Originally Posted By: Riceroni9
I've read several reports regarding scams and using on-line ads to lure in victims with cash. People show up at the appointed place to view the merchandise and are "held up" or strong-armed out of their cash by the perpetrators.

Exercise extreme caution when doing this kind of "shopping." Crooks are always looking for a way to separate us from our cash or belongings.

Glad you "escaped" this time. Craigslist and similar sites should be viewed with care... if the deal seems "too good to be true"... it probably is a scam.

Dave Rice


Dave,

I was going to post the same thing you just wrote here but I didn't want to put a damper on the thread. I glad you did though 'cause it's a very real concern these days. By coincidence I just saw a 20 minute television special on this very issue. They said there have not only been many "strong-arm" robberies but also some murders. It seems "life" really is "cheap" as the old saying goes!

Mark