I received the following scam email from
js1054169@gmail.com, with an alias of "Patrick Mulcahy". I had posted a chair for sale on CL. He was the only inquiry, and did not call me after 2 days of no reply to him (should have been a clue). I just received this today, and will post more if I receive a scam check from this person.
Message from scammer at
js1054169@gmail.com:
That's great, thank you for getting back to me. Though I'll be using the services of a mover who will come for the pick up of the item on my behalf all because I'm currently away for a contracting Job but I will send a Check through my Bank to cover the cost of the items. The check will be delivered to you by a reliable courier company within 2-3 working days. Please do provide me with your full Name to be on the check and mailing address, and also indicate your final price, the Name that should be on check and finally a cell phone #. Kindly delete the posting because am serious in buying it, when the funds clears then we can arrange for the pick up asap.
Patrick
Here are 2 more emails from "Patrick Mulcahy (
js1054169@gmail.com) dated July 14, 2012 and July 17, 2012. I will update this file when the false cashier's check comes, if it ever does:
Here's another 2 emails that have come in. Still awaiting false check. Will update files associated with "Patrick Mulcahy" when it does.
Sent July 14th from Patrick Mulcahy:
Patrick Mulcahy
Jul 14 (3 days ago)
to me
Thanks for getting back to me with your information.i have instruct my
secretary right away to issue the payment to you and the payment is on
the way ,because am now out of the state for business trip.You will
receive the payment from USPS with the mover funds. to cover the
shipment of the goods i bought. Once you receive the check, have it
cashed and deduct your money for the goods and send the remaining
funds to my mover My mover is also picking some of other valuable
goods (like household, furniture's and electronics set.) at the same
city of your location,to my new apartment.that is why you need to
transfer the amount to my mover.and you will Deduct $50 for your
running around that I have caused you during the transaction
period.Please let me know if i can trust you, so that i can move
forward from here.I will get back to you with tracking number.Best
Regards
Sent July 17th from Patrick Mulcahy:
Hello,
How are you doin Today ? i receive notification from USPS
that there was a little problem that you will receive the payment on
Wesdnesday Morning and as soon as you receive the payment kindly get
back to me asap ...Thanks