TNT - Susan Clothier I want it to buy 42'' TV Philips 42PFL7403D/F7 LCD that I find sale on Craig List (Jackosnville ,FL) I have contact email from Craig list and what happen is long story makeing short I get scamed for $329.00 sending money with Western Union Tranfer to United Kingdom Wolverhampton, Internet
Hi,
I have found this add on Craig List about the 42'' Philips LCD HDTV, 1080p from craigslist $300.
I respond to add and get email back:
I still have the TV. The TV is in perfect shape (take a look at the attached pics) and it comes with 18 months of transferable warranty.
I am now in United Kingdom. I have been relocated here with my work several months ago. The TV is a US version and I think I can sell it for a better price in the US.
Since I can't meet you and make the exchange, I would like to use a service that will help us with that. Please go here to see the procedure:
TNT is a worldwide delivery company (like Fedex, DHL or UPS). You can see from their procedure that you will be able to check the TV before I receive the payment. If you are in a hurry, I will use 2 day delivery (shipping is on me).
Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Susan
Have emails back and fort and finally last night May20,2009 I went and paid Western Union $329.00 for the TV. After few hours, I found out this web-site that I been scammed.
Please alert other people about this scam that cost me a lot. I have no idea that some people are capable of doing things like this. I truly hope and pray that this people end up where they deserve.
Sandra
Jacksonville, Florida
U.S.A.
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Reggie
Goleta,California,
U.S.A.
FOUND ANOTHER SIMILAR AD IN SANTA BARBARA!
#4Consumer Comment
Tue, July 14, 2009
http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/ele/1267575224.html
Hi
Yes I still have the TV. But there is something that I didn't mention in the post.
Please bear with me on this. I am now in United Kingdom. I have been relocated here with my work several months ago. I was offered free transportation and I took the TV with me. But I can't use it here because it works on the NTSC format and here they use the PAL format. I tried to sell it locally but with no luck. That's why I'm trying my luck in the US.
Since I can't meet you and make the exchange, I found a service that will help us with that. Click on the link below to learn more about the service:
TNT is a worldwide delivery company but it is better known here in the UK. You can see from their procedure that you will be able to check the TV before I receive the payment. In this way the both of us can be at ease. I will use 2 day delivery on my expense.
Thanks,
Susan
FROM susan-chamian@live.com
Joepublic321
Winchester,Ohio,
U.S.A.
Similar Situation in Cincinnati,Ohio Craigslist on June 18,2009!
#4Consumer Comment
Fri, June 19, 2009
Used the name ""Susan Causley" Wording of the email is slightly different, but still the same con...
Irishdemocrat
Des Moines,Iowa,
U.S.A.
I had the exact same run in on craigslist, with the same product...BEWARE!
#4Consumer Comment
Tue, June 09, 2009
Here is what I recieved:
From: Susan Causley [mailto:susancausley@live.com]
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 6:27 PM
To:
Subject: the 42'' Philips LCD HDTV from Craigslist $315
Hi
Yes I still have the TV. But there is something that I didn't mention in the post.
Please bear with me on this. I am now in United Kingdom. I have been relocated here with my work several months ago. I was offered free transportation and I took the TV with me. But I can't use it here because it works on the NTSC format and here they use the PAL format. I tried to sell it locally but with no luck. That's why I'm trying my luck in the US.
Since I can't meet you and make the exchange, I found a service that will help us with that. Click on the link below to learn more about the service:
TNT is a worldwide delivery company but it is better known here in the UK. You can see from their procedure that you will be able to check the TV before I receive the payment. In this way the both of us can be at ease. I will use 2 day delivery on my expense.
Thanks,
Susan