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marymorgan126 is a scammer! DO NOT TAKE YOUR PURCHASES OFF POSH IF THEY ARE NOT THROUGH PAYPAL, Ⓜ️ERCARI, OR ANOTHER VERIFIED SOURCE.
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izzypikachu
THE SCAM: a seller is contacted by a person who offers to buy their item and pay through a cashiers check. The buyer then sends a much larger sum of money then originally intended, asking the seller to give the money to a third party, commonly movers of some sort, through western union or money gram.
izzypikachu
The seller then sends the money, which turns out to not actually exist, as the check is fraudulent. So, the scammer will get large sums of real money, leaving the seller now out the amount that was wired to someone else.I had originally agreed upon a price for 110, but was sent a check for 1200. Being naive and trusting, I deposited this check.
izzypikachu
The situation seemed suspicious however, as the buyer began hounding me about depositing RIGHT AWAY. I looked into it, and sure enough, I was being scammed. Thank god I did not spend any of that money or wire it to him. I could have been out thousands of dollars. I was already dinged 50 as a result of the check being bounced.
izzypikachu
BE CAREFUL GUYS!!
izzypikachu
The scammer will threaten you and try to scare you into doing it. DON'T FALL FOR IT!!!
elenimus
Oh wow ;( that's terrible! Thank you for posting. I read the whole thing and had something similar happen to me. Trying to do the same thing with a check and I suggested m e r c. or 🅿️p, but didn't get a response so I didn't insist on the conversation and ended it at that. Scary stuff though! Again, thank you for posting this.
izzypikachu
@elenimus No problem! I want toward people before they end up out a whole lot of money!!
shandell_marie
Hey guys, so this happened to me as well. I just got the check today and sent it to the fraud department of my bank. They got back to me and confirmed it fraudulent. I haven't sent my item. Any thoughts on what to do next?
izzypikachu
@shandell_marie Don't continue responding to the guy, and if you can, block him. Save his emails, if he threatened you, you can report for harassment, if not, you can still report him to your local post office for mail fraud, which is a felony! Other than that you've done pretty much everything you could!
shandell_marie
I actually called the FBI and reported it. I am saving everything. He is harassing me now. I'm not responding to him but he is calling and texting me constantly.
jordan_browning
This just happened to me today when I got a check for $1,650 but I am not cashing it in I emailed customer service and am taking the check to the bank because it is fake.
samedels
I also had this happen to me and I'm currently getting threatening texts and emails. This person is telling me there going to kill me. What is wrong with people?
samedels
They're*
20mmcqua
Hey guys, so I see you all experienced what I think I am going through right now. I got the same type of email and I just received the check today. I unknowingly deposited the check before I read all this information. So now what do I do? Will the check just get bounced and I get charged a fee and that's all?
truint1
@20mmcqua this same thing I think is currently happening to me. This girl had me email her regarding if my listing was still available, and then offered me the price plus an addition $40. She said it would be a bank certified check. I haven't received it yet but now I am very weary and scared. Will the bank know right away if it is fraudulent ?
20mmcqua
@truint1 do not deposit the check!! Take the check to the bank and don't contact the person anymore. I deposited the check and the bank ended up having to close my account because it was at risk. I would just take the check to the bank and tell the the situation.
truint1
@20mmcqua I guess the interesting this is what happens if you try to cash the check instead of depositing it? The person contacting me is Sandra.phillips@gmail.com, has anyone else been contacted by her??
marielelena
@brookeaharrison
basiljennar
@marielelena the same thing happened to me today. He said he wants to pay for it with a certified bank check and will pay me an extra $30 for holding it until his son is out of the icu, and it's for his wife
marielelena
@basiljennar so crazy!
basiljennar
@janet_robin20 is doing the same scam
vmartires
@chooaholic
ghopecooper
@truint1 same thing just happened to me and I thought it was too good to be true. Like word for word. I think I'm going to have to decline this offer. It's my first "sale" so I'm willing to bet it's a scam. Glad I found this thread!
ann_is_awesome
@truint1 I was just contacted by her!!! So glad I saw this, although I was wary of the whole thing immediately. No one is that excited about an old coat. 😜
truint1
@annkreul if she calls or texts you don't respond regardless of what she says. My brother is a police office and traced the number and it's just a google number. He said its not worth reporting these people because they probably don't even live in the us
ann_is_awesome
@truint1 thanks! Unfortunately I did give my email address but that was the extent of it. So glad I read up albeit a tiny bit too late. She posted the comment on my listing and now it is gone!
kathymak
@annkreul I've gotten 2 comments from people asking me to e-mail them because they had a question about something I was selling. I e-mailed the guy and he responded with a sob story and wanted my contact info so he can mail me a check. Luckily my item was sold before he responded. I just responded that the item was no longer available. There are scammers out there. Watch out!!!!
ann_is_awesome
@kathymak I also had someone asking if I would sell to them on marcari. I asked a question about it and got no answer. Their comment then disappeared.
loribell85
@truint1 yes. I was contacted by the exact same person today.
truint1
@loribell85 there are so many scammers on here! It's getting so bad
gabymonique_
@izzypikachu that just happened to me Monday! Same emails I got. But I didn't give out my cell number which they requested for who knows what reason. I am now dealing with a bounced check in my account. And have to pay it. Wells Fargo sucks and won't refund me my money whatsoever. Definitely learned my lesson!
izzypikachu
Guys, if anybody posts asking you to email them, DO NOT RESPOND. Do not give them your email. If you already emailed them, stop responding to their emails all together. Only sell your stuff through websites or apps that protect both buyers and sellers!
shereenmo
@basiljennar omg exact thing happened to me just now. Son in the icu and sent fake picture.
maximizefashion
haha got two of these today, I was suspicious so i looked online which brought me here. Thank you for making us aware.
marijaaah
@truint1 she contacted me at sent me a $1650 when I only asked for $295 or something but it's obviously a scam so i'm not depositing it
sagius2017
@izzypikachu hi, thank you for the headsup. same thing is happening to me. The guy started by asking me if one item i listed was still available and asked me to contact him by email. I emailed him and he responded with a long email telling me that he had to take care of his sick son and would arrange someone to pickup my stuff.
sagius2017
@izzypikachu He said he would mail me a certified check of $1050. The item he's buying from me is just less than $100. He told me to cash my portion and give the rest of the money to the guy who is coming for pickup. He asked me for my address and name, which I think he would use to mail the check.
sagius2017
@izzypikachu Now I totally understand this must be another scam, but one thing I just don't get. How does the scam actually work? I mean, if I am going to deposit or cash the check, what will happen next? what are they going to steal from me?
leog1994
Same thing is happening to me rn someone claiming to be Jed bentler is happily paying way over the price of my red supreme north face jacket @carol5647 is the culprit this is how she started off and sounds familiar Kindly get back to me if your item is still available forsale my work email is jedbentler869@gmail.com ... he's dumb!!!!
connorsmom15
@basiljennar omg I think the guy is trying to scam me. Is his email jenniferdawton76@gmail.com
basiljennar
@connorsmom15 yes! Do not make any sales outside of Poshmark! He's going to tell you he will give you a cashier check for his wife because their son is in the icu (a story along those lines) and when you cash it, it will bounce your account! Report them to posh immediately! Hope this helps :)
basiljennar
If you've already gotten a check turn it into the bank
connorsmom15
@basiljennar thank you sooo much
basiljennar
@connorsmom15 of course! I would hate to see someone get all their money taken because someone is too lazy to get their own job so they have to scam people! I actually fell for something like this about a year ago and it left me -$2000
basiljennar
@connorsmom15 hey I emailed her pretending I wanted to help her out, and I got all of her information and will be giving it to the police :)
connorsmom15
@basiljennar I'm so sorry it left you -2000!.... thanks for helping you are an amazing person.
basiljennar
@connorsmom15 of course! And it's just so wrong I can't stand these people getting away with it!
connorsmom15
@basiljennar I can't stand it either. I hope these scammers get caught eventually.
basiljennar
@connorsmom15 I know! She told me her son is in the ICU for a broken arm..you'd think they'd have a better story
connorsmom15
@basiljennar they are pathetic.
browniekay_
@leog1994 Same thing happened to me. I think he or she made a new page though. "Jed Bentler" left me a comment on an item I'm listing.
campash14
Same thing happened to me literally yesterday! From someone named Gail Moody. She recently sent me a check for $1800 and my mom luckily works at a bank and realized that it was a scam and is taking it to the bank now to get it all sorted out!
xoxomarina
This is so scary I just googled this because the exact same person Mary Morgan or whatever sent me a check for $900 thank god I didn't deposit it!!!
truint1
@themadesigner they finally stopped threatening me like after a few days of me not responding
jasmine1218
@izzypikachu I am new to Poshmark I wish I saw this earlier I actually was talking to this girl claiming she was in the marines and gave me her email and said she would pay 30 bucks to hold. She got my address and email but luckily I never gave her my cell number. What should I do just not respond and rip the check up when I get it. The name is Clarissamore@gmail.com. I feel so stupid. I'm scared.
shopchimie
We are all dealing with the same person: 1. Always gmail account, 2. Same icu son in hospital story, 3. Additional $30 to keep for holding the item. Check to see if the package comes from Cranston RI, 02920. Scammer may be borrowing other business' address but must be in close proximity as the tracking number provides 02920 as the start scan point.
shopchimie
Turn the check over to fraud department at your bank as they should be able to confirm (once confirmed makes even more solid case), take a picture of the envelope w from address & the check to report to police office. Here is the contact info for the police office in RI: Cranston Police Department
5 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: (401) 942-2211
shopchimie
I think it is best to report to the police officer near proximity of where the crime is first happening so they can check their local businesses. I plan to call and submit evidence myself today.
shopchimie
It is not OK to scam/threaten people. I thought I was the only person but apparently the same person is harassing others & breaking their inner peace. We can all take small measures to keep this a safe place.
izzypikachu
@jasmine1218 hi! Report the check to your bank or post office, because it is mail fraud. Don't respond to anything the harasser says. Eventually he/she/they will stop.
izzypikachu
@shopchimie totally agree. Hopefully we can catch this person and make posh a little safer again.
jasmine1218
@izzypikachu Hey I actually just said I couldn't sell it to them and they stopped responding.
rachelgriffiith
I just fell for this. Someone emailed me today and I sent them my address and phone # before really reading into it. I emailed them right away and said to disregard my agreement to sell, and do not send the check. But now I am scared because now they have my address. Am I in danger? What do I do now?
sagius2017
@hjtrinkets I never responded to him anymore since I realized that it was a scam. He texted me a couple of times to arrange someone to pick up the remainder of the check. I just don't understand what and how he would benefit from this? If I did deposit the check, what else would happen besides my account being bounced? What are they going to get at all?
sagius2017
@hjtrinkets Only knowing your email address won't allow them to do anything expect for sending you harassment messages. Even knowing your mailing address won't be a big problem I guess, unless their intent is to harm somebody. I think we'll just ignore them and see if they'll take further action. We can report it to the police if necessary.
