New twist on a 419 scam - GoFuckYourself.com

crockett · 02-07-2008, 05:18 PM

Neighbor of mine put one of his apts up on craigslist for a weekly vacation rental. He gets a reply and sets up a 2 week deal for $2500.00. They send him a fake money order through the mail for $5k asking him to send back $2500 because they over paid.

Do these idiots actually get people to fall for this shit? Why the fuck would they spend that much time and energy trying to do such a stupid ass scam.

Not to mention it's now a federal offensive if they are caught, because they attempted fraud via US postal service.

BradM · 02-07-2008, 05:19 PM

People fall for it constantly.

People are idiots.

NosMo · 02-07-2008, 05:22 PM

There is one born every minute

NosMo

DBS.US · 02-07-2008, 07:31 PM

It's a Federal offensive in the U.S., It's no big deal in Nigeria

WiredGuy · 02-07-2008, 07:42 PM

How is this a 419 scam? Its just a regular scam and its been going on for ages, long before the internet.
WG

crockett · 02-07-2008, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WiredGuy

How is this a 419 scam? Its just a regular scam and its been going on for ages, long before the internet.
WG

Just the name they tend to call it.

this site has some funny ones..

http://www.419eater.com/

woj · 02-07-2008, 10:33 PM

They do the same shit with cars ,laptops, etc, really anything for sale online...

lazycash · 02-07-2008, 10:38 PM

Its gotten out of control, my wife has listed a bunch of stuff on Craigslist over the last few months and the first reply she always gets is someone trying the same type of scam above. Its as if they don't even look at the item, they just auto send out tons of responses saying they are very interested and will send extra money for the shipping to pick it up. They then send a bogus check/money order and ask you to send the difference to some bogus address for the bogus shipping company.

VeriSexy · 02-07-2008, 10:39 PM

they keep doing it...because it works

Vick! · 02-07-2008, 10:45 PM

was neighbor supposed to send $2500 back before he receive money order, or what?

Deej · 02-07-2008, 10:51 PM

this is rampant... the over pay goes to some other agency while ouve sent the "rest" back to the sender and then when the agency that the "extra" goes to calls you up asking where the fuck their money is and why you are passing them false funds.. youre stuck with that bill and losing whatever yous ent back to nigeria...

happens a lot with ebay goods... like cars... the agencey would be a shipping depot or something...the sender is a band of nigerians

crockett · 02-07-2008, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vick!

was neighbor supposed to send $2500 back before he receive money order, or what?

I'm not sure how they wanted it. He said the rental was going to be $2500 but they sent a $5k fake cashiers. The storyline was it was a doctor from the Marine core (no doctors in the Marines they use Navy Doc's) and was renting it for hgis parents or some shit.

Not sure exactly how or when they wanted him to send the 2.5k back.

Useless Warrior · 02-07-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crockett

Neighbor of mine put one of his apts up on craigslist for a weekly vacation rental. He gets a reply and sets up a 2 week deal for $2500.00. They send him a fake money order through the mail for $5k asking him to send back $2500 because they over paid.

So when should I expect my $2500? :D

crockett · 02-07-2008, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Useless Warrior

So when should I expect my $2500? :D

Sorry the first didn't clear, we need you to send $7500 via money order we will then send you back $5k.

liqqwid · 02-07-2008, 11:12 PM

shit, i deserve atleast a buck for reading this shit....lol....

Iron Fist · 02-07-2008, 11:14 PM

Yeah well i'm waiting on getting my cut of 2.5 million that they are sending over right away...

Useless Warrior · 02-07-2008, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crockett

Sorry the first didn't clear, we need you to send $7500 via money order we will then send you back $5k.

I'm printing it now!

rowan · 02-08-2008, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vick!

was neighbor supposed to send $2500 back before he receive money order, or what?

The idea is that the victim receives it, queries the wrong amount, then they say "oops, I sent too much, please return the difference"

The original payment is fake
You send back a legitimate "difference" payment
Original payment bounces
You're out some $$$

rowan · 02-08-2008, 12:46 AM

BTW... if anyone ever pulled that trick on me I'd send it straight back and tell them to get the amount right. You should NEVER cash a cheque or MO that is so far over what you're expecting.

D Ghost · 02-08-2008, 12:52 AM

Yeah, some people just don't watch out

02-07-2008, 05:18 PM	#1
crockett in a van by the river Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 76,806	New twist on a 419 scam Neighbor of mine put one of his apts up on craigslist for a weekly vacation rental. He gets a reply and sets up a 2 week deal for $2500.00. They send him a fake money order through the mail for $5k asking him to send back $2500 because they over paid. Do these idiots actually get people to fall for this shit? Why the fuck would they spend that much time and energy trying to do such a stupid ass scam. Not to mention it's now a federal offensive if they are caught, because they attempted fraud via US postal service. __________________ In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator. Last edited by crockett; 02-07-2008 at 05:20 PM..

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lazycash Troll Patrol Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Local Socal Posts: 15,214	Its gotten out of control, my wife has listed a bunch of stuff on Craigslist over the last few months and the first reply she always gets is someone trying the same type of scam above. Its as if they don't even look at the item, they just auto send out tons of responses saying they are very interested and will send extra money for the shipping to pick it up. They then send a bogus check/money order and ask you to send the difference to some bogus address for the bogus shipping company.

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Deej I make pixels work Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I live here... Posts: 24,386	this is rampant... the over pay goes to some other agency while ouve sent the "rest" back to the sender and then when the agency that the "extra" goes to calls you up asking where the fuck their money is and why you are passing them false funds.. youre stuck with that bill and losing whatever yous ent back to nigeria... happens a lot with ebay goods... like cars... the agencey would be a shipping depot or something...the sender is a band of nigerians __________________ Deej's Designs n' What Not Hit me up for Design, CSS & Photo Retouching Icq#30096880

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02-08-2008, 12:46 AM	#19
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	BTW... if anyone ever pulled that trick on me I'd send it straight back and tell them to get the amount right. You should NEVER cash a cheque or MO that is so far over what you're expecting.

02-08-2008, 12:52 AM	#20
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