"Same story as above, but now going by a different name."

"Matt texted me and said his wife was interested in my sewing machine, what was my lowest price. I immediately googled his number and saw that he is a scammer."

CALLER ID: 8084635896

"Got a message from a Matt Rhoden from phone number (808) 463-5896 last week, who told me he wanted to buy my dryer that was for sale on Craig's List, and would send me a cashier's check for the dryer plus the moving fee, and asked me to pay the movers directly.

A week later, I received a check in the mail in a tracked USPS envelope, for $1400 more than the price of the dryer. And I got a text message from "Matt Rhoden" on phone number (805) 410-5001 saying that he had confirmation that the check was delivered and do I have it. I called the police and gave them the check, the envelope, and a tran of both text messages.

The police said that this is a widespread scam that they have seen before. The way it plays out is that they confirm the sale, and mail a check that is more than the agreed-upon price. Then when they have confirmation that you got the check, they have you deposit it, which will start a 2-day hold by your bank, and in the meantime they ask you to PayPal, Venmo or Western Union a check for the “accidental overage.” They say they are sorry for the trouble, so they tell you to send them $100 less than the accidental difference for your trouble. They get your immediate funds, and then the check bounces after a day or two and you are out the money you sent them.

Advice from the police: Report and block any phone number that text messages you saying they will send you the sale price plus the cost of the movers. And if you get as far as receiving the check, simply respond to the text message by saying that you sold your item to someone else and they should stop payment on the check because it is apparently lost. That will end it for them and you will never hear from them again."

"They got information off a KSL ad I posted to sell something. Told me his movers would bring a check by for item, would pay for it plus my time, the movers time etc. Luckily I don't take checks and neither should you especially for more money then you are selling your item for. Rip Off, Definitely glad that I saw these post."

CALLER ID: 808-463-5896

"Also asked about item and promised to send a check. Probably hoping I’d post in my bank account. Do not trust!"

CALLER ID: Matt Rhoden

"They got information off an ad I posted to sell something. Told me his movers would bring a check by for item, would pay for it plus my time, the movers time etc. Perfect stupid scam scenerio"

CALLER ID: Sorry, already d it and reported it.
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