I'm selling my 4 wheeler and have a guy oversea's going to buy it. I remember that there was some kind of scam going on in this type of transaction but can't remember what board I seen this on. Has anybody heard of it?

 

Give us some details...

This scam happens all the time, but sometimes the buyer is legit. If you are getting a lot more than its worth, if you are using western union, if the buyer's "buddy" is involved, you are probably going to get burned.

 

don't give up the bike until full payment is made. simple as that

 

Yup..If you are paid in full before the wheeler leaves your possession then what can go wrong ? ..MAKE sure it has shipping insurance and delivery conformation so they can't claim they never received it I personally would only sell something this big to someone who was willing to pick it up in person or at least on the same continent.


PINKMOON

 

This is the e-mail I recieved.

Billy,
Thanks for the reply and info,i appreciate it and really love the pics,which also show its in good condition.
Payment will be in a cashier's check from my contact in the states,who i will instruct to issue you a cashiers check for $9000
When you get the check,will deduct your own money from it and wire the balance to my international shipping agent who will come for the pick up at your place as soon as payment is made.
To send check to you,your details will be needed like:
full name
street address
city
state
phone#/cell

i shall provide you with the information you will need to get the difference wired to my shipper,pleasedo make sure the title or paper works will be ready before or during pick up,have a nice day and will be expecting to hear from you.
Dr McGuary

N/B
The shipping funds will be wired to my international agent that
will come for the pickup he will be the one to arrange the pickup and shipping of the BIKE From
USA TO UK where i am living. now that we have an agreement I will like you to remove the advert you
placed on the website so that you will receive no more offers.the cheque will be sent to you via fedex.I
will give you a call as soon as you reply.Can call me anytime on my cell phone:############

 

Scam. Sorry, but as soon as you see him sending you money in a greater amount than he owes, then have you send some back, the jig is up.

 

That's what remimded me of those scams i read about but wasn't for sure if that was for buying or selling.

 

DON'T DO IT !

This is a scam . The fake *check * you get will go through the bank , BUT , The bank may refuse it upto 120 days after the fact .

They won't take your quad , but the good money order you send will be cashed and the *buyer * will disappear .

Rick

 

your not the only one I almost fell for it but than I really thought about it. who in ther right mind would send more money to some one in another country whom they never met expecting them to send some of it back. my suggestion is to keep it local like the u.s.a.or your own state.

 

now, if there was a credible third party named in that, i would say to look into it, but since it's his "contact" and his other "contact" that leaves 2 parties unknown to u. bad idea. u could sell it in the states for what it's worth.