Police Warn Residents to Be Wary of Craigslist Scams

Tredyffrin Township Police are warning residents to be wary of possible Craigslist scams.

Around 2:45 p.m. on Oct. 21, a victim reported to police that they had received a check for $1,480 for an item the victim was selling on Craigslist for $300. When the victim took the check to the bank, they were told that it was fraudulent, police said.

Police warn residents selling on Craigslist to beware if they receive a check written out for a larger amount than the selling price of their item.

“Most of the actors are out of state, third parties who have no intention of buying the item,” police said.