Shady Lane

Craigslist scammers need to change their tune.

75.80.184.102

Mr. Dick Hertz

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I've sold several items on Craigslist lately and there have been a couple of attempts to scam me. It goes the same way each time. The scammer says he'll take the item I have for sale but he can only pay with a check. He wants to mail a check for more than the amount of the sales item, with the overage to be given to the buyer's agents as payment for collecting the item. In one transaction for a $125.00 sofa, the scammer sent me a check for $1950.00! Do people really fall for this?

The trouble ain't there is too many fools but that the lightning ain't distributed right. -Mark Twain

Follow Ups:

they make $billions / year - kenzo 08:06:42 10/14/18 (2)
that billions, with a B.
- RE: they make $billions / year - bob24 18:34:38 11/01/18 (0)
  There is also a scam to login to your account. They send you a text message saying that you have voicemail regarding your listings. I didn't open the link. Instead I did a Google search on craigslist voicemails and it looks to be a scam.
- speaking of Craigslist DO NOT open link sent to your text Saying you have voicemails - bob24 18:30:46 11/01/18 (0)
  It's most likely a scam far as I know. I've had a few text messages telling me that I have two Craigslist voicemails awaiting regarding my listings. I did not open the link but I did a Google search and it appears to be a scam.
RE: Craigslist scammers need to change their tune. - Supercool! 01:36:32 10/04/18 (0)
I've had this exact scenario many times... Its always an "assistant" working for their super busy important boss..I mock them just for fun!
RE: Craigslist scammers need to change their tune. - The Dill 18:53:07 10/01/18 (0)
Send a phony name back with the address of a police station.
RE: Craigslist scammers need to change their tune. - slovell1 16:54:29 10/01/18 (0)
Which Nigerian prince or barrister was it this time. They don't seem to get the fact that the U.S. has lawyers or attorneys, not barristers.

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