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[NCCommish]

So I'm talking with the company owner about his oldest. He is away at college looking for a job. He has his AA in computers and has done light work for us. So he sees an ad on Craiglist looking for someone to setup 10 laptops. Apparently they said they would pay 110.00 a piece for this. First red flag. Then they say they are going to send the ten laptops to his house to set up. Second red flag. Today they get a check for 3300.00 via Fed Ex for the son from these folks. Third red flag. The only question is how are they going to play the scam? My guess is the over payment scam. They send you a check for too much. Tell you to go ahead and deposit then send back the difference.

 

[shadyridr]

yup

 

[Amused to Death]

So I'm talking with the company owner about his oldest. He is away at college looking for a job. He has his AA in computers and has done light work for us. So he sees an ad on Craiglist looking for someone to setup 10 laptops. Apparently they said they would pay 110.00 a piece for this. First red flag. Then they say they are going to send the ten laptops to his house to set up. Second red flag. Today they get a check for 3300.00 via Fed Ex for the son from these folks. Third red flag. The only question is how are they going to play the scam? My guess is the over payment scam. They send you a check for too much. Tell you to go ahead and deposit then send back the difference.

Classic. Almost happened to a buddy of mine but he recognized it. Guy told him he was sending a couple people over to buy his boat but he accidentally cut the check for too much. Friend told him not to bother showing up...he wasn't selling to him.

 

[Controller]

Yep. Tell the owner to google the wording of the communications his son has received and I guarantee that it will hit all kinds of scams just like it. The check they sent may take several weeks to bounce, and they'll be pressing hard to the "overpayment" to be refunded via wire, or some other irreversible method.

 

[NCCommish]

So I'm talking with the company owner about his oldest. He is away at college looking for a job. He has his AA in computers and has done light work for us. So he sees an ad on Craiglist looking for someone to setup 10 laptops. Apparently they said they would pay 110.00 a piece for this. First red flag. Then they say they are going to send the ten laptops to his house to set up. Second red flag. Today they get a check for 3300.00 via Fed Ex for the son from these folks. Third red flag. The only question is how are they going to play the scam? My guess is the over payment scam. They send you a check for too much. Tell you to go ahead and deposit then send back the difference.

That or they're going to ask him to ship them to North Korea or something.

Yeah there could be some kind of shipping scam involved but I think they think they just have a college kid on the line and can work him.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Have them tell the people that local laws only allow him to deposit the check once he receives at least one of the laptops. If they send a laptop for some unknown reason, tell them that there was no laptop in the box and keep the laptop.

 

[Chase Stuart]

So I'm talking with the company owner about his oldest. He is away at college looking for a job. He has his AA in computers and has done light work for us. So he sees an ad on Craiglist looking for someone to setup 10 laptops. Apparently they said they would pay 110.00 a piece for this. First red flag. Then they say they are going to send the ten laptops to his house to set up. Second red flag. Today they get a check for 3300.00 via Fed Ex for the son from these folks. Third red flag. The only question is how are they going to play the scam? My guess is the over payment scam. They send you a check for too much. Tell you to go ahead and deposit then send back the difference.

Classic. Almost happened to a buddy of mine but he recognized it. Guy told him he was sending a couple people over to buy his boat but he accidentally cut the check for too much. Friend told him not to bother showing up...he wasn't selling to him.

Am I missing something? Can't you just not send them the difference?

 

[SacramentoBob]

The scam is the kid pockets the check and sells the laptops on ebay.

 

[Please See Mine]

So I'm talking with the company owner about his oldest. He is away at college looking for a job. He has his AA in computers and has done light work for us. So he sees an ad on Craiglist looking for someone to setup 10 laptops. Apparently they said they would pay 110.00 a piece for this. First red flag. Then they say they are going to send the ten laptops to his house to set up. Second red flag. Today they get a check for 3300.00 via Fed Ex for the son from these folks. Third red flag. The only question is how are they going to play the scam? My guess is the over payment scam. They send you a check for too much. Tell you to go ahead and deposit then send back the difference.

Classic. Almost happened to a buddy of mine but he recognized it. Guy told him he was sending a couple people over to buy his boat but he accidentally cut the check for too much. Friend told him not to bother showing up...he wasn't selling to him.

Am I missing something? Can't you just not send them the difference?

of course, but the check is bogus, so what?

 

[BroadwayG]

Make sure he gets the laptops first.

