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 12:22:03 · 10 answers · asked by Tired-Mom 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet ➔ Other - Internet
Yes, this is a scam. the money order or cashier's check will be a fake. You won't know that for 3 weeks. This is the way people lose money through the Nigerian scams. Let each of them send the money orders to you, then take them to your bank. They will verify they are a fake. You can then take them to the police.
2007-09-16 12:28:20 · answer #1 · answered by starfighter3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Classic scam that happens constantly on Craigslist. They send you "extra money," you send them money from your account, then the bank calls and tells you the money order you deposited is counterfeit. You're out the amount of the money order, the jewelry, *and* the cash you sent to them. If you do decide to deal with them, make 100% sure that anything they send you is cleared by the bank before you send them anything.
http://www.google.com/search?q=craigslist+western+union+scam
If you get personal info on them, call the cops. They're probably Nigeran, though.
2007-09-16 12:28:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the first response is the correct one. If you don't feel comfortable with selling it to them in this manner, by all means, don't. Think about it this way: You can walk up to a cashier at Wal-mart and say, "I'm going to pay for half of it now and send you guys a money order later." If they can't pay the full amount you're asking for, then they shouldn't be privy to your product, plain and simple. I hope this helps a little bit. Good luck!
2007-09-16 12:29:09 · answer #3 · answered by ladyplaya21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't really follow the details there on your transaction, but it sound like neither the buyer or seller has any guarantee of getting the desired outcome. Paypal is probably best for safe money transfer. For something like jewelry I would recommend ebay, or a jewelry store.
2007-09-16 12:29:30 · answer #4 · answered by lynx6201 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard about this. 100% scam. They usually use a fake Cashier website to send the money so you won't be getting it. Just ignore them.
2007-09-16 12:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by Luke V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are either inflating the value of the item they are buying or trying to hide money from someone. Can you think of a legitimate reason for either? I can't.
2007-09-16 12:30:56 · answer #6 · answered by jum4321 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be careful on what you post in craiglist. . . if this your first listing you might want to do some reading how people handle this kind of transactions.
Possible it could be scam
2007-09-16 12:28:56 · answer #7 · answered by frend 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scam
Use PayPal only and you don't have to worry.
2007-09-16 12:26:23 · answer #8 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't trust them.
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2007-09-16 12:26:43 · answer #9 · answered by Weird Darryl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use eBay.
2007-09-16 12:30:00 · answer #10 · answered by Kristin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