Saturday, July 30, 2011

Scam Email: Jerry Watts

[This was forwarded by another person, it seems the scammer found him through his ad on Craigslist (notice how the first email is just so they can get a real email and begin writing directly to their potential victim)]

seen your site and wanted to help out, below is two messages i receved from one of the scammers. top one was the last i got, second just under is the original. and below that is the full message details.   hope this helps.   good job

i am also going to keep on with this scamer so he will send the payment, i found out last time this came up that the checks are fake with stolen info from real companys, and the senders are sending the checks with stolen shiping info so some other companys are having a really hard time with the checks and the shipping costs they are fighting off.

last time john deer paid the shipping lol. anyway yea if i can save the companys a lil hassle by giving them a heads up the ill try to help if i can
----- Forwarded Message -----

From: Jerry Watts [dexme004@gmail.com]
Subject: The towing and repo high speed dollies - $800

Thanks for the prompt response,i will like to proceed with the
transaction asap and my mode of payment will be via Bank certified
check. However, to ease the pick up the item will be picked-up from
you by my shipper once you receive and cash the check,i am willing to
wait for your bank to verify and clear the check before the shipper
pickup the item therefore I'll need this detail below to mail out the
check.

* The Full name on check
* Mailing address (Deliverable Address)
* Phone Number

Proceed to delete the advert of this item if my mode of payment is
accepted and get back to me asap with your details to mail out the
certified check to you.

Thanks
First Email:

Message body
** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html

--
Do you still have these item for sale?
Get back to me asap.
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23 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    step53651@gmail.com and watts35bj@gmail.com - new email addresses this person is working under

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  2. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I was selling some generators and this guy (Jerry Watts [dexme004@gmail.com]) sent me the following email:


    Thanks for the prompt response,i will like to proceed with the transaction asap and my mode of payment will be via Bank certified check. However, to ease the pick up the item will be picked-up from you by my shipper once you receive and cash the check,i am willing to wait for your bank to verify and clear the check before the shipper pickup the item therefore I'll need this detail below to mail out the check.

    * The Full name on check
    * Mailing address (Deliverable Address)
    * Phone Number

    Proceed to delete the advert of this item if my mode of payment is accepted and get back to me asap with your details to mail out the certified check to you.

    Thanks

    ReplyDelete
  3. KatieMoeNovember 2, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Sad that not only will they steal your money but also get you to remove your ad.

    Glad to see you did not become his victim.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    I had the same thing for my generator on Craigslist.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    I also received the above email from Jerry Watts regarding my Jump Sheer on Craigslist. The email seemed a little odd so I googled his email address and was amazed at the spam I found associated with him.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    watts53bj@gmail.com - new email addresses

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  7. AnonymousMay 24, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    We originally got an e-mail from tenance022@yahoo.fr in response to a craigslist add. When we responded to the above email address, we then got another response from the dexme004@gmail.com.

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  8. AnonymousMay 29, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Same exact email I received, except he's using the name Chris Hutson this time. First email came from tenance013@yahoo.com the second came from dexme004@gmail.com. Debating whether I should contact the cops.

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    1. AnonymousJuly 20, 2012 at 7:56 AM

      Chris Hutson (dexme004@gmail.com) just emailed me the same offer in response to my craigslist ad. I notified craigslist and referenced this website.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 20, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Hello,
    The check will be delivered to you today via FedEx,here is the FedEx tracking number 798639288270 the check was sent to you directly from my company account and it was for $3000 so proceed to your bank to deposit the check and the funds will be available in your account within 24 hours,after the check clears your bank usually within 24hours of deposit you will deduct $800 for your Oak China Cabinet Hutch and send the excess fund of $2200 to my shipper so he can pickup the fund to pickup the Oak China Cabinet Hutch and other items i purchased to be picked up.
    Note:this is a depository account so don't try to cash the check instantly because the bank won't cash it for you therefore you need to take the check to your bank regardless of the bank you're using perhaps Bank of America,J. P. Morgan


    I GOT CHECK TODAY REAL BULLSHIT

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  10. AnonymousJuly 26, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    I also got the email from Chris Hutson (dexme004@gmail.com)

    "Okay,
    The check will be sent to you Today via FedEx Express Mail and you will receive it Tomorrow or latest Saturday Morning the check will be sent with the fund to cover cost of item and shipment so once your bank verify and cash the check you will deduct your fund and send the excess funds to the shipper so they will proceed with the pickup."


