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The recent headlines about the Australian mule that scammed the scammers reminded me about this place and I thought you might get a kick out of this.

I posted an ad on Craigslist several years ago for a vehicle I was selling.

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected] via craigslist.org

10/9/07

to sale-442067696
** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html

Hello,
How are you doing today? I want to know if this vehicle is still available for sell. What is the general condition of the vehicle, What is your final price and can l trust you in doing business with you.

Get back me ASAP
reply
Smith

desped wrote:

desped

10/9/07

to williams
The truck is still for sale, but someone is coming to take it for a
test drive later today. The asking price is still $3000 OBO. The truck
is in good shape, some minor wear and tear, but considering it has
270k miles it's in excellent shape. Runs and drives great.

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected]

10/10/07

to me
Hello desped,

Thanks for your email. Very well then $3000 its going to be. What is the name, cell phone # and residental address that the money order or cashier check should be made out to? Also my client would be making shipping arrangements and he would be adding the shipping fee to the money order or cashier check all you have to do is send the excess to the shipper as soon as you cash the money order or cashier check from your bank. I do not have the final quote from the shippers yet, but as soon as I have it I will let you know. I am located at Washington Dc.

Pls can u send me the pic so that l can forward it to my client immediately so that u can get u payment ASAP.

Awaiting for your quick response.
reply

smith

Right away I knew this was a scam, so I decided to see how much crazy I could throw at this guy before he gave up.

desped wrote:

desped

10/11/07

to williams
HELLO MR SMITH;

GREATINGS AND SALIVATIONS. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE
INFORMATION THAT YOU REQUESTED HAVE. BUT FOR PRIOR CIRCUMSTANCES
UNRESOLVABLE THE TRUCK V1500 SILVERADO BLAZER HAS SUSTAINED CONCAVITY
DAMAGE AND THE PRICE BEEN HAD INCREASED!!!

DESCRIPTION OF CIRCUMCISION SURROUNDING INCIDENCE:
A SWARM OF GOD FEARING LOCUSTS BENT ON HELL DESTRUCTION HAS CONSUMED
THE VEHICLE V1500 SILVERADO BLAZER. AFTER CONSUMATING THE THIRSTBLOODY
GANG !!!SET FIRE!!! TO THE V1500 SILVERADO BLAZER AND IT IS NOW IN
GREAT SHAPE! GOOD BUY!

PLEASE TO BE RESPONDING TO THIS ADVERT IN A TIMELY MANNER, FOR I WISH
TO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH TRANSACTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

NAMES: IMA CRUKE
COUNTRY: STATES OF THE UNITED AMERICAS
ADDRESS: 1110 THIRD AVENUE, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
ZIP CODE: 98101-2904
PHONE: +1 (360) 734-2980

WHEN CHECK IS MAILED PLEASE INCLUDE ALL CORRESPONDENCE THAT HAVE BEEN
INITIATED THUS FAR WITH CHECK SO AS THAT I WILL AM BE ABLE TO PROBABLY
MIGHT BE SURE WHAT CHECK IS PROBABLY FOR.

BEST REGARDS

Yah, the car was consumed by locusts and then set on fire, so I increased the price. Also, the address and phone number are for the Seattle FBI.

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected]

10/12/07

to me
Hello Ima Cruke,
Thanks for the information l have forwarded the information to my client immediately the payment is sent to you l promise to update you and please immediately you have the payment please do inform me that you have gotten it and make sure you take it to your bank for cash so that the excess will be wired back to the shipping agent that will come for the pick-up. Am counting on you please know mistake from your end ok.

Once again nice doing business with you.
smith

Despite the new condition of the car, he still wants to go through with the purchase. Cool!

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected]

11/5/07

to me
Hello IMA CRUKE,
I just got an e-mail from my client that the vehicle payment has been
sent to you already that you will get it very soon. Infant you would
have gotten it earlier than this except for the fact that the person
issuing the funds just got married and she is on honey moon right now
so they had to let the assistant issue it.

