Complaint Review: craiglist - Orlando Florida
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craiglist Brittany Cole, Kate, I was scam out of 3900 by Brittany Cole from the UK Orlando, Florida
*Consumer Comment: Painful lesson
I put an add on craiglist rooms for rent, the add was pick up by these people telling me they are coming to the USA to study, and they will pay the rent of 500 and 500 security. The send me an check of 3900 dollars told me to cash the check and take my money out and send the rest to their agent for their ticket which I did. The bank contact me about my negative account then I realize what happen, now I owe the bank 3900. I am asking for help please. help me.
Vadewatty S
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#1 Consumer Comment
Painful lesson
AUTHOR: coast - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, August 27, 2011
The first thing I would ask is-Why didn't they send the $2900 directly to the agent?
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FAKE CASHIER CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS ARE COMMON, and BANKS WILL CASH THEM AND THEN HOLD YOU RESPONSIBLE when the fake is discovered weeks later.
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