sagius2017
@hjtrinkets this can't only happen on postmark, even eBay has the same issue I guess. That's why they've made a very serious statement on the offline transaction. As long as we continue to shop or sell on trading website, we'll see thinks like to happen. We just need to pay extra attention.
geneluv
@truint1 this happened to me today!
kristindaviss
@elilo1978 the same exact thing happened to me they offered me $40 ontop of my price to hold the bag for her wedding anniversary! I just got the check for $1650 totally suspicious and before I cashed the check I went on here I'm so glad to have found this thread. I will go to my bank and let them know about this and turn in the check! The person who emailed me went by Jamie.majors beware!
bbylily722
I just deposited the check. Omg
lovelaughshop22
@bbylily722 don't touch the money or send anything the Check will bounce and unfortunately if you withdraw the funds you are liable to pay it back. This scam is over 10 years old and western union was sued at one point for turning a blind eye to fraudulent wires. Worst case scenario it bounces and you recover any,possible negatives
bbylily722
@socky4thesole thank god i googled scammers on poshmark out of curiosity I went back an hour after I deposited and report it to the bank that it was a fraudulent check. They were nice enough to reverse the check. But what I'm curious about is what if I wait for the check to fully clear?
lovelaughshop22
@bbylily722 one of two things happens if your bank trust you they may release the full funds or $100 before the funds are actually verified. If they make you wait the full processing period it will just bounce and you'll see the hold amount that was deposited or full amount reversed in your account. If you spend it and had 1 dollar in your account then you'll get a whopping - $1000 negative. I worked in banking and unfortunately my mom was victim to this same scam and it was a 6,000 check.
bbylily722
@socky4thesole people like that are such low lives....their mother should of swallowed them. God please forgive me, but people work hard for their money and these assholes just preys on people's hard earned money. I hope people would find this thread and not be the next victim.
lovelaughshop22
@bbylily722 yea it's sickening, and they have no remorse. Between the fake IRS scam, the Mastercard scam, and so many others it's annoying that someone could care less about another's lively hood. Karma will hit them good and hard one day that's for sure.
bbylily722
@socky4thesole I agree. Thank you for breaking this scam process down for me.
lovelaughshop22
@bbylily722 anytime sunshine you now know and can hopefully protect someone in the future who doesn't know
odon07
@truint1 can you tell me if this check was fraudulent? I'm dealing with the same issue with a buyer
kylizzzzzle
What do I do, I gave them my address and full name and phone number. They said they will send the check, it hasn't come yet but what do I do?
trikki_det
Pretty sure I got someone attempting this same scam on me.... good thing I found this post!
doridorishop
@kylizzzzzle same situation here! They said the usps is delivering the check. What do I do??
izzypikachu
@doridorishop whatever you do, don't deposit it. Take to the bank and show them the fraudulent check but do not deposit it. You can also report it online to your local police or usps as mail fraud.
doridorishop
@kristindaviss I gave my full address is that okay? :(( same situation here
kristindaviss
@doridorishop I did too and that's ok
ddgirl28
This happened to me yesterday the email was ThomasJohnson@gmail.com . She wanted to pay me in a check and said something about being in the marines. And she said she was gonna give me an extra 50 dollars for holding my stuff. she wanted to meet up in a plublic location. I was like what? You are doing way too much just order the shoes through Poshmark and continue ur day! I was so dizzy i didnt know what she wanted it. So the next day I googled "Poshmark scams" and found this.
pegaritaaa
Same thing just happened to me, persons name is Nicole Rima. Offered me an extra $50 to hold my item until I get the check, then once I cash the check, they will pick up my item. It seems fishy, so I am not going to send them anymore info! Thank goodness for this thread!
yusoe18
Thank god i found this I felt something was off so I search through google and found this almost got scammed.
fuhfuhfiwo
Same thing is currently happening to me! I'm talking with a SherryJearry@gmail and it's so obviously a scam! If you are in contact with this person, BEWARE!
roncaglione5
Same Nicole Rima person for me too. Just found this thread thankfully. I reported to post office, FBI, and local police and I told the person that via text. Its a google number. They got a "nice" text from me. They'd be fucking with the very wrong person.
heidi20134
A guy named Edward contacted me, wanna do certified check or some sort. Thx for posting this. I won't response to him no more.
sulagna123
@fuhfuhfiwo hi I also got the email for sherryjerry. I didn't know this was a scam so I asked her to mail the cheque and she did it . And I am glad my husband told me yesterday that this is a scam . What shall I do with the cheque ? Shall I report to police or shall I just not reply to them anymore ?
fuhfuhfiwo
@sulagna123 I'm not 100% sure what you should do! Maybe bring it into your bank and tell them about the potential fraud?
sagius2017
If someone still don't know how scammers actually cheat, check out this article.
http://www.fraud.org/fake_check_scams
Bottom line, never ever deposit the check if someone sends you one that's way more than the value of your item and ask you to send back the rest of the money. It may end up costing you thousands of dollars.
misspikachu
THIS IS MY FIRST DAY ON POSHMARK AND IT JUST HAPPENED TO ME. I gave all the info asked for like a complete moron bec I finally thought I sold a shoulder bag. If I get a check I will report it to the bank. I blocked both emailers. Thank god for this thread. I should've checked earlier !
meekonese
@izzypikachu thank u so much for this post!! I googled to see if anyone on Poshmark had similar experience. I got a comment to email that same person "marymorgagan1127" gmail address, and asking me to hold item so she can send me a bank certified check. Thank u so much for this warning!!!!! I have stopped responding! Wow what crazy people out there!!
cdazzle81
This is so annoying. This happened to me today not 5 minutes after my first listing went up. Seemed shady that someone wanted to voluntarily pay almost double for an item so I did some digging before responding. Came across this thread and obliviously I was right to be sketched out. Wish there was more we could do to keep creepers like this off the site.
tanihsu123
@kylizzzzzle hello! Same thing happened to my just this week and I have them all my info including address. I received the check yesterday. Any updates or suggestions. I'm very worried.
jordynepries
@kylizzzzzle omg!! I literally did the exact same thing. I haven't received anything until the mail yet, but it makes me wonder if I should be questioning my safety???
sacoiab
This exact thing happened to me today from someone else and I was dumb enough to think it was true. Wish I saw this earlier! Just filed a police report
jordynepries
has anyone came across a Carry Nelson or Richard Hughes? Same exact situation.
sacoiab
My person was named Maria Jerin. They know I caught on however and deleted their account.
veracloset
Hi, this happened to me and I give them my address and phone # but already a week I didn't received the check. When I emailed them its failure. I emailed them that I don't wanna sell my item to them, don't send the check. But their email failure. Is it oke if I list my item back? I'm new at poshmark 🙁
sacoiab
@ashevillebrows I emailed poshmark about it and apparently poshmark detects it within a couple minutes and takes down their comments.
sydneejoi
Just happened to me! Thank God for this thread! The guy emailed me under "Joseph Cotton," and wanted my full name, full address, and cell. I've handled sells on Craigslist offline so I thought this was completely normal for my first potential sale. But as soon as he 1) Asked to go offline, 2) Promised a certified bank check 3) Gave a heart tug story that had nothing to do with anything (before his wedding) 4) promised extra cash, then it was like, "Yea, this is probably a scam..." This sucks!
sydneejoi
The user who contacted me was Jenn C, @jennifer2356f. I've just reported them to PoshMark and their email, danielrabon19@gmail. com to GMail.
andressachicano
Omg! Thank you!!! I just got an email asking for my address to send a check
eblamurray
@sagius2017 same thing is happening to me! Smh... I'm a natural born skeptic.... Not today!
sarahyvonne_
I think someone is in the process of attempting to do this to me. They say they are going to mail me a check overnight and an additional 40 to hold the item but they said I can mail the item once I have cash in hand. Does this sound like a scam or is it not. I don't understand why she didn't just purchase through poshmark.
aporter16
This just happened to me & I went off on the person 😂
tfleishhacker
@truint1 wait this is happening to me now too. Offered me $40 extra. Just got the check for more than what was selling for. Could you let me know who this person was that contacted you?
tfleishhacker
@sarahyvonne_ hey I just had this exact same thing happen to me a few days Ago. The person said the same thing. What was the username or email the person provided to you ??
tfleishhacker
@kristindaviss got the same story!
kimmy0421
got the same fraud.... OMG
cassie_palma
@eliz1889 did the same thing to me! Glad I actually looked into things😂
sarahyvonne_
@tfleishhacker Sandra was the name on poshmark but the email was like Annie Cole @gmail or something
kangellxo
I'm so glad I found this post. I suspected someone was trying to scam me as well, asking to email them about my listing.
m_satchell
Ok so this just happened to me!!! My first sell too. I deposited the check and the bank said it would take a few days to deposit since it's such a large amount. What do I do?!?!
cupofashion
@m_satchell Same thing happened to me from this user @lostangel426 she scammed me for multiple items and I don't know what to do now I've lost so much money
cupofashion
@sarahyvonne_ Be careful of @lostangel426 she scammed me over so many items and I don't know what to do about it
cupofashion
@ashevillebrows Hey! Be careful of @lostangel426 as well she's a scam artist scammed me over multiple items and I don't know what to do how will I get my money back
lostangel426
@emayferrier Hi Erica, may I please interject? It is onlineshoopper who has been trashing ME after I rejected a pair of jeans. I was very professional and simply asked that I be able to return them (they are Men's cut, not Women's like she listed). She retaliated by slandering my name! Sigh... I have contacted Poshmark to get this straightened out and hopefully clear my name from her anger. Thank you for listening-there is always 2 sides to a story. Have a great day!
cupofashion
@m_satchell @ashevillebrows @mrsp10 I wanted to clear @lostangel426 name she is NOT a scammer I misunderstood she is an honest seller and buyer. Very sorry for the inconveniences.
cupofashion
@emayferrier I wanted to clear @lostangel426 name she is NOT a scammer she's an honest and respectable seller/buyer.
cupofashion
Once again @lostangel426 is not a scammer, sorry everyone!
homway3
I got a email similar to this. They said the check will be here today. What should I do? Should I take it to my bank and tell them it's a scam? I am scared because they have my address and I was so stupid to give it to them not thinking.
mellville
I'm positive kimberlybarger987@gmail.com is also a scammer. Almost gave her my
mellville
Almost gave her my address 😢
samdresshopshop
I'm new to all of this and realized that I have just been scammed. I'm nervous about it. I deposited the money I was owed and then sent the rest to the mover. He was begging me to send more money to another person in NIGERIA because his grandfather is DYING!? I didn't. It's now Memorial Day and can't get a hold of my bank until Tuesday. What will be my penalty because I deposited the fraudulent check?
mimsymims
@izzypikachu thank you. I just had one contact me
mimsymims
@basiljennar same story here
psthreads
@amirab98
psthreads
@samdresshopshop you need to contact the 🚨
psthreads
@samdresshopshop police
psthreads
@homway3 contact the police
homway3
@pageantpro They sent me 2 checks. I am definitely NOT going to cash them! If they are not located in the US can the police do anything about it?
