Consumer Affairs Warns the public of Craigslist Moving Scams
June 25, 2016
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs warns residents to use caution when hiring movers through websites like Craigslist.
Last month, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported a Craigslist moving scam that left a Georgia resident robbed of $75,000 worth of her family’s personal and household valuables.
Use Common Sense When Shopping Online
June 20, 2011
Nashville, TN – While online opportunities for consumers are almost endless, there are risks, too. Con artists use the Internet to defraud consumers in a variety of clever ways.
Whether buying a product from a company’s website, an online auction or on Craigslist, any time you deal with someone you aren’t meeting face-to-face, you risk getting scammed. One of the most common scams involves getting consumers to wire money. Wiring money is like sending cash; once it’s gone, you can’t get it back. [Read more]
