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I was recently selling something on Craigslist and I had two different people with similar stories, both send me checks for about 10x the amount it was supposed to be. Then they told me to ship the item (one to Nigeria) and to send the extra money they 'accidentally' sent me.
Here's know how this scam works: They send you a check for way too much, telling you to send the item and the extra loot they sent. Some banks will let you actually deposit the check and take money out. However, a couple days later when the bank turns around to you and tells you that the check was bad - and they want their money back. Meanwhile, many people will be some rushed into all this, they will send the item and the loot off, before the bank realizes the check is bad.
I saw thru this right away, but I can only imagine how many people actually fall for this.
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