Got the same as everyone else but the check was actually sent for 2252.32

THERE ALL SCAMMERS WHEN THEY REPLY TEXTING YOU WITH THE SAME EXACT TITLE     DONT FALL FOR IT

Same thing with me. I have a craigslist item for sale and he is going to send me my price + $50. Says his name is Josh. He was slick at the beginning and said he was going to come get the item so I gave him my address now he says hes going to send the check.

and he wants me to wire the rest to the shipper. which is

Evanir Toniolo
428 N Marble St
Rockmart, Ga 30153

his number is 323-546-9027 claiming to be Josh

a scam.....

This is how it works. You deposit the check and then get pressured to wire the "movers" the money immediately so they will come collect the item.  The movers never show and the next thing you receive is a phone call from your bank about a fake check that you deposited.  The money you sent to the mover is long gone and you are hit with returned check fees.  To protect yourself when selling online and accepting a check, always lookup a phone number for the bank the check is drafted on.  Try to find one in the city listed on the check if you can.  Ask them to confirm ff the check is legitimate or not and if there are sufficient funds in the account. Alternatively you can take the check, envelope and any instructions that came with it to your bank. Ask to speak with someone who deals with check fraud.  Ask them to verify if the check is real or not.  Let them pass all the info to the proper authorities when it comes up as fake.

That is precisely how it works.  You deposit the check and then get pressured to wire the "movers" the money immediately so they will come collect the item.  The movers never show and the next thing you receive is a phone call from your bank about a fake check that you deposited.  The money you sent to the mover is long gone and you are hit with returned check fees.  To protect yourself when selling online and accepting a check, always lookup a phone number for the bank the check is drafted on.  Try to find one in the city listed on the check if you can.  Ask them to confirm of the check is legitimate or not and if there are sufficient funds in the account.  Alternatively you can take the check, envelope and any instructions that came with it to your bank. Ask to speak with someone who deals with check fraud.  Ask them to verify if the check is real or not.  Let them pass all the info to the proper authorities when it comes up as fake.

So, how does the actual scam work?? I had them send the check but seems pretty crazy. Just want to know what the actual scam does. Anyone know?

So I was looking at these posts.. And the same happened to me for my post on Craigslist. Plus 50 for the running around and to hold it for him.. But it seems he changed his number.. 636-525-1211.. What's up with this guy really?

Yeah same guy same story and name did the same crap with me...im turning him in too think theres a chance theyll catch this do***ebag loser...?

When "Josh" gave me that same pay by check and arrange pickup routine I replied suggesting that he make love to himself.  These scammers drive me nuts!

same scam as others stated josh summers from cali said sent check to address for over listing price spammer don't people have anything better to do with there time ?

Scam...thanks for the heads up....txt back that I was a police officer and only deal with cash... yet to hear back! I have a feeling I won't be hearing from good old Josh!

Thanks for all the posts. My daughter was excited about getting a full price offer for her listing plus $50. She smelled trouble but was optimistic. I started checking it out. All these posts make it obvious.  I had her text back that she works at a bank and that for his protection he should send a money order or cashiers check. got no response.  Also called the number and got the Global voice answer as well.  Still not sure how this scam works though. Do you end up with the check coming back on your account?

OK has anybody actually followed through with this guy? We are also getting a call from Josh Summers offering to pay full price plus $50 if we will take the listing down. says he will make arrangements for pick up after the check has cleared. Who does that? He does admit to being from California. We suggested that he send a cashiers check or money order in order to protect his info. He has not responded yet.

Did the same to me, also watch for # 13134498369, not the same person I think but a virus. Mark Barret & josh summers tried yesterday. Also 12819404754, I told them instead of giving me a check give it to the mover & have them give me the cash, no response.the 8369 # wants you to click on a "photo" its a virus

Same number, same text...signed "Josh Summers"
My husband text him back (or Her) on my phone "Look, when pigs fly"
:)

I got a text response from him as well

"As i am only able to make payment by Check, I will make arrangement for the pick-up after payment has been received and cleared in your account. i would not mind adding 50$ if you retain it for me and Please take the posting off Craigslist today and consider it sold to me. Do reply back with your full name and address in which the payment will be mailed to you..-Josh Summers"

Same s*** same number. He is also using..  Josh Summers

Yeah, this guy just tried to buy my car with the same "extra $50" b***s***. He's Josh Summers this time. I set up a twitter account, followed tons of folks, and when enough of them start following me back I'll post his number. Petty? Yes.  Infinitely satisfying? You know it.

The signature is a stamp this is a famous scammer from Iowa :)your welcome

This guy responded to an ad on Craigslist via text and identified himself as Josh Summers.  Same story as everyone else told.  I told him absolutely not and that I would only sell for cash or money order.  He kept insisting.  I ended up letting him send me a check.  It came USPS Express Mail today.  I got a check for $1952.32 (the item I was selling was $500 plus a $50 "extra" that he kindly added in).  The check was written from Bulldog Rooter, Inc out of Spokane WA and drawn on Inland Northwest Bank out of Spokane WA.  Funny thing is, the package was mailed from Integrys Energy Group out of Chicago IL.  I googled this info and these all seem to be legit businesses.  We will be turning all of this over to the police tomorrow.  I will be contacting the named businesses to let them know there names are being used as well.  I'm sure this is a fraudulent check and stolen postage!

Are the checks even cashable?

Just went through the whole process with him today, and it didn't work. He's definitely using the name Josh Summers now.

I just received one from this phone number tonight in reference to a sale. The message reads as follows:

"As i am only able to make payment by Check, I will make arrangement for the pick-up after payment has been received and cleared in your account. i would not mind adding 50$ if you retain it for me and Please take the posting off Craigslist today and consider it sold to me. Do reply back with your full name and address in which the payment will be mailed to you..-Josh Summers"

So this is his new name, Josh Summers. Please be careful selling folks!

I had same thing but my check came from a legit company "omega" i wonder if they know about it they are in texas you said yours came from Louisiana was it from a company too? I'm not only turning this over to a detective but calling omega to let them know as well

ya i am going through this scam now what company did your check come from he used a fortune 500 omega companies check to send me. it is a legit company but I dont think they have a clue. What did you do with the check i think I'm taking mine to the authorities

Posted on Craigslist 6/7, received text 10 minutes after posting.  Same thing - offering more $ to hold item and take off CL immediately.  Somebody needs to get this guy in trouble!!!

Got the same message as everyone else sounded to good to be true ran reverse phone look up brought me here. Signed Josh Summers as his name not going to happen

the EXACT same thing happened to me. his name was Bruce Spillane from Florida and we put an ad in the paper in a whole different state for a couch and table. he wanted us to hold it for him and he would give us an extra $50. then he sent us a check for 3 times the amount that we were asking for. "i want you to take the check to your bank and deposit it into your bank and deduct your own charges plus extra $50 for your running around and wire the rest cash balance to the shipper info via Money GRAM transfer and here is the shipper info.... Bruce Spillane 1900 Oakbrook Dr., Longwood, FL 32779 And get back to me with details as soon as you have the check cashed and you have your money. My Movers will come over and pick up immediately. I will need your full name and address". we are turning him in. NOT COOL. check address was an address in Louisiana. Not florida even. crazy.

Just received text tonight about Craigslist add he said he would send check wanted my address and he would pay 50 for me to hold item longer scam