thethriftymess
@onlineshoopper NEW SCAMMER account @eemmanuelpt just tried to get me but I was warned but I looked into this and found this awesome PSA listing. Great job. I will definitely keep an eye out. I'm so sorry some of you took someone's word to Heart. But just like the old Nigerian scams that are almost 2 decades old - they will use religion, morals, and human emotions/pulling on your heartstrings to scam you. Truely terrible ppl.
xobenn
Whenever someone asks to make a deal via check, you ALWAYS gotta think, fraudulent checks. ALWAYS!!! They do this everywhere everyday every second. (Especially on craigslist) but i guess they're targeting younger kids now since they're easy targets. Don't be an easy target, be smart.
sammiabate
@izzypikachu please help I already have them my address but told them the deal was not going to occur and not to send me one what should I do!
sammiabate
@pegaritaaa omg mine was Amanda rima they have my address and phone number I told them not to send me the check I'm so scared
sammiabate
@aporter16 did they end up sending you the check?
aporter16
No. I was smart enough to not email them back haha@sammiabate
victoriahly
I think someone was attempting this same thing with me just today. Asked to purchase an item and to communicate through email and offered an extra amount of money to hold the item as she was in "the Marines." It sounded pretty sketchy so I did some research and found this post! Thank goodness 😥 user is @katie378
marilynwalkerr
i listed a purse and within minutes, 3 people with weird usernames told me to email them or respond to their email...now i'm guessing it's a scam, but I already reached out to one of the users and they said they wanted to mail me a check...should i just ignore??
mitchliona
OMG so I just found out about this post and the same exact thing is happening to me! I just realized my mistake. I was emailing the person and gave them my address and phone number. After I realized that the amount about to be sent to me was to large to be real, I emailed the person back telling them I don't want to continue this anymore. The user is @viola8762y3873u. Hopefully this does not worsen!!!
schilton2012
@izzypikachu this just happened to me today. I have the check and thank God I looked into it before I deposited it
c_o_c_o_99
Does anyone know if Poshmark user, dfdfgfggf is a scammer? They left a comment on a pair of shoes asking me to contact them through email. I did and now they want me to send them my address, full name, asking price,and phone number. They also said they would be willing to pay an extra $60 for me to hold to hold the item.
dbmaedwards
@rika9816 wanted to share this with you, I had noticed on several things in your closet ppl wanting you to respond back to them through email which is usually scam. I usually respond back to them and tell them I only go through poshmark. After that they'll delete their comment! They want you to do something like this..
dbmaedwards
@c_o_c_o_99 scam! Anytime somebody wants you to email them outside of poshmark beware!
c_o_c_o_99
@dbmaedwards thank you! I haven't emailed them since I became aware of this.
dbmaedwards
@c_o_c_o_99 your welcome! I've been there and done that so now I'm real cautious!
dbmaedwards
@rika9816 your welcome! She probably won't reply back to you now but if she does she's gonna want to go through email which is always scam. If they can do it through email then they can through poshmark! I've been scammed before so always very cautious now..
c_o_c_o_99
@dbmaedwards I'm sorry that happened to you
opheliaquixote
How do you report people for this? I am getting a bunch of these messages as soon as I post a new item, and I'd like to help get these scammers removed! So lame! 😡
linhyyy
there is a buyer whose username is @laurakitten, she is a scammer! she bought over 20 lipsicks from me and try to do a refund saying i send the wrong product. I send over 200$ worth of merchandise. poshmart CS is horible and believe the scammer
linhyyy
@larakitten is a scammer everybody. dont trust her. you will lose time and tons of money! horrible
lindsay_kline
This happened to me today and I gave the scammer my address but have not received any payment yet. I obviously will not deposit when it arrives but is there any harm that can be done by giving my address? I was uneasy about it but unfortunately gave it to the scammer this morning.
emmascollection
@nrgnyc Read some of the comments in this discussion. Never communicate with people from poshmark off of poshmark.
tsizick
I'm glad I came across this thread. I did not agree to accept the cashier's check, but I did email the person back to answer about availability of one of my items and since then I've had two other people asking me to email them outside of Poshmark in a matter of days. It's just terrible what they are doing.
spookykisses
i just got this - 3 different people on one sweater - i got an email hanks for the prompt response to my message. I will be buying this from you, kindly withdraw the facilitate the mailing of the check
spookykisses
... And am offering additional $50 with the original price to have this asap
BELOW IS THE INFORMATION NEEDED
spookykisses
1) Name to be on the payment??...........
(2) Address to mail the check to??.............
(3) City, state and Zip code? ?.............?
(4) Final Asking price...................
(5) Cell phone # to text you on ................?? (very important)
(6) Items Name...........................??
I will make arrangements for the pick up as soon as you have your check clear, due to my work frame and my Kids, I will not be able to come with the cash and pick it up myself ,
spookykisses
so my secretary will mail the check and have someone pick up the item after the check clear,Reference to your post am completely satisfied with it and the payment will be deliver within 24 hours.. Nice Doing Business With You .... Thanks
spookykisses
so i reported the 3 people to poshmark - and wrote them back and said yea right and i have a bridge in brooklyn to sell you lol
sylverliningz
I would also be weary of people asking for you to email them. I just got a message like that. I told them we should keep contact on the app just to protect both of us from misdirections. They didn't text back so of course it was a scammer. I checked the profile and this one had 1 post and started there account a day before this message.
stacybug95
This situation just happened to me on posh like five minutes ago lmbo! A similar situation has happened before to give me some experience thank goodness so this idiot ain't gettin nothin.
paz_y_amor
User accounts of jacksonbruce12 and remis33 are scam too . They commented the on a couple of my items this last week as soon as I listed them for first time , so it does looks like targets new users by finding listings just in !
paz_y_amor
I simply replied posting below they could purchase through the app and didnt get back . They are accounts likely created to do the same scam
misslucky22
@deemama2216 it happend to me to I am worried they have all my info to :(
ariannnac
@basiljennar omg was the persons name philips boltons HE TOLD ME THE EXACT SAME STORY
angieteamlove
WOW...this is happening to me as we speak. I got very quick responses on my posts and started email people not thinking. and sure enough there is a template of information they are asking for and it raised a red flag. Why do I have to give all my home information. CREEPY!!!
jbog23
Anyone by the name Kimberly Barger is a scammer just received the fraud check and googled it because the whole situation (Kim in surgery, extra $1000) seemed fishy. She changes her screen name as well now it's some jenky one which it wasn't at first.
lindsaymarx88
I wish I saw this two weeks ago... I just lost so much money to a scammer because the check bounced AFTER I took the money out and sent the money to western union. I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out because I didn't google this earlier. I deleted my account just to come back and say always do the damn research. Even tho I'm not the only one who got scammed, it seems like I'm the only one who for it
lindsaymarx88
@samdresshopshop hey!! What ever happened with the bank? I'm going through something extremely similar
vascoas
Thank God I found this thread! Almost got scammed myself until I found out how suspicious the entire situation was. Contacting through email and only paying with checks. I told them that my item has already been bought and they told me they already sent the check. I immediately blocked them. Watch out!!
samdresshopshop
@lindsaymarx88 I now owe my bank $1400 because of the bad check.
gracebatista
@mates645 I think is scam account too. They made a comment about emailing them at angelitawademv@gmail.com and it said the exact same thing as you guys have posted previously.
swachan
Yes there are two other scammers under the name of Livy2676 ; and grave20045 Beware!
mde27
Check my page for 2 more of these scammer pages their comments are under my Christian Louboutin wedges!!
mde27
I did give only my email address to one not knowing this was a scam no other info and it's a email that's not personal or used for anything other than posh has anyone have any issues from dealing with these ppl
mde27
@deemama2216 hi I had this tried on me today I only gave me email which isn't a personal one its one only used for posh. Have u had anymore issues from this? Now I'm super paranoid
mde27
@tsizick they just tried this with me I only emailed before I knew but didn't give my info and is not a personal email I use it only for posh! Have they left you alone once u didn't fall for their bs?
mde27
@mitchliona they tried this with me but I didn't give anything but an email have u had anymore issues or have they stopped? This is beyond scary
mitchliona
@mde27 I'm not entirely sure it stopped since I got a check last week and the check said $1,700 from this legit bank company. I'm going to go to my local bank and have them confirm it's a fraudulent check. No emails from that person ever since I told them to delete our convo.
tsizick
@mde27 yes, the first person I told I was only interested in selling through posh and didn't respond to the others and haven't heard anything since. I think they were fishing.
atraceofcool
This just happened to me, but when the person emailed me and asked for my info and offered to send me twice as much, I thought it sounded fishy. Watch out for mikemilly005555. He asks to email him at margueritahd at gmail.com. Reporting it to Poshmark now. UGH, people suck sometimes.
neasea
@spookykisses I got the same emails! Glad this thread is up.
youmna95
@basiljennar same buyer!!!
su13lime678
Also a scammer Karan Duncan karan2bn @ gmail.com!!! Using the same wedding anniversary story, paying by certified bank check, and sending an additional $30 ...
youmna95
@su13lime678 i sent him my information and then I came across this thread. What happens now?? I emailed him again saying that I wont accept any checks if he sent them so they will be returned back to u so dont sent it. What should I do ?!
su13lime678
@youmna95 do not deposit the check! Go to your bank and submit it as a fraudulent check. Block him ... don't let him harass or scare you into depositing the check! You caught it in time 👌🏼
youmna95
@su13lime678 yeah thank god! Will do so. But Someone commented above that he threatened to kill her/him?? I'm just afraid bcuz he has my address now, can he do any serious harm??
su13lime678
@youmna95 helllll no ... he's probably in Sri Lanka or some sh*t.
youmna95
@su13lime678 i realllllyyyy hope so!!
youmna95
Thank u!
sdavi126
Oh my gosh! I'm glad I found this. I was wondering why i've been getting comments on emailing if the item is available for sale. It clearly says so on the website but I answered back! I only joined a couple of days ago and I've got the same comments from three different people and emailed me about sending a certified check! Good thing I told them I would only do transactions through Poshmark before I found this post!
osmg99
Help ! I fell for it and have them my address ! And phone number! What do I do !!
annaelkins92
Same thing happened to me. Got a 2000 dollar check. Wonder what they want?
mnichols07
Thank you for posting this!!! Just had a similar thing happen from @scott435 wish i had seen it sooner.
maggieshaww
@mnichols07 JUST HAPPENED TO ME! i stopped as soon as he sent the check it seemed fishy. going by andrew, blocked all contact
maggieshaww
is something bad gonna happen to me now i'm twrrified
mnichols07
@maggieshaww I'm so sorry it happened to you too! It is a little terrifying. People suck. But I called the police, they said nothing can really happen but to check your credit score periodically just in case? And obviously call police if anything out of the ordinary happens.
lauraroseb11
@mnichols07 chrisbryant464@gmail is another scammer email going around from @micheline00665
mnichols07
@lauraroseb11 thank you for posting!!
