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TeresaA 12-05-2023 07:46 AM
It is a very well known scam
 
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Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2279387)
Why can it not be legit?

Payment with a Certified Check is usually very easy to confirm and much different than payment with a "Bank Check". If you'll note the OP's original post, he's not using clear language for what he's been promised.

Depending on what bank issued the check, some "bank checks" are easy to confirm.

There isn't always a boogey man.
This is a well known scam for years now. The exact thing happened to me. This check looks very legit but does not clear right away. It’s a scam

retiredguy123 12-05-2023 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Bracne (Post 2279779)
I listen to an auto dealership podcast that made me aware of the best way to sell a vehicle safely.

If you do find a legit buyer, this is a safe way to confirm that the money is in your account before releasing it.

Sell Your Used Car Privately | PrivateAuto
The problem is that the money is in your account. The bank is required to place the money into your account when you present them with a check. However, when the bank discovers that the check is a counterfeit, they can remove the money from your account. The scammer is depending on you to not understand how certified checks are processed. Do not accept a certified check as payment if the check is from an out-of-town bank.

Vermilion Villager 12-05-2023 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Northwoods (Post 2279357)
I am trying to sell a car. I've posted on a few sites. I have an interested person who contacted me via email. They said they are interested and would like to purchase but will not be able to come and see the vehicle and pay cash due to their work schedule, They will pay with a certified bank check and have movers pick it up after the check clears my account.

Is there any possibility that this could be a scam?
Ask them for a money order or cashiers check (both as good as cash)....see how they respond

merrymini 12-05-2023 08:24 AM
They use this ploy with just about any product, furniture car etc. would you buy any automobile without seeing it?

golf4dns 12-05-2023 08:25 AM
Run!!!!

retiredguy123 12-05-2023 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager (Post 2279809)
Ask them for a money order or cashiers check (both as good as cash)....see how they respond
Money orders and cashiers checks are not as good as cash. Both can be counterfeited, just like certified checks. Even cash can be counterfeited, but it is not as easy to do.

waterflower 12-05-2023 08:28 AM
Scam

Scout612 12-05-2023 08:28 AM
100% scam
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Northwoods (Post 2279357)
I am trying to sell a car. I've posted on a few sites. I have an interested person who contacted me via email. They said they are interested and would like to purchase but will not be able to come and see the vehicle and pay cash due to their work schedule, They will pay with a certified bank check and have movers pick it up after the check clears my account.

Is there any possibility that this could be a scam?
Walk away it’s a scam

LonnyP 12-05-2023 08:30 AM
Scam. Block them.

Pegasusprt 12-05-2023 08:45 AM
Here's how it works. The car is $1000, the check will be for $3000. Cash the check and pay the shipper $2000 cash. You are out a car and $3000.

Trishakaye 12-05-2023 08:54 AM
Wow
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Northwoods (Post 2279357)
I am trying to sell a car. I've posted on a few sites. I have an interested person who contacted me via email. They said they are interested and would like to purchase but will not be able to come and see the vehicle and pay cash due to their work schedule, They will pay with a certified bank check and have movers pick it up after the check clears my account.

Is there any possibility that this could be a scam?
Any possible way this is NOT a scam??

Wondering 12-05-2023 09:09 AM
Ask for a copy of their driver's license. Talk with your bank about process of clearing.

Sparky1959 12-05-2023 09:11 AM
What kind of car are you selling ? And how much ? Better yet can you send me the URL from your post ? I’ve been looking for a used car for awhile now …

Birdrm 12-05-2023 09:15 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Northwoods (Post 2279357)
I am trying to sell a car. I've posted on a few sites. I have an interested person who contacted me via email. They said they are interested and would like to purchase but will not be able to come and see the vehicle and pay cash due to their work schedule, They will pay with a certified bank check and have movers pick it up after the check clears my account.

Is there any possibility that this could be a scam?
Depending on the bank listed on the check you can verify if it is real with that actual bank, if it is not a real bank then it is obviously fake.

nhtexasrn 12-05-2023 09:23 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2279387)
Why can it not be legit?

Payment with a Certified Check is usually very easy to confirm and much different than payment with a "Bank Check". If you'll note the OP's original post, he's not using clear language for what he's been promised.

Depending on what bank issued the check, some "bank checks" are easy to confirm.

There isn't always a boogey man.
Because this is one of the oldest scams out there.


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