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Don't forget the Nigerian bank scam. This happens a lot when you list an item for sale or offer to rent an apartment or house on Criagslist. You will get an email from a person who is definitely going to buy your item or rent your place. They will then send you a bogus check / money order FOR MORE THAN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED and will ask that you wire or send the difference back to them. THESE ARE INCREDIBLY EASY TO SPOT ONCE YOU'RE AWARE THAT THIS HAPPENS. When talking about buying what you're selling, they'll usually refer to it as "your item" and they'll invariable giving some song and dance about why they want your apartment but are currently living in the UK, etc. Now there are Americans who are trying this, and they will mention the name of the item you're selling, but it "will be picked up by my drivier, shipping company, etc" and you again must send back the extra amount from their check / money order. Don't fall for this!