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MonzaRacer
10-22-2015, 11:25 AM
So since work sometimes gets all crappy about phone calls so I posted to text first then call.
Anyway the other day I got a text about car.
Asked if still for sale, yes.
Offered to partially swap for some Impala SS wheels and stick my truck wheels on it as the chrome wheels rusted thru.
So the come back with price OK,,,,,,,,,
THEN come back telling me " they will be paying via US bank check from his bank to me via USPS .
So OK yeah sound little hnly bu have sold few smaller items this way and no issue.


THEN tells me will send check with money for shipper also and I am to cash it to pay shipper when they pick it up,,,, so NOW it's starting to sound like a scammer.
Any thoughts, warnings? Also says in North Carolina or N.C. as texted but phone comes up in Kentucky.



While car needs home I don't have cash to cover a scammers deal.
Randy67
10-22-2015, 11:44 AM
Pretty sure that is a scammer, especially with the bank check and paying the shipper part. Try telling them you will have to hold the checks for 30 days to make sure they clear all the way. Probably won't hear from them again.
thumper877
10-22-2015, 12:06 PM
Yeah its a scam have had the same calls when I tried to sell things. Don't do it ignore them and they won't call back
dirty rick
10-22-2015, 12:12 PM
Tell them to wire the money to your bank in your name, do not give them an account #?

Open a throwaway account if you need to.
Mr.VENGEANCE
10-22-2015, 01:05 PM
Trust your GUT man... if it feels bad.. it probably has a good chance of being bad..
TheJDMan
10-22-2015, 02:08 PM
I agree it sounds like a scam. With that in mind, I would lead them on as long as possible, maybe even turn the tables on them. It's actually kinda fun scamming the scammers.
WallaceMFG
10-22-2015, 02:09 PM
I've had a lot of things like this happen trying to sell things on CL. Had someone claim they were from a town about an hour from me, but the phone number was linked to a shady law office in Ohio.

Like others have said it's a scam, just ignore it. They probably won't respond once they know you're on to them. I said cash only and never heard from them again.
dhutton
10-22-2015, 02:13 PM
Scammer.
MonzaRacer
10-24-2015, 09:04 AM
Says checks on way, so if it comes will set up temp account. If it clears will see how it goes. But yeah, its gotta clear before anything leaves.
chpr1972
10-25-2015, 05:57 AM
Even if you bank calls the issuing bank check to find out that it is legit, as much as 2 months have gone by before the bank discovers that the bank check is bogus. A personal check from the bank probably only takes 5 business days. These days it takes cash to be safe. Also after you sell the car notify the DMV that the car was sold. A classic/hotrod is not so bad but one of my sons sold a Toyota pickup. The other son sold a Isuzu pickup. About 4 or 5 years later he gets a call from a tow company in Miami saying they have his truck. The Isuzu was sold locally and he left the plates on so the guy could could get it home and the guy never brought the plates back. A year later he called and said he lost the title and could my son get him a replacement title. A couple of years later a tow company in Tampa called and said they have his truck. My son also sold a S10 pickup of mine[over road fruck driver] after that about a month later I went to DMV and checked and sure enough it had not been titled and they noted it so I am not responsible for it. These were all $500 to $1500 pickups. Welcome to florida where the Illegals do not have insurance and we pay a high price for uninsured motorist coverage! Wonder why??? LOL
MonzaRacer
10-25-2015, 12:15 PM
Well the "purchaser" if I got the "tracking number" . Nothing yet. I really like the idea of scamming a scammer.
csouth
10-25-2015, 12:30 PM
I have gotten texts and emails like this when selling cars on CL. As soon as I tell them to call me, communication stops.
MonzaRacer
10-27-2015, 07:16 PM
OK SO APPARENTLY HAVE GOTTEN A REGISTERED LETTER "CASHIERS CHECK?" IN MAIL!!!!
So after I arrange pickup of letter/check I guess we will see if this is actual scam or I'm just hyper paranoid.
Dont get me wrong, having car out of yard and extra cash would be nice.
I'll keep everyone posted.
BMR Sales
10-28-2015, 07:20 AM
It's going to be a Bogus Cashiers Check!
MonzaRacer
10-28-2015, 10:53 AM
It's going to be a Bogus Cashiers Check!

As I say, I am gonna put it in bank(separate from my account) and wait for it to clear, failure to clear lets it become prosecutors problem.
CamaroMike
10-28-2015, 11:27 AM
As I say, I am gonna put it in bank(separate from my account) and wait for it to clear, failure to clear lets it become prosecutors problem.

You are brave!
BMR Sales
10-28-2015, 12:23 PM
As I say, I am gonna put it in bank(separate from my account) and wait for it to clear, failure to clear lets it become prosecutors problem.

I would say it would be the Prosecutors & your Problem. I have heard of Scam Cashier Checks that seem to clear, Car & Title are gone, then the Check is no good. Bank is going to come after their money and you have it.
dhutton
10-29-2015, 04:41 AM
Entertaining that you come here looking for advice and then proceed to ignore the overwhelming advice from all responders...

Don
Alwhite00
10-29-2015, 06:57 AM
1000% a scam, run away and don't look back.
Vegas 69
10-29-2015, 08:17 AM
1000% a scam, run away and don't look back.

1000% scam. I always tell them to send the check to the shipper that is picking it up and have him cash the check and pay me in cash when he picks it up.

This is not only a scam it's an old scam that been going around for years
Vegas 69
10-29-2015, 08:24 AM
Well the "purchaser" if I got the "tracking number" . Nothing yet. I really like the idea of scamming a scammer.

Another really bad idea.

The more you interact the more info they get from you. They are pro scammers and you a wannabe FBI investigator (no disrespect) There is no upside to this idea. And they really don't give a crap about being messed with. They will just move on to the next sucker.
mean buzzen half dozen
10-29-2015, 12:38 PM
It is a scam.
twosaturns
10-30-2015, 07:12 AM
someone tried to scam my brother like this, similar, but the motorcycle was going to as shipper to go overseas. my brother was smart enough to bring the check to a bank, which verified it was fake.

better to not even deal with dirtbags like this at all.
MonzaRacer
10-30-2015, 03:42 PM
someone tried to scam my brother like this, similar, but the motorcycle was going to as shipper to go overseas. my brother was smart enough to bring the check to a bank, which verified it was fake.

better to not even deal with dirtbags like this at all.

Ok, it is now fully verified and certified BOGUS.
So I was thinking about telling the fool the car was moved and give the physical address of local sheriffs office or state police post.