New number, same message. Beware! Found him on Craigslist. But the best part was he signed the email saying his name is Ricardo Gomez, but his e-mail said Jason Huntsman, and I totally called him out on it and then he wrote back with a new e-mail.

I got the same message from the same person.. am new in the country and isnot really familiar of those tricks.. really thx guys you helped me figure this out.. Could you please elaborate more how he could scam me?? any advise regarding sending my info in the resume??

I answered an ad for an office assistant on Craig's List on Monday 10/31/11.  I rec'd a response on Tues.11/1 with virtually the exact same wording from a guy named John Hamilton.  Same 916 phone number.  I did respond to it just to see what happens but my gut told me this was a scam.  Thanks to all of you guys I won't be out any money.

This is a one time blog to inform people of these persons that are operating on craigslist, and they are not honorable.  I recieved a citibank check today for $2700.00, and it is very obvious that it is a fake.  I am going to take it to the authorities.  

I have been trying so hard to find a job, and I think I have a bite.  I was responding to a job add, when I recieved an email from Larry Bryant.  I am not sure how he makes his money by sending me a check, but I am a believer of the posts that I have already read on these individuals, and if it appears to be too good to be true, it is....trust your instincts.

I am a very gullable person, but I refuse to be HAD!!!  Make sure to report any activity so that they can catch him and others!!  Thanks for reading!

Renee, are you in Seattle? I was planning on printing out my emails and going to the police as well. Maybe if we go together that will help the case against this guy?

I have been through this same thing this past week with this Larry character. He also sent me a cashiers check from US Bank which was sent royal air mail. I told him that I was resigning my position because things got incredibly shady and I found this message board. In the original email he asked me for my basic info (name, age, phone number, address, ect) so now this creep has my home address. I have reported the incident to ic3.gov and am not sure what to do with this cashiers check as I am certainly not taking it to the bank. Help?

Also the envelope looks to have been mailed from the UK but the cashiers check is from US Bank and he is supposedly in Australia with a Sacramento phone number the number he is currently using is 916 358 6736 and the email is llbbry8970@gmail.com

I got the same letter. At first I thought wow maybe the guy just doesn't speak English well, then it started getting fishy and when i asked for information from him he would not respond. I had a cashier's check mailed to me for the amount of 2700.00 from a supposed Katherine Dresser. Anyway, i'm going to the Police...I have all the emails and the Cashiers Check. Hopefully they can stop this guy.

Wow I got the same thing....I knew it was some kind of scam!!




Hi,


  Thanks for the mail...As they say, punctuality is the soul of business. I believe promptness is key if any business is to thrive. I want to thank you for your prompt response. I have gone through your resume and it seems good enough. I will not be  able to meet up with you until I get back from my trip. You will resume work with helping me on errands, sorting  out my delivers and packages and doing my shopping. You will be properly briefed in  order to carry out every task appropriately.  I believe we can start the purchase with  TRUST, Please assure me of your trust, honesty,  promptness to duty and commitment.
  Its great to know you are willing to work for me. I cherish versatility and freedom in a working relationship so you can work from your home or office. I will make for financial aid to be sent to you for purchase of some paintings and other merchandise ( pay my bills on my behalf)Sit for delivery( at your home) or pick items up at nearby post office at your convenience.
  Let me know if you will be able to offer me any/all of these services.
  Where are you located?
  I would love to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on business.
  I am in Australia so there will be no interview.
  I will prepay you in advance to do my shopping.
  I will also have my mails and packages forwarded to your address.
  If you will be unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience.
  When you get my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You don't have to put money out of your pocket, all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping.
  You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content.
  The content of the packages are computer and electronics, clothings business and personal letters..... All expenses and taxes will be covered by me.
  You will work between 15 and 20hrs a month..  How much will you charge per month? I will pay $600.00.
  That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town.
  I work in realestate and I own an Art Gallery in Australia.
  I will return to USA in December, so this process will be on going till then.  If you don't mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term.Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position.
  Hope to hear I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready.
  No heavy packages is involved! You can do the shopping at any nearest stores.You will be shopping for Electronics and clothing's.
  I will provide you my personal UPS account number for Shipping.All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS and shipping charges will be applied into the account.  I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them.
  If I were to mail you money to do my shopping plus upfront payment for your service, where would you want it mailed to?   How should your name appear on the money?Maybe you can provide me with the following details below:


 Full Name:
 Full Address:
 Apt#
 City:State:
 Zip Code:
 Phone Number:
 Age:
  Thank you!
My Phone # 916-358-6736


Larry Bryant

I recieved the same exact letter as sussy.i cant believe this and just today o got the check.larry, or whatever your freakin name is, you will get busted sooner or later.you arent as slick as u think u are

I answered an Craigslist advert for an Administrative Assistant.  I received practically the same response that Sussie got.  He used this phone number.  916-358-6736.  Thank God I smelled something off.

I got the exact same email. You think he would have changed it up at least. Thank goodness for google. What an a**.

I also just got the email. Looks like we all want the same job, or at least think we do. I'm not going to respond to him with all the info because I would rather he not show up at my house or something creepy like that. I do want to know what else you guys find out tho!

