[s-cars] Scammer alert

[Ryan Hoitink]

They don't do it for the car..... just the money.  Here's how it
works: They mail you a bad check for too much money.  You mail them a
good check for the difference.  They never pick up the car, and you
are out the difference.  Simple, and hard to trace.

On 2/20/06, Greg Johnson <gregsj2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> I don't know where you are in this process but you might want to call local
> law enforcement and see if they want to set up a sting for your potential
> "buyer."   If/when he comes to pick up the car, they could be lying in wait
> to bust him.  Shouldn't be too difficult for them to determine that the
> check constitutes "bad paper."
>
> Greg J
>
> QuattroJedi at aol.com wrote:
>
> Had my coupe for sale on audifans site. Thought I had it sold. After
>  waiting
> around for the buyers check I receive a questionable check for the wrong
> amount. Anyone else heard of this. He wants the check cashed by me and then
> give
> him the change. No f*#king way. This is his email. Keep a look out.
> _edward_allison2003 at yahoo.com_ (mailto:edward_allison2003 at yahoo.com)
> PB
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