**WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali
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**WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali
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I posted a car for sale in a Local Paper, someone replied this morning, inquiring about the car, after a minute or so of conversation, I told the him to call me back after work.
Later that afternoon he called back again and ask what time & where to meet, I told him I was going to make an errand right after I get off and we could meet within the vicinity that the place that im going.
He then ask specifically what is my First & Last name, because he will get a cashier check for the amount of the car which is over 10K and if he likes what he see, then he would pick it up tonight (This is about 5pm).
I then ask for his number since it is showing private number on my phone, he claimed that, he is using someone's cell and his cell phone is not working. I then told him, I would only do transaction at the bank that issued the Cashier Check in his presence, so I can cash it.
He replied by saying he will call me back in an hour or so, but he never did.
Only information that I got from him is that his first name is "David" and his from the 626 area code, but I have a feeling that he has no good intentions.
Just be warned, My suggestion if your selling your car & someone called in a private number and inquiring about what your selling, don’t forget to ask the following;
a) Name
b) Telephone Number that he can be reached
c) After the Buyer agreed on the selling price and he doesn’t want to pay in cash, insists meeting at the bank who issued the Cashier Check or Money Order, Possibly a few hours before the bank close, so they will have enough time to cash it for you.
d) Bring a friend or someone that you can trust, so they can give their opinion (like the saying goes, 2 heads are better than 1
)
I for one, whenever I buy a car, I usually pay in cash (personal preference) ask a courtesy though I usually as the seller which he/she prefer, but I’m sure whoever I’m buying it from is thinking if I’m passing out fake money, so that’s why we meet at the Bank to make the transaction so I could withdraw the money in front of the seller.
Times are hard, so be careful out there, if you have any more suggestions or additional comments your more than welcome to reply.
I posted a car for sale in a Local Paper, someone replied this morning, inquiring about the car, after a minute or so of conversation, I told the him to call me back after work.
Later that afternoon he called back again and ask what time & where to meet, I told him I was going to make an errand right after I get off and we could meet within the vicinity that the place that im going.
He then ask specifically what is my First & Last name, because he will get a cashier check for the amount of the car which is over 10K and if he likes what he see, then he would pick it up tonight (This is about 5pm).
I then ask for his number since it is showing private number on my phone, he claimed that, he is using someone's cell and his cell phone is not working. I then told him, I would only do transaction at the bank that issued the Cashier Check in his presence, so I can cash it.
He replied by saying he will call me back in an hour or so, but he never did.
Only information that I got from him is that his first name is "David" and his from the 626 area code, but I have a feeling that he has no good intentions.
Just be warned, My suggestion if your selling your car & someone called in a private number and inquiring about what your selling, don’t forget to ask the following;
a) Name
b) Telephone Number that he can be reached
c) After the Buyer agreed on the selling price and he doesn’t want to pay in cash, insists meeting at the bank who issued the Cashier Check or Money Order, Possibly a few hours before the bank close, so they will have enough time to cash it for you.
d) Bring a friend or someone that you can trust, so they can give their opinion (like the saying goes, 2 heads are better than 1
)I for one, whenever I buy a car, I usually pay in cash (personal preference) ask a courtesy though I usually as the seller which he/she prefer, but I’m sure whoever I’m buying it from is thinking if I’m passing out fake money, so that’s why we meet at the Bank to make the transaction so I could withdraw the money in front of the seller.
Times are hard, so be careful out there, if you have any more suggestions or additional comments your more than welcome to reply.
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (egjoe)
my bro was selling his civic si, and he gave him the same name and he was in the 626 area, and my bro said he was fishy. So be carefull dude, my bro backed out of the deal. just a heads up!
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (gezer)
I have been getting e-mail offering a cashiers check for some parts I been selling. His e-mail states some kinda crap about sending him the balance back in $$...watch out no matter what your selling and cash your checks before you ship your stuff
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (TrayDay2K1)
It may just be me but, if someone contacts me via email, AIM, etc. and starts off with calling me 'player', dude','bro',etc. I really don't get a comfortable feeling giving someone like this (who doesn't show up-front respect) my home address to send his payment. Maybe it's because I am older and am 'not down' with the latest 'street jargon'. I prefer to be professional about business dealings whether I am selling or buying.
So in spirit of this thread, be careful who you deal with and don't let the lure of money make you forget your logical side.
So in spirit of this thread, be careful who you deal with and don't let the lure of money make you forget your logical side.
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (TrayDay2K1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TrayDay2K1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have been getting e-mail offering a cashiers check for some parts I been selling. His e-mail states some kinda crap about sending him the balance back in $$...watch out no matter what your selling and cash your checks before you ship your stuff</TD></TR></TABLE>
There is absolutely NO reson why someone should ask you to do this, it is a cashiers check and you should be able to cash these at banks and make money orders or other cashier checks for the right amount of you price on parts. This seems to be going on alot so its no longer just buyer beware, but seller beware as well. good luck to all.
