Craigslist scam potential?

[Jman5626]

I work for my local police department and we hear about these all the time. Some how, after you cash the check they send, they can use that to obtain your banking information. I’ve actually had this scenario happen to me a couple times, they never sent a check. I would reccomend doing as bandchaser suggested. More than likely a scam.


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[Snubby]

Message them back and go tell them to go pound sand, if they need further instructions you can message them instructions on how to. I have dealt with Craigslist a little, best bet is to stay away from the messengers, no can talk ones. I want to speak to the buyer or seller, I can tell in about 45 seconds once I get someone on the phone, scammer most likely won't talk, idiots talk all the time, both in the same category... but agree with "G" cash is King, but it can be dangerous at the same time.

[Locator79]

Make them send it, then toss it. Make them do a little work.

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[Nutbush]

Always talk on the phone. Never make a deal by text or email. And NEVER meet at your house if you can help it. Always meet at a police station, or have an officer there at the time of sale.

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[Atimm693]

There's a few different scams that I've ran into.

1. If selling a vehicle or motorcycle, they will email you and ask you to pay for a VIN report (from a link that they send). The VIN website is a fake and will steal your CC info if you enter it.
2. You'll get an email to the tune of "Hey, been having trouble with my messenger, please email me at johndoe(at)gmail.com. They never put in the @ symbol. Email phishing scam.
3. The fake cashiers checks. Scammers will often use broken english, and always refer to what you're selling as "the item".

Cash only, no exceptions.

[DHC]

Absolutely a scam. Steer clear


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[Orion_70]

Scam.... cash only

[sbakerz71]

Be careful with the cash deal also.Had a friend recently sell an old truck on Craigslist.
Man paid in all 50s.They turned out be counterfeit.
Do the cash sale at bank and let check it out before they get the goods.
At work and some businesses around say they are getting a lot of low bill like 10s and 5s counterfeiting also

[TeeDee]

Our county sheriff's office has designated a 'craigslist meet area'. I had the police come by the house when I sold my Ranger a few years ago. Just so everyone was safe. I went thru a few of these 'artists' before selling. They come from all over. And they will counterfeit anything. CC are especially one of their favs. There's a process one needs to follow so all concerned are safe from scam and danger. To the letter!

[Schins]

Thanks, all. I ended up selling it through Paypal