Members Kaz2550 Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Right, this guy contacts me to say he wants to buy my guitar and amp. And he sends me a cheque, only it has too much on it. Nearly double what I asked for in fact. So I contacted the guy and he says it's for shipping and I should pay the remaining balance to the shipper by western union. WTF? There are few confusing things: - The cheque is actually real. I got the money in my account already.- Why doesn't he just pay the shipping agency himself?- If he can afford to pay so much, why is he looking at secondhand instruments? He says it's for his son's birthday. You'd think that he'd buy new stuff for presents. - His English isn't very good Am I just dealing with a rich weirdo or a scammer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jeid2000 Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Scam... without a doubt a scam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neilrocks25 Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Money laundering ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kaz2550 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Yeah but the thing is, the cheque already cleared into my account. Why would he do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kaz2550 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Money laundering ? hmmmm that would make sense wouldn't it. Ya guys think I should contact the police? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jeid2000 Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Yep. Everything smells fishy tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Area Man Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 It's a fake check--the bank "fronted" you the money, but I guarantee it hasn't cleared. When you send the balance to the "shipper", it'll go to the scammer, and you'll be left holding the bag when the check bounces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jeid2000 Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 What he said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neilrocks25 Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Call your bank and ask their advice they have special teams dealing with this.if not call citizens advice or your local police station. they can put you or give you a number to call the experts. I hope it works out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrtokai Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 I tried to PM you about the RG, but your inbox is full, if it's still available can you PM me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members davydusade Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 you are liable for that money..dont send and dont spend!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members laurens Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 How long does it take for the check to be actually cleared by the bank? Perhaps it is better to wait for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MadKeithV Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Yeah but the thing is, the cheque already cleared into my account. Why would he do that? This is with 200% certainty a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Savo Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Yeah but the thing is, the cheque already cleared into my account. Why would he do that? As soon as you lodge the cheque the money "appears" in your account. The cheque will bounce in 4-5 working days though. The bank will then take the money back out of your account when it bounces and by that time you'll be after sending the scammer the guitar (that he prob doesnt want) and his "change" so he'll get off with your guitar AND your cash while you are left with nothing I know here if you lodge a cheque that bounces you are left with a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oops-A-Paisley Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 How long has the cheque been "in your account" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaRaf Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Yeha, dont send any money. That check hasnt cleared yet. In a week or so, you will see that the money is not actually in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TrueBlueAutoX Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Welcome to Internet Scams 101. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jjblacksheep Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Yep. I used to be a broker at Bank One and that's exactly what will happen. Get out of this deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kaz2550 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Thanks guys that was my gut instinct as well. I'll contact the police and see what happens. About the cheque bouncing; if it does, wouldn't he have to pay the charges and not me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oops-A-Paisley Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 you get the charge, I got charged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Savo Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Thanks guys that was my gut instinct as well. I'll contact the police and see what happens. About the cheque bouncing; if it does, wouldn't he have to pay the charges and not me? You'd think that would be the way it would work as thats logical but no, banks prefer to charge the person who was the victim of the bounced cheque for some odd reason. I guess they just like to compund your misery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oops-A-Paisley Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 You'd think that would be the way it would work as thats logical but no, banks prefer to charge the person who was the victim of the bounced cheque for some odd reason. probably because they already have your money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GCDEF Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Thanks guys that was my gut instinct as well. I'll contact the police and see what happens. About the cheque bouncing; if it does, wouldn't he have to pay the charges and not me? They can find you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM. It is a real check, but the account is a fake. It will take them at least 10 days to figure this out. Once that has happened, YOU will be on the hook for the funds because it was deposited in your account. Thus he will have your guitar AND whatever money you wired him back. DO NOT DO IT. This is the most prevalent scam going right now. Contact the police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mustaine-who? Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Is this your first day on planet Earth? Good lord this "extra money" scam has been around for years...:poke: If its too good to be true.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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