Jo2

I got this email regarding my wheels. Makes me a bit nervous because this guys english is terrible, but, cashiers checks are like cash correct? As long as I throw it in the bank and it clears I would be alright hypothetically, right?:

"Hello Seller,
I`m interested in purchasing Carlsson 1/6 Evo`s w/ tires and the price $2200 is okay with me,And i will like you not to worry about the shipping, I contact a friend of my in usa so he can organize an agent in the usa would be on ground to pick up as soon as we seal this transaction and i will like you to know that my mode of payment is by cashier's cheque drawn from a usa bank.i will like to see the pics.It is a very good.I Iook forward to hear from you soon.Respond asap if this is ok by you. Thanks
Ned. "

Skibum the Original

Flanders?????? where does he live? as long as it clears you are fine

Jo2

It almost sounds like nigeria scam though.

Skibum the Original

my friend was sellin his civic for 19k and the seller said he was in ghana and was going to send a check for 23k and his friend needed 4k to ship it. Their plan was to get the 4k before the check cleared then leave. no intention of taking the car what so ever. he was reported to the fbi by the bank. The funny part was that the fed-ex in which the check was in was from kentucky.

KenK in TX

<ul><li><a href="http://www.scamvictimsunited.com/counterfeit_cashier's_check.htm">Cashier's Check Scam</a></li></ul>

Skibum the Original

excellent site. i just mentioned that to him 2 mins ago

Jimax

I think he was in NJ selling wheels and the dude was coming from Ohio to pick them up. Don't remember his post name or when he posted it, probably about six months ago or so. There are scams people.

KenK in TX

This is the main misconception that allows the scam to work.

hiro

someone with extremely poor english would never use "asap" !!!!

A4xIV / Nadroj

his agent can deposit his cashiers check and give you the cash directly.