Scam

I posted some things for sale on Craigslist about a week or so ago.
Table and chairs, some other furniture.
Received some interesting offers from people in other states.
Here's one I believe to be a scam...
Today I received two checks for $750.00, that totals $1500.00 for a table set that I listed for $125.00...
Hello
Thanks for your response,will you accept Money Order as a mode of
payment?
Because that is the only way i can pay you with as am out of town right
now
on contract.If you agree to it,i will require that you send me your full
name,address and your phone number so that i can forward it to my
Assistant
to send the payment to you.I will be offering you $30 extra to hold the
item
for me for some days.To expedite this transaction for both of us to
avoid stress.I have conclude arrangement with a moving company,they would be
responsible for the packing and picking up of the item.This will make me to
be sending you extra fund because the moving company need their payment
before embarking on any transaction of picking up item.
I have included their fee in the payment you will be receiving,the amount
covers for all logistic needed to pick up the item from you. When you
receive the Money Order get it cashed at your bank and deduct the cost of
your item and the $30 i offered you for holding it for me, then you send
the
balance to the moving company via Money Gram or Western Union before
pickup can be effected.Let me know if this is OK by you,because i want this
transaction to be as smooth for both side.Get back to me so that i will know
the status of things. until i hear from you my regards to you and you family.

I replied:
that is all fine with me, one thing I require of you is that you allow me to hold the shipment until the Money Order you send me clears the bank.
That way I'll know that your money is good and that everything is "aboveboard."
Or, you can send me cash thru the mail in a manila envelope.
If that is agreeable, we have a deal.
Tim

His Next"
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:58:59 +0100
Subject: Re: dinner table with chairs - $125 (Maple Valley)
From: abounce04@gmail.com

ok No prob money order will be mailed to u after u give me info but I
have
included their fee in the payment(moving company) you will be
receiving,the amount covers for all logistic needed to pick up the item from you. When you receive the Money Order get it cashed at your bank and deduct the cost of
your item and the $30 i offered you for holding it for me, then you send the
balance to the moving company via Money Gram or Western Union before pickup
can be effected.Let me know if this is ok by you,because i want this
transaction to be as smooth for both side.Get back to me so that i will
know the status of things. until i hear from you my regards to you and your
family.

I Said:
Mar 26, 2009 at 9:36 AM, Tim Flynn wrote:

hey, no problem
Tim Flynn
My Address


Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 14:31:55 +0100
Subject: Re: dinner table with chairs - $125 (Maple Valley)
From: abounce04@gmail.com
To:

hello just want to say hi..and how are u doing

Finally this:
Mon, 6 Apr 2009 04:47:59 -1200

Subject: Re: dinner table with chairs - $125 (Maple Valley)
From: abounce04@gmail.com
To: My email


pls let me aware when u receive the money order..u will have it this week..just have it cash at ya bank..thanks

Next:
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 02:38:33 +0100

Subject: Re: dinner table with chairs - $125 (Maple Valley)
From: abounce04@gmail.com
To: my email

pls check you should have it by now..is a money gram money order


On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 1:33 AM, Tim Flynn wrote:

what will be the name on the check?
TF

Is coming from Ohio..did u receive any money order from ohio


On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 7:31 AM, Tim Flynn wrote:
Yes I did, why are there two of them, and for so much money?
Tim


Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 08:17:59 +0100
Subject: Re: dinner table with chairs - $125 (Maple Valley)
From: abounce04@gmail.com
To: my email

I have included the mover's fee and also u will be taking 40 for holding it for me..have it cashed and get back to me

We took his money orders to the bank, They said they are most likely fraudulet.


I finally told this Schmuck that I gave his money orders, and envelope to the police..
He finally left me alone.