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Rhyder · 07-04-2013, 06:11 PM

this is a different version of an old scam, it used to be money orders or cashier checks....

Usually it would be they supposedly sent more than they were supposed to by accident, so could you please send them a check back with the difference.

The reason it worked is that the banks can take as long as 14 days (heard some take as long as a month) to actually clear it, but they put the money in your account sooner, so you think its cleared, then send them the extra, then how ever many days later the bank discovers it was a forgery and takes the money out of your account.

And guess what, your left holding the bag. As checks and money orders aren't actually legal tender, they are just promissory notes, by depositing them into your account, you are taking responsibility for them being real. And you will have to pay back the lost money.

Works something like:

you are selling something for $3000...they send you a money order they forged or stole for $4000. Usually they are in say CA while you are in GA, its always somewhere far away.

they say oops, just deposit it and send us the difference please.

you deposit it, 2 days later (sometimes sooner) the bank puts it in your account.

You think its there and legit now, so you send them $1000 back...

12 days later the bank realizes its a fake and withdraws the full $4000 back out of your bank account. you just lost $1000

Monchy36 · 07-04-2013, 06:27 PM

Live & learn, happen to me to, deposit check bank clear it the ask put delivery money on a green card that Walmart sell, I was a little skeptical but I thinking without the back code from the card they can't do nothing, but they ask for prove so I send a email with the card and receipt and didn't notice that the card code is on the receipt...

now every time they try it I just play a little then I say I know is a scam and they stop right away...

olblue75 · 07-04-2013, 11:08 PM

Had the same exact story (oceanographer) when i tried to sell a sportster on craigslist i even played along an then when i didnt do stuff quickly enough she/they goy pissy an i got pissy back and reported them to ebay was kind of fun for a few lol

Casperadub70 · 07-04-2013, 11:20 PM

If yuo want to reed this post in its full then yuo have to send me $58 to my paypal account and for some reason ill send you back $76 once its reed.

How did that look? I can start scaming tomorrow.

Casperadub70 · 07-04-2013, 11:25 PM

Ok for serious about a year ago my grandma got a phone call from a young lady pretending to be my sister. She was crying and told my grandma that she was in jail in Canada and need $2000 to get out and to wire the money. Luckly my grandma did have the $2000 and she called my mom and my sister was sitting right next to her.
My Grandma really believed it was my sister. Crazy.

cvp33 · 07-05-2013, 08:15 AM

I can't believe anyone would fall for this crap over and over again, but apparently they do. On another note you're not going to believe what I just sold my ZL1 for! This Nigerian Prince wanted my car and .............

TastyBake · 07-05-2013, 10:04 AM

Thats an old school scam. Been around since late 1990's on other sites.

45thCamaro · 07-07-2013, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Monchy36

Live & learn, happen to me to, deposit check bank clear it the ask put delivery money on a green card that Walmart sell, I was a little skeptical but I thinking without the back code from the card they can't do nothing, but they ask for prove so I send a email with the card and receipt and didn't notice that the card code is on the receipt...

now every time they try it I just play a little then I say I know is a scam and they stop right away...

This is also being use by the infamous FBI virus on the computers. It locks you out, and makes you go to the store but one of these gift cards with like 200 bucks on it and then you input the code. My friend had this virus on his computer, what a pain in the ass to remove.

bannonm · 07-07-2013, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by steveo9043

It happened to my cousin selling his motorcycle. He got a cashiers check and was skeptical so went to the bank. The bank checked it out and said it was fine. Cashed it for him, he sent the money and then paid off the loan. 2 days later police knocked on his door to arrest him for "producing a fake check". He had all the emails and everything to cover him but the bank wanted there money back. He is red flagged on his credit report for 7 years.

I know a guy this exact scenario happened too excepted selling a dodge Durango. The buyer timed it on a Saturday right before the bank closed so the teller was hurried and said the check was good. He deposits it, turns over the title and keys to the buyer. Monday he gets a call from the bank to stop in. Cops are waiting for him.

Insurance covered it as a theft, but ironically the truck turns back up after the buyer sells it to a woman in Indiana. I don't recall if be got the truck back or kept the insurance money. But he didn't have any credit problems because of it like your cousin. That seems like bs since it was a theft and forgery.