mmeelliissaaa
macre.johnson12 @ gmail is also a scammer he tried the same thing but before i even typed the email i wondered if he had any questions why didn't he just comment them ? and he said his wife was interested but if she was why didn't she contact me asking about it? and i looked at his profile and he had 1 follower and i knew something was up and someone commented saying he was a scammer on his profile.
ggambin21
The person who tried to reach out to me privately calls herself/himself Juliana Bruce. This scammer claims to be busy with work and kids and wanted to send her assistant to pick up the shoes. I have a gmail account that I never use and my work address. I did provide my cell phone number but I don't answer numbers I don't recognize. After three emails, the person appears to have given up.
teacherfashh
Glad I found this post!
emilygipson
@ggambin21 the same person is scamming me!! They claim to have sent the check but I didn't give them my phone number. As soon as it comes in I'm taking it to the bank as a fraudulent check. They offered an extra $50 and kept talking about work and kids too.
ggambin21
@emilygipson I'm so sorry you're going through this! Truly awful!! Not sure you'll see a check but definitely turn it over to the police and maybe it will be some kind of lead. I got another fake inquiry from these guys this morning which I ignored and somehow the post disappeared from the page.
emilygipson
@ggambin21 I think they're making numerous fake accounts and commenting on pictures but once someone emails them, they delete the account. That might be why the comments are disappearing. I reposted the item they "purchased" and will be waiting to see if I get the check or not and then take it to the bank to make sure it's fraudulent and then to the police. I'm so thankful I saw this thread as I'm about to move to college and don't really want to be owing the bank money now.
ggambin21
@emilygipson I reposted my item as well. I hope they cut their losses with you and that you're able to move to this next phase of your life without any stress or worry.
emilygipson
@ggambin21 thank you very much! I hope that once I take the check to the bank & police that the situation will end for me.
ggambin21
@emilygipson Fingers crossed!!
ashpa2489
@emilygipson this just happened to me! Then I found this post - I gave them my work info, but then emailed them back and said I couldn't do business with them.
allisonlewey
I'm pretty sure the same thing just happened to me under a different alias. They said they were at work and to "email them"
juliemariexx
@john8854 and @maria0934264 are as well, i was contacted over email by someone else as well but I can't remember their username
ggambin21
So update on my end. I just another email saying she was in a fatal accident ( side note: fatal means she'd be contacting me from the grave) and asking for a PO Box Anywhoo, I'm contacting my local FBI office and asking what the next step should be. This is a potential cyber crime.
dedannda
This just happened yesterday - I received a comment to email mahoodaryn @gmail.com and it was asking for all of my info and offering more money than what I was asking for my item. I ran a google search and found 3 pages of this same exact comment on several other Posher's pages so I'll copy them below to help them be aware.
dedannda
@skipa_da_flipa @lavishdon @taaylormc @all_unique131 @kbrow132 @canto17 @tdwilson72 @bluewinner @kmwragg2 @shopjasperplum @barahoney @georgelm21 @redwriter1 @maliachristine7 @arkansauce @uptwnyjen @prettyhaze @lastyleexchange @emrbrtn @poehler @bluewinner @all_unique131 @londonglamroom @cryssyw @kel820 @uptwnyjen
uptwnyjen
@dedannda thanks, I appreciate that
prettyhaze
I got two different usernames commented In my kay jewelry item and tory burch bag and said if I Can email him Or her so She Can Buy the bag, I did try to email her and got a response that she needed my home address and bank account info and she will send a cheque. I knew right away that it was a scam. So I replied back and told her are you out of your mind of asking me those personal information, no way I will give away my bank account info.
ozdancer03
just had the comment, email, son in icu, send you certified check, give me your name, address and phone number deal happen to me. haven't decided whether to write back and say no or just ignore and block his email. thoughts?
helton909
@baileyboohart
knudse_kate27
@izzypikachu hey I just got an account buying something from me that looks like this, but is a different user. Do you have something I could email you on or something? I'm scared bc I just have them some of my information so they could send me a check 😬😬
designerchic03
joined today and got a similar email! Part of my proceeds from all of my bags are going to charity so you can imagine my excitement when one of my bags that I was listing for $900 was sold for $900! That would be huge for the charity. The person's name was Britto Vivian. She sent me a message saying that she's not on here that often and could I email her. She listed her email address and said the price was fine and she wanted to send payment ASAP.
designerchic03
I emailed her and told her a certified Bank check would be fine. still a little suspicious I didn't know where she was from and didn't feel comfortable giving out my address. I thought maybe it could be a scam and I knew I definitely wanted to look her up so I asked for her name and her address so I could get the bag ready for her. I never heard back. I sent her another email asking if she got my email because I was having internet problems
designerchic03
I asked if she got my address. Never heard back. I Googled her email address and saw similar messages that she left people. Then so messages on here and knew it was a scam. Mainly upset because the charity really could have used that
rcamit1984
Just experienced this twice tonight! Thank goodness I looked into it !
dianepcp720
yes happens to me what if i go to a check cashiers place
alexiabianne
@dedannda hi! I got the same email from the same person and I stupidly received the check but have not deposited it thank god! Do I just go and give them the check and tell them it is fraudulent? Only asking because you seem to know it all girl! I do not need to send it back to them correct?
dedannda
@alexiabianne That's what I would do. If you have time this week to stop by your bank, I would just let one of the tellers know that you received the check and you believe it to be fraudulant and they should be able to advise you from there. :) Good luck!
alexiabianne
@dedannda thank you so much!! Have a great day darling😁
olivia_v65
Two different people commented on two of my posts giving their email and asking if it was still available. Their username was a bunch of random letters and numbers they had no listings and they had joined just a few days earlier and me being stupid I emailed one of them. They responded offering an extra $30 to hold the item saying they would send me a bank certified check.
olivia_v65
I was suspicious and I should've been even before I emailed them. When I looked at my post both comments were deleted! The man I emailed was "Martin dorff". I emailed him back saying that I can only sell the item through poshmark or eBay, I have yet to get a reply.
olivia_v65
I then looked up "poshmark scams" and I'm so glad I saw this thread. He did say he would wait for the check to be cleared with my bank but he is a scammer and if you get a comment from someone saying his email is "Martin dorff" DO NOT REPLY.
olivia_v65
He asked for all my personal information too
mstoppelman
Hi all I just recently joined poshmark and got two scam emails. To the first, I was actually dumb enough to send out my address and phone number, but to the second, I simply replied that I would rather sell through Poshmark. I told the first scammer that I was no longer interested in selling my dress, and got an insulting reply, I have not responded since. If I end up getting a check I will take it to the bank for fraud right away, but I would just like some peace of mind from you all.
mstoppelman
Is there something the scammer can do with the information I sent out? I know it's unlikely a scammer would show up at my house and harm me, considering he probably doesn't live in the US, but I would like some reassurance from those that have previously given out this info. I can't believe I was so dumb
catherinefburke
I was asked to offered this same scam three times in the last hour by three different users. 😂😂 Basically, unless they're purchasing through Poshmark or asking questions on Poshmark, it's not worth the hassle.
mcaridadp
@izzypikachu they are telling me to go deposit the money. What do I do?
mstoppelman
@mcaridadp hi I do believe the best course of action in this case is to take the check to the bank and tell your teller the check is a fraud. The bank will take the check most likely. Whatever you do, don't deposit the check. If these scammers continue to harass/threaten you, first of all don't respond but also take all the communication to the police and stay hyper vigilant.
mstoppelman
@mcaridadp it's important to remember these people wont want to waste time targeting a single individual, but they also most likely don't live in the US. That being said, be sure to check your credit cards and bank accounts very carefully for a while to make sure there is no other kind of fraud
godking1488
got the same thing today, a traci shulman wanting to pay ẃhatever price i was asking for one of my designer dresses. i replied BUT GAVE NO NAME OR ADDRESS! these people will rob u blind.
hannaparker2
i had 2 different people comment on my post for me to email them, so i did. one replied very quick and offered me $50 extra and asked for my phone number, address, and name. they are supposed to be sending a check already. is there any way for me to stop this from happening? if they mail me the check, what should my next action be? i really wish i would've seen this post before giving my information away.
hannaparker2
@rachaelamiller a woman told me the same story. i sent information to one woman before i got the second email that made me think it was a little weird. i'm scared now because they have my address and phone number.
izzypikachu
@rachaelamiller @hannaparker2 definitely don't sell to these people. You can't stop them from sending the check, but take the fraudulent one to your bank and report the scam. You can also do the same at your local post office, as mail fraud is a crime
hannaparker2
@izzypikachu i replied and told them not to send the check and that i wasn't selling the boots unless it was thru poshmark and haven't heard from them anymore. what happen if i just get rid of the check and not even take it to the bank?
kaagriff
So thankful I came across this post via google search. I am new here and almost fell for it. It actually seemed like a great deal for me until I was like, who would pay $70 over my asking price for an Old Navy Dress? I wouldn't even pay that for it brand new! They wanted my address and said no PO Box and I began to search incase it was a scam! This is the email & she deleted her comment!
unicornbtq
I had some free time today so when one of these comments popped I replied and when she wanted into told her to mail her check to the address of my nearest FBI field office with the name of the lead field agent on it. The "cell" number I gave was the main switchboard #. So I hope she has fun with that. Seriously though--don't take transactions off Posh and you will be fine.
unicornbtq
*info, not into.
thesparkleco
I get people asking me to kindly email them at least 20 times a day. This is a HUGE time waster for me. So sick of these scammers.
soul41
Same thing happened
Posh mark does nothing about it
They sent me a check and extra 1200 for
Y jewelry I cashed the stupid check and it bounced and then I found this guy's be really careful
I googled
Adrian Little and he is a child molester
Disgusting human being
soul41
@jasmine1218 same thing
I google the address and it was child Molester
Adrian Jawaal Little sick scum bag
soul41
@c_o_c_o_99 it's all a ring of scammers it a group of peop with fake phone numbers and google numbers
The had me send a check to Adrian Little and I cancelled it
Losers low life people
haydenw123
They asked for my address and I gave it to them.. can anything bad happen from
This ??
melxbtqq
HELP!! I didnt know it was a scam so i sent my address to him/her. It said it was located in Oregon which is near me. PLEASE HELP ME
melxbtqq
DONT ANSWER deborahhamilton94 @gmail .
lilacbugay23
Help 😥same thing happened to me today, i gave my info like phone number, address and full name. What can they do to harm me using my infos😥im so scared for my life now😥😥
champstudios
@bachy8 is a scammer. He never sent me my trade and took mine. Everyone beware of him and do not buy from. Unreliable and a liar. He never dropped the package off at the post office when he said he did several times. Do not do business with. Report him for his crime.
ggambin21
Pretty sure I just got a cashiers check delivered to my workplace. Has a Families of Peace Denver, CO return address on it. I haven't opened. Wrote return to sender and incorrect address on the envelope. Will probably contact the FBI before doing anything.
