I am selling ps4 on subtree riatlee2014@gmail.com asked me to post to Nigeria I told them iam not an idiot

Just got a message about my Peugeot 407 on gumtree asking to email davepaul2012@gmail.com, stupidly I sent a response before reading these message.  Now need to wait and see what happens next.

Just listed an Xbox One on gumtree uk

Text from

+1 (949) 326-6514 (+19493266514)

Asked to email riatlee2014@gmail.com

I haven't responded as I was suspicious of the number not being British so I googled first and this came up, thanks for the heads up

woah!! i was just about to give my details to dave paul one for a campervan i was selling!! glad i saw this just before!! beware everyone!! he never even asked about the camper which i thought was strange.. his email is davepaul2012@gmail.com and the number he text me from was +19493266514

Selling shoes on gumtree in uk for £60, this guy dave Paul with same Nigerian address offered me £130 but only by PayPal. I'm about to email him back after finding this page to tell him to take a hike. Thanks to whoever started this chat.

I had a text message response for a mobile phone from Gumtree.
Asking to reply via davepaul2012@gmail.com.

I just sent a response via email, telling him to get back up his tree and finish his bananas!

Well the scammer is still at it. He offered to buy a game system from my son. He stated that he would send $350 through PayPal, $250 for the system and$100 for shipping. He asked that it be express shipped to Nigeria and addressed to his son. He's still using the same dizzyjame08@gmail account but his phone number was from a 571 area code. Thankfully I called PayPal first to confirm.

Just got an offer to buy merchandise I have on Craigslist.  He(she) used this number 646-481-3517.  Wanting to pay thru pay-pal like some of the other posts.  How can I get this guy busted?

I've heard of these scams before so I just googled the email " davepaul2012@gmail.com " and found this web page. I listed a pair of Gucci Shoes on craigslist and got a text saying he'll give me $350 thru paypal ( I'm asking for $250) to be shipped abroad. Glad I checked the web but wish these people could be tracked down because too many people fall for the scam.

davepaul2012@gmail.com

He also refered to himself as Dave Paul.

He did change his name and the country from which he wanted the item he "bought" from me. However, I am not by any means dumb and I checked in with PayPal before shipping the item and, they told me it was a fake. Below is the information he tried to get me to use for shipping.
Beware he is still at it! I have sent the emails I received from him to PayPal and I will be following up with my local PD about this matter.

ADEBAYO OPEOLU
Address:10 Aba Alamu Apata
City : Ibadan
State:Oyo State
Country;:Nigeria
Zip code:23402

dizzyjame08@gmail.com  Googled his email and all of this info came up. I sent him a link and told him he should change his email if he wants to keep scamming people. Maybe this kind of thing could work on those that aren't tech-savvy or haven't used Paypal in their life. He is just one person, but I have gotten these kind of Paypal payment solicitations from many on Craig's List now. It's like talking to a woman on a dating site and knowing it's just some 14 year old kid in Nigeria.

He's at it again, tried to give me 120.00 over my asking price on craigslist. advised paypal with all txt's, rotating cell numbers through google phone.....texted me from 312-285-0259. toyed with him for awhile and then sent this link. also advised him that I am pulling all header info and ISP data to contact his local ISP.

I am selling a bed frame and brand new tempurpedic  mattress on craigslist. This number asked if i had a paypal account, which i don't, and was willing to pay the full asking price without asking a thing. I only want cash just to be safe because I have been scammed before, and this just seemed sketchy to me. He says he is from New Jersey, and keeps pushing the paypal thing, so I was worried about a scam. Glad I found this information first!!

I just got an offer from them to buy a car I have on Craigslist. They asked me if I had a PayPal account and I said no, I would only take cash because it sounded too suspicious since they were willing to pay the full price without asking any questions first. They finally stopped texting me when I insisted on Cash. Glad to hear I did the right thing.

Who is it?

I like how in your fake email, they say that they watch out for scams, that kinda cracked me up, but the fact too that a lot of people deal with PayPal and know what the emails look like these fellas must think they are dealing with dumb people, for starters like you mentioned they address you by name not email address, thank goodness they didn't take any of your money! And Craigslist sellers beware!!!

Glad I was able to help.

I too just got a text from him about a truck i have for sale on craigslist. No questions asked about the truck, just want to buyt it now through paypal. I sure am glad I foung this site and forum. Thanks for the info Jesse, sorry you hadto go through all the BS....

Here is an example of the FAKE PAYPAL EMAILS. They look Real when you recive them but they are not.
Flag this message
Instant payment received from Micheal Jame
Friday, September 21, 2012 9:22 PM
From:
"service@paypal.com" <servicemerchantaccountant@secureroot.com>Add sender to Contacts
To:
xxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com
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Dear: xxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com (Keep in mind Paypal will not address you by your email address)

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Dear: xxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com,

You have received a PayPal Payment of $5,500.00 USD from Micheal Jame (dizzyjame08@gmail.com).

