I'm selling something on Craigslist and I got this e-mail about the item :

Quote :

"Regarding this item... I would like to make an immediate payment through BidPay Account.. And am offering you $XX.XX so, you can end the post. Note: I will also explain how BidPay works, Once i make the payment you will receive a confirmation email from BidPay stating that the payment has been approved/denied and you will be told immediately that your money is ready for delivery. As soon as BidPay Approved my payment, you will then receive notification from BidPay. BidPay will deliver the money themself to your contact address within 24 hours which makes the payment more easier and secure.So kindly get back to me with your full payment address and the weight of the item...so we could proceed with this transaction. Awaiting your reply... Regards...."

Does this sound legit or could I easily get screwed by this?

7/13/2007 12:41:30 PM

it's a scam

Quote :

"BidPay will deliver the money themself to your contact address within 24 hours which makes the payment more easier and secure"

if you didn't see it coming after reading this line then you're an idiot... dude is gonna want you to ship whatever as soon as you get that "email" then obviously you're screwed

[Edited on July 13, 2007 at 12:43 PM. Reason : asdf]

7/13/2007 12:41:48 PM

scam. but i always reply like it's a great idea.

7/13/2007 12:44:42 PM

use PayPal

7/13/2007 12:45:57 PM

Yeah thanks, thats what I figured. Dude was offering way more than the thing is worth too.

7/13/2007 12:46:38 PM

ok heres what craigslist is for people, selling stuff locally

if youre selling something on CL, and someone wants you ship, its probably a scam.

7/13/2007 12:47:15 PM

and paypal can fuck you pretty bad too... for shit on craiglist you might as well try to get cash since it's someone local usually

7/13/2007 12:48:08 PM

Yeah I know, I've bought/sold tons of stuff on craigslist, all face to face with cash. This is the first time I've gotten e-mail like this and just wanted to confirm it was a scam.

7/13/2007 12:49:19 PM

^^ i guess so but obviously PayPal > BidPay

[Edited on July 13, 2007 at 12:49 PM. Reason : ^^]

7/13/2007 12:49:19 PM