So l will have to trust you here and l don't see any big deal in doing
that since we are going to be business partners' l guess l can trust
you with my client's money since l can trust you with my life to do
business with you.

Thank you so much for the patience and love you have showed to me l am
counting on you sorry for the inconveniencies l promise to send you
the whole details about the payment sent to you, so l will need you to
do me a favour when you get the funds please deduct your asking price
for the vehicle and send the excess money to the shipping agent,
Immediately the money is transfer to them they will come for the pick
up.

You should be expecting the payment by God grace Tuesday or Wednesday
this week. Please sorry for the inconveniencies l promise you that you
will have it.

Waiting to hear from you ASAP
Reply

smith

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected]

11/6/07

to me

Hello IMA CRUKE ,

Thanks for the update, l just receive an information that you will received the payment from the ups courier service company today this is the information so that you can confirm that the payment is from my client:

TRACKING NUMBER: 1Z429W3V0199196913

AMOUNT ON THE CHECK: $4800

Please take the payment to your bank so that you can have it cashed today, and wire the excess money to the shipping agent immediately l will forward the shipper's information to you that you will use in sending the money. Please am counting on you know mistake from your end try your possible best and have it cashed today and transfer the excess money to the shipper so that they can come for pick-up ok.

Waiting to hear from you ASAP

Thanks

A wild counter offer appears!

desped wrote:

desped

11/6/07

to williams
GREATS AND SALIVATIONS SMITHY,

NORWEGIAN LESBIANS HAVE MADE SUPERIOR OFFER FOR ONE V1500 SILVERADO
BLAZER. IF YOU WISH TO CONTINUE WITH PURCHASE YOU MUST ALSO TO BE
INCLUDED AN AFRICAN BULLFROG FOR DEAL. ALBINO PREFERRED.

PLEASE RESPOND FOR INTERESTINGLY

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected]

11/6/07

to me

Hello IMA CRUKE ,

Congratulation! Your payment has delivered l just track and see that you have gotten the payment from the ups courier service company today this is the information that shows the payment is from my client:

TRACKING NUMBER: 1Z429W3V0199196913

AMOUNT ON THE CHECK: $4800

Please take the payment to your bank so that you can have it cashed today, and wire the excess to the shipping agent immediately l will forward the shipper's information to you to send the money.

Waiting to hear from you ASAP
thanks

smith

BELOW IS THE SHIPMENT UPDATE THAT SHOWS THAT YOU HAVE GOTTEN THE PAYMENT:

Track Shipments

Track Packages & Freight Quantum View Flex Global View

Tracking Detail | Help

Your package has been delivered.

Tracking Number: 1Z 429 W3V 01 9919 691 3
Type: Package
Status: Delivered
Delivered On: 11/06/2007 10:20 A.M.
Signed By: D PORTER
Location: OFFICE
Delivered To: SEATTLE, WA, US
Shipped/Billed On: 10/30/2007
Service: NEXT DAY AIR

Package Progress
Location Date Local Time Description
SEATTLE,
WA, US 11/06/2007 10:20 A.M. DELIVERY
11/06/2007 5:53 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
11/06/2007 5:10 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
LOUISVILLE,
KY, US 11/06/2007 3:33 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
LOUISVILLE,
KY, US 11/05/2007 11:59 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
COLUMBUS,
OH, US 11/05/2007 11:00 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
11/05/2007 9:51 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
11/05/2007 9:40 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
11/05/2007 7:34 P.M. PICKUP SCAN
US 10/30/2007 5:00 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

Tracking results provided by UPS: 11/06/2007 1:57 P.M. ET

Great, the FBI got his fake check! No idea what they did about it....

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected]

11/7/07

to me

Hello IMA CRUKE,

How are you doing today? I want to know the condition of things with the check you received yesterday from the ups company and if you have taking it to your bank for cash as well, please l will appreciate if you update me ok. So that l can update my client immediately.

Nice doing business with you hope to hear from you ASAP.

