Call me crazy but wouldn't the license plates also tell you if that was the same car and I don't think you need to be a cop to notice that!
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My friend just got scammed on CraigsList
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Call me crazy but wouldn't the license plates also tell you if that was the same car and I don't think you need to be a cop to notice that!
He has NO doubt you guys! None at all. He can notice a car and know 100% that it's the "scammer's" car...... just can't tell a fake i from a real i
Yes I know they did the ol, switch-a-roo on him but ffs, why would he just keep it in the box, put the lid on, hand over large amount of $$ and be on his way? Like I said before, I feel sorry for the community he is supposed to be protecting.As a matter of fact, have your friend come to explain himself.....better yet, have him join good ol MR and let HIM tell his story. I'd love to hear it from the coppers "mouth".
Problem is, how will he show proof that he was scammed unless the poster did not delete the ad yet and he printed out the webpage. Even though he is a cop, the judge will definitely have to side with the party with evidence. So, he can't accuse them without proof.
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That seriously sucks, and one skilled scammer. What if your buddy had the money in hand while looking at the legit iPhone? The scammer probably would have still slipped in the fake somehow.
i just have one problem with the story.
You said your friend went back to the car (possibly to get money). Now if I'm a scammer i wouldn't know that he's gonna go back to car so then i will switch the phone. A scammer wont rely on such uncertainty. I mean what would happen if your friend or any other buyer wouldnt leave the scammer alone? The scammer would give up the real phone?
it just doesnt add up, and i have no reason to doubt you either but im just thinking rationally
You said your friend went back to the car (possibly to get money). Now if I'm a scammer i wouldn't know that he's gonna go back to car so then i will switch the phone. A scammer wont rely on such uncertainty. I mean what would happen if your friend or any other buyer wouldnt leave the scammer alone? The scammer would give up the real phone?
it just doesnt add up, and i have no reason to doubt you either but im just thinking rationally
My guess is the scammer would have created some reason to go back out to the car. "Oh yeah, I forgot the charge cable. Its in the car, I'll be right back."
That's what I was thinking too. I also can't help but wonder what would have happened if my friend examined it once more after the scammer passed the box on.
Yeah I did read that, but this isn't a stop sign. This requires proof that the "scammer" did indeed scam you and you would need proof. What if this "scammer" listed a sciphone and the officer was just a complete idiot? This isn't traffic court, you need physical proof.
He has NO doubt you guys! None at all. He can notice a car and know 100% that it's the "scammer's" car...... just can't tell a fake i from a real i
As a matter of fact, have your friend come to explain himself.....better yet, have him join good ol MR and let HIM tell his story. I'd love to hear it from the coppers "mouth".
Yawn, you really should be careful what you say, or karma is going to bite you in the ass.
lets face it, nothing against your friend but everyone knows to be cautious when dealing with strangers through craigslist. Your friend portrayed very poor cop judgement and there is no justifying that by saying he didnt think it would happen, that is just more poor judgement.
Luckily you found the guy, but your friend is a cop, its embarrassing enough that he got scammed, but now you are going to go to small claims court and testify saying "I am a trained cop and this man easily deceived me"
Luckily you found the guy, but your friend is a cop, its embarrassing enough that he got scammed, but now you are going to go to small claims court and testify saying "I am a trained cop and this man easily deceived me"
Yeah, better not say a horrible cop is dangerous to the community.... wow I feel THAT karma hit already!
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Haha, thank you!
I put my 3GS up on CL this aft. I'm hoping my encounter is at least half as entertaining as this situation, but sadly, I doubt it will be.
My phone has been on Craigslist for about a week. I have had 2 people call and wanted to see it. Never followed through. I have had 2 people txt me and they wanted to see it later that day. Never followed through. I have had 10 emails, all scammers. It's funny and it's mundane at the same time.
I also had someone offer me $200 for a 32GB 3GS in mint condition. I told him no and said $350. He said he could go to AT&T and get it for $200! I said yeah, with a 2 year contract. He sent an email after that, it made no sense.
So Craigslist for my area - is a joke right now. I am at a point I might as well keep it as a spare and if I sell it good, if not whatever. Will probably be better after the "RUSH" is over.
I also had someone offer me $200 for a 32GB 3GS in mint condition. I told him no and said $350. He said he could go to AT&T and get it for $200! I said yeah, with a 2 year contract. He sent an email after that, it made no sense.
So Craigslist for my area - is a joke right now. I am at a point I might as well keep it as a spare and if I sell it good, if not whatever. Will probably be better after the "RUSH" is over.
Not to get personal, but what area? I live in the Bay Area on the west coast in California. Sold mine within 24 hours of posting.
Same. I'm offering a one day old (apple replaecment) 32GB w/ original box and unused accessories + a bt headset + case + screen protector and will transfer original warranty to new buyer or 450; got one bite for 400 -_-. I guess if I get another bite i'll do it but won't include any of the extras.
Richmond, VA
It wasn't this bad last year when I sold my 3G. I had lots of offers. Sold it for $350 I think. Maybe $325.
My phone is literally mint. You could shrink wrap the box back up and you could never tell the difference. I really am not too bothered. Just wanted to sell it because I won't have a use for it when I get the iPhone 4. If I don't sell it, oh well. I will wait and try later.
I won't give it away. Not especially since it has the box, ear buds never used, charger never used and all the other goodies plus a new black incase slider.
People wanting these phones for cheap are a bit out of their minds.
