Post by rtfm on Dec 29, 2009 17:29:34 GMT
Scammers........
I have just read a good article on Rachel Quarrells excellent Rowing Service regarding the For-Sale notices on rowing websites.
She highlights the fact that scammers are routinely using 'bots
to target sellers; promising to pay with cashiers cheques, drafts, etc.
Bottom line messages to sellers:
1: Avoid using "for Sale" in your ad. Choose an alternative wording
2: Avoid unusual forms of cheques as mentioned above
3: In the small Irish rowing community you should be able to
satisfy yourself as to the identity of the purported buyer and
his/her club.
Have a look at the Rowing Service Noticeboard for Rachel's full text.
...and RTFM
I have just read a good article on Rachel Quarrells excellent Rowing Service regarding the For-Sale notices on rowing websites.
She highlights the fact that scammers are routinely using 'bots
to target sellers; promising to pay with cashiers cheques, drafts, etc.
Bottom line messages to sellers:
1: Avoid using "for Sale" in your ad. Choose an alternative wording
2: Avoid unusual forms of cheques as mentioned above
3: In the small Irish rowing community you should be able to
satisfy yourself as to the identity of the purported buyer and
his/her club.
Have a look at the Rowing Service Noticeboard for Rachel's full text.
...and RTFM