soul41
@samedels they wont do a thing trust me
It happened to me too
soul41
I WAS SO DUMB
I felt bad for the idiot
ggambin21
I just filed a complaint with the FBI and referenced this link.
bkxlol25
@ggambin21this is crazy.these are real life hackers smh
ms_kai1
add these emails to scam list:
Jennifer Kamar Dejai Dantzler - dejaidantzler0@gmail
Mary Hampton - mommaggie79@gmail
Vanessa Moore - vanessamoore90s@gmail, 973-547-9727
robynp22
I have more emails for the list. My first day back to poshmark and I get 3 scams here's some emails
Laurabrenton101@gmail.com
And alexandranasefa@gmail.com
Both talking about how their work schedules would not work with the pick up and that they would send someone to get it. Poshmark needs to control these people.
amandadehay
@basiljennar this just happened to me today!! Guy saying his son just got rushed to emergency room and something about moving and not being able to receive package! His email was neilymorgan1188@gmail.com
amandadehay
@xoxomarina I just got an email from Mary Morgan today!! Thank god I talked to my husband before agreeing to anything...he called our bank and figured out it was a scam
ashcashbryan
@amandadehay I think I got scammed:((( I didn't deposit the check yet, but I think something is really fishy. What should I do?
amandadehay
@ashcashbryan don't deposit the check!! Just turn it in to your bank and tell them you think it's fraudulent and report to poshmark customer service
ashcashbryan
@amandadehay okay thanks so much!!
jennahough
@amandadehay I did this as a new poshmarker, and gave them an address and my cell. The check came today but I'm obviously not cashing it, but they keep mentioning something about having someone come pick it up? Do you think someone will actually show up? I've told them multiple times the transaction is canceled and they don't listen.
amandadehay
@jennahough I don't think someone would, but just in case I don't think it can hurt calling the police. Better safe than sorry especially since this is clearly a pattern! Also...maybe email the guy and said you've contacted the cops and that will be a deterrent to them
abbyrose33
Wow... @pm_editor should really look into this. I just posted an item not 10 minutes ago and already got two "fake" comments asking to email about the item. I told them I only communicate through Poshmark and the comment was gone less than a minute later.
littledog0703
@robynp22 alexandranasefa just contacted me as well. Something about work and sending an extra $70. Has SCAM written all over it.
ellaguettler
@ashkal20 the same thing happened to me! i'm freaking out i they have all my info
hannahahahahk
@ellaguettler wow I actually fell for this 3 times before I found this. Thank God none of the checks came in.
jessin17
@ashkal20 same thing happened to me and i gave my address and name. Does anyone know if something bad will happen?! Will they come to my house or something? I emailed them and told them I was t going to sell cause i didnt trust the email and then thus morning they emailed back saying, "hello Jessica" which sounds super creepy. Are the going to come to my house or are they just going to send like fake mail and stuff?
meganchristiine
Same thing happened to me this morning. I got contacted by charlottesamyahoo12@gmail.com and they asked for all of my info to send a certified check, I am just not going to email back. Hopefully they can't do anything with my email address?
hannahahahahk
@mwatterlohn omg I got an email from the same person saying something about their son in the er..
meganchristiine
@hannahahahahk ah so creepy! Be careful!!!!
allsportsmom
Same thing happened to me a few days ago. Two different usernames using the same email address wanting to purchase outside of Poshmark. The email sounded so promising! Don't fall for it! Wish I would have seen these posts earlier! I never did see a check, thank god!
shelbytw42
@allsportsmom did y'all give out your information to these people?? I gave mine out to one and I'm scared they are going to find me or something. I told him I did not want to sell and to stop messaging before I got police involved.
munkie671
@izzypikachu hi this was the same scam going through many online selling sites. I had the same experience when I got sent a check larger than the amount by 4K with instructions to deposit and send through welsfargo. I did not cash the check or send money because the check upon further inspection was a company check. So what scammers do they use a company account and once you cash you can be the one to get in trouble for stealing and fraudulent check.
nicholeej
I just got an email from a woman offering me extra money for a dress...but she wouldn't purchase it through posh...only cashier's check..
americaadams
This happened to me right now I was about to sell it
arianaxooo
Currently just happened to me within the past hour. I knew something was off when the lady was trying to give me an extra 70 dollars. Like an idiot I gave my phone number and email address, but she is now blocked. I never wish this on anyone. It's crazy the world we live in where people have to take hardworking people's money . The user goes by the email of emilydarcey6754@gmail.com stay away!
aleksspopova
Can't believe I was about to fall for this.... just received the check last week and feeling like an idiot, I searched poshmark scam to see if anything was out there because I just had a bad bad feeling. And of course, I shouldn't have given her my address!!!! But so glad I saw this before I considered depositing it or screwing myself over!!!
aleksspopova
Same story, Son ICU, her husbands company and she send em $1,570 dollars under name Natasha Robinson and her newest account is intervengra3440511 at g mail. So beware guys. And izzy, thank you so much for posting this!!!!
aleksspopova
I will block her number and stop responding thanks to you! Should I go tell my bank the check is fraudulent? I never deposits it so I don't want any involvement Further? Or bring it to the mail?
snarkyclark
@kristindaviss i dealt with someone with the same story. realized it was a scam after i sent my info. had responded to emails that i wasn't interested in dealing with them further but i think the emails are automated or something. got my sweet bogus check in the mail today. won't cash it, but am curious how the rest of the emails will go. some people are saying they have been threatened by the scammers.
its_jasssssmin
Hi this is happening to me too She goes by the name Vanessa Franzo she emailed me and it seemed kind of sketchy but I still went through with it. I gave her all my info name, address, and phone number what do I do. Will she come to my house?? Kind of really scared. How did this blow over for you guys.
kattgb
SCAM FROM @Tunraya23 be aware. email: heavenlylover24@gmail.com (Serah Josh) phone: +1 (208) 715-6638
caliluxury
@izzypikachu sure this is the same only responded once goes by Lori Reinhart reinertlori4@gmail.com
brittypup
@izzypikachu this happened to me too! I didn't cash the check or anything though. I just shredded it
t_shea
@truint1 what was this user name or email doing this scam?
t_shea
@kristindaviss hey this scammer just contacted me! How do I proceed? Just stop responding to her? Thanks for the help
kristindaviss
@t_shea have you deposited their fraudulent check? Go to your bank and give them copies to report to the fraud department and stop responding and block them
t_shea
@kristindaviss they said they sent the check today. I emailed them back saying I will mail the check back and asked for their name and address hoping that will scare them off. I will not deposit the check if / when I get it
t_shea
@kristindaviss do you think I will have any problems? Thanks for your advice
kristindaviss
@t_shea yes make sure you don't cash it just tell them that you know they're a scammer and reported them or something
kristindaviss
@t_shea you should have no problem I got the check and then made the connection that this was a scam, the only time you get in trouble is if you deposit it because the bank thinks you tried to scan them
rrreeebbbaaa
I was emailed several times by an "Amanda James" I noticed right away that each time she emailed me, it was with a different email address!
sewnina
Another scam is to claim you sent damaged items & send you back their fakes or old ones. Blanche_323 is one that does this.
merliinnn
Hey guys!! So my first two sales were like this ... the ladies talked to me so nicely. I'm supposed to be receiving the checks tomorrow ... what should I do?! And just an FYI AFTER I had done the deal with them, I read online that you shouldn't do outside transactions. I'm really worried now ☹️
allsportsmom
@merliinnn Return to sender the check. Don't deposit it! I talked to someone at the post office and they see this scam a lot!!
allsportsmom
Also, block their emails and phone numbers. Don't respond to them.
merliinnn
@allsportsmom do you recommend even opening it?? Or just returning it at the post office???
srslyreid
@merliinnn don't worry I gave them my address and number too. You'll be fine just don't deposit the check. I'm probably just gonna shred it. Block the number if they contact you and the email.
merliinnn
@srslyreid thank you so much!!!
srslyreid
@its_jasssssmin me too. But you'll be fine don't worry. When you get the checks either shred them or give them to the bank, but DONT DEPOSIT!
modenese
I'm sorry!! But this type of scam is very very old! I can't understand how people still fall for it! Every time I get this I just report.
canye_east
@jasmine1218 I'm new to poshmark and was emailing this lady back and forth about an item i have up and she also said she was in the marines . she gave me an address and said she was gonna overnight the check to me , but now i don't know whether this is legit or not ... does anyone have any tips on how to figure out whether this is legit or not ??
jasmine1218
@canye_east I am semi new but I wouldn't believe it I experienced the same thing and now I only sell on Poshmark. If you look at the profile and see if they had any experience that's what helps me. And if you screenshot the profile and then look them up again and can't find them it's a for sure scam and I only email to people on here if they have items in their closet and have sold before.
canye_east
@jasmine1218 okay . thank you !! I just emailed the lady and told her I don't wanna do business anymore and she hasn't responded , but me being a fucking dumbass , I gave them my info thinking everything was legit .....
jasmine1218
@canye_east Your welcome and don't worry I did the same. I gave them my email and address so if you get a check just rip it up and throw it away. I haven't heard from them since!
srslyreid
@msiegel23 is it along the lines of everything everyone is commenting? If so did you submit the check?
srslyreid
@msiegel23 oh no I am so sorry :( well I think that's about all you can do for now and hopefully your bank will understand and no money is taken from your account. Just make sure the whole situation is explained
kcrzu3
@canye_east the same thing just happened to me. I started to get fishy so I did some research. Thank god I found this post. I messaged him back saying that Poshmark won't allow me to sell off the app and I apologize. Then I blocked his number so he couldn't contact me anymore. Only thing I'm worried about is that I gave him my address to send the check. I bet nothing will happen, but I'm glad I saw this post and was able to stop it before it did. I also reported his account and blocked him
canye_east
@kcrzu3 yessss !! i did the same thing after i found out , but i'm not too worried anymore cuz this isn't the first time a stranger has had my address . ( weird situation . ) if you get a check in the mail , just shred it !! i'm not too sure if i'm still gonna get a check in the mail . ( hopefully not . ) hope things go well for you and be sure to check out my closet too !! :)
darbymoreau
@linhyyy we are gathering victims of @laurakitten's crimes. I'll tag you in two posts about it. Her real name is Abbey Defruscio. Girls are filing police reports and she is being investigated for mail fraud - it's a federal crime.
canye_east
@treeoflife46 yes it's a scam !! do not fall for it !!
canye_east
@treeoflife46 oh no problem !! i'm new to poshmark too . just always be careful of who you deal with on here and you'll be fine . i wouldn't suggest emailing anyone off of poshmark after the incident i had yesterday . if they can email you , they can contact you on poshmark . that's how i have to go about it now .
canye_east
@treeoflife46 and if you need tips on how to avoid things like this from happening again , go to my listing on my page about the scammer .
sldolan
If you guys get someone who gives you their number 9086625728 with user name dominic234876 they are the same type of scammers!!!!
