possible scam? opinions please

[TurboTony]

So I'm selling my M7, have it advertised in a few different places online.

I got a reply from a kijiji ad that I posted from a fellow from way up in th NWT offering to buy the sled sight unseen, just a pic that I had posted. His first offer was a bit low, but he came up right away and wants to know so he can send money and have it shipped.

Well my scam alarm is ringing, anyone else ever been down this road?

Opinions, advice, etc is welcome.

Tony

 

[AltitudeinD]

Clear the funds first, no exceptions.

 

[AkHockey10]

When i get these types of emails, i like to mess with them a little bit, to make sure that it is truly a scam. Paste his email on here and it should be easy to tell..

 

[Linc]

A friend of mine had a chap show up with a certified cheque,,looked good,let the sled go,put the cheque in the bank,a week later the bank called to say that the cheque was a fake and there was no money,,,sled gone, no real info on the buyer,no money.So even if the he has certified cheque, have it verified before you let it go.

 

[PJ-Hunter]

Sounds fishy

 

[bowtieboy]

Theres always all sorts of scam's and scammers on those sights. Lately on Kijiji Saskatoon theres lottsa phony adds, kinda annoys a person b/c there is quite a few adds posted each day. And in your case, sounds kinda fishy 2 me.

 

[vmaxfrank]

Have him send a Money Order that way you have cash in hand. If it's a certified check, make sure you have a branch near you and cash it at his bank, don't deposit the check to your account.

Last few times I've sold stuff like campers, sleds, etc. I did take a certified check, but I verified their address, phone number, and bank account. I got their account number and bank info. I then looked up his name and the bank number seperately to make sure it was legit and called to verify they did have an account. Has worked so far, knock on wood.

When I bought my last camper 1,200 miles away, I wired the money straight to their bank to avoid paypal fees. It worked once I got all the routing numbers, etc. squared away. Only thing I had to do on my end was get a power of attorney form signed by the P.O. to get my plates here.

 

[alrevedup]

Clear the funds first, no exceptions.

Its that simple! A wire transfer or paypal are the better options. If he is worried about sending money without any guarantees. Use a local dealer an advocate of your product (sled).

 

[heinracing]

i have been scammed on paypal it cleared two months later he didn't have funds when they went to take it off his account or something and it removed it from mine.

 

[OrganDonor]

Even in the check clears you must wait a upto a week to see if its actually good. If its a fake check/money order it will clear the bank when you goto cash it, then several days later the bank will realize it was a bogus check and you will be held responsible.

DO NOT send the sled until you and your bank are 100% positve the check/money order/whataver is good, and just becuase they cash it doesnt mean its legit. You must give it up to a week to clear.

 

[XLR8ER]

Consider having the funds wired, if he back out ya know it's a scam !
He cant touch the funds after that, then ya ship the sled

I sell tractors all over the country and it works great.

 

[TurboTony]

Consider having the funds wired, if he back out ya know it's a scam !
He cant touch the funds after that, then ya ship the sled

I sell tractors all over the country and it works great.

I had the very same thought, been there before myself buying things online.

I e-mailed the guy back and asked what shipping company he wanted to use and what his thoughts were for payment, we'll see what happens.

There are actually some honest folks out there belive it or not, just hope this guy is one of them. But no money in my account means the sled doesn't move.

Thanks everyone,

Tony

 

[knee deep in it]

when I bought my BMW from the US, I got a certified check from my bank. I also got a business card from the bank manager and her permission to receive a phone call and verify it was ok.

I faxed a copy of the certified check with the business card. The seller called the branch and spoke with the bank manager.

If I was suspicious about the buyer, I would have him send it Western Union as they take the risk for the phony check and they aren't dummies. They will know if he is a scammer.

 

[snowcross338]

Don't accept checks or money orders, cash only, if they have the money, they can get the cash!

 

[PCDOC]

Most banks can make sure the check clears in just a few days. Have him send the certified check. Take it to your bank, deposit it, and have somebody there call you when the check clears for sure. You have nothing to worry about if you tell him you are going to wait for fund verification.

 

[XLR8ER]

ASK a banker, /they/you can always "stop payment" on a check, weeks after the fact.

I know there are limitations BUT he'll have your buggy by then

I like the cash Idea, but from across the country is hard, and a wire works and your protected---------not them. seeing how your honest-who cares? We still have stuff sitting around thats payed for and they likley wont be here to pick it up till june.......

sounds like you know the drill...................wire man..............wire !


PS Agree with snowcross.........no money orders or even bank checks, too much fraud

 

[Towgatee Pass]

Scams

FYI federal regs state that a check will take 21 business days to clear thru the system . even if your bank tells you a few days if something goes wrong ,your responsible for the balance due the bank. I took a certified bank check from a guy for a truck I sold and called the bank right in front of him to verify that it was good, also asked for and made a copy of his D.L. PayPal is a whole other horror story check out PayPal sucks .com. Good luck: