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you should be aware of the scams lurking about that could potentially target YOU by pro-

spective buyers of your merchandise. The Citrus County Sheriffís Office has been experi-

encing an increase of reported fraudulent activity through Craigslist ads.

The scam works as follows: A Craigslist ad is posted by the seller, which provides

a description of the property to be sold and the selling price. A correspondence is initiated

by an alleged prospective buyer - by way of an email that appears to be sent through a valid

email account. In most cases, the purchaser makes asn excuse for not being able to talk to the

seller by phone or in person and requests the correspondence to continue by way of email.

The purchaser states that they do not live in the area, and if the seller would be willing to ship

the items, they will cover the cost of shipping. The purchaser will then mail a check to the

seller for an amount of money which is much more than the advertised price and shipping

combined. The purchaser has included instructions with the check, asking the seller to send

“Mingo is a really cute little Schnauzer x ‘Allie is a sweet 12# devoted Chihuahua back the remainder of the balance.

In two of our cases, fraudulent checks from Lycoming College in Pennsylvania

Yorky, Shih Tzu? mix with a grey-black coat mix that looks like a little fox. She is only 5

of non-shedding hair. At just 3 yo, he is as yo, a quiet and cuddly lap dog, that adores were received by selers in the amount of $2,475. In one of these cases, the listed merchan-

sweet as they come, enjoys walking, cud- anyone who gives her attention and still a dise was only $200. Contact was made with the accounting department at Lycoming Colleg,

dling, playing, and car rides. Mingo likes watch dog. Good with other dogs and cats. which was aware of the fraudulent check scam. They were advised the cases were mostly

everyone, but kids. We are currently trying Adopt her as a buddy for a lifetime. See generated through Craigslist ads and are occurring across the country, not just in Florida.

to increase his weight from not having been ‘Allie’ and other homeless little dogs at the Lycoming College has made their financial institution aware of the scam.

Other cases involve the same methods, but the checks received by the sellers were

fed and cared for very well. He is healthy, up weekly Saturday adoption event of ‘A Hu-

to date on vacs, ID chipped, wormed, neg. mane Society of Central Florida Pet Res- from other entities. One was from Iowa State University for a $400 item on Craigslist with a

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HW tested. We are S. Orwellhis housetrain- cue, Inc,’ 10-1 PM, at Pet Supermarket, In- check for $1,950.27 drawn from Bankers Trust Co., and the other was from New York Power

5093 reviewing Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

ing habits, since his owner has gone into the verness.362-4788 applications, interviews Authority for a $600 item on Craigslist with a check for $2,780.99 drawn from Chase Bank.

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) We require

In all of these cases so far, sellers from Citrus County have tried to validate the

nursing ail, Tom Russell,Society of CEN- and home visits prior to adoption, therefore,

Em home. A Humane Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

TRALail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com and adjoining checks prior to shipping any items - which has resulted in no losses. Our concern is that

Em FLORIDA Pet Rescue, Inc. does we only adopt to Citrus Co.

citizens may be inclined to ship items to buyers upon receiving payments before realizing

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er.co visits prior to adoptions, therefore, areas. Foster parents are needed • save the

we only adopt to the Citrus County and ad- lives of more dogs. If you have a little dog, the checks are fraudulent. With fraud cases like these, the jurisdiction for prosecution lies

joining county areas. Phone 352.302.9251, in need of re-homing, phone 352.527.9050, outside of Citrus County, and we can only provide an assistance report to the agencies cover-

ing the financial institutions and their customers.

leave your name, number

leave your name and number.

We are asking people who are selling on Craigslist to please remember, if it sounds

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too good to be true, it probably is. If you feel that you have had a similar experience, please

contact the Citrus County Sheriffís Office by phone at 352-726-4488.

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