Out of state craigslist selling. Only 16. Is this legit?

[Bit8xPr0]

I listed my computer on Craigslist for $400 someone from Texas contacted me and said they'd give me a check and that once it's cleared in the account "whatever that means" they'd arrange a pick up

[TopWargamer]

If you're mailing something sell it through Ebay. If not, stick to local pickups and payments only.

[Brennan Price]

It could be legit but I feel that at 16 he doesnt know what he is doing, therefore leading to possibly paying off in small amounts or none at all.

[Fizzz]

Looks kinda shady, on craigslist, no bank account and only 16. If you decide to meet up somewhere do it during the day in a populated area, and make sure your with someone.

[Andrew Storlie]

ONLY TAKE CASH ON CRAIGSLIST!!! THE GUY YOU ARE TEXTING IS A SCAM

[Bit8xPr0]

It could be legit but I feel that at 16 he doesnt know what he is doing, therefore leading to possibly paying off in small amounts or none at all.

I'm the 16 year old selling.

[Andrew Storlie]

I get emails and texts like that all the time... just delete his number

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

So I've gotten "certified checks" before, if someone says they're paying you with a check 9 out of 10 times it's a scam, they wait till the money is in your account, then they bounce the check refunding them the money and leaving you at the loss.

[Bit8xPr0]

Looks kinda shady, on craigslist, no bank account and only 16. If you decide to meet up somewhere do it during the day in a populated area, and make sure your with someone.

No, I'm 16 and never dealt with banking before. That's why I asked this. I'm selling a computer on Craigslist but was expecting local

[CydiaDash]

It could be legit but I feel that at 16 he doesnt know what he is doing, therefore leading to possibly paying off in small amounts or none at all.

I'm pretty sure the guy who's selling it is 16... not the buyer

[CydiaDash]

No, I'm 16 and never dealt with banking before. That's why I asked this. I'm selling a computer on Craigslist but was expecting local

Don't do it...scam

[Brennan Price]

I'm the 16 year old selling.

Sorry, maybe I misread the texts. I've read it again and it all makes sense. Sorry if I caused offence.

[Bit8xPr0]

I'm pretty sure the guy who's selling it is 16... not the buyer

Yeparoni 16 here and never had to deal with banking haha. I'm more informed on ehem other subjects I'd say

[TomvanWijnen]

It could be legit but I feel that at 16 he doesnt know what he is doing, therefore leading to possibly paying off in small amounts or none at all.

Looks kinda shady, on craigslist, no bank account and only 16. If you decide to meet up somewhere do it during the day in a populated area, and make sure your with someone.

Keep in mind the OP is 16 and doesn't have a bank account, the buyer is whatever age and seems like he does have a bank account.

[byalexandr]

It's a scam, don't even reply. I get these all the time when I sell stuff on CL. 'I have a check and you can clear you bank account' or some BS like that. I only accept cash on CL, nothing else. No shipping, nothing. Meet in person, cash in hand.

 

Edit: I'm 16 as well btw, I've sold tons of computer stuff on CL.

 

Edit 2: Haha I actually found the same number on my text history, asking the exact same thing. It's a scam bro, don't even reply anymore. Tell him to quit scamming people.

 

Edit 3: Directly from the CL scam prevention

  Examples of Scams

1. Someone claims your transaction is guaranteed, that a buyer/seller is officially certified, OR that a third party of any kind will handle or provide protection for a payment:

• These claims are fraudulent, as transactions are between users only.
• The scammer will often send an official looking (but fake) email that appears to come from craigslist or another third party, offering a guarantee, certifying a seller, or pretending to handle payments.

2. Distant person offers a genuine-looking (but fake) cashier's check:

• You receive an email or text (examples below) offering to buy your item, pay for your services in advance, or rent your apartment, sight unseen and without meeting you in person.
• A cashier's check is offered for your sale item as a deposit for an apartment or for your services.
• Value of cashier's check often far exceeds your item—scammer offers to "trust" you, and asks you to wire the balance via money transfer service.
• Banks will cash fake checks AND THEN HOLD YOU RESPONSIBLE WHEN THE CHECK FAILS TO CLEAR, sometimes including criminal prosecution.
• Scams often pretend to involve a 3rd party (shipping agent, business associate, etc.).

3. Someone requests wire service payment via Western Union or MoneyGram:

• Deal often seems too good to be true, price is too low, or rent is below market, etc.
• Scam "bait" items include apartments, laptops, TVs, cell phones, tickets, other high value items.
• Scammer may (falsely) claim a confirmation code from you is needed before he can withdraw your money.
• Common countries currently include: Nigeria, Romania, UK, Netherlands—but could be anywhere.
• Rental may be local, but owner is "travelling" or "relocating" and needs you to wire money abroad.
• Scammer may pretend to be unable to speak by phone (scammers prefer to operate by text/email).

4. Distant person offers to send you a cashier's check or money order and then have you wire money:

• This is ALWAYS a scam in our experience—the cashier's check is FAKE.
• Sometimes accompanies an offer of merchandise, sometimes not.
• Scammer often asks for your name, address, etc. for printing on the fake check.
• Deal often seems too good to be true.

5. Distant seller suggests use of an online escrow service:

• Most online escrow sites are FRAUDULENT and operated by scammers.
• For more info, do a google search on "fake escrow" or "escrow fraud."

6. Distant seller asks for a partial payment upfront, after which they will ship goods:

• He says he trusts you with the partial payment.
• He may say he has already shipped the goods.
• Deal often sounds too good to be true.

7. Foreign company offers you a job receiving payments from customers, then wiring funds:

• Foreign company may claim it is unable to receive payments from its customers directly.
• You are typically offered a percentage of payments received.
• This kind of "position" may be posted as a job, or offered to you via email.

