Sellers beware

[Barborv]

When selling an item in the classifieds be careful. I think I might of been in the process of being scammed. I could be totally wrong, but something was fishy. The buyer kept talking about a certified check and would include movers fee and then I would take what the item amount was and then I would pay the movers their cost. I'm like , yeah, NO!! NO CASH NO DEAL! I trust no one. LOL

[npwalters]

unfortunately that is very common on Craigslist when you post anything for more that about $200. Yes it is a scam.

[retiredguy123]

The certified check will be a worthless counterfeit.

[Stu from NYC]

There was a thread on this on next door about two weeks ago.

Need to find out where the buyer is located very often nowhere near you.

[Number 10 GI]

This is an old scam that has been around for years.

[EdFNJ]

This is an old scam that has been around for years. Yea, so common it's even been on Judge Judy! :1rotfl:

[tophcfa]

We have both bought and sold a few things on TOV classifieds, including a beautiful used BMW convertible we bought. Our cardinal rule is we meet the other party face to face and the buyer has cash in hand. Otherwise, forget it.

[Moderator]

When selling an item in the classifieds be careful. I think I might of been in the process of being scammed. I could be totally wrong, but something was fishy. The buyer kept talking about a certified check and would include movers fee and then I would take what the item amount was and then I would pay the movers their cost. I'm like , yeah, NO!! NO CASH NO DEAL! I trust no one. LOL

Unfortunately, this can happen. Only registered users can login to Classifieds and view the sellers contact info. We can’t prescreen all new members. When this happens, please report the “buyer’s” TOTV member name and we will take swift action.


Whether on TOTV, Craig’s list, or any other internet classified site, be very careful when dealing with buyers and sellers.

Moderator