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Originally Posted by fatlazyless
I have been told that new recently posted ads in Craigslist typically get contacted by scammers look'n to hit on a newbie ...... so's you want to be a detective for possible scammers posing as a buyer .... and use your best judgement with WHOM you choose to communicate. ... 
Years ago, a scammer could purchase a bank check for $6.00 ..... and then alter it with a fountain pen to turn the $6.00 into $60. and use the altered check to purchase some item that cost $25 from someone who was eager to sell the item plus give them $35 in change. |
I use Craigslist a lot to sell cars or fill rental property. I just sold some furniture on it too.
The first clue of a scam inquiry is the email response that says: "Is your
item still for sale?" without mentioning what it is.
You can bet that you are their 5,000th email that day as they look for more suckers!