I answered a guy from Craigslist when i posted an ad looking for a cheap place to rent who said that he's give me his place in return for looking after it and "doing some business" for him, especially running checks he'd receive through my bank account. I said I didn't like the idea, but did send him my full name and address via email, and then was told by a friend that it is in fact a scam.
I didn't furnish any bank info of birthday or Soc. Sec number, but it occurs to me that the guy's trick is yto go to the post-office and file a change of address in my name and receive my mail, including credit-card bills, checks and so on.
This happened yesterday: what to do now?
2007-12-10 11:07:57 · 6 answers · asked by titou 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Since writing this, I have found (through the USPS site) a link to file claims directly with all Law-Enforcement agencies:
http://www.fakechecks.org/prevention.html
Clicking "Prevention" here links to a form to fill out from the 'National Consumer League's Fraud Center', which I did. (Hope it's not another scam! But the link came from a reliable source). I'll go to the Post Office first thing in the morning, fingers crossed.
2007-12-10 11:37:26 · update #1
In your last paragraph, you are very correct. This scam artist, could go to the postoffice and use your name and address to make a change and receive your credit card bills along with all other mail that you receive.
Go to the post office and explain the situation and speak to a "Postal Inspector", so that this situation is taken care of properly. Plus report the guy to "Craigslist", so he can be removed.
Best not to take chances. Instead take action when necessary.
Minddoctor, France
2007-12-10 11:25:36 · answer #1 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you've done this already (but) :report this to the post office and check to see if there has been a change of address made with the address that you have now. You can also send in your question to the post office https://hdusps.esecurecare.net/cgi-bin/hdusps.cfg/php/enduser/ask.php?p_sid=Qr8mqUSi&xssl=1
2007-12-10 19:28:12 · answer #2 · answered by Richard 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think thats not gonna happen anyway.... and why would he be interested in receiving your mails or whatsoever? That guy is only interested in your money and credit cards... but the good thing is, you didn't give him those info...
I guess it won't make you harm, if he still keeps on sending emails, just mark him as spam...
2007-12-10 19:18:44 · answer #3 · answered by injuredblack 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the post office and make sure that they have the correct address and let them know what happend. Im sure they can do something to make surre only you can change your address for like security purposes.
2007-12-10 19:13:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your information will not be used most likely. He gets lots of people who will respond to the level that you have. As long as personal information is not disclosed (SSN, DOB, etc) you should be OK.
I would suggest reporting this user account on Craig's List. They are pretty good about shutting these people down.
2007-12-10 19:15:59 · answer #5 · answered by hackajar 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
dont open e-mail from unknown or untrusted people.
2007-12-10 19:28:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