Those placing cars for sale listings on the internet should be beware of those who say they would like
to purchase your car on behalf of someone from another counrty.
Apparently the prospective purchaser will offer to send cashiers check for more than the selling price
of the car for sale. The seller is to take the difference and send it to an agent who will transport the
vehicle for them. When the seller tries to cash the money order he is told by his bank that it will take
3 days for the check to clear. The money orders all turn out to be counterfeit and if the seller has already sent
the shipping amount to the 'transport agent', he is out that amount of money. There are variations on this scam. Please beware
when talking to any foreign buyer about your car. An actual email message from one of these scammers appears below...
I am glad to know your car is still for sale and in good condition.
I have read through the description and I think it is a nice car. I was
able to see the pics at the link. I will offer you $5600 for it let me
know if its fine with you . So I want you to remove the ad from the website
and give me your contact details so we can proceed with payment.
Regarding payment, I have suggested that my client residing in the
states should send you a certified check of $11,500 which will carter
for the cost price and for shipping. Its going to be a cashier's
check so should be cashed immedaitely you present it at any check
cashing establishment.
I have an International shipping agent that will pick-up and ship the
car over to me here in Turkey and its expensive though. So, on
getting the check, you are to cash it and deduct the cost price then
do me a favour of sending the remaining funds meant for shipping to
my International shipper via Western Union/Money gram. Immediately he
gets the money, he will come for the pick-up.
Confirm this and send your full name, address and phone number which
will be used in mailing the check payment to you via courier service.
I'll be waiting for your favourable reply.
Thanks and regards