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Originally Posted by PBNJ2
I have listed items for sale on TOTV. Recently received an inquiry asking if I will accept cashiers check, to which I responded that we prefer cash. This is the response that I received from the inquirer....has anyone else had this kind of experience? I have read that scams can be a problem with stolen Cashier checks.
This is the email they use...
report2storecherkersurvey@aol.com
This is the response...
"Good day Seller,
Am sorry about the late respond....I appreciate your response to my inquiry. I really want to buy this furniture from you. I would have love to come personally for viewing and pick it up but am currently not around due to nature of my work,. We move from one location to another And i believe that is in good condition base on your explanation. Pls do withdraw with immediate effect, the advert from Web, i don't mind adding $50 extra for you to do that, so i can be rest assured that the item is held for me.... I locate at 18028 Gawthrop Dr Bradenton, FL 34211, I should believe it is in good condition as stated. I will be making the payment via Cashier check/ Certified check as i mention in my previous mail, which my secretary will mail across to you. I'll be responsible for the shipping once the Cashier Check has been cleared from your bank. Also The check will take only 1-2 to cleared your account which will be sent to you soon Via USPS next day delivery . where would you want it mailed to? How should your name appear on the money? Maybe you can provide me with the. following details below
Full Name(required)
Home/ Mailing Address
City/ State/ Zip Code
Phone Number(required)
Email(required)
LAST OFFER  required)
Thanks
I await your response.
Regards."
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This has happened to me several times when I’ve tried to sell things in this area. It is a common SCAM. Do NOT agree. I always sold things soon to good buyers after that. A similar scam is for people to offer an insultingly low price, like half of what you ask for. There are people or gangs probably that, say, go to used musical instrument sale sites and offer half or less to a hundred people, eventually find someone desperate who will sell, make the purchase, then resell it for the original asking price. This is legal, but you should know that it’s a business model. Lower the price if you like, but that offer may not be the best you will get.