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Scammer answering classifieds?
I have listed items for sale on TOTV. Recently received an inquiry asking if I will accept cashiers check, to which I responded that we prefer cash. This is the response that I received from the inquirer....has anyone else had this kind of experience? I have read that scams can be a problem with stolen Cashier checks.
This is the email they use... report2storecherkersurvey@aol.com This is the response... "Good day Seller, Am sorry about the late respond....I appreciate your response to my inquiry. I really want to buy this furniture from you. I would have love to come personally for viewing and pick it up but am currently not around due to nature of my work,. We move from one location to another And i believe that is in good condition base on your explanation. Pls do withdraw with immediate effect, the advert from Web, i don't mind adding $50 extra for you to do that, so i can be rest assured that the item is held for me.... I locate at 18028 Gawthrop Dr Bradenton, FL 34211, I should believe it is in good condition as stated. I will be making the payment via Cashier check/ Certified check as i mention in my previous mail, which my secretary will mail across to you. I'll be responsible for the shipping once the Cashier Check has been cleared from your bank. Also The check will take only 1-2 to cleared your account which will be sent to you soon Via USPS next day delivery . where would you want it mailed to? How should your name appear on the money? Maybe you can provide me with the. following details below Full Name(required) Home/ Mailing Address City/ State/ Zip Code Phone Number(required) Email(required) LAST OFFER :(required) Thanks I await your response. Regards." Thanks for reading this post. What would you do? |
The email address and the bad grammar don't instill any confidence. Given that this type of thing has been a scam in the past I would not go forward with it.
I'm not sure a bank would require a phone number and email address to write a cashier's check. If I really wanted to continue I would talk to my bank about the amount of time it would take to have the cashier's check clear with the bank that created it. Until that happens you don't know that there are any funds backing it up and your bank could take the money back out of your account. I think 7-10 days is more realistic than one or two. |
I wouldnt send cash if I were the buyer- no trail- what is the problem if they are telling you to wait until the check clears before shipping
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I recommend cash and carry only for anything under $1000. For over $1000 get a Square credit card reader - Apple Square for apple iphones, and Square for Android phones. If the charge doesn't go through, then they don't get the item. And if they can't arrange a sale in person, then they don't get the item.
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I had something similar happen to me but with Zelle instead of Cashiers Check. I caught it in time.... but I never exchange product or money until cash is in hand.... or bank account...
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Smells like scam to me also. No, I take that back, it stinks like a scam.
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All these scam emails are so similar to each other. The current one going around the health care industry is one of missing a court case or something legal, and there is a warrant for your arrest, and in order to avoid being taken alive by the police and legal system, please send money in crypto, or small no sequential bills in a small brown bag mailed through the postal system. .
OP, start reading up on internet scams since you don't recognize this or read the posts on here about all these same scam approaches. . . |
Any legitimate buyer would want to inspect the furniture, (especially at that price point.) They are trying to to use the excuse of not being able to so they can pay by check and avoid cash.
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Ya’ll got some dumb assed answers, IT’S ONE MILLION PERCENT SCAM…
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See Post No. 7. The whole scam is based on convincing the seller that the cashier's check has "cleared" the bank, when it has not. But, I don't think any bank will give you a written document that states a check has cleared. If the bank doesn't get the money, they will come back and take it from you.
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They'll then delay their pick-up due to "unforeseen circumstances" and ask you to refund "some" of the overpayment, with you keeping a good chunk "for your trouble"... Greed then takes over, as you think you're getting all this "extra money". You send them a money order (they can't take a check from you, as it will cause problems in their internal banking, or some other nonsense), and 2-3 weeks later, their "certified check" will bounce... You're now out the amount you sent them... |
That has SCAM written all over it.
That’s how they work. |
Scammer
Old school scam.. so many fall for this nonsense.. walk away ..
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Can you say SCAM...101
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Scam. Forget this joker.
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Bad, bad grammar and english. Run, Run far away !!!
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I got the same inquiry
This is the reason we are considering just donating items from now on. This guy responded exactly like this for three items we have listed in the classifieds. I don't believe it is the fault of TOTV (we get the same scams from NextDoor too), it's just the way these scammers work. They want to get as much information from you as possible then try to dig their way into your life savings. The sad truth is we are now a "Let the seller beware" society. They just announced there are 11 Million open jobs. Why don't these Anoles (sp?) get one of them?
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Definitely a Scam
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It’s good that you caught this. This is definitely a scam. I’ve been in law enforcement for 27 years and seen countless emails/letters just like this one. The scammer will send you a cashiers check that is counterfeit. Your bank is required to provide access to the funds within a short time frame. This is not enough time for the check to make it through the banking system and find out it’s fraudulent. The check will be for much more than what you’re selling. After a couple days the funds will post to your account and the scammer will have you use the extra funds to ship the item. There will still be leftover funds and they will ask you to send/wire that back to them. About a week later the check will have gone through the Federal Reserve to the bank where the routing number belongs. They will deny payment and the check will make its way back to your bank where they will debit your account for the full amount of the check. Remember, YOU are ultimately responsible for anything that is deposited into your account. |
Scam! Don’t answer.
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Classified Scams
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It is the same old scam that is done on Facebook and craigslist and every other social media site out there. Yes, they want you to send the item before the check is cleared and it will not take 2 to 3 days it can take weeks.
I sold a golf cart here for $2800 more than I was asking for. a person from California wanted me to ship it to them. I got the cashiers check delivered the next day. No I never cashed the check and no I never sent the cart. And the person never called to check to see if I even received the check. Do not give away your information on the Internet. But I deal with people on Facebook marketplace. Who are you in afraid to talk to people but they’re trying to sell an item. And always trust your gut |
Cash only for advertised for sale , or in buying. Buyer beware when buying from individuals .
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SCAM is written all over this. If you have to ask you are a target for these scammers!
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Sorry, but this is a scam. The poorly written reply to you with typical grammatical errors of a second language learner suggests someone
with a first language that doesn’t use articles such as “the”. Their address is in Lakewood Ranch although it’s also recognized as Bradenton; however, we know someone who leased an apartment/condo at this address but your prospective buyer didn’t give you their apartment number. This reeks of a scam. Simply do not reply. Save your information from being used for their next victim. |
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Lower the price on furniture to sell locally and state cash only in your ad. They offer email is a joke. Delete and move on. Turn on that radar.
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This is a scam!!!!!!
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bogus address |
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Total scam.
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Scam Money Orders
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Examples: Go with buyer to place who "sells" money orders. If legitimate, will probably use credit card to purchase the money order (some places may not accept credit cards to purchase money orders). Anyway, when you witness the payment method being verfied by a legitimate bank or financial entity, you then can feel comfortable about the non-cash payment method being valid. Caution!!!! |
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