Karen Arteaga
Complaint 272433 Details

Basically sent me an email for something I was selling on craigslist and it seemed weird from the start, but obvious after she changed things with the delivery.

First email:
"Thanks for the details. I'm buying this for my son. Your asking price is
quite reasonable and affordable considering others I've seen lately,I'll
take it. I'll proceed with the payment and I believe it is in good condition
as stated. I really want this as a surprise gift for my son so I won't let him
know anything about this until it get delivered to him. I'll be paying you by
cashier's check which is attached to my bank and its safe and very secure
way to make payment. If my mode of payment is accepted just send me
the following details for the payment:

Name to be on the Check_____________
Home or office address(No P.O.BOX)___
City__State__Zip Code_______________
Phone Numbers_____________________
Final Price___________________

The payment will be delivered to you by USPS and I will send my
shipper to pick it up from you once the check has been cashed. I
will add extra $50 to your asking price as I want you to delete the ad
immediately and hold it for me.

Hope to hear from you with the details to speed up this process.

All the best to you,
Karen."

2nd:
"Hello Emily,
Thank you for your reply,your payment will be ready for the mail
today,do get back to me as soon as you have the payment delivered to
you. You tell me the best time for the mover to come over for the pick
up? after you might have cashed the check.

Thank you,
Karen."

3rd:
" just wanted to let you know the check will be delivered to you
tomorrow. Make sure to check your email for further information."

4th:
"Hello Emily,
How are you doing? I just wanted to notify you the check will be
delivered to you today. USPS Tracking # 9405501699320008223442. As
soon as you received the check today you are to take it straight to
your bank and have it deposited in your bank and deduct your money for
the Table and PLEASE take the rest $ to MoneyGram and send to the
shipper who will come to your contact address for the pick up and
DELIVER ALONG with other items they are picking up for me. I will
really appreciate it if you can have this taken care asap so we can
coordinate pick up. You will have to deduct $50 for your running
around that I have caused you during the transaction period.I hope you
know your nearest Grocery/Walmart store or MoneyGram outlet to send
the remaining money to the shipper info below:

Name: Linda Wood
City: Lubbock
State: Texas
Zip code: 79407

The above is the only details needed at MoneyGram to have the funds
wired. You are to deduct the MoneyGram transfer Charges.....deduct the
charges from the funds to be sent and get back to me with total amount
sent along with other information used e.g the REFERENCE # (8 Digits).
Sender's Name, Address and Amount Sent. My shipper will be needing the
funds to cover the packing and transit insurance of the item and some
other necessary logistics undertaking lately. Please do let me know as
soon as you get this handled.

Will tomorrow be okay for the pick up? Let me know please.

I am counting on you, and expect response soon.

All the best,
Karen."