Craigslist TIG Welder scam [email protected]

Using the email address [email protected]

From the ad on Craigslist (their email address was on the photo of the welder):

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from: Lona White - [email protected]

Hello,

I apologize for the delay in replying, the welder is still for sale if you want to buy it. My name is Lona White and now I am the legal owner of the 2015 Miller Dynasty 350 TIG Welder with Hand Amptrol Complete Package. The welder comes exactly as you see in the photos with all the accessories and the price that I have decided to sell it is $1000. The welder is a used machine with 13 Hours on it and 4,531 Arc Starts, this welder and everything on it runs as it should and have no problems. If you decide to buy it, I want to let you know that you will have 5 days to inspect it once it is delivered to your address. I have all the documents, service records, owner's manuals and will come with it.

Unfortunately, my husband passed one month ago, and I no longer need it. The welder was never used, since he passed away and it was stored properly. The welder is located in Provo UT, but the shipping is already paid so you don't need to worry, I had an buyer in your state who couldn't take the loan from his bank after we made arrangements to ship it, and the trucking company won't refund me so I can deliver it to your address if you buy it. If you have any questions about the welder or if you want more photos please feel free to ask.

God bless you,

Anyone telling you that Amazon provides any type of service like this is a scammer! Amazon does not work that way!

from: Lona White - [email protected]

My neighbors said that I am nuts if I send the welder with no guarantee, they advised me to use Amazon protection program for this transaction. I can't send the welder and hope and pray to receive my money....... I have contacted Amazon and they told me that offer a program especially created for this type of transaction, that protects both of us. Regarding the transaction, you will send the funds to Amazon and they will hold it until you receive the welder and inspect it. In this way, both buyer and seller are 100% covered during the transaction. Amazon holds and insure your money until receipt of the welder in good condition. That is how it works, as far as my concerns, I will be glad to know that Amazon is hold the funds during the delivery period.

I want to conduct this deal in good terms for both of us, I have been screwed once and I don't want that to happen once again. I'm a professional person, I don't have time either to mess people about or to have my time wasted. I have opened a transaction with Amazon and they will send you all the details about it. If you want to move forward with the transaction then the deal is done, once I receive the confirmation that you have completed the payment with Amazon I will move forward with the shipping procedures for you.

Thank you in advance!

Amazon does not work this way and no legitimate seller would ever ask you to pay by purchasing prepaid cards and sending them the card/pin numbers!

from: Amazon Payments - [email protected]

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Amazon Member Lona White started the transaction through Amazon Payments Protection Program!
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Amazon Payments Purchasing Information

Item: 2015 Miller Dynasty 350 TIG Welder with Hand Amptrol Complete Package

Sale Price : $1,000.00
Quantity : 1
Shipping : $0.00
Amazon Fees : Paid By Seller
Estimate Delivery : 3-5 days
Total : $1,000.00

Seller Information:

Name: Lona White

Address: 550 W 1578 S
Provo, UT, 84601
United States

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