Scam Tip Report #16201 - 2005 Yamaha Baby Grand Piano - $2200


Scam ReporterScam Tips Received
Anonymous
Palos Hills, IL, United States
2014-02-05 20:54:58
Classified Ads Scam
1
+3 2005 Yamaha Baby Grand Piano - $2200 
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Barbara Melton
Email Address:
barbaratmelton@gmail.com
Scam Website:
I have answered this add with low price for baby grand yamaha piano

This is a Yamaha Piano GC-1 with graded hammer action. It\'s in almost new condition, with almost no signs of use.
\"SHE\" ANSWERED...
Hi,

I appreciate your interest regarding my 2005 Yamaha GC1 Conservatory Baby Grand Piano with Mark III Disklavier. The instrument is 5ft3” US model with a high black gloss finish in mint condition and includes a matching bench, with all the bells and whistles, it has no humidity exposure, the instrument has been gently played. The piano belonged to my father who passed away last year and want to sell it because I live in town and I don\'t need it, don\'t have enough room. The total price is $2,200(firm price) and includes delivery to your address.
Let me know if you want to buy it and i will send you more details.

Thanks,
Barbara


THEN...THE NEXT EMAIL, VERY SIMILAR TO ONES POSTED HERE BEFORE....

Hi again,

I\'m a flight attendant at American Airlines and because I\'m away most of the time I will not be able to deal in person. Before leaving I had pre-arranged the deal with Google Wallet so my presence is not necessary. The piano is in their possession ready to be delivered. Google Wallet will handle this transaction for me. The total amount that you will pay is $2,200 with shipping and transfer fees included .You will receive the piano in max 3 days and you will have the chance to inspect it for 5 days. Google department will hold and insure your money throughout the inspection. If by any reason you find something you don\'t like about it you can send it back at my expense and Google Wallet will send you a full refund. I\'m sure it won\'t be the case because the instrument is in excellent condition. It will come with all the necessary paperwork ( bill of sale, user\'s manual etc). You will receive all the original documents.

If you are interested to buy the piano, please send me your full name, shipping address and phone number so I can register the transaction with Google Wallet .Google will reply you with more details and information about this transaction.

Thanks, hope to do business with you soon!


Follow Ups/Extra Information. Most recent is listed first.
same scam in Tucson Piano for sale Craigslist

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2014-02-07 20:21:41
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Name Unknown
Email Address:
BarbaratMelton@gmail.com
Scam Website:
From: Barbara Melton Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2014 Subject: RE: 2005 Yamaha GC1 Conservatory Baby Grand Piano $2200 Hi, I appreciate your interest regarding my 2005 Yamaha GC1 Conservatory Baby Grand Piano with Mark III Disklavier. The instrument is 5ft3” US model with a high black gloss finish in mint condition and includes a matching bench, with all the bells and whistles, it has no humidity exposure, the instrument has been gently played. The piano belonged to my father who passed away last year and want to sell it because I live in town and I don't need it, don't have enough room. The total price is $2,200(firm price) and includes delivery to your address. Let me know if you want to buy it and i will send you more details. Thanks, Barbara

Scam Email
This appears to be a craigslist scam that is posted in several cities. Be aware. Too good to be true. Glad I found Scamdex first.

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2014-02-07 14:12:26
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Barbara Melton
Email Address:
barbaratmelton@gmail.com
Scam Website:
From: Barbara Melton [mailto:barbaratmelton@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2014 7:06 PM Subject: RE: 2005 Yamaha GC1 Conservatory Baby Grand Piano $2200
Hi,
I appreciate your interest regarding my 2005 Yamaha GC1 Conservatory Baby Grand Piano with Mark III Disklavier. The instrument is 5ft3” US model with a high black gloss finish in mint condition and includes a matching bench, with all the bells and whistles, it has no humidity exposure, the instrument has been gently played. The piano belonged to my father who passed away last year and want to sell it because I live in town and I don't need it, don't have enough room. The total price is $2,200(firm price) and includes delivery to your address. Let me know if you want to buy it and i will send you more details.
Thanks, Barbara

Scam Email
\"2005 Yamaha Baby Grand Piano - $2200\" http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/msg/4318521224.html \"GC.1 Yamaha Piano Grand\'05 - $2200\" http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/msg/4320109082.html \"2005 Yamaha Baby Grand Piano - $2200\" http://waco.craigslist.org/msg/4318412902.html

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2014-02-07 05:29:57
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Barbara Melton
Email Address:
barbaratmelton@gmail.com
Scam Website:

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