Thanks

He ignored my earlier requests, so I'll try to reiterate to get his attention.

desped wrote:

desped

11/7/07

to williams
DEARST SMITHY,

PAYMENT WAS RECEIVED FROM UNFRIENDLY UPS MAN YESTARDDAY. HE RELIEVED
HIMSELF ON THE STAIRCASE AND THEN STOLE MY WIFE'S TURKEY. RUDE??

CHECK IS BEING IN POSSESSIONS OF MY AGENT PORTER WITH FUNDING BUDGET
INITIATIVES (FBI). EVERYTHING SHALL SOON BE IN PLACE AS SOON AS
RECEIPT OF ALBINO AFRICAN BULLFROG IS MADE SECURELY.

RESPOND FOR QUICKLY WITH SHIPPER INFORMATIONS. PAYMENT IN AMOUNT OF
1800 SHALL BE SENT OUT MAYBE QUICKLY, DEPENDING ON MOOD OF MY AGENT
PORTER.

LOVING REDARDS,
IMA CRUKE

CC: ANDSO ARYOO

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected]

11/7/07

to me
Hello IMA CRUKE,
I am sorry for the delay in sending the payment find enclose the payment for the car $3000 + shipping funds of the vehicle.

Kindly take the payment to your bank in order to cash funds as soon as possible. In respect to our previous e-mails, excess funds should be sent back through WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER.

Below is the information you should use in sending funds to the shipper.

AJAYI LUCKY
St Jean de Dieu,BP 974
PORTO NOVO
Republique du Benin
229

The shipping company will come for the pick up immediately the funds are transfered to them through western union. I require you to send me back the wiring details from the western union. Informations i need are

1.10-Digit MTCN #(Money transfer control number)
2.Sender's name and address
3.Exact amount sent.
4.What is the name of the vehicle.
5.1990 Chevy V1500 Silverado Blazer

Please note wire transfer charges should be deducted from the funds available.

with regards,
smith

He ignored me again! I really want that bullfrog...

desped wrote:

desped

11/7/07

to williams
OH SMITHY OH SMITHY,

I WILL TO BECOME VERY ANGRY THAT NO RECEIPT HAS BEEN MADE FOR ME
ALBINO AFRICAN BULLFROG THAT WE THE BOTH OF US DID DO AGREE ON IN
PREVIOUS EMAIL RELEDATED NOVEMBER 6TH, IF THE YEAR OF OUR LORD JEHU,
2007.

MY AGENT PORTER AND FELLOW COMPATRIOT ANDSO HAVE CONSPIRED THAT CHECK
FOR 4800 CAN WILL NOT CASHED, UNTIL ARRANGEMENTS BE MADE FOR ONE (1)
AFRICAN ALBINO BULLFROG TO RESIDE IN MY CUSTOM AQUARIUM I HAVE SETUP
SPECIAL FOR THIS EXOTIC CREETSURE.

IF MR SMITHY YOU ARE FOR NOT WILLING TO SUPPLY REQUIRED CREETSURE
RESPOND FOR QUICKLY. ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE FOR CASTRATION.

FOREVER YOURS,
IMA CRUKE

Finally I get his attention...

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected]

11/7/07

to me
What are you saying? What recepit are you talking about ?You ask for the shipping agent information that you will send the excess money to l sent it to you so what is the problem again.

I decide to answer his previous questionnaire...

desped wrote:

desped

11/7/07

to williams
OH SMITHY, OH OH OH SMITHY, YAH... YAH... OHHHHHH,

AFTER RECEIPT OF PREVIOUSLY AFORMENTIONENED CREETURE FROM RELATED
AGREEMENTS I SHALL SUPPLY 10 DIGIT MTCN.

FOR NOW THOUGH I AGREE TO PART WITH THE FOLLOWING SECRET INFORMATION:

2.Sender's name and address
IMA CRUKE, 1110 THIRD AVENUE, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

3.Exact amount sent.
EIGHTEEN HUNDRED

4.What is the name of the vehicle.
IMA TRUCK

5.1990 Chevy V1500 Silverado Blazer
YES!!

ALWAYS,
IMA CRUKE

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected]

11/7/07

to me
Ok then, When are you sending the 10 DIGIT MTCN so that l can update the shipping agent immediately.

