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May 22, 2013
I really think that this is number is a scammer buddy to my story below. Be aware! See below:
I had a different number that texted me (it was 937-343-5802--Ohio area) for an ad I place on craigslist. I was selling a bike RACK and they were asking about my BIKE for sale. That was my first clue this was a scam. I corrected them on the item I was selling and they were like, "yes, I mean the bikerack." Said they lived in my city but had a new job as security agent in Fairborn (wherever that is). They were wanting it for their kid supposedly, and said they would send a certified check. Offered $50 extra to hold it and would have their own "shipper" get it. Whatever. This is the second time I've been scammed on Craigs list, and it was similar with the whole "private shipper" deal and poor english. I wasn't falling for it. I told the person I would have to receive the money first which they agreed to and wanted my name and address. I didn't respond. I waited 2 days and then the person texted me again asking if the BIKE (not bikeRACK) was still for sale. I told them NO!
I THINK this original number (the 937 one) may be affiliated with the other number 781-309-7915 that I am reporting here. I think this way because this 781 person had texted me not long after the 937 number person had when I didn't respond to the "need your name and address" comment. And THEY were ALSO asking me if I still had a BIKE for sale. I can tell they must not know what a bikeRACK is. Criminals are stupid.
Too much coincidence in timing and in asking if I'm selling a BIKE not a bike RACK. Probably scam buddies. This 937 number person said they were named Michael. Google says the number is from Boston area. BEWARE!!!!
I had a different number that texted me (it was 937-343-5802--Ohio area) for an ad I place on craigslist. I was selling a bike RACK and they were asking about my BIKE for sale. That was my first clue this was a scam. I corrected them on the item I was selling and they were like, "yes, I mean the bikerack." Said they lived in my city but had a new job as security agent in Fairborn (wherever that is). They were wanting it for their kid supposedly, and said they would send a certified check. Offered $50 extra to hold it and would have their own "shipper" get it. Whatever. This is the second time I've been scammed on Craigs list, and it was similar with the whole "private shipper" deal and poor english. I wasn't falling for it. I told the person I would have to receive the money first which they agreed to and wanted my name and address. I didn't respond. I waited 2 days and then the person texted me again asking if the BIKE (not bikeRACK) was still for sale. I told them NO!
I THINK this original number (the 937 one) may be affiliated with the other number 781-309-7915 that I am reporting here. I think this way because this 781 person had texted me not long after the 937 number person had when I didn't respond to the "need your name and address" comment. And THEY were ALSO asking me if I still had a BIKE for sale. I can tell they must not know what a bikeRACK is. Criminals are stupid.
Too much coincidence in timing and in asking if I'm selling a BIKE not a bike RACK. Probably scam buddies. This 937 number person said they were named Michael. Google says the number is from Boston area. BEWARE!!!!