It's sad what these people get away with.
There's nothing we can do, but be extra careful handing out details.

John.frezie001 @ gmail.com has just asked me for my absolute bottom price on an item I am trying to sell.  Mobile number has not appeared on text.

I am selling two things on ksl.com Got a message from someplace as I checked both emails and online and neither of them showed, but it came to my cell phone..... from: rita1952.adrienne @ gmail.com asking if I still had my horse and what my last asking price was. I replied and got the long message from the guy at sea and its a gift for his son, his name is John Frezie and he is a marine engineer.

Just received the next email in this chain (see previous post) wording as follows......Realize that your money is in pending the said amount has also been debited from my PayPal account and the only way to get this transaction completed is to get the shipping fee paid while you email PayPal with the transfer details for the fund to hit your account with immediate effect and more so i do believe that they are doing this just to protect both the buyer and the seller from scam and i see no reason why you can't comply or abide by the new law or rule once there is a proof of payment and a confirmation from PayPal.This all i have to tell you, but you should know that it will cost me another charges to recall this money back into my PayPal account.Await swift mail.My reply was swift! ........I see that is interesting.  I am sorry you will incur charges to get the payment back from PayPal. But I no longer wish to proceed with this sale, since you last contacted me a local buyer has offered my 4,000 euros cash without any need to involve an agent or make payments for shipping.  I hope they do not charge you too much to get your money back.  If they do not charge you I hope the local law enforcement agencies do. Now stop SCAMMING you low life!

Just had an email from joepander1 @ gmail.com same dodgy scam artist. Glad i did a search and you guys came to the rescue first.

Thanks for mailing back,i am an Oceanographer and i am buying this for Dad. I am at sea right now. I can only pay through PayPal at the moment as i don't have access to my bank account online,but i have it attached to my PayPal account, and this is why i insisted on using PayPal to pay. All i will need is your PayPal email address to make the payment and if you don't have a paypal account yet,its pretty easy to set one up at www.paypal.com.au I will be expecting your email.I have a pick up agent that will come for the pick up after payments.I will like to have communicate and discuss this via Phone but i am 95% Deaf and i do use hearing piece so that was why i have prefer to communicate more through Mail ...So kindly get back to asap...i need to see more photos also and i will like to know the last asking price.



Stay Blessed.

He then followed up with

Hello Alex,
  I would like to inform you that i have completed the payment and the funds has been deducted from my account. I will like you to kindly send out the pick up agent fee today because the items has been scheduled to be picked up from you on 1st Nov(date when funds arrive) . Below is the details of my pick up agent where the sum of $110.00AUD is to be sent cos you only need the name and address for western union money transfer. I added extra $30.00AUD to cover western union charges making $300.00AUD in total. All you need to do is to go to western union outlet or post office with the cash and then fill the transfer form accordingly.

Mover Agent Info
Name- Williams Mark
Address- via meazzagni 80,
             castelvolturno [ce]
              81030 Italia..


Kindly get back to me with the money transfer control number (MTCN) given to you at the western union outlet and also your full name and address provided while sending the money.I will be waiting to read back from you....I will like to have your Map quest and your mobile number including your time schedule in order to get it forwarded to the mover for an easy access and passage.

Cheers.





What a scam artist. Thanks guys!

Had a similiar encoutner with the same email address and phone number. Google search led me to this posting. Posting from individual:Thanks for the response, i will send a certified draft from the company i work with and this is generally acceptable.It will cover the cost of my purchase has am completely satisfied  with it.I will need the details of whom & where to mail the payment1.Name to be on the check2.Home address3.Mobile phone numberPlease note United Parcel Service does not deliver to P.O Box.My mover will pick up right after the payment has been delivered.Kindly delete the posting has am committed to buying it.I recently move here on a job transfer and it's a great buy.Here is my relay # (705) 523-0844  am hearing  impaired and will receive your phone messages via email. My response:I am only willing to accept cash at time of pickup, there are alot of Craig'slist related scammers.