This number responded by text to my craigslist ad, wanting to send a money order, to be cashed at my bank, then said I was to pay the mover's fee when movers came to pick up the item. At this point I did not respond.
This number responded by text to my craigslist ad, wanting to send a money order, to be cashed at my bank, then said I was to pay the mover's fee when movers came to pick up the item. At this point I did not respond.
The scam works like this. Communication is always by text or email for some made up reason such as they are deaf, they deployed and can't use their phone (then how did the text get out?), etc. They think your item as described is perfect. They might ask a few questions about it, and then will pay your asking price, sight unseen, because they are never around close by to come look at it (they use the stationed somewhere in the military a whole lot). They will give you an extra $40 or $50 to old it for them. Then they tell you they will send a cashier’s check or money order for that amount plus extra for the “shipper”. They ask you to wire that extra money by untraceable means such as Western Union or Moneygram. The check or money order turns out to be bogus and you end up out the money you sent plus the bank fees. Also, if the check is big enough you may end up being charged criminally. Take the check and the envelope it came in to the post office and have them forward it to the postal inspectors.