Practice Safe Secondhand
Please don't let your judgement be clouded by what looks like an unbelievable bargain. It's your hard earned money at stake so please do be cautious when buying or selling anything from a stranger. In particular, be aware of a scam that has been widely reported on the Internet. A buyer offers to purchase an item for a sum above the asking price. They then ask the seller to refund the difference to the shipping agent or some other third party. Of course the original payment is fraudulent and either does not clear or is withdrawn by the bank shortly after clearance. Never:
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Remember the advice given by the Metropolitan Police: "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true" Find out more:Learn more about avoiding common scams both online and offline at the following web sites: |
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