I have offered my services through craigslist to do some computer work - and now I'm worried I gathered some attention from a scammer.
They want to send me 7 HP laptops to reformat and install windows xp SP3, office, adobe, and AVG.
They want me to run diagnostics for the hardware, then have a "shipper" pick up the laptops from me.
He wants me name, addy, and cell phone number, so they can send a check in my name for the total I want to charge, and to ship me the laptops.
Just sounds like a scam to get my personal information and my address for someone to potentially break in and/or mug me, etc., or just for them to write me a check, to have it be fraudulent.
Anyone have any thoughts on this? It all seemed legitimate until the last e-mail asking me for all of this, and I had no idea this would require shipping.
I sent an e-mail back expressing my hesitant nature dealing with the shipping, asked where they were located, and for their business name if they had one.
Does anyone know if a money order or cashiers check can later be voided? Looking for the most secure method of payment humanly possible if I end up going through all of this. Obviously, cash may not be an option.