FRAUD / SCAM = Be Aware of this scam
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FRAUD / SCAM = Be Aware of this scam
I have been selling here on the Forum for some time. Well I had my 2004 up for sale Last Aug and it sold then I posted a bunch of extra parts for sale here on the forum.
I got hit by this scam back in Aug and it has happened twice again on parts I have for sale here. I really do not understand the Scam but it involves the buyer wanting your item and offering full price.. Here is the Text I got ( I listed a number to receive texts from in all my adds) I have no idea what would actually happen IF I were to follow thru on this scam? I had something like this happen several years ago and the buyer get me tied up with emails??? I finally just stopped. On this scam - they supposedly send you a check - you deposit it and wait for it to clear??? I have 'heard' that sometimes a check may "Appear' to clear then Later come back as a bad check - you can get hit with fees and if the item is gone.. you out that also.. SO< if you get a text or response like this... just ignore it... ITS FAKE..
This area code is Texas, two weeks ago I got the same scam and it was from FL I told this guy... You need a new scam - your buddie from FL tried this last week... Never heard back.. I did try to call but of course it never goes thru - If you do call , be sure to Block your number with *67 - no need to give them a good number on their caller ID
1-682-628-6207: Thanks for your quick response I'm okay with the price & condition,i plan to send the money in a bank check and USPS it to you, then I will arrange for a pick up after check cleared at your bank.. I'll need your Full Name and Delivery Address or a p.o box for the check to be issue out to you, i await your response and after the check clear my movers will come for pick up asap.
I got hit by this scam back in Aug and it has happened twice again on parts I have for sale here. I really do not understand the Scam but it involves the buyer wanting your item and offering full price.. Here is the Text I got ( I listed a number to receive texts from in all my adds) I have no idea what would actually happen IF I were to follow thru on this scam? I had something like this happen several years ago and the buyer get me tied up with emails??? I finally just stopped. On this scam - they supposedly send you a check - you deposit it and wait for it to clear??? I have 'heard' that sometimes a check may "Appear' to clear then Later come back as a bad check - you can get hit with fees and if the item is gone.. you out that also.. SO< if you get a text or response like this... just ignore it... ITS FAKE..
This area code is Texas, two weeks ago I got the same scam and it was from FL I told this guy... You need a new scam - your buddie from FL tried this last week... Never heard back.. I did try to call but of course it never goes thru - If you do call , be sure to Block your number with *67 - no need to give them a good number on their caller ID
1-682-628-6207: Thanks for your quick response I'm okay with the price & condition,i plan to send the money in a bank check and USPS it to you, then I will arrange for a pick up after check cleared at your bank.. I'll need your Full Name and Delivery Address or a p.o box for the check to be issue out to you, i await your response and after the check clear my movers will come for pick up asap.
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theycallmeauto (05-06-2016)
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I would let them send me a check then turn it over to the FBI they take mail fraud VERY seriously.
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