Got an email from this person trying to rent a room. Sent a fake check and asked for the "extra money" to be returned to him. Asked for a phone number, and he gave me this.
Got someone wanting to purchase something from me. Sent me a check - wants me to cash it 1st, then he'll send someone to pick up the merchandaise. Hmmm - possibly a scamer????
yes. it is a scam. when you place ads to sell either use paypal as a payment or say in your ad you only except checks for the amount of purchase and will ship as soon as the check clears in 7 - 10 business days. Same with a money order. the way they get you is they send the check for an amount over the order, you cash at your bank which can't tell it's fake right away and they ask for a refund for the difference before the check clears. they never pick up the merchandise. it is most common on craigslist. i got this phone number in a message wanting to give me money in exchange for prayer. i'm sure they will want my bank #'s to deposit soon. i will pray for anyone that asks, but never never give out bank #'s. God bless you and good luck.