Forgot to mention that they wanted me send the extra money to:
Leah Holcomb
Jascksonville, FL
32207

Received texts from this number trying to do the same thing.  Also received texts from 302.417.1377...same person...just said his other phone was broke.

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR POSTING ON THIS SITE. I TOO POSTED AN ITEM FOR SALE ON CRAIGS LIST AND DAVID THE OCEANOGRAPHER RESPONDED WITHIN MINS TO MY POSTING. TODAY MY CASHIERS CHECK IS SUPPOSED TO BE DELIVERED VIA UPS AND HE TOLD ME FOR THE FIRST TIME ABOUT SENDING A CHECK VIA WESTERN UNION FOR THE MOVERS. IT STARTED TO SOUND FISHY TO ME SO GOOGLED THIS NUMBER AND THESE POSTS ARE WHAT I FOUND. I AM VERY THANKFUL TO HAVE FOUND THIS INFORMATION.

Same scammer MO being used in November, only "Robert" the text-only marine engineer wanted the extra money sent through Western Union to a person in Ohio, and after that his movers would pick up what you posted for sale on Craig's List. The check was from a local technology company, only the bank showed the account had insufficient funds. Punk. There's a circle of hell for people who steal money, but an even hotter circle for people who waste your time.

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Same thing happened to me; little did he know I was VERY familiar with the military and being out to sea. He said his name was David.  He sent me a check for 2,480 to purchase furniture and give the remainder to a moving company.  He told me to deposit the check into MY account.  Clearly I already knew something was not right. I called all numbers and they were set up as voice mails.

Here's how I changed the scam back on him....I text him stating I was going to take my portion and purchase another cashier's check for the remaining balance and send it certified to the movers he is working with. I text him requesting the specific address and he replied send it Western Union. The final decision: I ended the conversation with "AYE AYE Shipmate"

Same it happen to me! Thank you for your posting! This Dane a marine engeneer sent me a fake cashier check of 2450 dollars  from a texas Po box (under dave laney)  stating I need to send a money gram to Jeffrey Griffin movers in Indiana. Such a scam! How to get this guy? Any idea? Thanks to all.

I just got a text from this con same story Navy engineer has the name Dan

I just got several text messages with the same story. This time this "Navy Engineer" has the name of Dan. All I can say is that I am glad I googled his number, I just hope everybody do this before doing any type of business with this guy.

wanted to buy my chaise lounges on Craigs list
same story, diff.  name  --  Robert, a marine engineer and can only text from sea. cant come see the stuff but want it. will send a cashiers check  and will add an extra $50 for the mover.
I said... send the check to my office and will let you know when check clears.
texted me 20 min later and asked if I'm still interested in selling to him.
didn't answer him and will see if this "cashiers check" comes to the office. lol
next number called will be W.L.Police

got the same text wanting to buy my dining set.  went back and fourth about check and mover.  Looked up his number and here we are.....

Just received a text from this number and immediately looked it up thankfully !! Trying to by my couch saying same thing as all other comments I did not send a nice reply back!

One of my favorite parts of this scam is they're "A marine engineer at sea" and can't phone you, but they can send you snail mail? They contact you by text, but then say they can't text? Right? Craigslist and Kijiji are not eBay. Not how these thing were set up to be used. Local only, cash only, in person. Put it in your ad.

Just got a text from him wanting to buy our dryer we posted up on Craigslist... Of course he can't text because he's out at sea working as a marine engineer wants to pay via cashier check... Glad I googled his number and found this site, thanks Wanna Be Scam Artist for looking out!

SAME scam wants items and to send a cashiers check what he thinks is all of us are stupid! this time his name is david he is at sea and can not talk only text...lol

Ditto for David, didn't fall for his out to sea as a marine engineer. Asked for a photo and he started explains his undercover BS! 500 for table and the rest for the mover ;))

Mr. Marine engineer David or Joe.....  I didn't feel right about his text.  I googled the phone number and got to read all these post.  My experience is the same as previous post.  Thank you all for posting so I don't get scammed.

Got text message from "david" who wanted to purchase furniture I listed on Craigslist...says he can't call and can only text cuz he's out to sea.  He says he's a marine engineer.  Wants to send money order for furniture with an extra amount to covet cost of movers... Once you pay the movers the excess money he wants sent to an account via Western union.  Luckily I found this before proceeding.  Once I called him out on his lil scam... Cat had his tounge ... David was silenced.

It is alla scam. I had the same happen to me. thought it was fishy when the check was 2000 over the amount.

I too just received a text from David the Oceanographer wanting to buy my item on Craig's List.  He went as far to also offered an additional amount to hold the item for him while his check was in process.  Thanks for posting this info, I would have gotten involved with this otherwise.  Buyers beware !!

I recently have been texting only a "David" the oceanographer for a purchase on craigslist via cashiers check and to deal with movers also!  Red flag went up in my mind, expecially when the text would not answer any just chatting conversation questions regarding his interesting job...location...time zone...!  Going to warn others also.  Glad I saw this when my husband entered their number to search it out.

Forgot to mention, according to the postal service, the express mail was sent from Greenwood Indiana, 46142, the money was to be sent to Indiana  as mentioned earlier, the phone number originates from Indiana but when I called the Attorney General's Office in Indiana the woman said that this is not from the state of Indiana.  Confused but scamming is not my business.  Have filed a fraud complaint with USPS and Hawaii's Attorney General's Office and posted this warning with 800 notes.  
Aloha and have a great day!!!

Received text from this person, wanted to purchase my entertainment center which I listed on craigslist for $500.  Sends a fake cashier's check for $2,470.00 and wants me to send the rest of the money "Western Union" to a Jeffrey Griffin, Indianapolis, IN. 46256 ASAP.  This was to pay for "movers" Mega Lift.  Searched internet, no such moving company in US.  When I received checked, called IBC Bank in TX., no money in that account!  Beware, although I lost nothing (shouldn't say that; my time and energy is priceless!!) I just don't want anyone else getting hurt from this scam.