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Old 05-24-2021, 07:28 AM
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We received two letters that sound identical to yours several years ago about an auto for sale. Same letter from same place but two different soldiers’ names. Sloppy scammer!
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Old 05-24-2021, 07:47 AM
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I once sold a Chrysler Gem to a guy in the panhandle who was working as a manager in Las Vegas at a hotel. I checked his employment there and they even paged him to speak to me. I would not take a money transfer or a certified check and he couldn't give me cash as he was not picking it up.
I spoke with Chase where I bank and found out they have a special account they receive money in for situations just like this one and then Chase transfers to my account. So I gave this guy that routing number and he sent the money - after I received it in my account from Chase and I verified that transaction he was able to send a transport to pick it up.
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Old 05-24-2021, 07:55 AM
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It's a scam, get cash and be worry free.
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Old 05-24-2021, 08:04 AM
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“Ineligible items and transactions

The following items or transactions are not eligible for PayPal’s Seller Protection program:

Vehicles, including, but not limited to, motor vehicles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, aircraft and boats, except for personally portable light vehicles used for recreational purposes like bicycles and wheeled hoverboards.”

You have no protection as a seller.
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Old 05-24-2021, 08:07 AM
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I got same scam when we place an ad on Craigslist.
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Old 05-24-2021, 08:10 AM
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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.
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.
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Old 05-24-2021, 08:26 AM
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I have bought and sold at least 50 things on Craigslist including cars (bought and sold). Virtually EVERY attempt to sell something brought scammers. It's just part of the territory. Expect it. Take cash only, and if you have any doubts about the buyer, meet at a neutral and populated area. Obviously, that does not work with a sofa, but something like that is not usually a scammer's target.
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Old 05-24-2021, 09:28 AM
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I know! Its a scam like 9000 others out there. It. was an obvious scam from the first contact with him. Besides, even if it was legit, he has the option of not selling to him if hes uncomfortable with the situation. I wouldnt waste my time asking 50 questions that you know you wont get an answer to.
It's good to discuss these things for the older generation. We aren't used to these new payment methods.
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Old 05-24-2021, 11:44 AM
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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.
Bottom line is that I didn't lose. It was a successful sale, and that was 4 years ago. Nobody took my money back.....
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Old 05-24-2021, 12:06 PM
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I've gotten the same story many
times. I hope it was long ago the other guy sold his bike. They can still come back & steal your money & have the bike. Like listed here by someone.
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Old 05-24-2021, 01:08 PM
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DH posted an ad to sell his Harley. Received a text, "willing to pay full price for your bike. I am in the Army and deployed to Fort Huachuca in AZ. I may not be able to see the motorcycle personally, are you sure it is in mint condition? I can't speak w you bc phone calls are currently restricted. I can send funds via PayPal, do you have a PayPal account? I will have a mover pick up bike after funds clear your account, he will handle title for me." Our alarms were sounding loudly, so many things wrong with his offer. I asked, "what is your rank? What unit are you assigned to? Who is your commanding officer? I have a grandson serving in the Army who said the offer could be legit and if it is they'll be no problem providing us w the requested info. We then could call the base to ensure it was legit. We never received a response from the would be buyer.

Can you point out all the wrongs with the buyer's story?
I advertised &!got the same message
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Old 05-24-2021, 01:42 PM
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Some people must have lived under a rock for decades to think we need to be cautioned about scams
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Old 05-24-2021, 02:22 PM
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So funny.
He can get on the internet and look at classified ads, but he's not allowed to use his phone.
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Old 05-24-2021, 08:03 PM
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yep, there is also the 'Certified Check' scam.

Anybody buying anything sight unseen is generally a scam, especially if it s motor vehicle.
Haha!!! We bought our TV home sight unseen!
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Old 05-24-2021, 08:13 PM
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I know! Its a scam like 9000 others out there. It. was an obvious scam from the first contact with him. Besides, even if it was legit, he has the option of not selling to him if hes uncomfortable with the situation. I wouldnt waste my time asking 50 questions that you know you wont get an answer to.
So many scammers out there, absolutely mind-boggling. We asked 3 questions on the advice of a real military man bc we wanted to sell the bike. Needed to pay for the bougie golf cart DH bought in TV. And bc we were uncomfortable, we asked those 3 questions. Did we know we wouldn't get honest answers? Nope. Hence the questions. Maybe @Girlcopper has mind-reading abilities, ours are called good ol' fashioned intelligent due diligence.
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