only seen pictures,dont know seller, he wants me to pay half at time of shipping, half upon my receiving of the bike, says he will e-mail me I.D.,title,shipping papers . he wants me to wire money, 1800.00 western union and then pay 1800.00 at time of recievership the bike seems well worth the money, possibly sounds to good to be true???
2006-12-03 07:40:21 · 15 answers · asked by Scott A 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
No way would I do that with all the scams online.
Its also interesting how the money is going to western union and not his house address. He could disappear so easily.
Dont be a sucker.
2006-12-03 07:44:09 · answer #1 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No way! NEVER pay by wire! This is a common scam. You'll never see the bike or your money.
Title paperwork can't be e-mailed! Only original documents are valid. Oh, and by the way, the UK doesn't have a title system like in the US, so he can't send you a title in any manner!
You said it yourself -- it sounds too good to be true. When that's the case, it IS too good to be true and is therefore FALSE!
You should NEVER purchase a vehicle until you have PERSONALLY inspected both the vehicle AND the paperwork.
Lastly, a UK spec bike CAN'T be registered, titled, or operated on US roads. So even if it was legit, it would be a bad idea anyway.
2006-12-03 07:46:39 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me guess .... eBay? The general rule is do not buy expensive items from people you don't know (and therefore don't trust) sight unseen, especially if they're being shipped long distance. Con artists love to use this ploy since once they've received your money there's precious little you can do to get your money back if they send you a piece of garbage (or nothing at all). Chances are he'll disappear like a feather in a windstorm as soon as he's got your money.
Cancel the deal and look for something a bit closer to home that you can actually touch, see, feel, smell, taste, test-drive, etc.
2006-12-03 07:45:43 · answer #3 · answered by My Evil Twin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This type of thing is usually a scam. You need to do other things to protect yourself.
One is to find (through your OWN) efforts, someone bonded in the UK to recieve the bike on your behalf and ship it to another bonded place in the U.S.
Upon proof of payment, the bike AND the paperwork would be released to you. DO NOT send money without seeing the bike on US soil. If the seller wants money to ship, have it sent freight collect.
They cannot email you the papers. They need to be the originals.
You do this, and you're going to lose 1800 bucks.
Be smart, as the saying goes..."If it seems to good to be true, it probably is."
2006-12-03 07:54:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest doing a little more research before you wire any funds - I was just watching something earlier with a similar scenario where someone was trying to buy a vintage motorcycle but it ended up being a scam. Since this is an international shipment I would suggest contacting an international brokerage company to handle on your behalf so that you are not liable. Either way if it is too good to be true then most probably it is.
2006-12-03 07:48:22 · answer #5 · answered by Pc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just read the Craigslists rules and advisories on that. eBay doesnt say what the reality is.
http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html
That page there is just common sence.
3. Someone requests wire service payment via Western Union or MoneyGram:
* Often claim that an MTCN or confirmation code is needed before he can withdraw your money - this is FALSE, once you've wired money, it is GONE.
* Scam "bait" items include laptops, plasma TVs, cell phones, tickets - but could be almost anything
* common countries currently include: Nigeria, Romania, Ukraine, Spain, UK, Italy, Netherlands - but could be anywhere
* deal often seems too good to be true
Craigslist
2006-12-03 07:53:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess Google can calculate it for you. this would desire to be uncomplicated to do because of employing finding up "forex substitute calculator" or some thing. by employing the way, US makes use of money. Cents are fractions of a greenback. one hundred cents consistent with greenback.
2016-10-13 22:33:38 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like he saw you coming. never buy somthing unless you can look at it up close. and never buy something from someone or sent them money unless you wont risk loosing it. What is to stop him from keeping your money and the bike?
2006-12-03 07:51:36 · answer #8 · answered by lightningviper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most things to do with Western Union are dodgy. If it sounds too good to be true then it prob..........
2006-12-03 07:45:16 · answer #9 · answered by jackie j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO don't do it I fell for this and I lost 2000 dollars its a scam
2006-12-03 07:57:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