Bigfoot Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Just got a text from a "buyer" on cars.com Text reads: "Hi, what's d lowest price acceptable for you car vehicle on cars dot com & any issues not mentioned? Pat" Response: "Not willing to go too low. She does have a slight leak in the rear diff and A/C compressor. Other than that she is solid. What number did you have in mind? I get she is 16 years old." His response followed almost instantly: "s advise of your pay pal details so I can send money." Followed immediately by: "OK with asking price & condition as described on the web. I will pay via pay pal and arrange for pick up cos I'm out of town for biz.Pl" 620 area code (KS location) What are my risks if I give him my paypal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Run away. Iz teh bullshiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 I got that feeling immediately, but wasn't sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Without question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 I sent another text asking when would pick up be...silence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Ok, now he has responded. Saying guys will call and arrange pick up after purchase is complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final Effort Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 That has RED FLAGS all over it. Without question, be afraid be very afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 My paypal is just my email. There shouldn't be any danger in just giving him that and see what happens right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final Effort Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I'd ignore any and all response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 If you accept PayPal research when then consider the funds collected, not just when they allow you to access the funds. Working fraud for a bank we get customers upset all the time because they theres a hold placed and they are given access to the funds by federal law but we haven't actually collected from the other bank. The check bounces and we put it back on them. Personally I wouldn't sell it to anyone that didn't wire funds or meet you at the bank. When I sold the 66 I met the guy at a Chase Bank and watched them issue the Cashiers Check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final Effort Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 What Eddie says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 I just replied and told him unless he can deliver cash in person I didn't feel comfortable with this deal and will pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final Effort Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Way to go. I know you want to sell it, but I'm afraid that was a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cu4L8R Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Dont do it. I get those all the time in Craigslist. They just want ur info (Hacker's). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Now just be sure you're getting legit US currency. Look for the denomination stripe. A lot of ones and fives being bleached and printed as twenties or hundreds. Only take a cashiers check and then do it at their bank so you know the source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yeah Eddie, wife already said that about the cash. Also heard about the cashiers check fraud too. How are we supposed to conduct transactions with so much fraud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yeah Eddie, wife already said that about the cash. Also heard about the cashiers check fraud too. How are we supposed to conduct transactions with so much fraud? I view it as job security Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNoNe Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Don't do it. A serious buyer will come and see the car before buying. He can dispute his paypal payment and you end up with nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old yeller Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Don't forget to repost it on CL so it gets moved back to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I'm with these guys, it's a scammer. If he contacts you again, tell him you want double in your PayPal until he picks it up...I bet he agrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleezy E Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 scammity scammer scam scam scamaroo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az57chevy Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Yeah Eddie, wife already said that about the cash. Also heard about the cashiers check fraud too. How are we supposed to conduct transactions with so much fraud? Wire transfer is the safest. Even if your bank takes a "cashier check" there is no quarantee that it is the reald eal Cash? No way, plus IRS will get alerted when you depoist 10K at a time. IF it is not funny money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Yeah Eddie, wife already said that about the cash. Also heard about the cashiers check fraud too. How are we supposed to conduct transactions with so much fraud? Wire transfer is the safest. Even if your bank takes a "cashier check" there is no quarantee that it is the reald eal Cash? No way, plus IRS will get alerted when you depoist 10K at a time. IF it is not funny money In order to do a wire transfer you have to provide your account number and routing info. They can commit fraud using that info later. I've heard of folks opening an account just for receiving wires. As for cashiers checks that's why I told him only if you go to their bank and see the check handed to the buyer. If you accept cash you simply hang onto it until you can hand it to the seller of the next Vette he's buying never depositing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRS Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I have handled cashier's checks from out of state this way: - Get the bank, ser #, payer information, and drawn amount when they get it. - Call the bank (look up the number) and ask for the cashier's check verification dept. Every major bank has them. - They will ask for the name, ser. # and amount and tell you if it is a legitimate check. - Then when you recieve it, you can re-verify all of the information visiually and with the bank again. Obviously, Eddie's way is the safest, but sometime not practical. This would be the next best thing. You have to watch out the other way also, If a car has a lien, always get a notarized bill of sale and a notarized power of attorney. This allows you to get a title issued without the actual title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 or.... trade it into a dealer Ill bet you a shiny nickel when its all said and done you wold have lost only $XXX amount as a trade in (calculating , trade in value, and tax savings) given the choice, MOST people will spend the $XXX loss amount at a dealer vs. the MONTHS of aggravation of selling a $12,K (+/-) vette to a private party. just my 2 cts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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