Beware of Craigslist Scammer

Beware of Craigslist Scammer

Topic Author: Betty Sexton

Posted: 3:54 PM Oct 2, 2009

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Thanks to Kathie Vidmar of Colorado Springs for telling me about this ongoing scam which targets sellers on craigslist. Kathie has a two-bedroom duplex for rent. She thought she had a tenant when James Cannon enthusiastically responded, sending her a check for much more than she was asking... $4,650.10!

Kathie took the check to her bank and learned it was fraudulent. The Bank of America check says it's from the Malabar Banking Center which is located in Palm Bay, Florida. So why would a guy from Great Britain send a check for too much money from a Florida bank? He's hoping Kathie will deposit it... and wire some of that excess money to him... and by the time she learns the check is no good... it will be too late... and he's succeeded in a rip-off.

A google search shows Kathie isn't the only one who has heard from Mr. Cannon... I found countless others who also got a check from Cannon. Just remember, it's always best to deal with folks face to face. Don't be enticed by a lot of dollar signs and forget to do your homework.

Any questions... don't be afraid to call me at the station. By the way, that check is going into the making of my infamous fake check quilt... keep them coming!

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by Teresa Location: colorado on Nov 18, 2009 at 11:13 PM

yes people if you get a check that says "you've won the lotto in great britain" chances are its fake.especially if youve never been oustide the US. I work for a bank and it amazes me how many checks are out there. DO NOT fall for this. I had a customer out 40,000 dollars cause he started building a house for some one from Europe and was sending THEM money?! It was not our job to pry, but he assured us he knew what he was doing. There are scammers all over the place, BEWARE. Becareful doing business online. Never take a check for more then the amount your asking and send money back You will most likely be out the money you sent. Be SAFE

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by theresa Location: colorado springs on Oct 29, 2009 at 04:24 PM

I'd love to speak with you regarding Home Improvement scamers/cons and the lack of court support. I have been trying to get a Protective Order against these two ,"characters? doing little work, starting projects, and asking for Dad to meet them at the bank to pay them cash. Last year I had POA and got to protect Dad but this is new and these two have also threatened me. Judge Trujillio wouldn't give Restraining Order ( Permanet( even with Dad standing there telling the judge the Police two times told him to get this,"Protection"-couldn't for him (82 with documented Dimesia isssues)but have temporary for me. Have to go to Neighborhood Justice. What? this isn't a barking dog issue! One of has has been extoted, one of us 2x) physically threatenend. They have no drivers license, altered plates etc. On police call out they said they would investigate but haven't. Getting really worried as thes cons are getting desperate.Trying to get ahold of Senior Victim services but I'm 52 , dad now out

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