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I received the cashiers check today. I plan to take it to the local authorities and I've contacted craigslist

Some email users have lost money to bogus offers that arrived as spam in their in-box. Con artists are very cunning; they know how to make their claims seem legitimate. Some spam messages ask for your business, others invite you to a website with a detailed pitch. Either way, these tips can help you avoid spam scams:
Protect your personal information. Share credit card or other personal information only when you're buying from a company you know and trust.
Know who you're dealing with. Don't do business with any company that won't provide its name, street address, and telephone number.
Take your time. Resist any urge to "act now" despite the offer and the terms. Once you turn over your money, you may never get it back.
Read the small print. Get all promises in writing and review them carefully before you make a payment or sign a contract.
Never pay for a "free" gift. Disregard any offer that asks you to pay for a gift or prize. If it's free or a gift, you shouldn't have to pay for it. Free means free.

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[LPCLASSICAL]

there is one fact you did not establish - even if the check clears it is still subject to recall for up to 6 years (in the UK anyway) - probably the same in USA.

[AFRICANEXPORT]

@LPCLASSICAL WOW, didn't know that. Thanks for sharing, great info.

Take care

[means089]

Hi guys! I'm not sure if someone has already said this in a previous comment, but I work in the money service business, and we also receive money ordres that are fraudulent. AND YES-even Postal Money Orders. Just be cautious if anyone sends you any type of "payment" through the mail and you don't know them personally. I'm happy you addressed this.

[AFRICANEXPORT]

@means089 Yes its a bigger problem than I thought. I think for a lot of people "you don't think it would happen to you". Im glad I could shed some light on it, for those that didn't know.

~keep it real

[darnelldodson710]

still looking for a job? -> careerstarts.info <-

[HairLikeMyDaddy]

95% of the jobs on Craigslist are scams! I would only "apply" to companies that can be verified.

[so1989cal]

Same thing happened to me but they sent me two money so be careful

[Dannyisgreatful]

there is currently a scammer emailing me about these "assignments" and baiting him back just to waste his time >:)

[brittanyash684]

still looking for a job? -> careerstarts.info <-

[kabo0m]

I dont know if it is just Canada but here Money Orders don't mean the money is real neither. Both Money Orders and Cheques can be faked (yes Cheque is the Canadian spelling for Check). When I didn't cash and send the money for the Cheque they next sent me the same letter but with a Money Order. I should have baited them but I am not skilled at that.

[kabo0m]

Thanks for informing people about job scams and fake check scams and money order scams. I made a video last year (wait .. I think it was actually this year in Jan..) when I put my resume on a trusted job search site in my city (I only went on the ones that were highly trusted). However even scammers are on there and I didn't get an email but a letter that said 1st assignment for a secret shopper: test the mail system.... Thanks for informing people!! More people need to make others aware!!

[ruthygirl82]

cont. .. i prefer sticking to the reputable sites like CareerBuilder, and just use CL (rarely) to give me ideas. i mainly tho apply through the employer's site if at all possible. i got harassed after posting to Monster for only a week so now i don't want to post to any non co. sites, tho i've been on WP for a while w/ no issues. . i can't imagine being able to sleep at night making my earnings in such a dirty way. gross.. . yucky

[ruthygirl82]

i'm the skeptical type. i'm sketched out applying for any job through CL. i may look there to see who's posted, but then look up the employer website (usually it's a co. i'm already familiar w/) and apply there. if i don't know the co i google them or if need be BBB. if the employer name isn't listed on CL i ignore the posting. i'd further been sketched by the very first email talking about "first assignment" before any kind of interview whatsoever, before reading the details.