A temporary hold has been placed on this transaction!

As mentioned in the receipt of Payment and as per New PayPal Payment policy, we have fully debited the total amount (above) from the buyer's account which includes the buyer's shipper's pick up fees.
In order to complete this transaction and get the funds approved in your account. We advice you go to nearest Western Union Office, and send the $1000.00 USD to the Agent and send us a Scanned Copy/Photograph of your Western Union Transaction Receipt (in .JPG Format).


NOTE: This is important as a security measure to ensure safety of this transaction.

Please, find below the name and address of the Transport Agent where the Funds would be sent via Western Union Money Transfer.

Click Here Locate Nearest Western Union Office

PICK-UP AGENT DETAILS:
                
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Name:Sane Mataitusi
Address:466, Orange St.
City:Redlands
State: CA,
Zip-Code92374
Country: United State. .
    


    
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Address Status:    ?
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Your Account will be credited accordingly upon the receipt of details requested. It should either be sent in JPG format or send type details as:
Sender's Name; Receiver's Name; MTCN; Amount Sent;

You may contact the PayPal Customer Verification Department and Quote the Above Transaction ID for quick recognition
Friday, September 21, 2012 9:26 PM
From:
"service@paypal.com" <servicemerchantaccountant@secureroot.com>Add sender to Contacts
To:
xxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com
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Safety Measures to Protect Both Buyer and Seller.


Dear: xxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com


We have received an order from one of our customers (Micheal Jame) to make an instant payment of "$5,500.00 USD" to your PayPal account. The payment has been made successfully and the money has not been credited into your account. We are waiting for you to send the "$1000.00 USD" to the shipper (Sane Mataitusi) through Western Union Money Transfer before we can credit your account and this is due to the large increase in the rate of the online scams recorded last year (2011). We have changed some of our rules and regulation to make sure our clients (Seller and Buyer) are safe from scam, PayPal in conjunction with The FBI INVESTIGATION OFFICER has invented certain preventive measure to ensure the safety of both our seller's and buyer's in this Month.


1. Once a payment is made,A confirmation Email will be sent to the seller that the payment has been made to state the transaction details which has been sent to you. Also a confirmation is sent to the buyer that the money has been deducted from his or her account. So once you get this mail,You should send the money to the shipper immediately to the address that was given to you by PayPal and send the Western Union Information to Us.Once the Western Union Information gets to us, the seller's account will be credited instantly. But unknown condition will the Western Union Information be given to the buyer unless the seller's account is credited and likewise will seller's account be credited until we get the Western Union Information.

2. Once a payment is made and it has been approved by PayPal, such transaction is Sealed (because both seller and buyer must have come to a conclusion before payment is made by the buyer) so therefore neither the buyer or seller can cancel this transaction or ask for the returned to the buyer's account. Also, this is where we generate our income, because the more transaction made through PayPal, the more we generate our Income.

3. Failure to abide by these laid down safety measures by PayPal may leads to suspension from PayPal and further more invitation to an interrogation with the F.B.I So can you see we are very considerate about the safety of both buyer and seller.


**PLEASE NOTE**
This PayPal® payment has been deducted from the buyer's account and has been "APPROVED" but will not be credited to your account until you send the Western Union Information to us or email us through this mail Clientcomplaintservice@secureroot.com and our customer service care will attend to you. As soon as you send us the Western Union Information to us for security purposes and the safety of the buyer and the seller, the money will be credited to your account.Also our client has made a report he/she will not respond to your stimulation .
The PayPal Team

I hope you didn't give too much info. Besides if he has not paid yet and is paying through Paypal. Watch out. He is using a fake Paypal. Make sure to contact them right away if payment dose not go through. Because with the Real Paypal they will not withhold funds from you.

I just sold my 4 wheeler to him...LOL

I have a car on Craigslist. On my post I had cell number. I recived a message from 646-481-3517. They asked about my car and decided they wanted to buy it. They however lived out of state and wanted to use Paypal in which to make payment. An hour or so went by they contacted me again saying that the company that would be shipping the vehicle would not except Paypal only accepted Western Union that they didn't have one near them. That could I kindly take care of it for them if they sent the money for it along with the amount for the car.
Long story short. I played along with them. Even mentioning this scam to them. Anyways I waited for the fake emails from "paypal". I then contacted the real Paypal and reported this guy.  His name ( I'm sure it was fake ) was  Micheal Jame and email account was (dizzyjame08@gmail.com).
Be careful out there.

i also just got an offer did you sell to him??

Yeah I did they put an offer on my car