 

[NCCommish]

So I'm talking with the company owner about his oldest. He is away at college looking for a job. He has his AA in computers and has done light work for us. So he sees an ad on Craiglist looking for someone to setup 10 laptops. Apparently they said they would pay 110.00 a piece for this. First red flag. Then they say they are going to send the ten laptops to his house to set up. Second red flag. Today they get a check for 3300.00 via Fed Ex for the son from these folks. Third red flag. The only question is how are they going to play the scam? My guess is the over payment scam. They send you a check for too much. Tell you to go ahead and deposit then send back the difference.

Classic. Almost happened to a buddy of mine but he recognized it. Guy told him he was sending a couple people over to buy his boat but he accidentally cut the check for too much. Friend told him not to bother showing up...he wasn't selling to him.

Am I missing something? Can't you just not send them the difference?

Now I know how law firms get scammed. The check will be no good.

 

[menobrown]

So I'm talking with the company owner about his oldest. He is away at college looking for a job. He has his AA in computers and has done light work for us. So he sees an ad on Craiglist looking for someone to setup 10 laptops. Apparently they said they would pay 110.00 a piece for this. First red flag. Then they say they are going to send the ten laptops to his house to set up. Second red flag. Today they get a check for 3300.00 via Fed Ex for the son from these folks. Third red flag. The only question is how are they going to play the scam? My guess is the over payment scam. They send you a check for too much. Tell you to go ahead and deposit then send back the difference.

Classic. Almost happened to a buddy of mine but he recognized it. Guy told him he was sending a couple people over to buy his boat but he accidentally cut the check for too much. Friend told him not to bother showing up...he wasn't selling to him.

First thing I ever tried to sale on CL, a high end entertainment center, someone tried the overpayment scam on me. Sent me a check via UPS and said he'd have movers come the next day. Check was several thousand to much and had a look about it I just did not trust. Got the e-mail asking letting me know his accountant had made the check to large but no worries, here was info to wire him back the difference.

I decided to string the dude out. Replied to his e-mails over the course of that day to let him know I was working on it. He e-mailed me the next day with an irate tone saying I really needed to give him his money back. That's when I told him I'd already done it. Had my accountant do it but wouldn't you know it he sent the check for $5k to much. No worries I wrote, here's info for you to wire the $5k back to me. That was the end of that.

 

[Mr.Pack]

Open a new account with a new bank, deposit $100 to open it, deposit check. If it bounces no big deal, if it clears somehow, immediately withdraw funds and close account.

I've always wondered...... would this work?

 

[NCCommish]

So I'm talking with the company owner about his oldest. He is away at college looking for a job. He has his AA in computers and has done light work for us. So he sees an ad on Craiglist looking for someone to setup 10 laptops. Apparently they said they would pay 110.00 a piece for this. First red flag. Then they say they are going to send the ten laptops to his house to set up. Second red flag. Today they get a check for 3300.00 via Fed Ex for the son from these folks. Third red flag. The only question is how are they going to play the scam? My guess is the over payment scam. They send you a check for too much. Tell you to go ahead and deposit then send back the difference.

Classic. Almost happened to a buddy of mine but he recognized it. Guy told him he was sending a couple people over to buy his boat but he accidentally cut the check for too much. Friend told him not to bother showing up...he wasn't selling to him.

First thing I ever tried to sale on CL, a high end entertainment center, someone tried the overpayment scam on me. Sent me a check via UPS and said he'd have movers come the next day. Check was several thousand to much and had a look about it I just did not trust. Got the e-mail asking letting me know his accountant had made the check to large but no worries, here was info to wire him back the difference.

I decided to string the dude out. Replied to his e-mails over the course of that day to let him know I was working on it. He e-mailed me the next day with an irate tone saying I really needed to give him his money back. That's when I told him I'd already done it. Had my accountant do it but wouldn't you know it he sent the check for $5k to much. No worries I wrote, here's info for you to wire the $5k back to me. That was the end of that.

Well played

 

[NCCommish]

Open a new account with a new bank, deposit $100 to open it, deposit check. If it bounces no big deal, if it clears somehow, immediately withdraw funds and close account.I've always wondered...... would this work?

Well the idea is you are going to send them money long before their check bounces so you would be out whatever you sent them and on the hook for any fees

 

[Mr.Pack]

Open a new account with a new bank, deposit $100 to open it, deposit check. If it bounces no big deal, if it clears somehow, immediately withdraw funds and close account.I've always wondered...... would this work?

