I got this phone number as part of a "JOB" offer with the following terms :
"you do not need to quit your present  if you choose to work with us, or have problems with your employers as this is on a part time basis. Salary is $300 every 5 working day with agent commission of 10% of every payment you made or receive. For example is you receive or send  $5000 you will gain $500  and after 3 month that your very sincere and effective you will be earn $500 every week apart from the 10%.  KINDLY INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE BY "
BE SERIOUS - someone is going to start paying you 15M to 25M a year, plus commissions for parttime work.  SCAM written all over it.

A response from a craigslist ad:

"Hello,

How are you today and how is work over there,I will be buying the item
you posted here,But i will like to tell you that i will be paying with
a Certified Check in US dollar. As for the shipment my shipper will
come for the pick up at your location upon your confirmation of
receiving the payment and I don't want you to look for any other
buyer.I would have love to come down for the pickup,But i do not have
chance to do that now due to my job but am satisfied with your
description of the item i will like you to give me your contact info
for me to mail your payment.You can reach me on my home#206-309-0337
dial as present.Please do leave me a message if there is no response.I
will call back immediately.

1....Your full name to be on the check
2....Your full contact address to send the payment to
3....Your zip code
4....Your mobile or home phone no to reach you. I will expect your
mail. ASAP.

Thanks in advance.

debby."

Identical Scam

This is the email I got after replying to a Yorkie ad:


Hello Dear,we are sorry for the delay mail
 they are available.we have the puppies that we are giving out for adoption.We are UK Sisters of Advocate working on the UK child's interest in social developmental growth,with the love of dogs and puppies in 2036 ford lane, placentia California, 92870.currently we are located in CALIFORNIA,with the love of dogs,we breed this puppies and give them to homes that will love them and spoil them with lots of love and attention.We give them out for free adoption because we are expecting a new litter(generation) by the end of this month.So located in CALIFORNIA we there for transport (ship) this puppies to any part of the USA (Provided you can pay for the dog's transportation fee to your address.).The transportation fee of $200 is to be paid directly to the transport company (pet delivery company) that is to deliver the puppy to your address.
All our puppies are potty trained,crate train and well house broken,AKC registered.
Have their proper vet checks,raise around kids and other pets.
Each puppy comes with the following
A puppy pack with food, coupons, toys, and a snugly
blanket from home with the scent of their litter
mates , a scrapbook of their first weeks of life with you!
ABOUT THEIR HEALTH
Their health is guarantee as they took the following
vitamins.
vitamin "A"for developments of eye sight and
targeting.
3V-Caps for development of Skin and Coat,NEW
Glycol-Flex Stage 1 for Development of Joints.
Before you will be able to get this puppy from us we will like you to answer this questions;
1-are you a pet lover or simply a fan?
2-have you been around dogs lately or is your first experience??
3-do you have children? cos this puppies have high affection for kids........
4-give us a description of your living environment then get us with your
please get back to us with the following.:
FULL HOME ADDRESS AND NEAREST AIRPORT TO YOUR LOCATION,
FULL NAMES
PHONE NUMBER HOW MANY PUPPIES DO YOU WANT?
thanks and waiting to read from you.

you can call us at

tell......206-426-0655 in case you call we are not available just leave a massage.the reason you can came for the pick up you already have our address feel free to come and take your with you.thanks for all and keep in touch,


I just wonder why all the scammers get Seattle prefixes. I live in Yuma, AZ and the ad was on Yuma's craigslist.  These scammers say the puppies are in Placentia, CA. I have a friend that lives there and he checked, no such address. Figures!