Colorado Springs Classifieds

AVOIDING SCAM AND FRAUD ATTEMPTS

• Never give out personal financial information. Beware of phony business calls and emails.
• Stop international fraud. Deal locally whenever possible.
• Watch for buyers who offer more than your asking price and who ask to have money wired or handed to them. Fake cashier checks and money orders are common.
• Trust your instincts. Be wary of someone using an escrow service or agent to pick up merchandise or conduct other transactions you have advertised.