    Should I let him send the check. I figured it was a scam but I kind of like toying with these people. This is the 2nd time this has happened with this thing...

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  11. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Got one from Chris Hutson today too same thing… Add Pastor Julian Kozlowski Jr to the list!! He tried the same thing but through Paypal. Wanted me to ship to a "Friend" in Africa! I said no then he said to send to a Friend Keith Brown in Chicago. When I googled the address I found out that the address he wanted it shipped to was in foreclosure. Not sure how these guys do it but it's got to be some sort of scam. I googled his name and it was on one of those "you have a $5000 prize due to you" kind of things… Crazy people out there! Bottom line if it seems too good to be true it probably is!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 18, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    I was just contacted by Chris Hutson (tenance022@yahoo.fr) in response to a craigslist add. I have an Oak Hutch for sale to. I'm glad I double check this stuff. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Thanks guys for the looking out. I got one from Julian Kozlowski too!

    On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 3:33 PM, Julian Kozlowski Jr wrote:
    I am very grateful to hear back from you. I need it as a surprise gift for a ministry friend's child that I had the privilege of meeting last time I ministered in Chicago, IL. The price is fine with me since it works great. I will pay you using PayPal because it pays and secures both parties in the transaction. Kindly provide me with your Pay Pal email account. I will be adding a shipping fee

    Reply ASAP,

    Remain Blessed.

    Julian Kozlowski Jr. (Pastor)
    Visit my website www.ministry-webs.com/church/theinfinitejourney/index.html

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Thanks....Chris Hutson just emailed this response...


    I am ready to purchase it asap.I anticipate that I'll have a Certified Check issued out to you from my bank.I'm in no rush with you till fund's are cleared in your bank which takes only a day. You do not have to bother yourself about the shipping because I'll instruct a Shipping Co Agent to come for pick up at your door,when you must have gotten your cash at hand. Kindly e-mail me back with your physical address such as :

    Name,
    Address (NOT P.o.box)
    City, State, Zip-code,
    Phone Number.

    I will be sending the Certified Check via FedEx Express Mail Delivery so please send me the info to send the check today and delete the posting (advert) asap.

    Thanks

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  15. AnonymousOctober 12, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    I was selling a car lift on Craigs list and I got an email from Chris Hutson. It was word for word as the one before this post. What a Jerk.

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  16. AnonymousOctober 24, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    I had the same thing for my Craigslist ads

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  17. AnonymousNovember 10, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Same word for word emails from Chris Hutson. Just did a google search for the name and this was the first site. Thanks

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  18. AnonymousDecember 3, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Thanks to you all for posting this stuff. He just tried the same thing with us today......

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  19. AnonymousDecember 14, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    NEW NAME: Chris Hutson SAME EMAIL: dexme004@gmail just sent this....

    I am ready to purchase it asap.I anticipate that I'll have a Certified
    Check issued out to you from my bank.I'm in no rush with you till
    fund's are cleared in your bank which takes only a day. You do not
    have to bother yourself about the shipping because I'll instruct a
    Shipping Co Agent to come for pick up at your door,when you must have
    gotten your cash at hand. Kindly e-mail me back with your physical
    address such as :

    Name,
    Address (NOT P.o.box)
    City, State, Zip-code,
    Phone Number.

    I will be sending the Certified Check via FedEx Express Mail Delivery
    so please send me the info to send the check today and delete the
    posting (advert) asap.

    Thanks

    ReplyDelete
  20. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Someone should tell him they cashed the check and see where they want the money to go to and contact police with info

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  21. KatieMoeJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    I do not think the authorities consider it a crime until there is actual money loss (which of course is too late). You would think this would be an approach to catch these guys - get them when they go to pick up the money. Almost like To Catch a Pedator - and the minute they pick it up, have the police waiting there.

    Unfortunately, most of these deals are too small for police to dedicate their resources to (and scammers know this). They tend to go after gangs who have perpetrated a large number of scams and the money loss has added up to something substantial. Then they go after them to stop them from doing more damage, but of course the money is already gone.

    But I like your idea. Just like the guy going after fake online dating people, someone should do a reality show to be waiting for the scammers when they pick up the money. Pitch it to Dateline!

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Same thing happened to me. I received an email from Chris Hutson tenance019@yahoo.com he said he was interested in buying my "item", first red flag when they call it an "item", I googled his name and email and this popped up. Thanks for the warning y'all.

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