This is a bit ironic.  I work in the Fraud Dept of Wells Fargo.  I happen to post an ad for furniture in hopes to sell it since I was upgrading.  I received an interest from (646) 543-8706.  He/She said they would pay asking price along with a holding fee.  I replied with, "Great!  Send a money order since it only has a 48 hour hold versus a cashier?s check, which can take up to 20 days."  What did he/she do?  Sent a cashier?s check which was ill-advised, and the issuer was Wentworth Institute of Technology through Citizens Bank.  To others, this may seems a bit odd.  I was able to obtain a name and address throughout my investigation.  Name:  Esta Barbanell  Employer:  Bristol Hospital in Bristol, CT  Occupation:  Accounts Payable Supervisor  Address:  35 Mountain View Road  Watertown, CT 06795.

After completing my investigation, I forwarded my results to the proper authorities (no, not the local police); and I'm confident they will address the situation.  Please don't take action into your own hands, I just thought you should know 1) who's stealing from you, and 2) As an employee of Wells Fargo, we're subject to the same type of fraudulent activity.

Got the same text from the 646-543-8706. Absolute scam! Didn't respond to either.

I received a message like those above.
Thank you for your posts.
I responded with this...'You are a scammer, my boyfriend's a cop. Do you want to continue this conversation??'
Didn't get a response back:~))

Thanks again.

I listed some furniture on Craigslist and received an offer to purchase plus $30 to hold it.  Said they would pay via certified check.  The message I received said "I live in your city but at the moment, I got a new job a a security agent here in NY.  I am interested in buying the couch for my newly married daughter's home, as she will love it and the price is okay.  I will pay you the exact amount of the couch and $30 to hold it for sell to me.  I will pay via Certified check I want you consider selling the couch to me, Please let me know if its acceptable."

Tried to buy something of mine off Craigslist didn't realize it was scam at first. Offered my asking price & $25 to ship it to him. I had agreed unless it was sold prior. We ended up selling it to a friend they have been texting me about being dishonest when I explained it was sold then this morning I get a text saying a check is coming UPS. I'm not signing for it or responding