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I have posted adds on this site to sell a truck and some parts. The next day I got contacted by an individual who made an offer and we agreed on price and shipping. After about 3 weeks of this guy jerking me around he finaly send me a check, I go to the bank to cash it and it is a counterfeit. Now he is e-mailing me saying Im trying to run off with his money. I still have my truck and all keys and title so there is no way he got anything from me. Has anyone else had this problem trying to sell on the internet and if so what was the outcome? Thanks.
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From: Colorful Colorado
this is not uncommon...I have sold parts on this site, but I do it through Ebay and Paypal, that way there is protection for both parties...checks are a thing of the past.
Good luck in the future...and remember most people are generally good.
Good luck in the future...and remember most people are generally good.
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He is still in contact with me but he uses 3 different e-mails. The bank said they are trying to find him but they realy didnt seem to conserned. They didnt contact the police or even get my contact info.
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Notify the police and the FBI. The FBI has department for scams like this. I had someone try to give me $5000 for a truck I was selling for $1500 and he wanted me to send him the difference. I reported it but since the guy claimed to be in Canada, they couldn't do anything about it. The bank didn't lose any money and don't care if this guy gets caught or not.
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From: sunny fla sometimes windy
A one on one meeting will clear things up!!! Are you sure this ain't the guy down here in Florida who is making his own money? He calls it the United states private dollar, He says that the federal reserve is a corrupt monopoly and he should be able to make his own money since he is backing it with silver!! Everybody knows that the federal reserve isn't federal right? it is a private bank not connected to the government in any way!!! I think this guy may have a point but he is a maniac they told him he couldn't make the U.S. Private dollar, So he started printing off regular U.S. currency!!
(counterfeit!!) All the checks he was paying his employees with are considered worthless and no banks will cash them as per treasury department. They put him in jail for the private dollars he was spending all over town, then he got out and did the counterfiets, and I haven't heard anything since.
(counterfeit!!) All the checks he was paying his employees with are considered worthless and no banks will cash them as per treasury department. They put him in jail for the private dollars he was spending all over town, then he got out and did the counterfiets, and I haven't heard anything since.
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Can you send me the original e-mail.
I have received 3 e-mail from mixed up person regarding some things I justed listed.
The wording,topic,and reference are strange.
EDIT:
Here is a copy of one of them.
BTW <> I don't have a car ot truck for sale.
Good-day i am mr Blanck Goddon i live in sweden europ I saw your car in these classified address
{www.sellmycaravan.co.uk} and am interested in buying your Car . I could
like to know the actual amount of it and the present condition state and i
will prefer to pay with a certifield cheque and about the shipping I know
a good shipping company that I am using .kindly get back now with the
price and if you get the picture you can send to my box mail to view.
Are you a private seller?
Will you accept my offer?
Do you accept (usa bank certifield cheque) as my method of payment? I would
want you to email me back with your last offering, Asap,
Best Regards
Blanck
also,it is AD's (short for ADvertisement)
ADD is a mathematical equation.
I have received 3 e-mail from mixed up person regarding some things I justed listed.
The wording,topic,and reference are strange.
EDIT:
Here is a copy of one of them.
BTW <> I don't have a car ot truck for sale.
Good-day i am mr Blanck Goddon i live in sweden europ I saw your car in these classified address
{www.sellmycaravan.co.uk} and am interested in buying your Car . I could
like to know the actual amount of it and the present condition state and i
will prefer to pay with a certifield cheque and about the shipping I know
a good shipping company that I am using .kindly get back now with the
price and if you get the picture you can send to my box mail to view.
Are you a private seller?
Will you accept my offer?
Do you accept (usa bank certifield cheque) as my method of payment? I would
want you to email me back with your last offering, Asap,
Best Regards
Blanck
also,it is AD's (short for ADvertisement)
ADD is a mathematical equation.
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From: Right Behind You
Originally Posted by bradshaw6243
I am scared i might get ripped off. That is some spooky stuff.
This offer stands for anyone...
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From: NW burbs of chicago
I recieved a check once while selling my old truck, I figured it was a scam, but figured I'd scam the scammer into fedexing the check over night.... Sure enough... that had to cost em 20 bucks 
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I forgot to memtion that Ken has this in place on the classifieds section to help FTE users.
This is the Header before the e-mail message
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NOTICE: This message is from another user on Ford Truck Enthusiasts concerning your classifieds ad. Be aware that scammers and con-artists often use online classifieds to try to rip off people.
We recommend you read the following web page before replying to anyone who contacts you via our classifieds:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/...erpayalrt.shtm
The following message is from someone contacting you via our classifieds:
NEW & Experienced Assorted AM/FM Cassette **** style stereos
Dear Seller,
This is the Header before the e-mail message
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NOTICE: This message is from another user on Ford Truck Enthusiasts concerning your classifieds ad. Be aware that scammers and con-artists often use online classifieds to try to rip off people.
We recommend you read the following web page before replying to anyone who contacts you via our classifieds:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/...erpayalrt.shtm
The following message is from someone contacting you via our classifieds:
NEW & Experienced Assorted AM/FM Cassette **** style stereos
Dear Seller,