Please explain what the scam is.  I also replied on a craigslist ad and got the same letter.  However, it states that I put out NO money and that he sends the money.  How does this scam work and how do I lose money?

I got the same exact e-mail as Sussie. Sadly, if I had been a little more desperate for a job I would have gone through with this but I had a gut feeling it was a scam.

anyone that has lost money because of him you can always go to the bank and tell thwm what happened they will give you the money back. Also make a police report because the more accusations he has against him they'll catch him faster.

I GOT THE SAME THING!!!!!!!!! he's very clever -_-

I replied to a job in Craiglist : job-wn36f-2619830842@craigslist.org

Administrative Assistant
Date: 2011-09-27, 10:23AM EDT
Reply to: job-wn36f-2619830842@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Administrative assistant/ Program coordinator for a twenty-five employee group.
Looking for an energetic professional who is able to multi-task.
Must have extremely good oral and written communication skills;
knowledge of Word and Excel;
must be organized;
must have an upbeat, positive, friendly personality.
College Degree REQUIRED and a cover letter an ABSOLUTE MUST.
DO NOT send your resume and cover letter as attachments; instead, send them in the body of the email.


   * Compensation: $17/hr
   * This is a part-time job.
   * This is a contract job.
   * OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities
   * Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
   * Please, no phone calls about this job!
   * Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

    
    
PostingID: 2619830842


Look what I received from this person too by email. Sounds fishy to me.

Hi,

  Thanks for the mail...As they say, punctuality is the soul of business. I believe promptness is key if any business is to thrive. I want to thank you for your prompt response. I have gone through your resume and it seems good enough. I will not be  able to meet up with you until I get back from my trip. You will resume work with helping me on errands, sorting  out my delivers and packages and doing my shopping. You will be properly briefed in  order to carry out every task appropriately.  I believe we can start the purchase with  TRUST, Please assure me of your trust, honesty,  promptness to duty and commitment.
  Its great to know you are willing to work for me. I cherish versatility and freedom in a working relationship so you can work from your home or office. I will make for financial aid to be sent to you for purchase of some paintings and other merchandise ( pay my bills on my behalf)Sit for delivery( at your home) or pick items up at nearby post office at your convenience.
  Let me know if you will be able to offer me any/all of these services.
  Where are you located?
  I would love to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on business.
  I am in Australia so there will be no interview.
  I will prepay you in advance to do my shopping.
  I will also have my mails and packages forwarded to your address.
  If you will be unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience.
  When you get my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You don't have to put money out of your pocket, all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping.
  You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content.
  The content of the packages are computer and electronics, clothings business and personal letters..... All expenses and taxes will be covered by me.
  You will work between 15 and 20hrs a month..  How much will you charge per month? I will pay $600.00.
  That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town.
  I work in realestate and I own an Art Gallery in Australia.
  I will return to USA in November, so this process will be on going till then.  If you don't mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term.Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position.
  Hope to hear I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready.
  No heavy packages is involved! You can do the shopping at any nearest stores.You will be shopping for Electronics and clothing's.
  I will provide you my personal UPS account number for Shipping.All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS and shipping charges will be applied into the account.  I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them.
  If I were to mail you money to do my shopping plus upfront payment for your service, where would you want it mailed to?   How should your name appear on the money?Maybe you can provide me with the following details below:

 Full Name:
 Full Address:
 City:State:
 Zip Code:
 Phone Number:
 Age:
  Thank you!
My Phone # 415-685-8301

Larry Bryant

I got the same email and everything yesterday I got a check for 2700 and it a note saying as soon as u Chet put it in ur bank account. Ha ha I Dont so I told my sister lawyer. Found out it was fake. I want him caught he very slick.

I got the same email and he send me a cashier check. And said the same thing ill pay u 600.00.

Scam artist by the name of Sean Bryant.  Scammed my daughter's savings.  Email addresses used:  seanb1043@gmail.com and hca019011@gmail.com

Claims to work at an art gallery in Australia while being a real estate agent in whatever city he's advertising in.

Slick a**hole

SCAM SCAM SCAM

Uses the name Sean Bryant.  Looking for an office clerk/personal assistant.  Presumes to be out of the country needing a personal assistant.  Took my daughter's money.

DO NOT RESPOND!  

He is a scam artist and is real slick.  Claims to own an art gallery in Australia.  Scammed my daughter out of her summer earnings.

Used the name Sean Bryant and had two emails.  Even talked to her on the phone at the 415-685-8301 number

His modus operandi is he wants an office clerk/personal assistant and will pay $600/week.

Hi,
I just received the very same email from a Larry Bryant with the same contact number. This was in response for a receptionist/billing clerk.

Sounds fishy and not really what a receptionist would even do in a workplace.

Debra

Found this out too, same exact wording of what was emailed to me

http://flakelist.org/page/viewpub/tid/1/pid/5290

Hi, I received an email to was it a guy offering a job that was from Australia? I'm thinking it might be a scam.

I just received an email from someone using this number about a potential employment opportunity. So are they a scam artist?

Scammer offering fake jobs on craigslist.

i know thanks

Scam artist do not reply or answer these calls frim these people