Cory Armenta I answered on ad on Craigslist (have a copy) to invest 1500.00 and in 30 days will be returned. Also I would get 20 percent of monthly sales. Then another 500.00. Westminster Califotnia
I answered an ad for an investment on Craigslist for an investment. Mr Armenta stated that for 1500 you would get your money in 30 days plus 15 percent of business. I sent this to him. Then he asked for another 500.00 to hire a worker get business cards and open business account. I sent and would now get 20 percent.
I was emailed a contract for the 1500 and he had many issues why not to send a contract for the 500.00. He was always emailing and foning UNTIL he got the money. Then it was hard to communicate. At least 8-9 times( I have many emails and saved all) he gave ne his word he would be sending money to me. The next to last time he told me he took my money to pay his bills.WOW!!!!
Then again after several tries by me he once again gave me his word he would send 2000.00 on a Monday and then the balance on Friday. NO PAYMENT!!!! When I emailed he one again had one of many excuses. I do believe from the start he had NO INTENTION of paying me. Jusr another Craigslist fraud. I dont know what he would have to say. Also Im the 3rd investor who has reported him.
Why cant he be stopped? I have also contacted Craiglist as they are also invovled. Im also in talks with other agencies. I just want my 2000.00 plus 20 percent for 4 months. I wish I read the previous ripoffs . I guess when someone plays the game like he did,its time to respond.
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United StatesNaivety
#2Consumer Comment
Sun, August 04, 2019
Why cant he be stopped?”
Many scammers are located offshore and therefore are not within jurisdiction of U.S. authorities. Many of these locations have corrupt leaders that receive a share of the catch. Scammers will continue to thrive as long as people remain gullible and credulous.
“I have also contacted Craiglist as they are also invovled.”
"invovled" is not a word.
Craigslist most certainly responded with a reminder of the scam alerts posted on their website:
• Do not provide payment to anyone you have not met in person.
• Never wire funds (e.g. Western Union) - anyone who asks you to is a scammer.
• Do not rent or purchase sight-unseen—that amazing "deal" may not exist.
You have been scammed and it is unlikely you will receive any return of your funds. I am humored by the fact you still expect to see that 20% profit.