Jaymz Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 For those who don't know, I've been taking offers on my SS. And possibly selling if the price is right. I recieved this email a few days ago and got a pretty good laugh out of it. Sounds like another one of those "bad check hand off" type of scams. Take a look, and have a good laugh. be carefull sellers To: [email protected] Hello I have forwarded your vehicle information to my client and after evaluation and due to time constraint on the fact that we are running short of time. I'm delighted to tell you that my client has recommended your vehicle, with full interest and he has instructed me to carry on with his transaction,he hopes the engine is serviced and oil changed too .He cant wait to see the vehicle parked in his garage. However,My client made out a certified cashiers check of( US $30,000) before he traveled to london for death of his daughter,for a previous vehicle and its shipment charges etc,but it was unfortunately sold.The amount on the check he deposited for the vehicle is bigger than what should be paid to you now, so the check is now meant for the total expenses which includes the purchase of your vehicle,the pick up of the vehicle from its present location and the shipping charges/other necessary shipping arrangements. However he has instructed us to carry on with this transaction. So you're required to d deduct the cost of your vehicle being ( US $23,850)and send the balance of( US $6,150) to the Agent ( our shipper ) for him to be able to offset shipping & tax charges, and other cosmetic repair costs.After payment has reached you and balance sent to shipper, the shipper's agent will come for inspection, pick up (of vehicle & signing of title papers), make some cosmetic touches and drive to a prepaid shipper to be shipped to my customer.and also conclude other necessary shipping arrangements.so you don't have to bother yourself about the pick up and shipping arrangements. Please Confirm this and provide full name,correct address and phone number for check payment to be delivered to you via fed ex courier . Thanks and God bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocoop Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Thats the norm, nobody is dumb enough to actually do that I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kweber1911 Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 i had a 1953 dodge M37 that I was selling for the right price and got a deal like that from one of the guys...i just ignored anything to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsJac Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 When I was selling my truck I used to get ones of the email once a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted September 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 When I was selling my truck I used to get ones of the email once a week. yeah lol. Its annoying, but in a way amusing. I just feel sorry for those who actually fall for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsJac Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 yeah lol. Its annoying, but in a way amusing. I just feel sorry for those who actually fall for it. I actually worked with a guy who took the check, i told him it was a scam but he didnt listen. the only good thing he did is not release the car until the payment cleared. It bounced a week later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1SSS Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 I got a few of those and emailed them back and told them to go fudge themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoke03 Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Ive got a few of those before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissfans03ss Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Thats the norm, nobody is dumb enough to actually do that I hope If it smells like a scam it must be a scam.Theres no way i would sell any vehicle or give in to their demands without talking or seeing someone face to face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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