Craigslist scam potential?

[Crestliner08]

I haven't sold too much on Craig's List. What I have sold, has worked out well so far. Just have to use a little suspicion in the dealings. This is a great post for all of us to pay heed to. Thanks!

[Lane47]

He was wise to avoid, and it was a scam.
cashiers checks are not "cleared" until the bank where you cash it sends it to the bank that issued the check. This can take a few days.
If the cashiers check is worthless, then your bank (or bank where you cashed it) will contact you for the funds.
This could be 2 weeks later.
If ever in doubt on "checks", cashier, or personal, call your bank, discuss funds transfer with them.

[hays47]

Here are a few other "keys " to help determine if it is scam. Overly polite messages. Offers of extra cash for your " troubles ". Some kind of agent of his private ? shipping service will pick item up.

My newest answer to these dregs of society. " Do you have any problem picking up where I work ?" Of course the answer is no. I then tell them I am a police officer. So far all scammers haven't replied.

[Boatbottom]

So would this mean the offer of a US Postal money order should not be accepted

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So would this mean the offer of a US Postal money order should not be accepted

How would you know it wasnt fake ? You wouldn't untill you tried to cash it. Yes they do fake them and also alter real ones

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[Yaker]

Ever since the infamous craigslist killings not far from Here,ive been wary of anything tied to craigslist.what dealings I do have,I never meet The seller or buyer alone,and myself and whoever goes with me always pack.........it's sure is a shame it comes down to that.Payment through the mail is handled the safest secure way possible.

[Eagle 1]

Bought my current boat from craigslist . We met at p d at Grenada . would have been better of in a dark alley .

[wmac62]

I'm fortunate enough to live in a small town, so my typical response is "we will meet at the Sheriffs Office to complete the transaction". Everything done by cash at the bank as they inspect and count it out. Go in knowing they will try every trick in the book to scam you.

[Gabepeeps]

Definitely a scam. Went through it once. He was going to have a "handler" come pick it up. Thought I was gonna get waked or something. SCAM 100%

[jordanjones]

Sometimes they'll tell you to keep some of the money and send them some of it if somebody is naive enough to cash a fake one.

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