Saved co-worker from "I want to buy your car" scam

[CarbonToast]

I have talked to people about scams, banking scams, leaving checks visible, even sending check through the mail.

One problem is they think there is some kind of safety net that can fix it or get the money back. Which, there isn't. The bank is kind of watching, but isn't liable. If you give someone money, there really isn't a way to get it back.

Good on you for pointing out the scam.

I sold my lawn mower for cash. I gave the $100 bills a once over before giving the mower. You never know. Trust but verify.

 

[Nukeman7]

Bet it’s closer to 75% on which it wouldn’t work.

On second thought, you might be right about the general population since these scammers perpetuate.

I was blind in assuming that the average citizen would have the critical thinking skills of the BITOG community, which clearly is not the case (as evidenced by the OP's co-worker who almost fell victim to the con).

 

[02SE]

He had planned on depositing the check at his credit union then telling the buyer tough Turkey and keeping the additional.

So he's really no different than the scammer.