The Great Craigslist Check Scam

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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 05:22 PM
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Exclamation The Great Craigslist Check Scam

So I was just targeted by a Craigslist scammer. Was selling a set of tires for $350 and sent me a check for $1980 lol. So I know how it all works, he request the difference back via Western Union... yadayadayada. I get charged a bounce check fee and so on. My question, how can i scare this dude? Or make it difficult for him to stop doing this to others?
Old Jun 19, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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Turn in any info to the cops.

That's about it.
Old Jun 19, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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Why are you selling tires to Ivory Coast Princes?

If he sent a check, then you have the Routing Number and Account Number for the person. If it truly is a scam, you could potentially take that check to the Authorities and see if they would do anything.
Old Jun 19, 2014 | 05:47 PM
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Maybe it's the government trying to get student loan money back.
Old Jun 19, 2014 | 05:49 PM
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Maybe it's the government trying to get student loan money back.
Hahaha. Imma sign over the check to you. Trade for some parts?
Old Jun 19, 2014 | 05:54 PM
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No point in scaring him. He's probably done the same to a bunch of other people. Report it to the cops like ^^ said, other than that just go your own way.
Old Jun 19, 2014 | 06:02 PM
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Wink

Hold it now, so this is yet another thread where you've done something with money and you want to hear from all of us about what's the right thing to do so you can argue it and ignore us all over again?




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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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No he just wants to know if there are any hitmen on iclub to off this guy.

I mean it is called. I club......

I want someone to make me an

"I-club baby seals" decal.
Old Jun 19, 2014 | 06:30 PM
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File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission:

https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov
Old Jun 19, 2014 | 07:04 PM
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just give all his info to Overbear and let him handle it
Old Jun 19, 2014 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Krinkov
just give all his info to Overbear and let him handle it
OB handles everything with lube....lol
Old Jun 19, 2014 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobywax
OB handles everything with lube....lol
Actually Dip Spit would put this guy right on the path to being a crook. Wait a second....
Old Jun 19, 2014 | 10:22 PM
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just give me the difference back in cash...ok?! jeeze!
Old Jun 19, 2014 | 10:35 PM
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... drops mic...
Old Jun 20, 2014 | 12:35 AM
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