Post by Jack Teems on Oct 14, 2017 10:51:08 GMT -5
Don't know if you've tried to sell anything on Craigs List, but if so watch out for the many scams.
I have often been approached by scammers who want to send me a check (even a cashiers check) for more than the amount of the item I'm selling. I'm supposed to cash the forged check, give some amount to the "mover" picking up the item, and keep the balance. Of course, the check then bounces and I would be out the item plus the amount I give the "movers". Be warned: accept only cash (which might be counterfeit as well) and only deal with buyers face-to-face, not third parties.
It's a shame that a good service such as Craigs List is tainted with scum like this.
I have often been approached by scammers who want to send me a check (even a cashiers check) for more than the amount of the item I'm selling. I'm supposed to cash the forged check, give some amount to the "mover" picking up the item, and keep the balance. Of course, the check then bounces and I would be out the item plus the amount I give the "movers". Be warned: accept only cash (which might be counterfeit as well) and only deal with buyers face-to-face, not third parties.
It's a shame that a good service such as Craigs List is tainted with scum like this.