Once again this is the shipping agent information you should use in sending fund.

AJAYI LUCKY
St Jean de Dieu ,BP 974

PORTO NOVO
Republique du Benin
229

Waiting to hear from you asap

I still want my bullfrog...

desped wrote:

desped

11/7/07

to williams
OH SMITHY, MY SMITHY,

10 DIGIT MTCN WILL BE SENT UPON RECOGNITION OF BULLFROG NEEDS.

PLEASE, SEND ME A PICTURE OF THE BULLFROG I SHALL RECEIVE?

NORWEGIAN LESBIANS VERY AGGRESSIVE, MAYBE THEY CAN GET THE BULLFROG??

AS ALWAYS,
IMA CRUKE

He seems to be getting confused. It took him long enough.

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected]

11/7/07

to me
What do you mean that l should send you the bullfrog recognition? Am not here for play please try to be serious ok.

scammer wrote:

desped

11/7/07

to williams
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,

ALRIGHT MR SMITH YOU PLAY A TOUGH HAGGLE, ARE YOU JEW??

WE SHALL FORGIVE ANY BULLFROG DEBTS.

INSTEAD I WILL TO REQUIRE THAT I SHALL DEDUCT THE AMOUNT OF $130 FROM
THE TOTAL AMOUNT $1800 DUE TO DAMAGES CAUSED BY UNFRIENDLY URINATING
UPS DELIVERY MAN/THIEF. CARPET ON STAIRS SHALL BE REPLACED WITH SHAG
CARPETTING TO MAKE REAL PARTY PALACE!! ALSO, TURKEY SHALL BE REPLACED
WITH GLAZED HAM. MR SMITHY, MY SMITHY, WOULD YOU PLEASED TO COME
DINNER AT MY HOME CASTLE TO FEAST UPON THIS DELICIOUS REPLACEMENT HAM?
UNLESS YOU ARE A JEW.

TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1670 IS TO BE PROCURED BY COMPATRIOT ANDSO ARYOO SOON.

<3,
IMA CRUKE

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected]

11/8/07

to me
What is the problem? You told me that a ups man came to steel from you which l don't have any ideal about now you are asking to pay for it it's ok then you can deduct the money for the damage cause by the ups man and send the money to the shipper immediately so that they can come for pick-up this week.

The total money you are sending to the shipper today is $1670 so try and send the money today so that we can conclude on this transaction immediately. So l will have to trust you here and l dont see any big deal in doing that since we are going to be business partners l guess l can trust you with my client's money since l can trust you with my life to do business with you.

Thank you so much for the patience and love you have showed to me l am counting on you sorry for the inconveninencies, please deduct your asking price for the vehicle and send the excess money to the shipping agent, Immediately the money is transfer to them they will come for the pick up.

Below is the shipper information you should use in sending fund.

AJAYI LUCKY
St Jean de Dieu,BP 974
PORTO NOVO
Republique du Benin
229

I require you to send me back the wiring details from the western union. Informations i need are

1.10-Digit MTCN #(Money transfer control number)
2.Sender's name and address
3.Exact amount sent.

Please note wire transfer charges should be deducted from the funds available.

with regards,
smith

I guess I'm not getting my bullfrog Sad

desped wrote:

desped

11/8/07

to williams
MISTAR SMITHY,

THE SHIPMENT CHEQUE SHALL HAVE TO BEEN SENT OUT AT LATER IN THIS AFTERNOON.

I WORKING HARDLY AT THIS MOMENT, BUT SHALL TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS
ARRANGEMENTS DURING LUNCH BRAKES.

EXPECT TO HAVE MTCN AND SUPER SECRET QUESTION/ANSWER SEQUENCE IN MULTIPLE HOURS.