07-04-2013, 06:11 PM	#15
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	this is a different version of an old scam, it used to be money orders or cashier checks.... Usually it would be they supposedly sent more than they were supposed to by accident, so could you please send them a check back with the difference. The reason it worked is that the banks can take as long as 14 days (heard some take as long as a month) to actually clear it, but they put the money in your account sooner, so you think its cleared, then send them the extra, then how ever many days later the bank discovers it was a forgery and takes the money out of your account. And guess what, your left holding the bag. As checks and money orders aren't actually legal tender, they are just promissory notes, by depositing them into your account, you are taking responsibility for them being real. And you will have to pay back the lost money. Works something like: you are selling something for $3000...they send you a money order they forged or stole for $4000. Usually they are in say CA while you are in GA, its always somewhere far away. they say oops, just deposit it and send us the difference please. you deposit it, 2 days later (sometimes sooner) the bank puts it in your account. You think its there and legit now, so you send them $1000 back... 12 days later the bank realizes its a fake and withdraws the full $4000 back out of your bank account. you just lost $1000 Last edited by Rhyder; 07-04-2013 at 06:42 PM.

07-04-2013, 06:27 PM	#16
Monchy36 ZLT!!! COTW (8/5/13) Drives: 2011 IOM 1LT RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 4,773	Live & learn, happen to me to, deposit check bank clear it the ask put delivery money on a green card that Walmart sell, I was a little skeptical but I thinking without the back code from the card they can't do nothing, but they ask for prove so I send a email with the card and receipt and didn't notice that the card code is on the receipt... now every time they try it I just play a little then I say I know is a scam and they stop right away... __________________ My Journal:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213787

07-04-2013, 11:20 PM	#18
Casperadub70 Drives: 2014 1LE Camaro, 95 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: America Posts: 940	If yuo want to reed this post in its full then yuo have to send me $58 to my paypal account and for some reason ill send you back $76 once its reed. How did that look? I can start scaming tomorrow. __________________ 2014 1LE 2SS Camaro Recaro seats, Custom Cam, Kooks LT headers, CAI intake, Z/28 Spoiler, Z/28 Belly Pan, Z/28 Brake Air Ducts, Stainless Steel breaklines, BMR Toe Rods and Trailing Arms resulting in 482.49 RWHP

07-04-2013, 11:25 PM	#19
Casperadub70 Drives: 2014 1LE Camaro, 95 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: America Posts: 940	Ok for serious about a year ago my grandma got a phone call from a young lady pretending to be my sister. She was crying and told my grandma that she was in jail in Canada and need $2000 to get out and to wire the money. Luckly my grandma did have the $2000 and she called my mom and my sister was sitting right next to her. My Grandma really believed it was my sister. Crazy. __________________ 2014 1LE 2SS Camaro Recaro seats, Custom Cam, Kooks LT headers, CAI intake, Z/28 Spoiler, Z/28 Belly Pan, Z/28 Brake Air Ducts, Stainless Steel breaklines, BMR Toe Rods and Trailing Arms resulting in 482.49 RWHP

07-05-2013, 08:15 AM	#20
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,388	I can't believe anyone would fall for this crap over and over again, but apparently they do. On another note you're not going to believe what I just sold my ZL1 for! This Nigerian Prince wanted my car and ............. __________________ 1997 Z28 Anniversary Edition *SOLD* 2004 GTO *ORDER CANCELLED* 2004 CTS-V *SOLD* 2005 CTS-V *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2006 300C SRT-8 *SOLD* 2010 CTS-V *SOLD* 2012 CTS-V coupe *SOLD* 2013 ZL1 vert *SOLD* 2016 Callaway Z06 *SOLD* 2019 Z06 *SOLD* "I lived my life by one motto.......mottos are for losers" cvp33

07-04-2013, 11:08 PM	#17
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Had the same exact story (oceanographer) when i tried to sell a sportster on craigslist i even played along an then when i didnt do stuff quickly enough she/they goy pissy an i got pissy back and reported them to ebay was kind of fun for a few lol

07-05-2013, 10:04 AM	#21
TastyBake Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	Thats an old school scam. Been around since late 1990's on other sites.