How do I persuade a scammer to send me a pic with a poster?

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Hello I'm New here! Joined: 22 Dec 2014 Posts: 4

I've got a scammer on the hook, he has sent me a MO in excess of the item he purports to purchase. Now he wants me to wire him the balance.

How can I turn the tables fully and get a pic into the Hall of Shame?

Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:14 pm

Welcome to Eater!

First of all: I recommend getting a mentor here

As for the picture: I assume your lad is familiar with the extra security that is required when transferring to <insert country here> or with amounts above <amount here>?

It's not your fault that Western Union requires him to provide a security picture of him holding a sign with <insert funny text here>

Hello I'm New here! Joined: 22 Dec 2014 Posts: 4

That is hysterical! I cannot wait to try it!

Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:18 pm

I suggest taking a look around at the stickies and Eater University. You can find a ton of advise there on what you wish to do.

Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:18 pm

Good luck. Let us know how it worked out.

Remember: if it doesn't work this time, there's plenty of other lads out there.

By the way..you are baiting safely? (not using email that is connected to your real life details in any way?)

Hello I'm New here! Joined: 22 Dec 2014 Posts: 4

thanks for reminding me of another question. All my scammers reach me via text to my cell phone. My cell phone # is published on Craigslist and associated with some used furniture I am selling.

Is there a risk of my identity being ferreted out that I am missing?

Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:23 pm

Do not EVER use any email/telephone number that can be connected to you.

The risk of a scammer turning up at your doorstep might be low, but it is to be avoided at all costs.

STOP all contact immediately. Baiting safely is rule #1!

Hello I'm New here! Joined: 22 Dec 2014 Posts: 4

Bummer, well I suppose I've wasted enough of his time over the past 3 weeks so ... mission accomplished.

I'll need a different strategy for using Craigslist from now on and have an email alias that I can use already, so scammers beware!

Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:31 pm

If you read the stickies as my mentor Bware suggested, you will find some methods of ' harvesting' scamming emails...There's enough to go around.

And very wise to just drop this one...(y)

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