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local trade paper tells how 2 avoid scams
rambo rebel
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If you're buying, never send someone money in advance of receiving your item. Don't send funds via Western Union, Moneygram or mail a check or money order. If you don't make a trade of item for money on the spot, it is likely a scam.
If you're selling, never ship your item without receiving the money. One common scam involves a "buyer" who sends you a money order or cashier's check, which is much higher than the agreed-upon price. The scammer asks you to deposit it and send them the price difference via Western Union. After you've wired the money, the bank discovers it's a counterfeit check and you're responsible for paying it. By then, your own money is long gone.
any of you deep thinkers see the problem?[:D]
If you're selling, never ship your item without receiving the money. One common scam involves a "buyer" who sends you a money order or cashier's check, which is much higher than the agreed-upon price. The scammer asks you to deposit it and send them the price difference via Western Union. After you've wired the money, the bank discovers it's a counterfeit check and you're responsible for paying it. By then, your own money is long gone.
any of you deep thinkers see the problem?[:D]
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any of you deep thinkers see the problem?[:D]
"If you're buying, never send someone money in advance of receiving your item."
"If you're selling, never ship your item without receiving the money."
[:p]
If you're buying, never send someone money in advance of receiving your item. Don't send funds via Western Union, Moneygram or mail a check or money order. If you don't make a trade of item for money on the spot, it is likely a scam.
If you're selling, never ship your item without receiving the money. One common scam involves a "buyer" who sends you a money order or cashier's check, which is much higher than the agreed-upon price. The scammer asks you to deposit it and send them the price difference via Western Union. After you've wired the money, the bank discovers it's a counterfeit check and you're responsible for paying it. By then, your own money is long gone.
any of you deep thinkers see the problem?[:D]
Yes its quite obvious.
quote:Originally posted by rambo rebel
any of you deep thinkers see the problem?[:D]
"If you're buying, never send someone money in advance of receiving your item."
"If you're selling, never ship your item without receiving the money."
[:p]
Sure, but it does cut way down on fraud.
Also general commerce, but no system is perfect. [;)][:D]
quote:Originally posted by rambo rebel
any of you deep thinkers see the problem?[:D]
"If you're buying, never send someone money in advance of receiving your item."
"If you're selling, never ship your item without receiving the money."
[:p]
That's code for: buy and sell face to face.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain