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Comment on Can you say scam??? by claire

claire — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:58:43 +0000

This person needs to be stopped, because there are really some people (maybe the elderly) who could be fooled by this. This guy made me sooooooo mad!!!
I pasted the exact conversation:
That is the only way i can pay your money to make me feel confortable, due to the nature of my health. I-versacheck, it very reliable, secure and fast, You can read more on how i-versa check works at http://www.iversacheck.com and also to let you know more about its legitimacy. If you consider the offer you can get back to me as soon as you you get it. I am in no rush with you as i will await bank clearance before we proceed further .i will add to your asking price with additional offer for the stress and strain i might put you through.Please email me back today if you will be able to get time for this so that i can send the check to you immediately i think it will facilitate your payment. I will be able to send the check to your email for printing, get it today to make it faster, get
God bless you.

> To: garba_007@hotmail.com
> Subject: Re: ok Beautiful white embroidered sofa set - $1500 (Montrose/River Oaks)
> Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:43:11 -0400
> From: clairevau99@aol.com
>
> Dear Mr. Smith,
> I hope you realize that your “operation” here is a violation of the
> Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. If you are found liable, you can
> face civil penalties and may have to pay treble damages (basically in
> this case that would mean you would have to pay $1,500 times 3, or
> $4,500, plus any attorney’s fees I might have).
> I am not reporting you to the attorney general, but
> I am certainly not stupid enough to do business with you. Please stay
> off of Craigslist, and refrain from trying to cheat people less
> intelligent than I am.
> Thank you,
>
>
> —–Original Message—–
> From: Micheal Smith
>
> Sent: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 3:01 am
> Subject: ok Beautiful white embroidered sofa set - $1500
> (Montrose/River Oaks)
>
> I got all information i needed about it, since you can
> assure me the goodness of it, i will be purchasing it Like i said
> earlier, with additional $200 of your asking price. I wish i could
> visit you to take a look at it but due to doctor prescription about
> the nature of my health, i will be making your payment today through i
> will not be able to come over there to look at it or offer you cash in
> person, but i have a private shipper who will handle that, i will be
> making your payment today through electronic cashier check. Echeck is
> simple, secured, legal, fast and it is setup to eliminate the stress
> of putting check in mail for days. You can read more on how i-versa
> check works at http://www.iversacheck.com and also to let you know more about
> its legitimacy. You must received cash from your bank before the
> shipping company will come to pick it up. All what you just need to do
> is to get a business versacheck paper and versaink, cost of $21.37.
> Once you have this, i will send the electronic check to your email for
> printing. You can then print and proceed to clear and cash the check at
> your bank. The cost of procuring the check paper and ink will be added
> to the bottom price. you can get business versa check paper and versa
> ink, at office depot, officemax, staples or any stationary store
> wal-mart shopping moll around. I will be waiting to read from you
> soon. get back to me as soon as you get the check paper and ink. you
> are not the only one i asked from, and first come first serve, buy the
> material today, to make it faster. This involves a lot of trust and
> sincerity so if you are not trustworthy please do not bother to email
> me. You can also call me 206-338-3031.
>
> Thanks God bless you.
> Micheal Smith
>
> 6523 Sleek crane,
> Reston, Virginia, 2019

Comment on CAughT in the act! by Natalie

Natalie — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:02:46 +0000

Great picture!

Comment on Can you say scam??? by Marie

Marie — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:25:32 +0000

I am so glad that I also took the time to google “iversacheck”. This seems like a total scam to me! My message was the same as the ones above. The person indicated that because of health conditions s/he couldn’t come over with cash in hand and buy my dining room set. I was told that I would also receive $200.00 more than my asking price. The email also ended with Thanks and God Bless. DO NOT TRUST THESE SCAMMERS!

Comment on Do you remember (18)… by wayne helsby

wayne helsby — Fri, 23 May 2008 10:55:03 +0000

oh man, we had so much fun with this when i was a kid … we created the craziest holes

Comment on Can you say scam??? by Ashley

Ashley — Sat, 17 May 2008 11:19:49 +0000

Wow,
I’m so glad I took a minute to google “iversacheck” and “scam” to check this guy out. This blog is what popped up.

My encounter went EXACTLY the same as yours. With the “$200 additional”. I always get skeptical when the grammar is off. And I agree, the “Thanks and God Bless” was a bit sketchy as well.

Thanks for posting and keeping people informed as to the scams going on.

Comment on Pic of the Week by nonnak

nonnak — Fri, 16 May 2008 22:50:37 +0000

What a cutie!! My precious grandcat!

Comment on Can you say scam??? by nonnak

nonnak — Wed, 14 May 2008 23:59:57 +0000

I am glad you were on to this guy. You can tell from his writing that he is probably out of the country. Unfortunately they can convince many people that they are legitimate. Working in the financial business we see alot of scams. I guess in a way it is good and makes you aware of whats out there. It’s sad that it makes it hard to trust anyone.