Actual scam emails sent to craigslist users:

 

Hi,

I am selling this car because my platoon has been sent back to Afganistan and don't want it get old in my backyard. The price is low because I need to sell it before November 16th. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn't been involved in any accident...I do have the title , clear, under my name. The Denali has 35,000 miles VIN# 1GKEK63U16J138428 .

It is still available for sale if interested, price as stated in the ad $4,300. The car is in Baltimore, MD, in case it gets sold I will take care of shipping. Let me know if you are interested, email back.

Regards!!!

 

 

First of all I want to thank you for your interest for my car. I sell it at this price($2,980.00 ) because I have been divorced recently. Now the car is in my property and as a woman i don't need it. This car is in excellent working conditions, no scratches, flaws or any kind of damage, slightly used in 100% working and looking conditions and comes with a clear title.

From the beginning you have to know that for the payment I request only secure pay, I prefer the payment to be done using eBay services. We will use a safe payment method because I am affiliated at eBay and I have a purchase protection account for $20,000.00 The final price that I want for this car is $2,980.00 including shipping and handling.

If you are interested in buying it please provide me your full name and address so I can initiate the deal through eBay.

I will wait your answer very soon.

 

 

Hello,

I am looking for caring and honest person to watch my 3 years old daughter while I work, during our stay in the state and a friend introduced craiglist.com to me, I was searching on Childcare Babysitter, when your Ad post pumped up as a Childcare and Babysitter, am interested in your service as my babysitter/Childcare.. My Little daughters is (Mellina ) , I would like you to watch over her while i am at work in your Location , I reside in United Kingdom,I will be coming to the States in about two weeks time , Cos I just got a contract with Boss Perfume fashion industry down there, I work as a model and the contract will last for a month, the duration of our service wil be from 10am to 5pm, monday thru friday, I would like to know if she will be taken care of in your childcare centre/Home, or the hotel room where i would be lodging, It's Okay by me, any of this ways.

My little daughter (Mellina ) is 3 years old, I will be waiting patiently for your email indicating the cost of everything,I mean the price for your service,how long you will be available to take care of her,how much u charge per week. she is just three years old as i have said earlier and i will be glad to update you and make the payment in advance to show you how serious i am. So please get back to me as soon as you can if you will be able to handle her and take very good care of her for me. 

Email me back
Your's faithfully

 

> Thanks for your mail,Since the cost of your bike is $800 i just contacted
my client about the cost of your bike and it present condition and he said
there is no problem about that.So my client said he will be issuing you a
Certified Check of $4000 while you wire 3000 to me through Western Union
Money Trasfer and you deduct the cost of your bike $800 and keep the
remaining $200 which my client said you should take for the terms of
Transaction and Agreement between you and my client.So i will like you to
send me your full contact information to where my client will be sending you
> the Certified Check like this:
> name.........
> full address.............
> city...............
> state.............
> country..........
> zipcode............
> cell/office/home phone number.......................
> I will look forward to the requested information as soon as possible so
that the check can be sent out to you immediately And do get back to me
with the Pics of the bike so tha! t my client will be Able to see What he
is paying off.Get back to me immediately. Looking torwards your
> respond,
> Best Regards.

 

 

Do not trust 'certified checks'.

[Bit8xPr0]

If you're mailing something sell it through Ebay. If not, stick to local pickups and payments only.

Are they gonna make a new season of Bravest Warriors. Or have they already. I stopped checking like 6 months ago.

[Bit8xPr0]

It's a scam, don't even reply. I get these all the time when I sell stuff on CL. 'I have a check and you can clear you bank account' or some BS like that. I only accept cash on CL, nothing else. No shipping, nothing. Meet in person, cash in hand.

 

Edit: I'm 16 as well btw, I've sold tons of computer stuff on CL.

Thanks

[Guest Kloaked]

Notice how they don't even reply properly to your messages. Obvious scam.

Even if it was a real person I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. I refuse to do business with stupid people, personally

[Bit8xPr0]

Notice how they don't even reply properly to your messages. Obvious scam.

Even if it was a real person I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. I refuse to do business with stupid people, personally

Yeah, perhaps I'll just lower the price of the system. $400 isn't even realistic I just put it there because some people actually pay $400-500 for pre built systems at Best Buy with APUs with no dedicated graphics.

[Chocolate]

He dosent even answer your question. Its a scam

[legend8887]

Always a scam. Always.

[Tsuki]

do NOT do this. anybody saying "certified check" is scamming you. end of story.

[TopWargamer]

Are they gonna make a new season of Bravest Warriors. Or have they already. I stopped checking like 6 months ago.

No idea. I've never even seen the show. I only use this as my profile picture because I liked the gif. I ripped it from @helping a while ago. He may know?

[helping]

No idea. I've never even seen the show. I only use this as my profile picture because I liked the gif. I ripped it from @helping a while ago. He may know?

haven't checked them in a while either honestly

their production rate is pretty slow and I lost interest

 

maybe I'll find out some day when I'm super bored

[TopDollar]

So I've gotten "certified checks" before, if someone says they're paying you with a check 9 out of 10 times it's a scam, they wait till the money is in your account, then they bounce the check refunding them the money and leaving you at the loss.

Real certified checks are fine and should be preferred over cash for big ticket items such as cars. They are checks which are signed by the bank and account holder to verify that the funds specified are available and the bank can be liable if the check bounces. Cashier's checks are even safer than certified checks as the bank is the one providing the money, not the account holder directly.

As others have said though, this does look like a scammer. Pretty common for Craigslist. I would only recommend doing local pickups on Craigslist. EBay is better set up for selling items out of state. More protection for both buyer and seller.