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Jeffersonville, OH | We have gotten a few counterfeit cashiers checks...takes 2-3 weeks to clear all the banks...so just because your bank says it's good, doesn't mean the bank on the other end has said squat yet.
The scam is always to send extra for freight, and you pay the broker...so you're out the freight once they get their item, the broker gets paid, and then your bank says it's a bogus check.
BUT, normally, if the item is $1500, the check will be for a lot more, like $3200 so they get some real cash...however, they are getting smarter, so maybe they are trying smaller amounts now.
We just had a deal where a guy who knew all the answers to all the questions we asked was a scammer who stole someone's identity and was buying 2 brand new tractors. Pre-Approval from the finance company, had a delivery address, everything seemed legit...until we got a phone call from the real guy asking why he got a letter in the mail about his new tractor. Luckily the mail beat the trucking schedule on this deal.
So, long story short, if it smells funny at all, walk and sell your stuff to someone else.
Chris | |
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