jmnry42
@treeoflife46 yes I was about to sell my brother's Ralph Lauren boots I listed them for $120 and he asked me to email him/her I'm sure it was a him. He said "email me if still available with firm price to @shilohseb@gmail.com be aware people this person changes of profile first it had a name and then
jmnry42
@treeoflife46 after I contacted him by email and after he emailed back he kept insisting he had another name. He even offered me $30 more to make sure the boots stayed to him. Good thing I told him I'll love to make everything go through Poshmark. Then out of the blue his first and second comment got disappeared.
jmnry42
Be aware of Olatiti21 he changes user name first messaged me as something else but then changed it to olatiti21
saraah21
@basiljennar omg this just happened to me he said his son was in the ICU too
kellycarnold
Wow this literally happened to me not even 10 minutes ago. Same exact thing!! Offered a crazy amount of money for my item and said a third party would be coming to pick it up. Stupidly I already gave out my information but told them I am no longer interested. Thank god I saw this thread before I received this check and deposited it!!! Thanks so much
lcwags
@kellycarnold this just happened to me! I am so dumb. Dont trust Treasa Perez!!!
mykalaakey
@sagius2017 that's what I thought so I did give him my address. Did you ever find out what happened next I don't want to read any more comments. I'm pretty scared to be honest. He has my number and I tried calling him but it was off of a text app. They have my address. Should I be worried?!
mykalaakey
I changed my profile picture so they wouldn't know what I look like but I still feel cautious
poshsellerxo
Omg this just happened to me! I contacted them and this lady asked for my info but thank God I didn't give my info saying my parents won't allow it! Will I be okay now though? Because I blocked them on here and email and I didn't give ANY info.
allsportsmom
@jomel21 Do Not cash the check or deposit it! It's a scam. Either shred it or return to sender.
vivichai
@misslucky22 the worst is that they try to threaten you. Check out my page for another scammer. Gotta beware these days! Just filed a report on posh as well!
amocarv
This is happening to me as I speak someone please lmk how to deal with it
tparker17
@connorsmom15 omg he just left a comment under my picture
shopthestrut
@sarmanlayne
abby101800
@izzypikachu thanks for posting this. Sooo are all emails scam?? If I am sent a check for the exact amount then nothing bad could happen if I deposit it right?? Someone please help I don't know what to do I was just sent a check for the exact amount of my item. HELP
alexiso678
A lady named Morgan Jenny or something contacted me on my jeans and asked me to email her if they were available. I did stupidly, and I'll post the email next
Her email is morganjenny620@gmail.com
alexiso678
Hello, thanks for getting back to me,I will like to pay you with bank certified check. I will also arrange a shipper from a shipping company
to come for the pick up, because that is the only convenient way for
me due to my work frame(US Marine) .........
alexiso678
i will give you extra $50 to hold this item for me till my payment arrives in mail, kindly get back to
me with the following info so that you can get the check asap,
Name: Address: City: State:Zip Phone #: Total amount for the item
Hope to read from you soon.
bscott2018
Same happened to me today. Luckily, I stopped it right when I asked Poshmark Support what I should do. Look out for this email: jaimeemajors12(at)gmail.com! He tried buying my Ashley Graham bodysuit for the amount I put it up for, plus $40 added on that if I held onto it. I kept telling him that I can't do it. Then he gave a bullshit excuse of being a "service man" and"getting married in 2 weeks". thank you, @izzypikachu for this post.
cherry_nami_
I was scammed last time like this too plus I just got an offer from another scammer with the same method. I learned my lesson. Just wish I could punch them right in the face. Fkn wasting, it my time really pisses me off.
alicecicicy
There were 2 persons left me comments the same way but I said NO. Then both messages were disappeared
sonoio
Quite a few people speak on this thread about disappearing messages... The messages disappear because people like me report the offender as "scammers", so PM removes all of their postings from the pages of all of the sellers where they have left their scam messages..
chendrie2015
Im so glad I found this thread! It saved me from making a huge mistake!!! Thank you!
revabajjuri
@samedels me too!! They said they'd kill my family, I'm 15 years old and super scared
rloyer520
Same happened to me, a woman, lauratammy81@gmail.com, contacted me about a Jansport backpack. She wanted me to hold the item, so she could pay by a check bc she is Canada for ear surgery. I was getting scared bc I thought she wanted me to meet someone.. then she tells me the check is $1450 and I'm supposed to cash it, keep $140 (an extra $100 for holding the item
rloyer520
WTF) and send the rest with the backpack to her mover. I was going to do it, sounded like easy money, but then I found this thread.. she wants me to cash her fraudulent check send her the money and then get caught with a bounced check! I would have to pay back the $1450 to the bank! I'm 17, I don't even have that kind of money. Her check is on the way though, should I turn it into the bank? & she has my email, phone #, and address? will she hurt me?
nmecca
Seriously! I just got scammed too and I already sent the items and the money. Going to file a report with my local police tomorrow. Don't fall for this !!!! Hoping I can get my money back!
kneb31
Unfortunately this happened to me. :( I guess won't have my money back fucking messed up don't know what to do..I'm crying right now
cekenia
@kneb31 new scammers whitley6013@gmail.com is a scammer I flat out told who ever this is I'm not doing it.
ag333zy
@cekenia new one just emailed me fashioncloset09@. G mail
tumblr_24480
Some of this has happened on my account. Will you take a look and see if it's the same thing that happened to you?
donorboutique
i set up mu account today , and i had 4 people contact me . Almost with every single listing so far . It is very interesting that their messages disappear after 10 -15 minutes. Like they never sent one.
hgrossmam
Thanks guys for this, it just happened to me as well. It seemed suspicious so I have not done any more action. Furthermore, the disappearing act of the message just occurred. Creepy stuff. Screwed up
meetme4tlake
@lily_leonard same !! Look at my hair extensions post, I emailed them and they told me the same thing about a check. Who deals with checks anymore in 2017. I told them they are playing the Poshmark Check Scam immediately
jessemac93
Last week I added listings and about a half hour later, I got comments from scammers that they were interested in the item and to email them. One email is fashionstylist05@gmail.com and claims to own her own clothing boutique. The other email is carw2025@gmail.com. I was suspicious and initially emailed them back, where they wanted to send me a certified check for the item and requested my personal information. I did not respond any farther. These are scammers and do not fall for them!!
nansee920
@donorboutique same thing happened to me this is unbelievable
art_of_every_15
@ghopecooper same thing happened to me
katelynpatricia
@basiljennar This same exact thing is happening to me right now, I emailed and said I can't complete the order.
katelynpatricia
@shereenmo This same person has been contacting me about their son in the icu
hello_jocy
@rloyer520 that's what I am dealing with! I sent my address. I'm nervous.. What happened?
rloyer520
@hello_jocy I just kept playing nice and agreeing like I was going to do it, giving them updates etc.. until I got the check in the mail. Once I got the check, I didn't respond for about a day to make them get worried, after some more texts from them I finally said that I went to the bank to get the check cashed.
rloyer520
@hello_jocy I said that the bank told me it was fraudulent and basically just told them off for trying to use me get money, etc. I said I would be contacting the police if they talked to me again and they haven't responded since, good luck!!
katgusman
Just responded to an email but luckily from my junk email. When someone asks for personal info, I DO NOT THINK SO.
wardrobewhimsy_
A scammer just tried to pull this on me as well. I was asked to email them and remove the listing with some story of how their "secretary" will send me a cashier check overnight with a extra $50 and then they would have that "secretary" come pick the item up from me and that they would need my address, phone number, etc. Um, SKETCHY MUCH? I told them I will only accept payments through a secured transaction source and to have a good day. Watch out for this posher - rose246543!!!
hollisterwould
@izzypikachu This same thing just happened to me!! But I was stupid and took out the $675 and sent it to them! Now I'm short $675 and have to contact the police.
hollisterwould
@nmecca I'm going through the same thing! Have to go to the police today to report it
stephaniedonnaa
@hollisterwould Just got these two accounts attempting to scam me! They are following all the same people so they are all connected! I have screen shots of their usernames and comments on my items and have reported them!
cgbarn01
I had a couple of scammers today. This is crazy!
cgbarn01
I received messages from the following accounts , but only one continued to email me requesting payment with a certified check.
mumgirl657
@qas5464
@tracy774642
tarsha3g @gmail – Patricia Castano
fdisbrow
Thank you so much for posting this thread. I've had several of these people contact me on my listings and I didn't understand at first, but found this thread in time! So sad that people can't get their own jobs and instead spend all their time scamming people. Thanks so much for making others aware and so sorry they got you :(
fdisbrow
By the way, when you get scammers contacting you go to their page and report them. Click on the little "settings" icon in the top right hand corner on their page and click "report user" for conducting business outside PM. You can always tell its a scammer by going to their page and they won't have any "love notes" and won't have sent any "love notes". You can tell it's a BS account. Hope this doesn't happen to anyone else!
therewearaffair
If it's too good to be true it usually is. People try to scam us everyday here on Poshmark. This sort of thing doesn't happen on eBay. Poshmark really needs to crack down on this to make sure Poshmark is a safe selling environment for all sellers. The 20% fee is a lot to ask from us sellers and they should have plenty of resources to fix this problem.
fdisbrow
@revabajjuri @rloyer520 Don't worry, they won't hurt you or kill you or your family, they will just move on to the next person & try to make easy scam money off of them. They just threaten people to scare them into going forward with the scam. They don't spend any extra time besides the time it takes to email/txt & then make $1000 scamming honest ppl. But don't be afraid, no one will be coming after you, I promise you this! My heart went out to you girls
mnwhitfield
Same thing just happened to me! I had responded to the email and then searched the username and she had already deleted her profile!!
skimtherail
I was just notified by @meegaann3288a (Megan B) they want me to send my personal information full name, address, phone number... and will send me a Bank Certified check. Are you kidding me? They want to steal your information! This person said they would even pay me more to take my item down! What is wrong with these scammers trying to rip people off!!!!!!
skimtherail
@izzypikachu Thank you for warning us!!!
skimtherail
@stephaniedonnaa I have reported and blocked @meegaann3288a
skimtherail
People should be prosecuted for ripping people off like this. They steal people's money then when they get busted they move on to the next. There should be consequences for people that troll the internet looking to rip people off!!
bluenyc53
I got approached by 2 ppl for 2 separate items, I asked them why they are asking to do offline and one dropped right away disappeared, another sent me a long email asking all my info and promised to pay $50 more, which doesn't make any sense.
bluenyc53
If she was willing to pay extra $50 she doesn't need to do offline transaction. I stopped there and reported to poshmark, but poshmark ppl said they can't do anything about it.
bluenyc53
This was disappointing, as a company and who is providing the platform, they have to do something about it or have lawyer to find these ppl and block them or sue them, warn people like us etc. I was disappointed at poshmark regarding this matter.
bluenyc53
But for all new people here, especially someone like me just joined poshmark and experience this first time, just use your common sense. Nothing is free in general, and if someone offers money too good to be true, it won't be real just scam. Be smart and be safe!!
stephaniedonnaa
@skimtherail I commented on this and now my comment is gone, were you replying to my comment because I'm confused lol. Good job reporting them! There's tons but they all follow the same people so I'm pretty sure it's all connected to one person or group of scammers. The two who tried to scam me have disappeared from my comments now!
