PC Mag staffer loses $2500 to scam

Found this article about a PC Magazine staffer who lost $2500 to a craigslist scamtard. This is a classic fraud used even today. Legitimate seller tries to sell guitar. Buyer pretends to want to buy and sends a fake check. These checks look very much like real checks. The seller is asked to send a money back via Western union. Scam buyer runs away with money.

What to do:
1. Don't fall for this. If you are selling something for $100, and someone offers to send you a check larger than $100, run away. Don't get greedy.
2. Report the buyer to craigslist or ebay. Report the email to Gmail, yahoo, or whatever email the buyer used to contact you.