This is what was text to me from this number in response to a craigslist ad I posted:
Them: Please confirm if your ad on Craigslist is still available for sale. MUST GO!!! Beautiful Queen Bed - $200 (Flowood)
Me: "it is"
Them: Awesome because i'm buying and i'm paying you via a check in which i'm going to wait till check clears your bank before item is picked up. Kindly send me your names and address and check will be mailed. Rob
I received the same text 4:30pm yesterday.
Please confirm if your ad on Craigslist is still available for sale. Vermont Castings Vigilant 1977 - $550 (Barkhamsted)" Did you ever get a check? Is this person legit?
Let's see... Sending more money and asking you to send the extra back? That's money laundering and is HIGHLY illegal. No they are not legit, they are a scam.
For the passerby: A bank must make funds available to you in 2-3 days after you deposit a check. But that does not mean the check has cleared. Even in the 21st Century it can take 4-6 weeks. That is how this scam works. When you are asked to forward money, especially by a cash wire transfer service, to a 3rd party- It's a scam. Every time. Remember, Craigslist and Kijiji are social media selling sites. Local - in person - cash.