nicoleealy
@stephaniedonnaa thanks for everyone posting on here bc I just recently start listing my items and hoping to sell I only started my listings over a week ago and very bad experiences and suspicious with people I have blocked so many users already and I think it times for me to deleted all my listings and closed this app. It's sad
akwink
@nicoleealy I just listed items this morning and have had suspicious emails. BE AWARE of livy8930211, eretr434, julia4doh11, lewismiles89, dfg3354, erikamarry123, sgbftt565 ALL of these "members" commented on my stuff this morning and I'm realizing it's all the same person!!
akwink
Be careful! I used to be a fraud analyst so I know what to look for thank god! That's alot of different user names. And if you go to look at their profiles and they don't have pictures set up or listings and ate asking you to email them be skeptical
nicoleealy
@akwink ugh yep one of them was julia4doh11 she wanted me to email her and I did not bc I knew right off the bat it was a scam n I google the email address and I noticed all the messages was the same on Poshmark n asking several other people exact same question n time frame was so suspicious back to back. So I blocked her
nicoleealy
@akwink I just don't feel safe on here anymore I'm still considering shutting down my listings soon thou
akwink
@nicoleealy Good to hear from you! please be informed that i would be making payment with Bank certified check, with an additional $50 for you to hold the item for me till check arrived...I would like you to kindly email me back with the information to mail the check
nicoleealy
I'm very surprised Poshmark not doing anything about all these scammers!!!
akwink
@nicoleealy just received that email from Clay Watts. This is ridiculous
nicoleealy
@akwink wow! I find it soo odd that they all want us to contact them through their personal email and even they comment on your listing and we all tell them to make an offers on here and next thing you know you don't hear from them again!! I find it so suspicious that they can't paid on here
akwink
@nicoleealy @ryanmilligangan and @gbassat667 almre also fraud
akwink
@gbassay667 **
akwink
@nicoleealy they should really do something about it!!
nicoleealy
@akwink how long you been using Poshmark?
nicoleealy
@akwink bc it seem you know so much about all these scammers and I'm assuming it happened to you!
akwink
@nicoleealy I literally just posted items this morning and 10 different people commented on my items. It turns out it's all the same person I think! Trying to get me to email them and trying to send certified checks for weird amounts! I didn't fall for it!
akwink
@nicoleealy I just started using it not too long ago. Today was the first time this has happened to me
nicoleealy
@akwink I'm glad I'm not the only one! Oh k I didn't know bc I was reading all the comments on here!
nicoleealy
@akwink wow I just lost two purses being stolen from me!!!!!! Wow wow!!!! Over $200 I lost
nicoleealy
288.5zkafylaf@gmail.com is a freaking scam do not fall for it!!!!! She goes by Rachel lujan
nicoleealy
She change her name so many times on here but yet still use same gmail!
akwink
@nicoleealy how did this happen!?
akwink
@nicoleealy how did you get purses stolen from you?
nicoleealy
@akwink sorry I didn't mean to ignore you. I had to go to the bank and I'm getting FBI involved bc I thought the check was clear from last wed and my bank tooked the money right back out and said it was a fake check!!! Me thinking stupid assuming the check was clear and I mailed out two purses the next day
nicoleealy
@akwink now she calling me stupid skull and she don't know what I'm talking about and that I'm crazy...
akwink
@nicoleealy oh my goodness! Wow! I wouldn't even respond to them at this point. It's a shame they probably won't be able to catch the person. It's amazing how much fraud is going on. So scary! I'm sorry that happened!
neseiber
Add joiyuilance2 to the scammer list! Listed email is: ropostelfrichard55897@gmail. aka Richard Wilkins! Sent the same email about overnighting a check!
jz_chi
@marijaaah have they tried to contact you since? This is happening to me currently and I am regretting sending my information.
jz_chi
@spookykisses I just got the same email! It's my first day in Poshmark. I'm use to apps like letgo where it's common to get paid in cash or meet up with someone. I didn't think anything is right and sent over the information asked. Will everything be ok if I simply don't cash check
jz_chi
@osmg99 I did the same? What has happened
osmg99
@jz_chi I told them I will call the police on them and have them found , stuff like that to scare them and I was left alone
jz_chi
@osmg99 thanks for the advice
nmecca
@tokentank the comment thread is also really helpful to detect scammers! Sell smart 🤓
mdivining
hi I am currently going through the same issue, I already deposited the check, and not all of it was accepted and now it's on hold, I now just decided to see if im being scammed and I wanted to know what I should do now because it's been getting suspicious. If anyone has been getting a comment with the email gregarialex25@gmail.com
robertmendez90
Same Thing just happened to me, is there a way to report their phone numbers?
xox
Wow this just happened to me I got comments that have disappeared. Poshmark should send an email about these scammers if they haven’t already. Thanks for posting this
wesaychic
Just want 2 let every1 kno this happened 2 me today but they left me a phone # 2 text them with. The # was 2245415909. They told me they bought clothing online for their boutique in Florida and would have a mover come
wesaychic
& pick up the item at my house after I got the money from the check. I told them I didn't feel comfortable with that & what was their businesses name. I guess they figured I'm not an idiot so stopped responding & i contacted them 1 more time telling them if they want the item 2 buy it through poshmark.
prettibird216
@izzypikachu thank I am going through this right now and my gut was telling me something is off about this whole thing.
prettibird216
They keep pushing to us mobile deposit so be careful once I said no that I going to the bank to make it was safe they stopped harassing me
lhyn1400
Just went through the same thing. Got a message not even 10 seconds of posting my item. Wanted to know my lowest price and to email it to him. So I did. Got a long response about working overtime and just took his son to ER and now in ICU. At first, I felt bad but as I continue reading he became shady by offering more money and paying with certified bank check.
lhyn1400
I never gave my info though. He never responded.
isaduffyy
oh god.... I just gave them my adress, full name and phone number without knowing it's a scam. He texted me but I blocked his number and email. Three of them
Have contacted me and I'm scared bc they all have
My info. Am I in danger?!!!
yssandrea
This was very helpful THANK YOU! There is a individual reserving my item currently and commented a email address and to email him/her frederickzcs7@gmail.com then a saddlerhefleyc@gmail.com or "Joshua Smith" I have deleted my item twice and re listed, I researched the address and many poshers have been scammed with the emails listed above. I came across this scam alert and I was so thankful someone mentioned something about it, I almost fell for this scam! Thank You!
fgarofalo
I am new at Poshmark, and a few people asked me to send more picture by gmail. Why they did ask to send pictures if I put enough pictures there. Is that normal...Please let me know! I did not send the pictures, at the same time I am worried if I am missing it_Thanks
garlandsmom
@truint1 I just had this happen to me. I haven't replied to them yet.
garlandsmom
Poshmark user Loov4trust1 is a scammer. Ignore/block them. Taylor Samantha is fake name they are using.
arcsales87
Literally had two customers like this back to back! It seemed super sketchy. I didn't even know this was possible.
arcsales87
No, I did not sell to them.
marcepinedad
@meekonese shit!!! I feel you. I am currently freaking out right now. Wow
marcepinedad
@mrsp10 i feel the exact way! I am freaking out. i just discovered this thread and It is currently happening to me!!!
fashion1994
How do you block someone on Poshmark
jungchick
Yes, this happened to me before I sold on Poshmark. I was selling on Facebook and got the request for email. I received a check for 2,500. I knew immediately it was a scam and of course they wanted most of it back. I presented it to my back and they reported it to the Attorney general. Now, when I get these requests, I immediately take a screen shot. I block them and report them.
jungchick
@shandell_marie Don't send the item!!! If they want it they can purchase off Poshmark. I'm sorry that happened to you.
jungchick
@samedels Wow!!! I hope you reported them to the FBI. They're threatening to kill you? That's a federal crime because it's done over the Internet. Get a ppo. If they contact you again, they've violated the ppo and will be charged. They're already guilty of aggravated stalking. That's prison time.
helenchun
Same thing happened to me last night (midnight). I did reach out to her telling her the merchandise was still available but nothing more. I wish I did not give out my email address, now this person has my full name and my email address.
Here is the message I received:
jenny_1–1 commented:
“Hello I’m interested in it and I will like to know
if you still have it available for sale ? kindly get
back to me on mail cos I’m not always online
here garcialee97 @ hotmail.com”
helenchun
And here is via email:
"Good morning i really appreciate your response cos have been waiting to hear back from you, actually am not around now i'm preparing for my sister's wedding so i will not be able to attend much to you but my assistant will get back to you i love the picture i saw on the PM as the price stated. I am ready to make instant purchase, my mode of payment would be a Certified Bank Check via Postal service Express mail or UPS delivery and shipping fund will be added.
helenchun
Kindly get back to me with your Full Name,Full mailing Address,Cell Phone Number and Agreed price to sell. As soon as this is provided, payment will be overnight to you and I will let you know once mailed out with tracking number sent to you.I will also add an additional $10 in order for you to hold it for me till the Check gets to you.Thanks and I hope we handle this in good faith while waiting to hear from you."
helenchun
Sorry for the long messages but the above 3 comment section shows what that scammer wrote. I just want everyone to be aware. I am a new seller so I ended up deleting my items for now. I admit I feel a bit discouraged since this person contacted me within 5 minutes after my very first posting.
samedels
@jungchick I got it all covered;) I’m a cop. We actually got the check making place shut down and tracked the scammer back to Nigeria (most of them are out of the country)
jungchick
@samedels Yay!!! That's awesome. I'm glad they got shut down!
jbby805
This is out of control and it's so sad to think that there's people like that out there this is what recently happened to me and they sent me this check I'm definitely going to take it to the police department!
alefrida
HELP GUYS. what do I do???
alefrida
@samedels hi! Do you have any other advice besides blocking their number/emails and taking the check to the bank? I am actually quite nervous about it now...
tamala_tewell
I got scammed by TIA DIETRICH she asked me to email her so I did and she asked to do this off Poshmark and I was like ok (seemed weird but it was whatever) she asked for my number, address and banking info which I thought was sketchy so I said no to that. So she was sending this check and wanted to add $50 to hold it. She gave me the run down everyone else got that I've seen she said that she was in the hospital and stuff so she sent the
tamala_tewell
check for $2,894.22 bc her accountant couldn't make 2 checks????? She wanted me to give her the balance by me sending ng her a check for the balance (the dress was listed for $100). The check was from a paper company called Clampitt Paper Company. we'll at the same time she was "getting surgery" she was messaging me and I told her that my bank had obviously realized it was a scam and told me not to
tamala_tewell
deposit it and to give it to the police. She said "I told u to just deposit it" I said "why couldn't u just do it over Poshmark?" She said "no need for questions" then I took it to the state police and they said it is a scam but once you catch them they'll leave u alone. NEVER DO BUISNESS OFF POSHMARK!!!!!!
