Craigslist scam?

[Midniteoyl]

I'd let it go..

 

[aczlan]

Remote employee visiting the home office for a few days?

Or employee with a VOIP/dialin line which calls out through the main office...

as stated, if it is a cell phone a person is using, it could be completly across country from where the number is listed,
I make it a practice when receiving inquiries and having left a tel# for me to call, to first find out where the number is from before calling, it can be easily done by using the Whitepages.com ( reverse number search ) sometimes I get luckey and it will even provide a name, if Both the number and name match up with the information provided in an inquiry I'll feel it is lagit and will reply, Many times I'll say something like I see your tell number comes up as a New York etc etc,, usually they'll say yeah! they got their cell phone service from while living in New York etc,etc, and never bother to change it to a local service after moving here,

I also use Whitepages.com, free to tell where it is from and if its a cell. REALLY surprised the guy I bought my last car from when he gave me his work landline number and I knew where he worked.
I have family who have lived in NY and UT with GA cell numbers. They got 4 sequential numbers when they signed up and didn't want to change them.

Aaron Z

 

[aczlan]

Understood, but he CALLED from a verifiable landline in LA.
I have tried calling him three times now and the call simply will not connect. I think it's due to my wifi being silly though and I'm surely not calling him on my real phone number.

Have Google voice call your real phone and then call him, eliminate wifi as a possible problem while still hiding your real phone number...

Aaron Z

 

[jerrybob]

Haha. Maybe. I always carry.

You and me both sister!:thumbsup:

 

[M E Race]

Whatever anyone does, NEVER, I repeat, NEVER call back a number with an 876 area code. It isa US area code but it is for Jamaca. It is a scam going around . The return call can cost up to $1500. a min. Since it a legit call that you make the phone co. won't remove the charge without a legal battle.

 

[94BULLITT]

Whatever anyone does, NEVER, I repeat, NEVER call back a number with an 876 area code. It isa US area code but it is for Jamaca. It is a scam going around . The return call can cost up to $1500. a min. Since it a legit call that you make the phone co. won't remove the charge without a legal battle.

Would you get charged if you used a cell phone?

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[deepNdirt]

Would you get charged if you used a cell phone?

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with only a Nation wide plan.... I'd think Yes!

 

[dave1949]

with only a Nation wide plan.... I'd think Yes!

Yeah, unlimited long distance doesn't make all numbers toll free.

 

[tractchores]

Lots of reasons for the possible number (voip, may work for that company and have called from the office while travelling, etc, etc). Usually you can weed out a scam very quickly and I've never had a scammer actually be willing to talk via phone... or try to pay in cash. It's not like you're selling a super high value item that they may want to steal, nor would you be carrying lots of cash since you're the seller not the buyer. Let us know what you find out...

 

[DT86]

Well turns out he sounds kind of legit. He is in CA.

That's all I'll say for now, until the deal goes through or turns out to be a scam.

 

[murphy1244]

My Brother moved to Arizona and kept his Cell Phone # from Ohio.

 

[The kid]

Maybe Clarence will post in this thread to validate his claim. I too talked to the guy. He sounded sincere, but doubtful someone in CA would buy something in TN and move it to NC. He obviously registered just to send private messages. Because he"s had no other contact or conversation i discounted the whole thing. -kid

 

[The kid]

Well turns out he sounds kind of legit. He is in CA. That's all I'll say for now, until the deal goes through or turns out to be a scam.

Wikipedia reports those two area codes are right next to each other in California.

 

[DT86]

Wikipedia reports those two area codes are right next to each other in California.

Yes they are, the first being a landline the second seems to be a cell.

 

[DT86]

Maybe Clarence will post in this thread to validate his claim...

I did not know he was on here until tonight.

Come on Clarence, join in.

 

[The kid]

I've found a few scams on Craigslist and usually flag them. I can't stand someone to post the same thing twenty or thirty times and change maybe one word so Cl dupe checker doesn't spot it. Sold two cars, cameras. A pet peeve of mine is when I'm selling something really cheap and they want me to meet them 40 miles away. I bought my 135 off CL. It's a great service, but one needs to keep his wits about them when doing bussiness.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I've found a few scams on Craigslist and usually flag them. I can't stand someone to post the same thing twenty or thirty times and change maybe one word so Cl dupe checker doesn't spot it. Sold two cars, cameras. A pet peeve of mine is when I'm selling something really cheap and they want me to meet them 40 miles away. I bought my 135 off CL. It's a great service, but one needs to keep his wits about them when doing bussiness.

I was selling a stove top for $20 as it was in great condition but nothing I needed. Had people ask but the only serious taker lived an hour away and wanted me to deliver it for $5. So it is still taking up space at my place but I will find a home for it someday. Maybe install it in the new barn or hunting tower and be able to easily and safely heat water and food.

 

[The kid]

I was selling a stove top for $20 as it was in great condition but nothing I needed. Had people ask but the only serious taker lived an hour away and wanted me to deliver it for $5. So it is still taking up space at my place but I will find a home for it someday. Maybe install it in the new barn or hunting tower and be able to easily and safely heat water and food.

I put up front a general location map thru CL and sometimes post the zipcode. I make it very clear that this is a bargain and if a few miles is keeping you from buying it, you didn't want it to begin with. I never post a phone number. I plainly state reply with your full name and phone number to get a reply, all else will be ignored. I plainly state I will meet you at the location on the CL map. No trades except for cash. <grin> and all sales are "as is" if I set a price I state FIRM and if you offer less it will end the comversation. I have very few problems with buyers on CL.

 

[Midniteoyl]

I was selling a stove top for $20 as it was in great condition but nothing I needed. Had people ask but the only serious taker lived an hour away and wanted me to deliver it for $5. So it is still taking up space at my place but I will find a home for it someday. Maybe install it in the new barn or hunting tower and be able to easily and safely heat water and food.

I sold a Queen bed and mattress and box spring once for $150 and the guy threw in another $50 if I would deliver 25 miles away.. Why, of course I can

 

[QRTRHRS]

I sold a Queen bed and mattress and box spring once for $150 and the guy threw in another $50 if I would deliver 25 miles away.. Why, of course I can

You did good. Usually on CL it is a lowball offer and can you deliver.

What I would like to know is if you post on Craigslist and use their "secure" email, can lowlife's still somehow access your email address and pass it on? Seems like I get more garbage after I have posted something oin CL.