[vl4226]

I recently listed some furniture on the talk of the villages and someone sent me a text expressing interest in my product. They negotiated price via text then said they would send an E-Check that I could print from my computer. This is not possible, the check would be considered a copy by the bank and they would consider it fraud. Sure enough a day later an "e-check" from a company that does not exist came in my email and was for the wrong amount. Fortunately I know better than to click anything on the email. In addition, coincidentally, my neighbor also was posting furniture on the talk of the villages and received the same texts and and emails.

I'm posting this because I felt I had to let the community know of this possible scammer.

If this happens to you do not click anything on the email and report it and the phone number used to text you to the Federal Trade Commission, Your Phone Carrier and Your email service ASAP in the hopes that they can catch this person or group.