There is absolutely NO reson why someone should ask you to do this, it is a cashiers check and you should be able to cash these at banks and make money orders or other cashier checks for the right amount of you price on parts. This seems to be going on alot so its no longer just buyer beware, but seller beware as well. good luck to all.
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It may just be me but, if someone contacts me via email, AIM, etc. and starts off with calling me 'player', dude','bro',etc. I really don't get a comfortable feeling giving someone like this (who doesn't show up-front respect) my home address to send his payment. Maybe it's because I am older and am 'not down' with the latest 'street jargon'. I prefer to be professional about business dealings whether I am selling or buying.
So in spirit of this thread, be careful who you deal with and don't let the lure of money make you forget your logical side.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I agree with you , I dont like that crap either dont be a punk do business like a man.
So in spirit of this thread, be careful who you deal with and don't let the lure of money make you forget your logical side.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I agree with you , I dont like that crap either dont be a punk do business like a man.
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (civicminded73)
Yup I got the same offer via e-mail for my del sol....
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First E-mail. He sent this with out even asking for pics or info on the car.
Good Day,
I am interested in buying your car for sale.i want to have more
info about the car,the price and the method of payment.
AWAITIG YOUR RESPONSE,
PERRY
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my response....
I'm accepting offers right now. kkb.com quoted the car at $3600 in fair condition with a salvage title. I'm more interested in trading someone for a bigger car, civic coupe, integra etc... But everyone is free to throw out an offer they feel is fair. I will have pics to send out on sunday. Let me know any questions you might have about the car.
Thanks
Alex
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his response........
Hello,
Thanks for the mail.I would to pay with a cashiers check hence you need to send your name,cell # and mailing address so that i can have the payment sent to you by my client.
However,you need not worry yourself about the shipping because i have a shipping agent who takes care of my shipping.Pls i would like to do me a favour.My client would send a check of $8,000 to you and what i would like you to do mis to cash the check and send the excess funds to the shipping agent who would come over to your place for the signing of the transfer of title and the pick up of the car for me and some other cars for my colleagues.
AWAITING YOUR RESPONSE,
PERRY.
---------------------------------------------
I decided not to respode, cause I read the "sticky" post in the forsale section, about this same ongoing scam.
-Alex
_____________________________
First E-mail. He sent this with out even asking for pics or info on the car.
Good Day,
I am interested in buying your car for sale.i want to have more
info about the car,the price and the method of payment.
AWAITIG YOUR RESPONSE,
PERRY
-- -------------------------------------------
my response....
I'm accepting offers right now. kkb.com quoted the car at $3600 in fair condition with a salvage title. I'm more interested in trading someone for a bigger car, civic coupe, integra etc... But everyone is free to throw out an offer they feel is fair. I will have pics to send out on sunday. Let me know any questions you might have about the car.
Thanks
Alex
_______________________________
his response........
Hello,
Thanks for the mail.I would to pay with a cashiers check hence you need to send your name,cell # and mailing address so that i can have the payment sent to you by my client.
However,you need not worry yourself about the shipping because i have a shipping agent who takes care of my shipping.Pls i would like to do me a favour.My client would send a check of $8,000 to you and what i would like you to do mis to cash the check and send the excess funds to the shipping agent who would come over to your place for the signing of the transfer of title and the pick up of the car for me and some other cars for my colleagues.
AWAITING YOUR RESPONSE,
PERRY.
---------------------------------------------
I decided not to respode, cause I read the "sticky" post in the forsale section, about this same ongoing scam.
-Alex
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (2.0L EK)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2.0L EK »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yup I got the same offer via e-mail for my del sol....
_____________________________
First E-mail. He sent this with out even asking for pics or info on the car.
Good Day,
I am interested in buying your car for sale.i want to have more
info about the car,the price and the method of payment.
AWAITIG YOUR RESPONSE,
PERRY
-- -------------------------------------------
my response....
I'm accepting offers right now. kkb.com quoted the car at $3600 in fair condition with a salvage title. I'm more interested in trading someone for a bigger car, civic coupe, integra etc... But everyone is free to throw out an offer they feel is fair. I will have pics to send out on sunday. Let me know any questions you might have about the car.
Thanks
Alex
_______________________________
his response........
Hello,
Thanks for the mail.I would to pay with a cashiers check hence you need to send your name,cell # and mailing address so that i can have the payment sent to you by my client.
However,you need not worry yourself about the shipping because i have a shipping agent who takes care of my shipping.Pls i would like to do me a favour.My client would send a check of $8,000 to you and what i would like you to do mis to cash the check and send the excess funds to the shipping agent who would come over to your place for the signing of the transfer of title and the pick up of the car for me and some other cars for my colleagues.
