Klarinet Archive - Posting 000034.txt from 2005/10

From: Edward Branham <ebb@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Scam artist watching woodwind.org classifieds
Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2005 09:32:24 -0400

Even with a cashiers check or money order, I always telephone the
institution and verify that it is indeed valid for the amount shown.

R. Williams wrote:

> After posting my Opus A on woodwind.org classifieds I received around
> 15 scam offers in a matter of hours to days.
>
> The thing to look for in addition to the overpayment/refund difference
> are offers using private shippers. What happens is that someone shows
> up at your door with a bogus bank check or MO and to pick up the
> instrument. You'll probably also notice that most of them have
> stilted English. Many want additional pictures which I imagine they
> use to try and scam buyers.
>
> Best
> RW
>
>
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