Craigslist scam?
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Anonymous
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I am selling some furniture on CraigsList and concerned that my buyer may be scamming me, but I'm not sure. He is in Florida, and the plan is that he sends me a check to cover the price of the furniture as well as the cost of the movers. I will deposit the check, and when the movers come, I will give them the difference as their payment. It feels fishy, but I can't pinpoint where the risk would be, especially once the check is deposited. I have received the check, but not yet taken it to the bank, FWIW. But really, why would you buy my used furniture from Florida? The shipping cost is WAY more than what I'm asking, and probably more than it would cost to buy the same item new.
But can anyone see a risk here I don't? Where could this go wrong? Thanks. |
Anonymous
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it's a scam....never do long distance or checks/money orders on craigslist
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
| The risk is that the check days a few days to clear, so you get the money, give it away, it bounces a few days later, and then you're responsible for the bounced check. |
Anonymous
| I sold a wardrobe on craigslist, got so many inquiries asking if Id be willing to ship after I received a check. This piece was 6 feet wide an 8 feet tall and weighed several hundred pounds. If it smell like a scam, its probably a scam...I dont know how they do it but these guys generally have some process in place to ensure that you don't get/keep the money....even if you deposit it. |
Anonymous
| No need to be concerned that he's scamming you--he is definitely scamming you. |
Anonymous
| This is literally the oldest Craigslist scam in the book. You're going to deposit the check, withdraw the difference and pay the movers. The check is going to bounce, your bank is going to hold you responsible for the money and. Is this even a check or a money order? |
Anonymous
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Classic craigslist scam. Don't do it.
https://www.craigslist.org/about/scams |
Anonymous
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Even Craigslist knows this is a scam:
http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams |
Anonymous
Yep |
Anonymous
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OP, this is very obviously a scam, for all the reasons others have pointed out.
Plus -- what's so special about your furniture that someone 1,000 miles away would want to pay to have professional movers deliver it to him?? |
Anonymous
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The "mover" IS this guy (he's local, not in Florida). You'll deposit the check, give the guy the difference in cash, you'll never see him again. A few days later the check will bounce (it takes a while for the bank to process it. Yes, the money will be available in your account, but later your bank will contact you to let you know it bounced). You will be out the entire amount of the check, AND the "difference" you gave to the scammers.
You already have the check? I don't know what you should do at this point. You definitely did the right thing coming online to find out if it's a scam. Always trust your gut. Hopefully someone here can advise you on your next steps, if any. |
Anonymous
Oh my, that is genius, you would be paying him to take your furniture. What's crazy is that people actually fall for these things, glad the OP checked first. |
Anonymous
Contact the police. They may be interested in finally getting one of these guys. |
Anonymous
| I would contact the police as well. This is most definitely a scam. What reasonable person would send you money in advance like that? |