I got the following response for some conduit I am selling on Craigslist. It is fishy, but there is no mention of kickback or taking the goods before check clears. I figure this is a scam, but am unsure of how it works.
Anyone?
aroo james to me:
Hello,
I am very much satisfied with the condition and price of the above item you posted on KSL and I would like to make an immediate purchase of the item. So i will advice that you withdraw the ad from the web.
Pls, i will like to know how you intend to proceed on this, but i would prefer that i issue out a certified check to your location and upon the confirmation and clearance of payment, my shipper will come for the pick-up at your location. I would really have loved to come for the viewing of the item but since i am not chanced my movers will. If you are okay with this, please do get back to me with the following details so i can make out payment IMMEDIATELY.
1: Your Full Name to be on the payment 2: Your Address and zip code (NOT P.O BOX) 3: Your mobile number or cell phone numberI would forward all your details to my secretary to make the payment out to you fast...i am on a business trip right now, and would be busy for sometime, i would be checking my email time to time to check your message.
Have a nice day
ME TO AROO JAMES:
I proceed very simple. Bring US currency. Pick up merchandise.
AROO JAMES BACK TO ME.
Hello, Thanks for your swift response.I would have preferred paying you by cash,but i am presently on Business Trip,and due to the interest i have with the item.I will instruct my secretary to go ahead and prepared the Certified Check asap. Then when the check clears, my shipping Agent will come for the pick up. Get back to me your full name and address,so that I can go ahead and issue out the payment.
MY LAST TO AROO JAMES:
You seem not to understand what I told you, so I will tell you once more. When a living person pays me with American currency, I shall release the goods. Is that clear enough?
Steve