YOUR BUDDY,
IMA CRUKE

I couldn't send the check because the angry lesbians return and hold me hostage...

desped wrote:

desped

11/8/07

to williams
BELOVED SMITHY,

I AM SORRY TO GIVE INFORM YOU THAT COMPLICATIONS HAVE ARISEN.

I HAVE JUST RETURNED AT WORK FORM LUNCH BRAKES. I WAS EXPECTATING TO
DO A SURPRISE ON THE WIFE OF MINE BEING HOME EARLY, BUT INSTEAD ME WAS
THE WON SURPRISED!

NORWEGIAN LESBIANS HAVE ATTACKED. BELIEF IS THEY ARE UNHAPPY OF RECENT
DEALINGS WITH ONE V1500 SILVERADO BLAZER. REVENGE IS WISHED UPON ME
FOR FAILING TO ACCEPT THE OFFER FROM NORWEGIAN LESBIANS. MY DEALINGS
ARE LOYAL TO YOU ONLY, SMITHY, YOUR NEEDS FOR NOT WORRYING, ONE V1500
SILVERADO BLAZER IS IN YOUR POSSESSION SOON.

BACK TO LESBIANS... I WAS ATAKEN PRISONER IN HOME CASTLE OF MY OWN.
RUDE??? I HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO OF ESCAPEN BY !!BRIBING!! CAPTORS.
ONLY CASH ON MY PERSON AT TIME WAS $1670 MEANT FOR MY SMITHY, YOU.
$500 HAS BEEN REMOVEN FROM TOTAL $1670, RESULTING IN NEW TOTAL $1170.

FOR VERY SORRY I AM OF THESE HAPPENINGS. CONTROL OF THE SITUATION WAS
NOT MINE TO HAVE HAD.

SMITHY, MUCH LOVE FOR YOUR SYMPATHY FOR CURRENT SITUATIONS
UNRESOLVABLE. NEW CHEQUE FOR AMOUNT OF TOTAL $1170 WILL TO BE ACQUIRED
WHEN NERVES ARE CALM FROM HOSTILE LESBIAN HOSTAGE SITUATION.

ALWAYS,
IMA CRUKE

Same old same old...

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected]

11/8/07

to me
IMA CRUKE,
Try and transfer the money today after your lunch today becos the shipping agent will be waiting to get the western union money transfer information from me please l don't want to look like a lier or a stupid man in there present make sure you have it done perfectly.

Waiting to hear from you that you have sent the money to the shipper today after your lunch hour and remember to send me the wiring details from the western union informations what l need are:

1.10-Digit MTCN #(Money transfer control number)
2.Sender's name and address
3.Exact amount sent.
4. What is the name of the car?
5. V1500 SILVERADO BLAZER

Please note wire transfer charges should be deducted from the funds available.
with regards,
Smith

desped wrote:

desped

11/8/07

to williams
DEAR LOVING SMITHY,

I FOR HAVING GREAT NEWS FOR YOU! I ACQUIRED WESTERN UNION CERTIFICATE
OF AUTHENTICITY PREVIOUSLY THIS HOUR. I WILL SHALL SEND YOU SCANNERD
COPY OF TRANSACTION SHORTLY. I AM NEEDING TO FIND FACILITY OF SCANNERD
MACHINE.

I SHALL TO CONFESS THAT I ARE NERVOUS. NORWEGIAN LESBIANS CAN MIGHT
STILL BE AROUND. CAN OFFER YOU ANY PROTECTION? ARE YOU AWARE OF
HAPPENINGS WITH NORWEGIAN LESBIANS WITH HOSTAGE CRISIS? CONFIRM TO ME
PLEASE FOR THAT YOU ARE COULD BE AWARE OF NEGATIVE $500 FROM $1670
SHIPPING FUNDS.

FOR LOOKING FORWARD OUR BUSINESS FUTURES,
IMA CRUKE

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected]

11/9/07

to me
Send the money to the shipper today so that we can have this business transaction conclude please and l will require you to send me the wiring details in which you used in sending the money to the shipper, Please don't not send me any scanned copy what you are sending to me will not waste your time ok.

