Too good to be true? Scam or not? Macbook Pro on Craigslist

[GibsonFirebird]

Hi,

I came accross this ad this morning about a macbook pro :
http://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/sys/1296929636.html

And I have received these emails :

Specs: http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10125967&catid=26225

I'm in Hamilton, ON now (relocated for work) but overnight shipping is included in the price, UPS or FedEx, and insurance/tracking is also included.

If you use eBay I'd like to do it that way, so we're both protected and can exchange feedback later. You will be covered by $2000 buyer protection
and get 90 days money back guarantee.

I just need your name and eBay ID, once I set it up with eBay they'll confirm it with you and then we're good to go, even if you don't use eBay now I can set it up.

It will be set up for WU payment which is instant so I can ship same day. My sister works for them and gets the fee back so I will cover the fee.

Just go to http://www.westernunion.com/info/agentInquiryIntl.asp and find their agent close to you

Let me know when you do that and I can send you all details and instructions

He then sent me this few minutes after

Hi,

I'm a deaf-mute but you can text me, my # is (647) 240-7504

Right now I'm at work so phone is off but let me know your cell # and I can text you in about an hour

Too good to be true?

 

[geoffreak]

ALWAYS MEET IN PERSON WHEN DEALING WITH CRAIGSLIST!

Yay for all caps post.

 

[ZachsMacDaddy]

It will be set up for WU payment which is instant so I can ship same day. My sister works for them and gets the fee back so I will cover the fee.

That screams scam to me. Western Union is a commonly used payment option for scammers. He's using Ebay as placebo to make you feel better, then throwing WU into the mix. Run away.

 

[bugout]

Now thats funny..

These scumbags sure are getting creative...

 

[GGJstudios]

If you check the Guides on this site you'll find:

Tread with caution - eBay, Craigslist
Buying Online - Is This Company Legitimate?​

 

[madmaxmedia]

I think you only get protection for EBay transactions if you pay with Paypal.

 

[killerrobot]

It´s a scam if he´s asking to be paid through western union and conveniently out of area.

 

[old-wiz]

No reputable deal involves Western Union.
Never pay that way.

If you want to buy from Craigslist, only do it in PERSON, in a public place and don't go alone, and fully test the machine before you buy it, and after you've tested it don't let it out of your sight. Never, never, accept shipping.

(Edit) just checked and the craigslist post has been removed, a sure sign of scam.

 

[maflynn]

Whenever dealing with craiglist (buying/selling) I only deal with cache. Anything other then that smells of a scam. Especially of the buyer (or seller) is out of town.