I also received a text from this Monica.  Wanted to buy a piece of equipment from me that was posted on Craigs List.  Told me she sent an additional $700 pending in paypal, could I please Western Union the shipper out of my personal funds, scan and e-mail receipt to paypal and they would release the funds for the equipment along with an additional $700.  Gave me the name of Edward Fisher, 807 Possum Track Road, Chocowinity, NC 27817.  After he receives MY $700 he would come inspect and p/u the equipment.  Was quite adamant the she was deployed off shore, only had a pay pal account to work with.  When I refused she texted me that she reported me to the "authorities" for scam attempt.  I then received a fake FBI e-mail telling me a complaint had been filed against me.  I sent her a laugh out loud text.  (it is probably not even a she)  Pay pal said they were investigating (not sure how diligently though!)

The same as Jarhead1971 except mine was Monica Garcia from Cheyenne Mountain Air force base. She is an, "honorable woman overseas." Wanted me to look into PayPal acct because they "protect the buyer and the seller interests."

I get these types of texts a lot when I'm selling stuff on Craigslist. Always knew they weren't on the up & up. This is the first time I've thought about Googling the phone number.

8th of July 2013 and they are still trying this scam. My text came from supposedly Teresa Powell with the Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station in Colorado. Agreed to my price and stated she would send my money via Pay Pal asap. Do not fall for this scam...........

I just had them contact me today about a motorcycle I have posted on CL. So I left them know that I did a reverse number search and found out that the number is connected with scams also I will only accept payment in person and cash only. Have not heard back from them since.

That is exactly how mine started out. Fortunately I am smart enought to not fall for it. I received 2 checks from this person (people) and they said it was an accident from their secretary. Yeah, whatever. I never cashed them. I actually reported it as an internet scam (this happened about 6 months ago) and never heard anything back. Don't fall for it....

I had the same issue with this person or persons. Same #. Same issues. Thank the good lord I caught this early, and did not get screwed. My problem is that this happens all the time. If I could just get ahold of one of these low life's. We will just say a lesson would be learned the hard way.

That is correct. It IS a CRAIGSLIST SCAMMER going by the name of Monica Jones. This time she was in Colorado offshore. Oh, but she's an honorable woman. HA!  #5 - The oldest scam in the book is where the scammer sends you MORE money than you asked for. They will then apologize and say that they made a mistake but if you could please just wire the balance to their ?shipping agent? through Western Union they will arrange a pickup. You do this, then the scammer files a charge-back with Pay Pal saying their account has been hacked, and that they never intended to send you any money. Pay Pal then turns around and debits the money from your account. This one really puts the SUCKERstamp one your forehead because now what happened is that you just sent the merchandise PLUS your own money to the scammer using another fake name through Western Union. How will you EVER live that down? Oh, wait?fortunately you read this article and you wont get stung! You are now SMART instead of STUNG!

Replied to my CL ad and I knew in an instant that it was a scam. They always start their inquiry with "what is your lowest price?". So I replied back " sorry you must be one of them" , and in an instant a reply came back "I am ok with the price . I will send a check via PayPal . I just need your name, etc. so I can deposit the money. I am off shore and will have movers pick up , etc etc" I replied again "sure, send check to FBI and pick up item at the White House . Password for the gate to open is "I am a special scammer, no speak English ". This scam artist is relentless! Keeps coming back with how to open a Paypal acct. are there robot scammers !