Nigeria resident admits role in Craigslist scam
He faces up to 80 years in prison after guilty plea to wire fraud
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Area police have repeatedly warned Craigslist sellers to be wary of a recurring scam: A prospective buyer deliberately overpays for items and instructs the sellers to refund the difference – before they realize the original check is counterfeit.
Now, perpetrators are receiving...
Police: Beware of fake money-order scams
Online buyers allegedly make counterfeit overpayment to get refunds
A resident in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue described what Kennett Square police say is a frequent scam: using a counterfeit money order to overpay for an item and then requesting a refund from the seller.
Police said the resident advertised furniture for sale on Craigslist and received a response from a buyer who “mistakenly...
