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    Old 07-16-2012, 02:46 PM
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    I think they did this was a Husk. Viking not long ago. They flooded craigslist with the same ad.
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    Old 07-16-2012, 02:53 PM
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    Originally Posted by dunster
    hmmmm.... same ad for Houston... http://houston.craigslist.org/ppd/3142679335.html
    I don't think it's stolen. I think it might be a scam though.
    I agree, it does seems like a scam.
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    Old 07-16-2012, 02:58 PM
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    Yeah the same ad is in a ton of cities if you look on for sale alert. Scam for sure.
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    Old 07-16-2012, 09:11 PM
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    I have a code I can use to call in to Crimestoppers to get an update. They were interested in contacting my Bernina dealer to confirm that this machine really is worth much more than was asked in the ad. I'll call again tomorrow and let them know you ladies on top of things! I knew it was either a scam or a stolen machine. I had no idea the same scam was all around the country. I think they'll follow up on it and keep you posted.
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    Old 07-16-2012, 09:26 PM
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    The add has been taken down Good for craigslist. and good for you for reporting it
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    Old 07-16-2012, 10:19 PM
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    Originally Posted by Candace
    This is not a stolen machine. It's a scam that runs throug CL constantly. They get people to accept a fake check for more, pay them the difference etc. This is not new and won't be the last time you see it.
    Can I ask, though...why would anyone do it? (send back extra money from a check someone sent you.) I sure wouldn't and probably would just tell the person I don't want their check...as I'm supposed to be sending them money, etc. But since I can't imagine paying for anything with a check from Craig's List--whcih is the KING of stolen goods--and the best place for ongoing scams...why would anyone do anything the least bit abnormal and feel okay about it?

    The only way to buy a used machine is either in person after trying it out or through a place with a chance for feedback, IMO (like ebay).
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    Old 07-16-2012, 10:33 PM
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    Originally Posted by justflyingin
    Can I ask, though...why would anyone do it? (send back extra money from a check someone sent you.) I sure wouldn't and probably would just tell the person I don't want their check...as I'm supposed to be sending them money, etc. But since I can't imagine paying for anything with a check from Craig's List--whcih is the KING of stolen goods--and the best place for ongoing scams...why would anyone do anything the least bit abnormal and feel okay about it?

    The only way to buy a used machine is either in person after trying it out or through a place with a chance for feedback, IMO (like ebay).
    Some people are greedy and or uneducated, naive, mentally handicapped. Whatever. There are those that prey on people, plain and simple. These scams are also the "it's 1,800 for a $12,000 machine..send me a money order and I'll ship it to you right away." Yeah, right...
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    Old 07-17-2012, 03:19 AM
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    All it takes is one or two people to fall for it, they don't care how many people DIDN'T fall for it. Look at how many people fall for the Nigerian scams.

    Anytime you see a duplicate post in multiple cities , you can report it (flag it) just for that. Very easy to do.
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    Originally Posted by Caroline S
    ​Just goes to show you that if it is too good to be true, it is too good to be true.
    Well spoken!
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    Originally Posted by ptquilts
    Look at how many people fall for the Nigerian scams.
    I didn't know that people fell for those things! They are so crazy! If they really had money for me, their lawyer would contact me. If it were a significant amount, I'd probably fly there and deal with everything in person...it's just so ODD that it seems funny to me that people actually fall for it (to the point of sending them a check...).
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