Ridgewood Resident Nearly Victim Of Craigslist Scam: Police

A Ridgewood resident reported being caught up in a Craigslist scam earlier this month, police said.

A Palmer Court resident told police that they tried to sell an item on Craigslist, authorities said.

According to police, the buyer told the resident seller to expect a check for more than the agreed on amount and asked the seller to send a cashier’s check or money order back with the extra money, police said.

The resident realized this is a common scam and did not send the item and cancelled the transaction, police said.

Anyone who experiences any suspicious activity involving financial accounts or personal information should contact the Ridgewood Police Department immediately at 201-251-4537.