The Dunkirk Police Department is warning the community about a scam that was reported recently by a city resident. According to police, the resident was selling some large items on Craigslist and was contacted by a subject named "Edith," who wanted to buy some of the items for $500 plus $70 for moving fees. "Edith" and the resident at first agreed upon a price, so "Edith" stated she would mail the resident a check to pay for the items and the moving fee. The resident received a check in the mail for $2,950, along with a return slip for overnight shipping. The resident states they messaged "Edith" to question the amount and "Edith" told the resident to deposit it into their account and then withdraw the extra amount they sent as cash and send the cash back in an envelope using the return label provided. The resident then knew something was wrong with that, so they went to the bank, who advised it was a scam. Police say the resident realized it in time and was not out of any money. The investigation is ongoing.
