tobamiester

iTrader: (360)

So I buy/sell alot on here.

I have a buyer who wants a $10 part from me. He sent me an email (via rctech), NOT a pm.

He has zero history, just joined rctech. says he wants to sent me an extra $50 for holding them item, wants my name, address and phone number so he can send a cashiers check. Sounds fishy right ? thoughts ?

Matt Trimmings

iTrader: (170)

That does sound fishy, the extra $50 is definitely odd. I personally don't like giving out my phone number to ANYONE on here. I sell quite a few things as well and even though I take care of my stuff I don't need people calling / texting me asking setup stuff.

SteveM

iTrader: (165)

I'd pass and not bother with a response.

tobamiester

iTrader: (360)

Yeah thats kinda how i feel, and for a $10 item, not worth the worry. At least with a paypal payment you have their money, so you already have a commitment from them.

peter george

iTrader: (377)

Just had the same thing asking to pay me by personal check and he would add extra $50 but needs all my info

timannnn6

iTrader: (140)

Never give out personal info. He is phishing for it. Paypal is just too easy to setup and send you the 10 bucks. I'd tell him to move along.

peter george

iTrader: (377)

Can we know his r tech name?

peter george

iTrader: (377)

Ok just confirmed it, it's the same guy. Definetly a scammer. His name here is johnwilson12 b ware

tobamiester

iTrader: (360)

Yes same guy. Mods, can you shut his account down. Thanks.

user: Johnwilson12

Thanks for everyones help...Glad I posted..

55Guy

iTrader: (104)

That is a common Craig's list scam over pay ask for difference back and your stuck holding the counterfeit check or money order and he has your item and the over payment or deposit he will ask to be refunded. Run away fast from this one

tobamiester

iTrader: (360)

Thanks again guys. Trusted my gut to reach out and you guys came thru. Cheers!

Marcos.J

iTrader: (239)

i banned the account he has no post the ip address came back flagged as a possible scam ip address from Frankfurt, Germany

peter george

iTrader: (377)

Nice , I hope nobody fell for his scam.

Marcos.J

iTrader: (239)

i agree

jeff jenkins

iTrader: (84)

Damn he actually came to me with the same thing and I gave him the info but figured if I couldn't cash it then he ain't getting anything but decided to send back a response saying PayPal or no deal. But already gave him info