Scammer: Bobby Paul

Here is a typical fake buyer scam, where they go for the high-ticket item in order to steal more cash in the scam. Remember, the scam is they pay with a counterfeit check or stolen credit card, overpay and say some non-existent shipping company is going to pick up and they ask you to forward that money on to the shipper via wire transfer. The scammer's money is fake but the money you forward is your own and real and it is just the scammer at the other end of that wire transfer, and once they pick up the money, it is gone and untraceable.

Also, when scammers say they can pay via paypal, they end up doing one of two things (or sometimes both): they send a fake paypal confirmation email saying the payment has been received by paypal (when, in fact, no money was paid... the scammer is hoping the victim doesn't check before forwarding the money via Western Union) or they come up with some story as to why paypal doesn't work for them and can they pay via certified check or credit (which falls back to being counterfeit or stolen).

Here is the email sent to me:

Hi Kathleen,

I’d like to add the cell phone number from “Bobby Paul”, when he initially contacted me by text.  It’s:  954-284-0147 which I think is in Florida. Thanks again for your website.  I’m grateful for your information to help protect people from disgusting scammers.

Sincerely,
Rhonda

From: Rhonda
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 1:26 PM
Subject: Fw: Motorcoach for sale

Hi,

I received this email from what I thought is a prospective buyer for my motorhome I have listed on Kijiji.  They initially sent me a text message with their interest to purchase and requested my email address.  I sent an email at 10:08am but when his reply email came the time showed 4:08am on the email I had initially sent...5 hour time difference?  This email sounds like a scam.  Now they have my email address and cell phone number.

Thanks for your helpful site.  Bobby Paul looks like another scammer name for your list.

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To: bobbypaull@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 4:08 AM
Subject: Motorcoach for sale

Good Morning,

Thank-you for your reply to my ad listed on Kijiji regarding our Motorcoach for sale.  The price is somewhat negotiable with a slim margin.  The Newmar Essex is a luxury line of motorhomes and it’s condition is outstanding.  This coach has provided us with tremendous comfort and pleasure with it’s convenience in every way.  We have recently purchased a house for our winter retreat and the coach is no longer needed.

Please reply for further information.

Thank-you
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From: Bobby Paul
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: Motorcoach for sale

Thanks for the swift response...I am willing to know the lowest price of it.im out of state presently and please due to the nature of my job and location,i will not be able to come for inspection,am a very busy type as i work long hours everyday,i have gone through your advert and i am satisfied with it.As for the payment..i will be paying you via the fastest and secure way to pay online(PayPal).
I have a private courier agent that will come for the pick up after the payment have been made ...so no shipping included.You can now send me your PayPal email so i can pay in right away and also include your address in your reply.If you don't have a paypal account, you can easily set up one...log on to www.paypal.com and sign up. its very easy. await your reply asap.

Bobby Paul