Well the idea is you are going to send them money long before their check bounces so you would be out whatever you sent them and on the hook for any fees

Yea, I get that, but my premise was not sending them anything and waiting to see if it clears.

 

[belljr]

So I'm talking with the company owner about his oldest. He is away at college looking for a job. He has his AA in computers and has done light work for us. So he sees an ad on Craiglist looking for someone to setup 10 laptops. Apparently they said they would pay 110.00 a piece for this. First red flag. Then they say they are going to send the ten laptops to his house to set up. Second red flag. Today they get a check for 3300.00 via Fed Ex for the son from these folks. Third red flag. The only question is how are they going to play the scam? My guess is the over payment scam. They send you a check for too much. Tell you to go ahead and deposit then send back the difference.

Classic. Almost happened to a buddy of mine but he recognized it. Guy told him he was sending a couple people over to buy his boat but he accidentally cut the check for too much. Friend told him not to bother showing up...he wasn't selling to him.

Am I missing something? Can't you just not send them the difference?

FROM: Mr. BelljrCentral Bank of Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

TO: Mr Chase

FBG

Dear Mr Chase:

I have been requested by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company to contact you for assistance in resolving a matter. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has recently concluded a large number of contracts for oil exploration in the sub-Sahara region. The contracts have immediately produced moneys equalling US$40,000,000. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company is desirous of oil exploration in other parts of the world, however, because of certain regulations of the Nigerian Government, it is unable to move these funds to another region.

You assistance is requested as a non-Nigerian citizen to assist the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, and also the Central Bank of Nigeria, in moving these funds out of Nigeria. If the funds can be transferred to your name, in your United States account, then you can forward the funds as directed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company. In exchange for your accomodating services, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company would agree to allow you to retain 10%, or US$4 million of this amount.

However, to be a legitimate transferee of these moneys according to Nigerian law, you must presently be a depositor of at least US$100,000 in a Nigerian bank which is regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

If it will be possible for you to assist us, we would be most grateful. We suggest that you meet with us in person in Lagos, and that during your visit I introduce you to the representatives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, as well as with certain officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Please call me at your earliest convenience at 555-867-5309. Time is of the essence in this matter; very quickly the Nigerian Government will realize that the Central Bank is maintaining this amount on deposit, and attempt to levy certain depository taxes on it.

Yours truly

Belljr

 

[The Big Guy]

Open a new account with a new bank, deposit $100 to open it, deposit check. If it bounces no big deal, if it clears somehow, immediately withdraw funds and close account.I've always wondered...... would this work?

Well the idea is you are going to send them money long before their check bounces so you would be out whatever you sent them and on the hook for any fees

Yes it would work in the short term. However the bank will come after you for the money and the collections department will not care about your story when that happens. plus, even if you tell them to pound sand, you will then be placed into Chex systems, basically eliminating your ability to deal with almost all banks for perpetuity.Now the bigger question is: Will they ship stolen laptops to you? Laptops bought with stolen credit card and delivered to your house in the US to avoid suspicions and then you are the idiot receiving stolen goods and spending the money out of pocket (you will get reimbursed from the bogus check lol ) for shipping the laptops to the scammers.

 

[NCCommish]

Open a new account with a new bank, deposit $100 to open it, deposit check. If it bounces no big deal, if it clears somehow, immediately withdraw funds and close account.I've always wondered...... would this work?

Well the idea is you are going to send them money long before their check bounces so you would be out whatever you sent them and on the hook for any fees

Yes it would work in the short term. However the bank will come after you for the money and the collections department will not care about your story when that happens. plus, even if you tell them to pound sand, you will then be placed into Chex systems, basically eliminating your ability to deal with almost all banks for perpetuity.Now the bigger question is: Will they ship stolen laptops to you? Laptops bought with stolen credit card and delivered to your house in the US to avoid suspicions and then you are the idiot receiving stolen goods and spending the money out of pocket (you will get reimbursed from the bogus check lol ) for shipping the laptops to the scammers.

Could be that one as well

 

[Sea Duck]

So I'm talking with the company owner about his oldest. He is away at college looking for a job. He has his AA in computers and has done light work for us. So he sees an ad on Craiglist looking for someone to setup 10 laptops. Apparently they said they would pay 110.00 a piece for this. First red flag. Then they say they are going to send the ten laptops to his house to set up. Second red flag. Today they get a check for 3300.00 via Fed Ex for the son from these folks. Third red flag. The only question is how are they going to play the scam? My guess is the over payment scam. They send you a check for too much. Tell you to go ahead and deposit then send back the difference.

