[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

They tell you they sent a Zelle payment and then claim it won't go thru because your account needs to be updated.

The e-mail will include a link to do this. It will look like a Zelle website, but the header will be wrong.

If you sign in, you'll be giving them your account info and password... Bye Bye money!

I was selling some musical equipment on e-Bay and I received no less than 5 of these scam attempts... I won't get into specifics about how I responded, but it was instructions on how to "self-copulate"... Oddly, I never heard back form them...

Rather than click on their link, I went to my Zelle app and all was fine.

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER respond to a link received by e-mail for any banking activity. Open a new window and go to the site YOU usually use. And problems will be listed there...

Ah, so it isn't an issue with Zelle, it's a social engineering attempt.

I can't remember how many times my M&T Bank account has been frozen. I would care more if I ever had an M&T account in the first place.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Ah, so it isn't an issue with Zelle, it's a social engineering attempt.

I can't remember how many times my M&T Bank account has been frozen. I would care more if I ever had an M&T account in the first place.

Prezactly...

Or like the emails you get claiming your best buy "Geek Squad" subscription is about to be renewed...

[Heytubes]

Most, not all, but most people through either ignorance or greed are the people taken by these scammers. Glad the OP was smart enough to reach out for opinions.

[nhtexasrn]

Originally Posted by Golfer222

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

This is a well known scam. The check actually does clear but then is found to be fraudulent and the money is withdrawn. I hope you don't fall for this some day. They are always "out of town" and will have a relative come pick up the furniture, hence the need for a cashiers check.

[ron32162]

NO! OMG this has scam written all over it I have seen this response from buyers quite a few times. and a cashiers check can go thru the bank and funds be available for you but the bank can take the money back after it clears. just ask the bank

[Lisas61]

Delete it. Scam for sure. Happened to me. It's unreal the lenghts they go to.

[MrFlorida]

When they say they can't come by to look at something, its a scam.

[chrissy2231]

Originally Posted by PBNJ2

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?

so easy to spot a scam, but people fall for them; especially seniors.

[OhioBuckeye]

I think you told them right considering how our world is going. Personally I would only accept cash too, to many dishonest people in our country. To bad we have to be this way but right now I would tell them to keep their cash & bring that instead of going to their bank & getting a check & tell them you’ll give them a written bill of sale! If they’re scammers they won’t want to do it that way, then you’ll know.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by nhtexasrn

This is a well known scam. The check actually does clear but then is found to be fraudulent and the money is withdrawn. I hope you don't fall for this some day. They are always "out of town" and will have a relative come pick up the furniture, hence the need for a cashiers check.

So "clear" doesn't mean "clear"? I don't think I have ever had a bank notify me in writing that a check I cashed has cleared.

[Albany]

Originally Posted by PBNJ2

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?

It is very obviously a scam, the English is poor, answer only with two words. Cash Only. Or don't answer at all. You will never hear from these guys again.

[DALEPQ]

Have encounter this type reply before, it is an absolute scam !!!

[jrandall]

Originally Posted by PBNJ2

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?

This is definitely a Scam. Do not reply to it.

[retiredguy123]

After reading all 58 posts, I am beginning to conclude that someone was probably trying to scam the OP.

[ronwinger]

Has Scam all over it. STAY AWAY!!!