Well I live in Miami, FL I posted my car on graiglist.com (as some people suggested) I got responses within minutes. All of them claim to send me a check by next week and that the car will be shipped to Example Australia (on their behalf) It sound just like a scam... if I received a check How long I have to wait until my bank will clear and they wont take it away from me? did anyone experience this? scam or not?
2007-11-02 03:38:21 · 13 answers · asked by :) 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
This is the oldest scam in the internet sales book. What happens is this:
The buyer says that he wants the car or has a client who wants the car. He will tell his shipping agent to contact you and he will send or present you with a bank check. The bank check often arrives in an amount too high for the car. So you deposit the check and write him a check back for the difference. However the check comes back as fraudulent and you have surrendered your car and a check to the thief.
Stay away.
2007-11-02 04:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by Jay P 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most likely a scam. Trust your instincts and be patient, you will find a legitimate buyer that will complete the transaction with you completely and honestly.
The scam generally involves funds that never exist and the vehicle may or may not be shipped out of the country, if shipped you lose the vehicle and the money.
In some cases the buyer has a check for an amount greater than you are asking for your vehicle. They want cash back and the title to your vehicle. Once they have your cash and your vehicle you find that their check is phony, and you lose twice. Just ignore the eMails and move on to a real buyer.
Best to you,
Chuck Norlin/America's car Guy
30 years/thousands of car deals
http://www.thebestdealofyourlife.com
2007-11-02 05:07:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always be skeptical. You're right to question it. You can wait for the check to clear before shipping the car. Make the sale pending clearance of funds. You can also register for a Paypal account, or ask for certified, registered cashier check or money order. Any time you deal with checks, you run the chance of being ripped off (scammed). So, beware. I prefer to keep business close to home and meet face to face with the buyers.
2007-11-02 06:04:08 · answer #3 · answered by DB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scam. Only deal within your city. Don't take the chances of sending a car all the way to Australia. And always deal with cash.
2007-11-02 03:46:30 · answer #4 · answered by Austrian Theorist 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't bother with overseas. How do you know for sure if your buyer is legitimate? With Email, you can setup a time for them to come look at the car.
If you require the buyer to see the car prior to purchase, it makes you look legitimate to the buyer. It's a "I have nothing to hide" stance. Plus you get to meet the new owner. Also, don't do this alone!
Tell them that as the seller, you'll pay to have it checked out at a local garage of their choice and have them sent the results. You're going "above and beyond" what a buyer would expect with regard to, "is the buyer giving me a clunker". By "working with them" you'll have credibility.
2007-11-02 07:23:56 · answer #5 · answered by Deweyboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its a scam. I've sold plenty of cars on craigslist and I get ones from africa saying that they will " send a certified cashiers check for 5000 (when the car is only 2000 lets say) and they say keep 3000 and wire transfer the 2000 back to them its a fake and tell them you will report them, that usually keeps them away, also state in your ad that you will sell to local buyers only!
2007-11-02 04:45:05 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Kempa♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SCAM ALERT SCAM ALERT
Craigslist is full of scam artists. Run from this offer as fast as you can.
Selling on Craigslist should be limited to a local transaction. NEVER deal with an overseas buyer, NEVER.
2007-11-02 04:16:41 · answer #7 · answered by mccoyblues 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes,it is a scam...If you want to sell your car,put it in a local advertisement..No one is going to travel very far to get a car unless you have one that is very hard to find..
2007-11-02 04:44:43 · answer #8 · answered by Harley-HST 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked your spelling of the place you listed your car? There is no such list. You have made
2 spelling mistakes in what you posted. So using what you posted, nothing could happen.
2015-07-28 08:14:42 · answer #9 · answered by coraann 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a total scam, they do this on Craigslist all the time.
2007-11-02 03:51:55 · answer #10 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