AWAITING YOUR RESPONSE,
PERRY.
---------------------------------------------
I decided not to respode, cause I read the "sticky" post in the forsale section, about this same ongoing scam.
-Alex
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dude you should save this and contact FBI (i think they handle mail fraud) with at least this guys email info, they might be able to help. You were smart though good thing you read the sticky. see if you can nail this *******
_____________________________
First E-mail. He sent this with out even asking for pics or info on the car.
Good Day,
I am interested in buying your car for sale.i want to have more
info about the car,the price and the method of payment.
AWAITIG YOUR RESPONSE,
PERRY
-- -------------------------------------------
my response....
I'm accepting offers right now. kkb.com quoted the car at $3600 in fair condition with a salvage title. I'm more interested in trading someone for a bigger car, civic coupe, integra etc... But everyone is free to throw out an offer they feel is fair. I will have pics to send out on sunday. Let me know any questions you might have about the car.
Thanks
Alex
_______________________________
his response........
Hello,
Thanks for the mail.I would to pay with a cashiers check hence you need to send your name,cell # and mailing address so that i can have the payment sent to you by my client.
However,you need not worry yourself about the shipping because i have a shipping agent who takes care of my shipping.Pls i would like to do me a favour.My client would send a check of $8,000 to you and what i would like you to do mis to cash the check and send the excess funds to the shipping agent who would come over to your place for the signing of the transfer of title and the pick up of the car for me and some other cars for my colleagues.
AWAITING YOUR RESPONSE,
PERRY.
---------------------------------------------
I decided not to respode, cause I read the "sticky" post in the forsale section, about this same ongoing scam.
-Alex
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dude you should save this and contact FBI (i think they handle mail fraud) with at least this guys email info, they might be able to help. You were smart though good thing you read the sticky. see if you can nail this *******
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (2.0L EK)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2.0L EK »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yup I got the same offer via e-mail for my del sol....
_____________________________
First E-mail. He sent this with out even asking for pics or info on the car.
Good Day,
I am interested in buying your car for sale.i want to have more
info about the car,the price and the method of payment.
AWAITIG YOUR RESPONSE,
PERRY
-- -------------------------------------------
my response....
I'm accepting offers right now. kkb.com quoted the car at $3600 in fair condition with a salvage title. I'm more interested in trading someone for a bigger car, civic coupe, integra etc... But everyone is free to throw out an offer they feel is fair. I will have pics to send out on sunday. Let me know any questions you might have about the car.
Thanks
Alex
_______________________________
his response........
Hello,
Thanks for the mail.I would to pay with a cashiers check hence you need to send your name,cell # and mailing address so that i can have the payment sent to you by my client.
However,you need not worry yourself about the shipping because i have a shipping agent who takes care of my shipping.Pls i would like to do me a favour.My client would send a check of $8,000 to you and what i would like you to do mis to cash the check and send the excess funds to the shipping agent who would come over to your place for the signing of the transfer of title and the pick up of the car for me and some other cars for my colleagues.
AWAITING YOUR RESPONSE,
PERRY.
---------------------------------------------
I decided not to respode, cause I read the "sticky" post in the forsale section, about this same ongoing scam.
-Alex
</TD></TR></TABLE>
That is sume funny **** cause I got the same email of soem ones client wanting the car adn then the person tells me that the buyer is actualy her and before even knowing anything I was told that she would send a check for $6000 not even knowing anything. Damn this stuff is wack.
_____________________________
First E-mail. He sent this with out even asking for pics or info on the car.
Good Day,
I am interested in buying your car for sale.i want to have more
info about the car,the price and the method of payment.
AWAITIG YOUR RESPONSE,
PERRY
-- -------------------------------------------
my response....
I'm accepting offers right now. kkb.com quoted the car at $3600 in fair condition with a salvage title. I'm more interested in trading someone for a bigger car, civic coupe, integra etc... But everyone is free to throw out an offer they feel is fair. I will have pics to send out on sunday. Let me know any questions you might have about the car.
Thanks
Alex
_______________________________
his response........
Hello,
Thanks for the mail.I would to pay with a cashiers check hence you need to send your name,cell # and mailing address so that i can have the payment sent to you by my client.
However,you need not worry yourself about the shipping because i have a shipping agent who takes care of my shipping.Pls i would like to do me a favour.My client would send a check of $8,000 to you and what i would like you to do mis to cash the check and send the excess funds to the shipping agent who would come over to your place for the signing of the transfer of title and the pick up of the car for me and some other cars for my colleagues.
AWAITING YOUR RESPONSE,
PERRY.
---------------------------------------------
I decided not to respode, cause I read the "sticky" post in the forsale section, about this same ongoing scam.
