#50556 by Ryan Hains
Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:19 am
Craigslist scammer - Joelord Joelord
[email protected]
In this scam the scammer is NOT interested in your 'item'
In this scam the scammer will ask the Seller to cash a Cashiers Check that is for MORE than the price of the 'item'. He will then ask the Seller to send the OVERPAYMENT to his FAKE SHIPPER by Western Union or Moneygram to pay for the pickup and shipping.
That money will be lost forever.
Even if your bank tells you that the check has cleared, it does not mean they will take responsibility for it when it is returned. They are required by law to give you access to money within a few days.
But later, when the check goes to a clearance house or the original bank, the check will be returned and you will be held responsible.
It can take days, weeks, or even months for the fraud to be discovered and you will be required to pay all of the money back, regardless of who sent the check to you. The bank also may have you charged with 'Check Fraud'.
[email protected]
In this scam the scammer is NOT interested in your 'item'
In this scam the scammer will ask the Seller to cash a Cashiers Check that is for MORE than the price of the 'item'. He will then ask the Seller to send the OVERPAYMENT to his FAKE SHIPPER by Western Union or Moneygram to pay for the pickup and shipping.
That money will be lost forever.
Hello
Re: Epson CX3200 printer - $2000
Thanks for responding, I'm ok with the price. I would like to send
payment asap. Please let me know if a cashier check is ok.
After my cashier check clears my shipper will come and pick it up at your
location. I would have loved to come and take a look but I
can't. My shipper will though. If you can get back to me with your
details I'll get the check out asap. Need your full name and address,
and your telephone number.
Joelord
Even if your bank tells you that the check has cleared, it does not mean they will take responsibility for it when it is returned. They are required by law to give you access to money within a few days.
But later, when the check goes to a clearance house or the original bank, the check will be returned and you will be held responsible.
It can take days, weeks, or even months for the fraud to be discovered and you will be required to pay all of the money back, regardless of who sent the check to you. The bank also may have you charged with 'Check Fraud'.
