[email protected] - Craiglist Scammer

I just got same thing from a Rick smith, im new but now I know only cash,funny how people are,havent met this Victoria yet, just a lisa email [email protected] not sure anymore

I am dealing with Lisa at [email protected]. She is trying to buy furniture and have movers pick it up. Is she a scam? I will only accept paypal funds but not send anything to any third party or such. Laura

Welcome to Scamwarners LLS,

Yes, it appears to be a scam. Sell face to face at a public place if possible or have someone with you. Cash deals are the best.

Red Flags.
1- Buying sight unseen.
2- Using Paypal
3- Mover to pick up.

The scammer wants to send you a fake Paypal payment. He has a fake Paypal address from a free email provider. The payment will look real. Its a screen shot of a fake payment. Depending on what you were selling he would either try to steal your money or property. If it is a vehicle or large item, he would pretend to make an overpayment. He then will instruct you to pay a mover, shipper or agent. The fake Paypal email from the scammer would say that your Paypal funds will be released when you send the scammer (mover,agent or shipper) money via Western Union or Money Gram. In reality Paypal would never hold your funds.

Log into Paypal directly without any links to check for monies received or call Paypal directly from the number on their site.

If you are selling electronics, Cell phones or computers then the scammer is trying to steal your "item". Your fake funds will be released when you send the scammer a scan copy of a receipt showing you mailed your item.

This same scam works with fake check and money orders. You and your bank will think they are real. After you cash the fake check. Days or weeks later your bank will inform you of the fraud. Your bank will have you repay the monies. Possibly close your account for fraud and report you to Law Enforcement.