I was trying to sell some jewelry on Craigs list and I got like 4 people who wanted to buy it and then they say that they will send me extra money and to deduct the price I'm asking and send the rest through western union. They are sending a money order or a Cashiers check. Is this some time of scam??? Is this illegal in some way if I do this. Cash the Money order and send the rest of the money through western union????
Why are these different people doing this and for what reason. I would really like to know.
Hope you can help me out.
2007-09-16 12:18:04 · 6 answers · asked by Tired-Mom 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Here is how the scam works:
http://www.ultralightnews.com/classifieds/internetscams.htm
2007-09-16 12:27:05 · answer #1 · answered by Alabama 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are all scams if they're asking you to send something via Western Union instead of them just sending the right amount in the first place - and even if they did, they could still be scams but it wouldn't be for sure. This is a very common scam right now. The check or money order eventually turns out to be fake or forged, so your account is charged back, and you are out the money you sent by WU. And also your item, of course, if you've already sent it. And it can take weeks for their payment to bounce.
2007-09-16 19:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is a scam. Craigslist will actually tell you to watch out for people that suggest using Western Union. Deal locally and with guaranteed funds or checks that you can check with a local bank. The check they are offering will likely bounce.
2007-09-16 19:32:00 · answer #3 · answered by too_sly_22 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT fall for this scam. You have no way of getting your money back if you send it Western Union or cashier's check. This is a well known scam. Check this info out.
http://scams.flipshark.com/westernunion.html
2007-09-16 19:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by Ted R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, true scam.
To Avoid scams here is what i tell people...
All spam emails/unsolicited phone calls/letters and faxes are scams.
As a general rule - ANYTHING involving Western Union/money gram = Scam.
my Advice: Don't deal with anyone out of state or from a foreign country or Accept or cash checks from strangers and never use wire/bank transfer services.. you risk losing your $$ and your mind.
Remember, if it sounds too good
to be true, it probably is! NEVER(ever) give out your personal information to strangers online or offline! Always be on guard.
S-CHEMING
C-RAFTY
A-GGRESSIVE
M-ALICIOUS
2007-09-16 19:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a scam. The check they send will bounce a few days later and you are stuck losing all the money you sent them.
2007-09-16 19:25:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