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Received the same inquiry from Jacob Hurd on 2 separate Craigslist posts today. Same language and I suspected a fraud. Thanks for the heads up

Thank you Ev, I just got a text from a Jacob Hurd exactly said you described.I almost gave my address and name.

So why did you post in this thread instead of the thread that is dedicated to that phone number?

Same story. Here is what I got from Jacob Hurd. They email first and ask for phone Number and then text me.I’m Jacob from Craigslist. I’m interested in buying this item. I will mail you a Bank check overnight delivery and add extra $50 to the sale for hold. Movers will come for pick up when the check clears. What’s your Name and Address? I will mail the check ASAP.

thanks for the heads up

Same thing here...Jacob Hurd from Craigslist...thanks for the heads-up interwebs!

Craigslist, Kiiji, AutoTrader, Etc. Scam:The scam works like this. Communication is always by text or email for some made up reason such as they are deaf, they deployed and can't use their phone (then how did the text get out?), etc. They think your item as described is perfect. They might ask a few questions about it, and then will pay your asking price, sight unseen, because they are never ar

Same deal, responded to a craigslist ad and went by "Jacob Toneh". Said he was a 75 year old man who wanted me to "pay the movers" with extra money from his check. I canceled the deal thanks to you all!

Exact same thing as what Ahmed posted above. I appreciate everyone else reporting this because it helped me realize this is a scam! Thank you internet peeps!

I’m Jacob from Craigslist. I’m interested in buying this item. I will mail you a Bank check overnight delivery and add extra $50 to the sale for hold. Movers will come for pick up when the check clears. What’s your Name and Address? I will mail the check ASAP.

Same thing here. Same story. Item was $225 and he sent a (fraudulent) check for $1950. SCAM!

Same. But Jacob Arele

Same as the others- this guy responded to my craigslist ad telling me he'd send a check and send movers to pick up the furniture. He said his name was Jacob Caen

This number was trying to commit bank check fraud by responding to a sale ad. Under name of Jacob Chevy.

Be aware of a text or email from a Jacob Hurd. Posted on Craigslist and a message with some b.s. sending a bank check and movers etc. Don't waste your time is a scam.

07.30.20 - Phone solicitation, BLOCKED.

07.27.20 - Called, no message left, BLOCKED.

Called from a very noisy area. Asked my name. I hung up. Called number back "this number is not in use".

This number calls and never leaves a message.

Who owns this phone number?