Edited on 2005-11-27 19:50:59

Hello, I listed a car for sale on this forum, 2002 XJR 100 with 17,000 miles. mostly recieved replies from people overseas wanting to pay with a cashiers check. The checks are to be chashed and some of the funds used for shipping? I am not sure what to do with these requests and have only given them my phone number to contact me if they are serious. Funny how none of them have called.

Andy

Submitted by dag77423@conso… on Mon, 01/23/2006 - 18:43

THIS IS A KNOWN INTERNET FRAUD SCHEME!!! DO NOT REPLY!!!

INSTEAD, FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE INTERNET CRIME COMPLAINT CENTER (IC3).

Check the following link for information on this scheme (Counterfeit Cashier's Check) and instructions for filing a complaint. I also encourage you to read through the descriptions of other known Internet frauds and schemes.

D.A. Gillespie
1986 XJ6 Sovereign

Submitted by gdilliard@disc… on Mon, 01/23/2006 - 15:57

I received no less than 5 such emails from people claiming to be brokers and wanting to overpay with cashier checks or money orders and have you send them the difference of the overpayment. one of the biggest tip-offs is that they barely ask any questions about the car itself. Although one did actually ask extensive questions but when it cam time to discuss payment terms, was cookie-cutter fraud.

Submitted by mfrank@westnet.com on Sun, 11/27/2005 - 20:19

Don't even reply. The usual scam is that the cashier's check is for more than the sale. They ask you to give them change, in the form of cash or a good money order. After you pay, thier check bounces. It can take a couple of weeks for a check to bounce when it's drawn on an overseas institution. By that time, they're gone with your money.