Classifieds - WARNING!!!

[GT-Rx]

All, below is an e-mail that was forwarded to me regarding an item they had posted in this section. This, much like with all other online sources where money exchanges hands, please be aware and enter into any such deals with EXTREME caution, and use your best judgement PLEASE.
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Hi,

Thanks for the getting back to me. i want you to know that i will be
paying with a Cashier's Check.The amount on the Check will be $1,000 that
will cover the shipping and you will deduct your money which is $150

Therefore, when you received the Check you will take it to your bank and
cash it, you will deduct your money and assist in sending the balance to
my Shipping Agent that will pick up ....I want you to email me the
following information below:

1. The full name on the Check
2. Mailing Address to send the Check
3. Contact phone number

So that the Check can be written out in your name and mail to your address...

PS:I will want you to kindly put SOLD on the advert from the placing
site..ok, or any interested buyer that mail you,just let them know that it
has been sold...ok,so for doing that i will be willing to compensate
you,so your total deduction will be $200..Hope this is clear to you..you
can call me on this number...516-396-1284.

Get back to me asap

Regards

[StormShearon]

Classic scam, unfortunately. Aided by laws that actually force banks to cash a cashiers check BEFORE they properly verify its authneticity. And when you fall for this - you get to cover the bansk loss and yo don't have much recourse to get your stuff and money back.

[GUZZIWALT]

when i get something that i tell them to send it im fine with that and when the check clears my bank i will contact you to send your agent if he comes be fore time he has to wait till it clears hope you understand you scammers