't have to worry about Paypal Charge backs. If your using craigslist like eBay trying to find stuff all over the country then your missing the point.

I just picked up a sweet 2 month old iPod 8G Nano (guy gave me the receipt for it) for $100.00 on craigslist. I met with the guy at a starbucks, Made sure it worked, and once satisfied I paid him. That's what craigslist is for.

[dannysongerjr]

I'll admit it I'm using it as ebay, I'm posting it everywhere I know hockeys big... however at my price hopefully nobody will mind the shipping costs and I wouldn't screw over anyone with hockey gear

[ThePM]

Originally Posted by dannysongerjr

I'll admit it I'm using it as ebay, I'm posting it everywhere I know hockeys big... however at my price hopefully nobody will mind the shipping costs and I wouldn't screw over anyone with hockey gear

wpgmax, this is the part I was referring to. When it doesn't involve physically interacting with the seller.

[dannysongerjr]

as screwy as this sounds I can see it being difficult to trust someone and buy on craigslist, unless in your area or inperson. I'd only sell on craigslist I'd never buy unless it were in my area.... So, I'm sure I won't be selling these pads anytime fast there, however it was free and I closed my ebay (due to identity hack)

[wpgmax]

If your not physically interacting with the person then I wouldn't even consider it. As mentioned there is no buyer protection through craigslist which is why it's not intended to be used as a North America wide selling tool.

[azdave]

the stuff I have sold on Craigslist has been face to face. I still think that is the best way to deal with those types of sales. So far it has been a great place to sell and all the people that have inquired have been local.

[hroark2112]

I've bought & sold stuff on Craigslist (as well as meeting women!) and always deal locally. Every time I list something there, I get the idiots trying this scam telling me to e-mail them my address, etc.

I e-mail them back & tell them that when their money order has cleared my account, I'll ship the item. That always makes them go buh-bye!!

[dannysongerjr]

I did what I could posted fliers at rinks, posted an ad here, etc.... I figured if anyone doesn't trust me after I posted my phone# then oh-well

[junior1cats]

Originally Posted by hroark2112

I've bought & sold stuff on Craigslist (as well as meeting women!) and always deal locally. Every time I list something there, I get the idiots trying this scam telling me to e-mail them my address, etc.

I e-mail them back & tell them that when their money order has cleared my account, I'll ship the item. That always makes them go buh-bye!!

I just checked out CL about a month ago. Checked the women too. I don't know how it is in NC but up here in Ny, some scarey stuff