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Originally Posted by Joe C.
I advertised a Spyder (motorcycle) online, and got an offer from a guy in Tucson, Arizona. We communicated by phone and email. I told him that I was wary of his offer being a scam. He gave me references (which I didn't bother to check), sent me a healthy deposit (which I cashed), and he arranged shipping and put me in contact with the shipper. He sent me the balance and the shipper picked up the Spyder a few weeks later, and all was well. When he received the Spyder, he emailed me. He was happy, and so was I.
I was leery at first, but when the deposit cleared, I felt better.
But you have to be careful. Due diligence is required.
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Just because their check, money order, etc clears your bank does not mean it is any good. Banks are required to make the funds from a check etc. available to you after 3 days. It may take another week or two for the "check" to actually continue through the system and then be found to be a fraud. Then the bank comes to you for return of the funds. Bottom line, you lose.