Classic. Almost happened to a buddy of mine but he recognized it. Guy told him he was sending a couple people over to buy his boat but he accidentally cut the check for too much. Friend told him not to bother showing up...he wasn't selling to him.

Am I missing something? Can't you just not send them the difference?

Now I know how law firms get scammed.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I dunno. I got this one in my email today and can't decide if I should click the included link. What do you guys think? It says it's from "Dina Kielblock" but I think it's really from Studs.

Dear Sir,
http://bbwe.org/62658.php En didnt you whoop,en didnt I whoop, tell we got mix up in de islands en one un us gotlos en tother one was jis as good as los, kase he didn know whah hewuz? En didnt I bust up agin a lot er dem islands en have a turribletime en mos git drownded? Now ain dat so, boss--aint it so? Youanswer me dat._This arrangement in monoplanes does awaywith the necessity of warping the planes, orchanging them while in flight.If, however, the angleis too great, the wind from either quarter is liableto raise the side that is exposed.

 

[NCCommish]

I dunno. I got this one in my email today and can't decide if I should click the included link. What do you guys think? It says it's from "Dina Kielblock" but I think it's really from Studs.

Dear Sir,http://bbwe.org/62658.php En didnt you whoop,en didnt I whoop, tell we got mix up in de islands en one un us gotlos en tother one was jis as good as los, kase he didn know whah hewuz? En didnt I bust up agin a lot er dem islands en have a turribletime en mos git drownded? Now ain dat so, boss--aint it so? Youanswer me dat._This arrangement in monoplanes does awaywith the necessity of warping the planes, orchanging them while in flight.If, however, the angleis too great, the wind from either quarter is liableto raise the side that is exposed.

Seems hard to believe this person is up to no good. I say click on with no fear.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I just love the "En didnt you whoop,en didnt I whoop" part.

 

[GroveDiesel]

I just love the "En didnt you whoop,en didnt I whoop" part.

Maybe it's a drunk Chris Berman. You should definitely respond.

 

[NCCommish]

I just love the "En didnt you whoop,en didnt I whoop" part.

I want to know what your answer was to:

En didnt I bust up agin a lot er dem islands en have a turribletime en mos git drownded? Now ain dat so, boss--aint it so?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I just love the "En didnt you whoop,en didnt I whoop" part.

I want to know what your answer was to:

En didnt I bust up agin a lot er dem islands en have a turribletime en mos git drownded? Now ain dat so, boss--aint it so?

"Good times, dem was. Good times. lolz"

 

[QuizGuy66]

Dang it now you've all gotten me hooked to reading http://www.419eater.com/ stories all day :(

-QG

 

[Andy Dufresne]

When: Thursday, June 12, 2014, 1:30PM to 2:30PM

Where: Attention beneficiary, This is to inform you that we have concluded to effect your payment via Money Gram Transfer by $5000.00USD Daily until your total payment of $900,000.00USD is completely sent to you. The Director administrator of fund release has already signed your payment, Now contact the Money Gram payment office to give you the Refrence No and sender's name to pick up your money. Contact Person : Mr Moses Ubogagu Money Gram payment officer, Phone: +229-6851-6548 E-mail moneygoffice1967@qip.ru ) Contact Mr.Moses Ubogagu.and ask him to give you the Refrence and sender's name to pick the $5000.00USD send to him the blow information ASAP to avoid mistake. Your full name: Your address: Your country: Your Phone number: Thanks Mr Robinson Lazak

I think I'm going to keep the blow information to myself, thank you very much.

 

[NCCommish]

When: Thursday, June 12, 2014, 1:30PM to 2:30PM

Where: Attention beneficiary, This is to inform you that we have concluded to effect your payment via Money Gram Transfer by $5000.00USD Daily until your total payment of $900,000.00USD is completely sent to you. The Director administrator of fund release has already signed your payment, Now contact the Money Gram payment office to give you the Refrence No and sender's name to pick up your money. Contact Person : Mr Moses Ubogagu Money Gram payment officer, Phone: +229-6851-6548 E-mail moneygoffice1967@qip.ru ) Contact Mr.Moses Ubogagu.and ask him to give you the Refrence and sender's name to pick the $5000.00USD send to him the blow information ASAP to avoid mistake. Your full name: Your address: Your country: Your Phone number: Thanks Mr Robinson Lazak

I think I'm going to keep the blow information to myself, thank you very much.

Seems prudent.