Colissimo Postman Courier Insurance Sales Payment Scam

I almost fell victim to the Colissimo Postman scam. A lady wanted to buy my dresser and said a courier would arrive at my home and pay me cash and then take it. But, I have never heard of Colissimo.

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Colissimo Postman Courier Insurance Sales Payment Scam

After taking my address details she said I had to pay £85 for insurance but she would add this to the money I would receive by transfer, but before she told me I would be paid in cash.

I was sent an email that I could not open and told if i didn't do as instructed, she would lose money as Colissimo would not refund her money. She kept contacting me every 5 minutes begging me to do as she instructed. But, I know it is a scam and I hope no one turns up on my doorstep as they have my address.

I hope no one falls for this scam.

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August 4, 2023 at 9:40 PM by
Colissimo Postman Courier Insurance Sales Payment Scam
an anonymous user from: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Yes I have the same scam but is using somebody Facebook profile and they can't get into my profile because it's locked n yes that was me hoping no one would come around but they havnt. Lols

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July 23, 2023 at 9:52 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Almost fell for this scam, with a facebook market place item which I was selling.

Got uncomfortable feeling when told I had to pay insurance, but buyer would send money to cover this. I then told this woman (Polish apparently ) tahtnthe deal was off. So far have heard no more

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June 21, 2023 at 5:12 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Just had the same scam sent to me

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May 19, 2023 at 6:23 PM by
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an anonymous user from: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Thank you for sharing

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January 10, 2023 at 2:37 AM by
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an anonymous user from: E2, London, England, United Kingdom

Here's how the Scam unfolds...

Helen Phillips

Hello excuse me but your article, is it in good condition? What is the price? Where are you from?

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You sent

good but used condition, £150, milton keynes

lots of info in the advert

will be listed on ebay later today

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Helen

Helen Phillips

Ok the price suits me ok I take it but I would like to come tomorrow but I am busy with work at the moment, I'll send a Colissimo letter carrier to your home to give you your money in cash and collect the item .

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You sent

ok. thanks

You sent

to confirm, you will arrange a carrier to pay and collect the table tomorrow?

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Helen

Helen Phillips

ok let me explain how this works I will explain, a colissimo agent will come to your house to give you an envelope with your money in it, and once you have verified your money, you will give them the item so they can send it to my home .

4 pm suits you tomorrow

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You sent

sounds good to me

You sent

and 4pm works for me

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Helen

Helen Phillips

Ok so to make the sending, I need your

Name / First name :

Address / City / Postal Code :

Total amount :

E-mail address :

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You sent

Paul XXXXXXX

10 XXXXX, XXXXX, Milton Keynes

£150

XXXXXX@sky.com

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Helen

Helen Phillips

Ok one last thing you need to know the postage is on me but there is an insurance charge for the envelope which you have to pay before but on that don't worry I will add that to the initial sum so you don't lose a single cent okay

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You sent

ok

You sent

so it will be £150 insurance fee

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Helen

Helen Phillips

yes

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Helen

Helen Phillips

Please check your mailbox and spam or junk mail at your email address, as the Colissimo service has informed me that they have sent you an email with confirmation and instructions to follow, have they done so? If so please take a look at the emails and take a screenshot of the emails so I can see .

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You sent

Open photo

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Helen

Helen Phillips

yes that's right if you have read the email then please click on the payment link and once done please send me a photo

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i’m happy to pay driver cash for insurance on collection

i’m not willing to make a payment before I get cash

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You sent

this looks like a scam to me

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Helen

Helen Phillips

ok let me clarify things for you

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You sent

no need to clarify.

i’m not willing to make any paymant up front for you

You sent

you can pay insurance online

i’ll forward email to you so you can complete the transaction

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Helen

Helen Phillips

Let me explain how it works, Colissimo you have to pay the sum of £48 to secure the courier during the shipment due to the distance between us. That's why I added £48 to the original amount so you don't lose a penny at the end of this transaction. I have already paid Colissimo for the delivery. The mail has already been registered and sent by Colissimo. All you have to do is pay the Colissimo fees to receive it. However, if you do not pay the insurance costs, be aware that if I cancel the shipment in progress, Colissimo will not reimburse me for the sums already paid. Thank you for your understanding, but know that the £48 Colissimo fee you will be charged will not be lost. because the £48 you will pay for the insurance costs will be refunded to you because I have already added it so as not to penalize the transaction, which means that you will receive a total of £198.00 in your envelope I hope you understood me.

Seen by Helen Phillips

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You sent

I understand you

i’m not a fool

this is a scam

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You sent

if you want the table you can pay colissimo for the insurance

You sent

I will not be paying

You sent

thanks for wasting my time

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December 17, 2022 at 9:39 AM by
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an anonymous user from: Roehampton, London, England, United Kingdom

I was selling a large pine table (8’ x 4’) and 8 chairs on fb market place. Almost identical ‘interested’ message, again the lady was busy with work and would send money with the Collisimo agent but I was alerted at the use of phrases like “ when you have verified your money” and “give him the item”. An “item” is not a huge table and 8 chairs!

Checked Colissiomo online… forwarded the linked to her then blocked and reported her

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December 10, 2022 at 4:50 PM by
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an anonymous user from: E2, London, England, United Kingdom

I've just had a message from a lady saying she is busy working and will send a colissimo postman. I'm so glad I googled it and read your comments. Thank you

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November 26, 2022 at 5:53 AM by
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an anonymous user from: City of London, London, England, United Kingdom

Grateful for this - just pulled the plug on process at the point insurance payment demanded. Lucky escape!

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November 25, 2022 at 5:38 PM by
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an anonymous user from: Garden Village, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

We were just scammed out of $150 Amazon gift cards which they claimed needed to be used for an insurance on an item we were selling on FB Marketplace. Claimed it would be reimbursed when the item was picked up. In retrospect you feel so dumb, but this guy was so persistence and also became very threatening at the end. Guys name was Vania Silva. Probably a scam name, and their is no profile FB for him.

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November 25, 2022 at 11:53 AM by
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an anonymous user from: City of London, London, England, United Kingdom

I fell for it he's name was Anthony when I Heard it's a scam I stopped it I did not get asked for insurance money but I would not pay it anyway

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