samedels
@alefrida if they do anything, just ignore them. They are not going to come after you. They don’t live in the same country. I wouldn’t even bother bringing the check to the bank. Just hold on to it as evidence if something ever happens. Cease all communication with the scammer. They’ll try as hard as they can to get you to cash a bs check
alefrida
@samedels thank you so much!
alefrida
hey guys so I got the check yesterday and haven’t deposited it thanks to this post and my general common sense lol! FYI — her name was MARY PRIMM and her email is MARYPRIMM4@GMAIL.COM. The scammer told me she would send me a cashiers check plus offered 50 dollars extra to ‘seal the deal.’
alefrida
I didn’t think anything of it until the next day she sent me this HUGE and suuuuper confusing email regarding “payment” which essentially said that her accountant couldn’t make to separate checks and she was sending me a $2800 check??? She also told me to use the Walmart to Walmart transfer system to deposit the check???
alefrida
Lol #shady and when I said no she said there is always mobile deposit and she kept saying “pretty simple.” LOL. and then that’s when I found this post! just whatever you do— DONT DEPOSIT THE CHECK.
kailifan
Got the scam message today from Patricia Castano aka tarsha4g@gmail.com on Depop so beware guys!
sophia601
Got a comment today from lisabrdeda (Lisa D) asking me to email her with information. The email is address is one I saw above - dejaidantzler @ gmail.com (comment was from July!!). She's using a picture of a senior citizen. Always keep everything ON THE APP, and always google before I give away information just in case it's a scam. Sad to be so cynical, but can't trust ANYONE...! Thanks PM community for having this post and have so many poshers comment! It's good to work together :)
tpaige11
Another scammer by the email taylorsamy90 @ gmail.com. Unfortunately, I didn't see this thread until after I deposited the check but I'm going to the bank today to get it removed and close the account. Hopefully everything will be fine afterward.
rullamoor
Add clownbill65 on the list of scammers. I just received an email from her.
krispyk12000
@izzypikachu the same thing happen to me this past week . Her name on text messaging was Sophie Bruce and the number is 662-547-3132 email is fashionstylist05@gmail.com
I️ did deposit the check but then reversed it . I️ also filed a police report .
skylette73
I just got one of these about giving me more money and a certified check ...Jennifer Warrner was her name
tkay10
I just had this happen to me as well, but we cashed the check (not deposit) before I realized how shady this all was. I’ve never used Poshmark and didn’t realize how bad this all was. Any suggestions on what to do if the check was cashed!
littlemarina
@krispyk12000 same thing happened to me!! She won’t stop emailing me constantly! She sent me the check but I never deposited it
uyenwendy
@yazmira: PLEASE READ ABOVE 👆👆👆👆
uyenwendy
@sawyerjames54 is a SCAMMER! Please be careful to sale anything outside of Poshmark! Report them to posh or block them immediately!
jennihyatt
@tkay10 whatever happened with the check you cashed?
Why can't we all put our heads together and figure out a way to beat them at their own game? Scam the scammer? You know, bring their reign of terror to a tumultuous end! There has to be something? Good MUST conquer evil in the end!
tkay10
@jennihyatt I blocked their number and then the bank deducted the amount from my account because the check was fraudulent. I think the only thing to do is completely avoid working with anyone offline!! So scary/messed up!
pgelewski
Just happened to me yesterday. The person deleted the comment when I didn’t respond to her email so I only have the email address but if someone tells your to email “vonkeshiadrake345@gmail.com” it’s the same scam.
pgelewski
EVERYONE SHOULD SHARE THIS LISTING. Help other be aware so they don’t get sucked into the scam.
traceynyc
Adding ramiskameran (carw2021 @ gmail.com). Funny that he/she uses skamer (scammer) in the user name! Same deal...marine officer wanting to send a certified bank check and add $50 to delete the posting. Watch out!
traceynyc
Adding user huyycollections. Same gig. Got another one today as well but it was gone before I could address it. Three scammers in 24 hours is a lot! Hope the word gets out
traceynyc
@krispyk12000 Sophie is still out there now as Sophia B under user name @huyycollections. I received a comment from her today using e-mail the same e-mail: fashionstylist05 @ gmail.com. Carw2021 tried me yesterday. She had my name from the e-mail I sent, so the address I gave with the police precinct near my house...haven't heard back. Five months later and they're still at it. Must still be working for them :(
alyssasclee
Great I'm an idiot. I gave the person who told me to email her at fashionstylist05@ gmail.com my info...I blocked the email, but am scared that I'm going to start receiving threatening texts and that they'll come to my apartment complex...what do I do? It's my own fault, I didn't get to this thread soon enough...
traceynyc
@alyssasclee As long as you don't cash or deposit anything they send, I don't think you have anything to worry about. As someone else above said, I don't think the people running these scams are even US based
traceynyc
Adding 2 more scammers that I received today @brandenfred11 email elenablack52 @ gmail.com and @lilian_jones981 e-mail lilianjones175 @ gmail.com
tattooedvintage
This happened to me today. She said there were mover coming and they needed to pick up valuable items in my area. I told her I reported to the police and she need not ever contact me again.
foreverkaylin
Same exact person did it to me this morning. I didn’t even respond after she refused to go through poshmark.
dre1190
@alyssasclee same exact person! I gave her my name and address too but luckily i found this thread so i just texted saying the police will be handling it. I haven’t received the check but once i do I’ll give it to the bank telling them it’s fraud. I was new to poshmark and she made it seem like she was legitimate. It was only until i received an email saying how much the check was going to be that she’s sending that raised red flags. I’m happy i caught this before depositing the check.
millsapa
@elilo1978 Fred Howard and Jessica Scott are 2 others. I am dealing with this now. This has put me off Poshmark or selling anything online through any platform
millsapa
@teamteetat I would contact your bank and tell them you suspect it’s fraud. That’s what I did. I had already initiated the wire transfer but cancelled it immediately on a gut feeling. Dealing with my bank has given me peace of mind regarding.
millsapa
@traceynyc want to add Fred Howard and Jessica Scott....I got scammed and thankfully my gut feeling got me to cancel the wire transfer in enough time and get it refunded. The bank was very understanding and added the information from the fake check to their fraud list so hopefully this helps someone else
millsapa
And the Jessica Scott person, when I told her I had cancelled everything and my bank was handling it, actually tried to get me to send a cashiers check for the original amount of the check to “Katherine Huang” because she needed her money (that never existed in the first place) back immediately. I told her the bank would be handling all of our future transactions and all conversation stopped after that. So frustrating to deal with but thankful I caught everything in time.
kfashion21
@izzypikachu thank you so much for posting this!! I can’t thank you enough because I just posted some dresses yesterday one for $350 and another for $80 plus she wanted to give me $20 more. I was really hoping to sell the dresses because they are taking up space in my closet so I emailed her back (the one who wanted the $350 dress) agreeing and gave her my info, she said she will send me a check Tuesday but I have to delete the listing. She already deleted her comment to email me!
kfashion21
So after realizing it it a scam I emailed both people back to tell them I will not be fooled by their scam ! I reported and blocked both of these people! I was so close to falling for their crap:(
janauticathomas
@millsapa omg I’m so thankful I ran across the post Fred recently just commented on my picture regarding my dress and ask me to email him. And I did. But I talked to my mom about the email he sent back and she told me that it was a scam. And also another person recently commented and asked me to email her. And said they would pay via check. I feel like that’s another scammer 🤦🏾♀️
millsapa
@janauticathomas yeah I would go ahead and assume anyone offering you a check is another scammer. I’m lucky that I listened to my gut because I had already initiated the wire transfer but was able to cancel it almost immediately. Just goes to show if it sounds sketchy, it probably is.
cday711
Same thing just happened to me! i️ was sent a fraudulent check and then my mom told me not to deposit because it was a scam and i️ was going to lose a thousand dollars!! be aware of tracey parker!!
srdevermann
@traceynyc I was contacted by Lilian Jones as well!
lauropageot
This just literally happened to me. I got a big amount and could smell fish right away. Scary because I live in Cali and the person pulling the scam is in Cali. I haven’t gone to the bank but will definitely report it
sophfierce
Did you send the item before depositing the check?
rosahart
@samedels that’s extremely dangerous, you should report it.
rosahart
@truint1 I experienced the same about hour ago. I even gave my address and phone number😣 what should I do next?
samedels
@rosahart oh don’t you worry:) I took care of it
samedels
@lauropageot don’t go to the bank. If you didn’t deposit the check you’re fine. The person who is doing it to you most likely does not live in Cali, but in another country
rosahart
@izzypikachu same thing happen to me just an hour ago. amandataylor724@gmail and I saw on someone’s posh (Hermès Kelly) another girl name angelamaoh99@gmail
Both have the same words, then I looked again the ad for Kelly was gone as I was going to warn the owner. Could not remember the Poshmarker’s name😣
gigglyfish
@20mmcqua Same thing happened to me just now! And the check already accepted, what should I do?
jschloem
I think this is happening to me right now! Ruth Fred is their name, she said she will have a "shipping agent" come pick up my dress after I cash her check but she is located in a nonexistent shop located in Champlin MN. I looked her name up and she popped up as a scammer! STAY AWAY FROM RUTHFRED030 @ GMAIL.COM
jschloem
@gigglyfish What was their name?
gigglyfish
Vanessa Fanzo is scammer’s name
bcrouse02
This just happened to me!! Ruth Fred is who I got scammed by! I didn’t know that it was, I gave them my name, phone number, and address... what do I do? I filed a police report and my bank knows about it.. they are threatening me saying they are going to come to my house. What do I do??
jamiemc2369
@sagius2017 I had that happen but declined after I gave them my address and phone number to mail check to. Luckily I was convinced by others it was a scam and I declined offer and cut off contact. Do not ever except email inquires! Only posh sales!
jamiemc2369
@rachelgriffiith same happened to me.
saylernicole
Wow. Thank you so much for posting all of this, because it happened to me and I could tell something wasn't right from the beginning.
saylernicole
The usernames this person has are bj014, cowbell07, taylor5253, amandat106, mandy11291981, ataylor1474, and i'm sure there are many more. This person uses the same message and email for each username, amandataylor724@gmai. Please be careful and do not trust this person.
kamwiklanski
@saylernicole Okay im freaking out because this happened to me yesterday and I did give my address? it looked very sketchy to me so I looked up postmark scams and it ended up being exactly as described. Has anyone else given their address? Or I might be in big trouble
saylernicole
@kamwiklanski I gave mine too. Not much we can do now but to be more careful from now on. It’s scary, I know.
priska130390
@20mmcqua Hi, I just want to know what happened to you. Unfortunately I have deposited the check and transferred the money. Also, the check bounces. What did you do to get your money back?
priska130390
@samedels Hi! What if I already deposited the check, and transfer the deductible amount? I didn't know about all this.
priska130390
@msiegel23 Hi, I think I just experienced the same thing as you. What happened to you? Did you cash the deposit and transferred the rest of the money? I did and I don't know what to do.
razielcallie
@ashhersh literally just happened to me. Lost out on over $900. Did you report it to your police department? I want to but I don’t know what the process is
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