 Scams and fraud Follow these common-sense rules: * DEAL LOCALLY WITH FOLKS YOU CAN MEET IN PERSON * NEVER WIRE FUNDS VIA WESTERN UNION, MONEYGRAM * FAKE CASHIER CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS ARE COMMON, and BANKS WILL CASH THEM AND THEN HOLD YOU RESPONSIBLE when the fake is discovered weeks later. * Boulder City Classifieds IS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY TRANSACTION, and does not handle payments, guarantee transactions, provide escrow services, or offer "buyer protection" or "seller certification" * NEVER GIVE OUT FINANCIAL INFORMATION * AVOID DEALS INVOLVING SHIPPING OR ESCROW SERVICES and know that ONLY A SCAMMER WILL "GUARANTEE" YOUR TRANSACTION. Who should I notify about fraud or scam attempts? * FTC toll free hotline: 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357) * FTC online complaint form (www.ftc.gov) * Internet Fraud Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov/) * Non-emergency number for your local police department. If you suspect that an item posted for sale on Boulder City Classifieds may be part of a scam, please email the details to "info@BoulderCityClassifieds.com". Be sure to include the URL (or user ID) in your message. Recognizing scams Most scams involve one or more of the following: * inquiry from someone far away, often in another country * Western Union, Money Gram, cashier's check, money order, shipping, escrow service, or a "guarantee" * inability or refusal to meet face-to-face before consumating transaction
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