Cyber criminals tricked residents of Port Hope by overpayment scam

Cyber criminals recently ripped off a resident of Port Hope (Ontario, Canada). According to reports the victim was selling products on the site Kijiji. There is a website for classified ads service for free. While sales, received an email from a sender is willing to purchase the products went on sale. According to e-mail, the sender was a judge in Paris, France, which would wire money to him. Then she got an order for money allegedly paid by both product and shipping and handling. Interestingly, the amount of the payment order higher than in the case of email. The victim claimed that money back order and balance of $ 2000 to the French company. But later came to know that the money that had bounced. Port Hope Police warn people that sell products over the Internet to be vigilant in dealing with buyers who commit more than the agreed amount. fraud is called residual scheme, which experts say is not new. Because of malice in connection with such scams, experts say that Internet users should take steps to avoid the risk of being cheated. First, users should be skeptical of the idea that, logically, the point where the buyer to send more than the agreed amount. So, if anyone gets a check for that amount is more than discussed, he / she must reject and return to the buyer. Only after receiving the full amount, the seller shall refund the excess to the other party who would otherwise face losses in the previous case. The seller must know the details of the party, as the buyer’s name, phone number and address. In this case, lured the man should have verified the authenticity of the buyer. Also select other payment methods such as online payment service. Finally, if a seller knows that he / she has been victimized, immediately have to refer the matter to the police website or call the police in their toll-free number for immediate action.