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Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - cornflakes - 08-30-2007
Hey guys, got a possible transaction going on right now with a guy in the UK.
I don't know if this sounds normal or if there is something fishy about it so wanted to ask your opinions, but as far as it sounds (communication via email so far), doesn't seem like a scam.
Basically he's willing to buy my 04 focus zts (after seeing my ad) and since he's in UK he said his associate in the US will issue me a certified check for the total amount of my car + shipping fees (that he is paying for).
Then he said once my check arrives to me, i just deduct my asking price from it and the remaining funds will cover the shipping. I just wire it via Western Union to his international shipping agent (he has his own international shipping agent he said). Once he receives the balance, the shipping agent will come over and pick up my car. He said he'll pass along to me his shipper's address.
So the only thing he asked from me was to forward some info so he can give it to his associate who will be issuing the check. The info he requested of me was: my name, address (city/prov/postal) and my phone number. That's all.
So what should i do to make sure this is legit and protect myself from any possible scam here.
Obviously i'm not gonna give away my car until the check and the funds are cleared and in my bank.....that would suck to have someone just come and take my car and get no money for it lol.
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - naz - 08-30-2007
international banking is dicey... if it is a certified check drawn on a US or canadian bank (which it almost certainly won't be) I'd just report him as a scammer and ignore him (don't give him any of your personal info)
i believe it is possible for the check to look like it cleared (your bank account will show the funds) and then you would send over the title.. but because of some international banking voodoo later on that check will NOT clear and money will be yanked from your account, and you'll be car-less since its on a boat going to somewhere and you signed the title over
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - ZTWsquared - 08-30-2007
What he said ... scam ... ignore them or have some fun with them, but whatever you do, don't do what they ask especially giving them personal info. For all you know they're from Brampton and they're really planning on stealing your car.
naz,Aug 29 2007, 09:58 PM Wrote:international banking is dicey... if it is a certified check drawn on a US or canadian bank (which it almost certainly won't be) I'd just report him as a scammer and ignore him (don't give him any of your personal info)
i believe it is possible for the check to look like it cleared (your bank account will show the funds) and then you would send over the title.. but because of some international banking voodoo later on that check will NOT clear and money will be yanked from your account, and you'll be car-less since its on a boat going to somewhere and you signed the title over
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Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - meford4u - 08-30-2007
My sister was involved with the same situation, except with a piece of furniture.
The issuer sent her a certified cheque, for almost double the amount she was asking for a dresser. Then then asked her to have the piece available for a shipper to pick up from her house, and to give the shipper the amount that they had overpaid(in cash)
She went to the police and they verified that the cheque was phoney. A scam.
And if you follow up with this UK idiot who gets a better version of the Focus in his own country, then you my friend, will fall into the trap.
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - zx5chris - 08-30-2007
SCAM!!!!! run/drive and keep your focus away from that bad man!
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - ZTWsugardaddy - 08-30-2007
Scam! Run! Don't Walk Away!
Sounds like what happens on eBay all the time.
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - Frost__2001 - 08-30-2007
yeah it's a total Scam, as if he really wants a Focus Saloon (Sedan) in the Uk, they come with more options in the Ghia version then they do with the ZTS, not to mention it's cheaper by far for them to get that car in the UK without the shipping charges, VAT, and adding UK Required safety features for legal road use.
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - NOS2Go4Me - 08-30-2007
Yeah it's a total scam. Someone gets a parts car and you get to cry in your beer if it goes through. Don't be that guy.
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - j3rt - 08-30-2007
Scammo.
I've got the same email for my bike, then my buddy who was selling his called to say someone was interested. Turns out it was the same email address, james.bound what a douche bag.
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - Flofocus - 08-30-2007
big time scam
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - mo_focus - 08-30-2007
yeah as everyone has said its a scam, please report them to
https://www.recol.ca/intro.aspx?lang=en
while back i got a similar one as well. I emailed them to recol. I got a thank you letter from RCMP.
Regards, Mo
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - NikiterZTS - 08-30-2007
this is probably of kijiji isn't it?
i see things like that on there everyday
and yea i say REPORT that guy
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - cornflakes - 08-31-2007
ok i'll submit it to the that link u gave
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - thenorm - 09-01-2007
SCAM!!!!!!!!
anytime that they want you to ship money back to them, its a scam!
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - cornflakes - 09-20-2007
Hey guys just an update: so i got his check in the mail a couple days ago. It has his name address and bank name, address, branch etc.
The cheque is from TD Canada Trust. What should i do with this cheque? I wanted to go to the bank and find it out if its a real cheque or not or even call his branch and find out if its legit.
Anything else i should do or not do before I deposit it in my bank account and try to complete this transaction??
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - Oscar The Grouch - 09-20-2007
Dude, this sounds like bad news all over it. I'd rip up the cheque and find a new buyer.
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - NikiterZTS - 09-20-2007
Oscar The Grouch,Sep 19 2007, 08:31 PM Wrote:Dude, this sounds like bad news all over it. I'd rip up the cheque and find a new buyer.
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why not figure it out first?? why rip it apart right away? wtf come on Oscar
this is gettin pretty interesting
cordflackes i think your idea pretty good...call in and see if this check is legit
please keep us updated
p.s. one member(orange03svtf) on FF.com got scammed at week or so ago....he bought fake 300zx ....obviosly sent the money and now doesn't know what to do....
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - Gravter - 09-20-2007
I have no idea how people can buy such big ticket items without first seeing it!
I guess I work too hard for my money to chance it.
Where did you place your ad?
How is he gonna pick up the car?
Is he saying that he sent you enough money to pay for shipping? If so, this is bad, imo.
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - D-Dub - 09-21-2007
I would hold your car until the money clears, make sure to ask the bank how long it will take.
Someone Wants To Buy My Focus - Frost__2001 - 09-21-2007
If the Check is fake, you should take it to your local police station as this is a fraud. let the cops deal with it after that.