Craigslist Scam! When it seems to good to be true...............it probably is.

[TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark]

That's why I have an email address that is solely used for responding to Craigslist. Go ahead - sell it to spammers or whatever you want to do with it. It's not going to bother me any.

 

[Aaron L]

That's why I have an email address that is solely used for responding to Craigslist. Go ahead - sell it to spammers or whatever you want to do with it. It's not going to bother me any.

I'm going to set up a gmail or hotmail account for the same purpose.

 

[2ndhalf]

My 76 year old dad is a CL Virgin and had me put his 8n out there a couple weeks ago. I advised him; "dad do not do any deals with anyone over text or email.. if the won't come with cash you don't deal with them".

The very day after I put his add on CL he forwards me a text while I'm at work and the text said.. " I am fine with the price and condition of the tractor, please consider it sold and text me your address and name and I will send you a check and arange for pickup." My dad says.. " I can't go wrong can I?" I said dad its a scammer (which he now calls a gangster : ) ). I said tell them to call you and that you will only deal face to face and want cash... he didn't hear back.

They want to send you a check for too much money then you send them a check to refund their overspend and they wash your check and put in the numbers they like better. Or.. there will be additional information required to cash their check and they will use that information in illegal ways.

 

[Ortimber]

215 2 Spd John deere X5 w/ Keyless Start and 75 HP - farm & garden - by owner - sale


75HP? Keyless entry? Wow!!!

Normally I flag these, but figured everyone would appreciate a good laugh this morning.

 

[KennyG]

75HP? Keyless entry? Wow!!!

That's not the half of it. According to the text, that 2015 X500 has a loader and 83,000 hours.

 

[k0ua]

Interesting that nothing in the text matches either the initial description line or the photograph. It is like a listing put together by committee. :laughing:

 

[PILOON]

LOL, my CUT is keyless also-----I broke the key off long ago and now use a screwdriver.

 

[fried1765]

Interesting that nothing in the text matches either the initial description line or the photograph. It is like a listing put together by committee. :laughing:

"a listing put together my committee"....or a moron.
Usually, it is an absurdly low price, ending in some odd number, like $1137, and very poor use of English.
This one is completely out in the weeds.

 

[EddieWalker]

What's really amazing is that these guys put enough of fake adds out there that eventually they get somebody. Same thing with the fake phone calls demanding payment for something you owe on. Mostly it's seniors that get taken, but with these Craigslist ads, I wonder who falls for it?

 

[k0ua]

Yeah, that one is kind of a head scratcher. Perhaps it is a slightly early April fools joke? or an attempt at satire on all the other Craig's list scams?

 

[prichard]

That's not the typical scam. Drunk posting?

 

[k0ua]

That's not the typical scam. Drunk posting?

You start mixing Alcohol and Meth, there is no telling what might come out of a keyboard. :laughing:

 

[Gale Hawkins]

1978 Ford Diesel Tractor - farm & garden - by owner - sale

Text only seller so I never got a handle on this one.

 

[prichard]

1978 Ford Diesel Tractor - farm & garden - by owner - sale

Text only seller so I never got a handle on this one.

May be legit

 

[Peter 315]

Is this one real 213 JOHN DEERE 831R Best Price Fast Sale - farm & garden - by owner - sale

 

[prichard]

Is this one real 213 JOHN DEERE 831R Best Price Fast Sale - farm & garden - by owner - sale

I'm sure it is. Just wire them the $46759.

 

[TnAndy]

What's really amazing is that these guys put enough of fake adds out there that eventually they get somebody. Same thing with the fake phone calls demanding payment for something you owe on. Mostly it's seniors that get taken, but with these Craigslist ads, I wonder who falls for it?

Older friend of mine ( a tax accountant no less, wife an RN) nearly did. Called me one day "Wife is buying me a JD Gator for the farm". I was happy for him, asked where she was getting it. "Craig's List" (first warning sign). Asked if he had gone and driven it. "No....it's being shipped from XXXtown" (2nd warning....only 40 minute drive from here) I asked him to send me the ad.

He did....typical way under priced machine scam with a reply to a Gmail address, no phone number. I called him immediately....asked if she had sent the money yet. She was on the way to the bank to get a certified check to send. I got him stopped in time.

So yeah, it apparently DOES pay off for these clowns from time to time.

 

[TnAndy]

That's not the half of it. According to the text, that 2015 X500 has a loader and 83,000 hours.

3 years x 12 mo/yr x 30 days/mo x 24hrs/day = 26,000hrs. Not a math genius there, huh ?

 

[Gale Hawkins]

May be legit

Did you check out the owner of the phone number?

 

[bcp]

If you wonder if it is real, ask to see it. Scam ads will always have some reason why you can't see it.

Bruce