The shipping company will come for the pick up immediately the funds are transfered to them through western union. I require you to send me back the wiring details from the western union. Informations i need are

1.10-Digit MTCN #(Money transfer control number)
2.Sender's name and address
3.Exact amount sent.

Waiting to get the western union information from you today ok. Remember the shipper name is:
AJAYI LUCKY
St Jean de Dieu,BP 974
PORTO NOVO
Republique du Benin
229

Please know mistake from your end again do the transfer today ok.

Waiting for you.
smith

desped wrote:

desped

11/9/07

to williams
JANE,

I UNDERSTAND WHAT IT THAT YOU SAY.

> Please don't not send me any scanned copy

CODE SPEAKING IT SHALL BE. DOUBLE NEGATIVES FOR THE FASHION. I FOR
WILL NOT NOT BE SENDING SCANNERD COPY FOR WESTERN UNION MONEYS
TRANSFER.

INDEFINITELY,
SMITHY

He finally starts to come around! I just had to call him Jane!

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected]

11/9/07

to me
I can see that you are just trying to waste my time here.

desped wrote:

desped

11/9/07

to williams
SMITHY,

I FOR NOT UNDERSTAND. I AM HAVING SENT MONEY TRANSFER YESTERDAY.

WHEN CAN ONE V1500 SILVERADO BLAZER BE PROCURED?

LOVINGLY,
IMA CRUKE

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected]

11/10/07

to me
Ima Cruke,
What is your problem? If you feel you will not send the money to the shipper then please and please stop wasting my time becos you are making me angry with this your everyday stories ok.

Send it or stop mailling me ok

desped wrote:

desped

11/10/07

to williams
MR SMITH,

CHECK FOR HAS BEEN PROCURRED BY MR ANDSO ARYOO, WHAT IS PROBLEM?? I
THOUGHT YOU TRUST LIFE ON OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS??

LOVINGLY,
IMA CRUKE

Quote:

williams smith [email protected]

11/10/07

to me
You are the problem so stop mailling me ok.

desped wrote:

desped

11/10/07

to williams
SMITHY,

I ARE CONFUSED. WHAT IS PROBLEM AGAIN? I SEND CHECK WHEN TRUCK ARE TO
BE RECIEVED?

IMA CRUKE

scammer wrote:

williams smith [email protected]

11/10/07

to me

Why on earth should you send check to the shipping agent did l mentioned send check back to the shipper so why are people like you misbehave so stop telling me bullshit and send money to the shipper after you have deduct all the necessary experiences that you need so while will you tell me bullshit

desped wrote:

desped

11/10/07

to williams
HERE'S YOUR MTCN NUMBER

http://i.imgur.com/jxSdr.jpg (Warning! NSFW)

And that was the last I heard from Mr Smith.

Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 3:23 am

^^^ that picture was nasty

Not quite a Newb Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Posts: 72

Loved the plague of locusts, aggressive lesbians and the albino frog bit lol

Very creative Smithy!

...and yes very nasty pic

Not quite a Newb Joined: 28 Aug 2011 Posts: 37

OMG MY EYES!

I NOW FEEL PHYSICALLY SICK...

well done Twisted Evil

Hello I'm New here! Joined: 07 Mar 2012 Posts: 2

"SMITHY, MUCH LOVE FOR YOUR SYMPATHY FOR CURRENT SITUATIONS
UNRESOLVABLE. NEW CHEQUE FOR AMOUNT OF TOTAL $1170 WILL TO BE ACQUIRED
WHEN NERVES ARE CALM FROM HOSTILE LESBIAN HOSTAGE SITUATION. "

Hostile lesbian hostage situation? Laughing

419Eater is my life Joined: 07 Feb 2012 Posts: 438

CANNOT UNSEE....
I think we need a better warning before that pic omg.

nice work though, pretty funny.