-Alex
</TD></TR></TABLE>
That is sume funny **** cause I got the same email of soem ones client wanting the car adn then the person tells me that the buyer is actualy her and before even knowing anything I was told that she would send a check for $6000 not even knowing anything. Damn this stuff is wack.
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (DxTrix)
Get them to send you a check so you can waste their time and money. I have a $10K cashier check sitting on the wall of my room. I'm going to see how many more checks I can get them to send me. Just don't send them any money and don't try to cash the check.
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (infamousNOVTEC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by infamousNOVTEC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">626 isnt that irvine? if so eric d. could be lurking</TD></TR></TABLE>
626 is east L.A. county. 949 is Irvine. But, I am sure he is out there somewhere......
626 is east L.A. county. 949 is Irvine. But, I am sure he is out there somewhere......
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Specie, why would you want these dirtbags to have your home address?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Because I don't really stay there and they aren't really car theives. They're scammers trying to jack people out of money.
Because I don't really stay there and they aren't really car theives. They're scammers trying to jack people out of money.
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (specie)
Wow, they're at it again. This is for my red/black del sol seats.
femi johnson <femijohnson@uymail.com> wrote:
Good day to you over there,
I am femi jones a reputable business man here in west africa i will like to purchase your advertised item on the net so i will like you to give me the least offering price for the item so i will start with the payment arrangement.
I will handle the shipment of the item myself.
Waiting to read from you soonest.
Have a wonderfull day ahead of you.
Regards.
--
Here is my response....
Sure, The best offer is $250 so far. I will ONLY accept a Bank Of America cashiers check, for the EXACT amount of $250 + the shipping cost. And will not send the seats out untill the check has cleared my bank account.
Thanks
-Alex
haha we'll see if i get a reply
femi johnson <femijohnson@uymail.com> wrote:
Good day to you over there,
I am femi jones a reputable business man here in west africa i will like to purchase your advertised item on the net so i will like you to give me the least offering price for the item so i will start with the payment arrangement.
I will handle the shipment of the item myself.
Waiting to read from you soonest.
Have a wonderfull day ahead of you.
Regards.
--
Here is my response....
Sure, The best offer is $250 so far. I will ONLY accept a Bank Of America cashiers check, for the EXACT amount of $250 + the shipping cost. And will not send the seats out untill the check has cleared my bank account.
Thanks
-Alex
haha we'll see if i get a reply
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (specie)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by specie »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get them to send you a check so you can waste their time and money. I have a $10K cashier check sitting on the wall of my room. I'm going to see how many more checks I can get them to send me. Just don't send them any money and don't try to cash the check. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i want a fake check too :sobs: ...
i want a fake check too :sobs: ...
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (specie)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by specie »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get them to send you a check so you can waste their time and money. I have a $10K cashier check sitting on the wall of my room. I'm going to see how many more checks I can get them to send me. Just don't send them any money and don't try to cash the check. </TD></TR></TABLE>
ROFL that's gotta make a great conversation piece.
I'd try cashing the check anyway, and if it's false, ask them if you can keep it.
ROFL that's gotta make a great conversation piece.
I'd try cashing the check anyway, and if it's false, ask them if you can keep it.
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (Duranged)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Duranged »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
ROFL that's gotta make a great conversation piece.
I'd try cashing the check anyway, and if it's false, ask them if you can keep it.</TD></TR></TABLE> The only problem is if you cash it, it will work but when the check shows its insufficient funds or false... YOU owe your bank 10 grand, so go ahead try and cash it.
ROFL that's gotta make a great conversation piece.
I'd try cashing the check anyway, and if it's false, ask them if you can keep it.</TD></TR></TABLE> The only problem is if you cash it, it will work but when the check shows its insufficient funds or false... YOU owe your bank 10 grand, so go ahead try and cash it.
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (civicminded73)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civicminded73 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> The only problem is if you cash it, it will work but when the check shows its insufficient funds or false... YOU owe your bank 10 grand, so go ahead try and cash it. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Thats not true a friend of mine fell for this scam a while back and he deposited the check. The check came back as being fake, he informed them it most of been fraud and he had to pay nothing. Most of the time banks will not cash a 10 grand check anyways without it setting in the bank for 3-5 days.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Thats not true a friend of mine fell for this scam a while back and he deposited the check. The check came back as being fake, he informed them it most of been fraud and he had to pay nothing. Most of the time banks will not cash a 10 grand check anyways without it setting in the bank for 3-5 days.
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Re: **WARNING** SCAMMER Allert in So.Cali (97itr86)
Well Im sure it depends on the bank, for me better to be safe than sorry. This scam isnt just on honda-tech either, my buddy who Im sorry to say loves Dodge has an intreptird hes trying to sell and the emailed him asking the same info, fortunately though hes a dodge owner he was smart enough to not fall for it.
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