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07-13-2020, 09:51 AM
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How exactly does this scam work?
Hey all,
Recently listed my RV on Autotrader and have gotten 2 replies asking to send a company check so it will clear my bank by the time they come pick it up and from Brantford, ON....
I have been playing with these goofs so far, but trying to figure out there angle...LOL
PS. Totally forgot to list it here on Ao, so will be posting up soon. 
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07-13-2020, 09:54 AM
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It's not that complex of a scam.
Just send me a signed cheque, and I'll show you.
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07-13-2020, 09:56 AM
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It's not a scam at all Kevinhits, much like TP there is a lawnmower shortage
in Ont, please bare with us, we are all in this together.
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07-13-2020, 09:58 AM
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The cheque is forged from a company that is real, the bank will let the cheque clear because funds are available after the company finds the discrepancy they will report the forgery leaving you on the hook.
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07-13-2020, 09:59 AM
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Unfortunately, I asked for the company name and some sort of ID and did not reply back...So yes, it is a scam...
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07-13-2020, 10:00 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bat119
The cheque is forged from a company that is real, the bank will let the cheque clear because funds are available after the company finds the discrepancy they will report the forgery leaving you on the hook.
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Yup, this is exactly what I was thinking as well...LOL
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07-13-2020, 10:01 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dewey Cox
It's not that complex of a scam.
Just send me a signed cheque, and I'll show you.
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07-13-2020, 10:10 AM
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Got this crap this am on a batch of goose decoys 
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07-13-2020, 10:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kevinhits
Hey all,
Recently listed my RV on Autotrader and have gotten 2 replies asking to send a company check so it will clear my bank by the time they come pick it up and from Brantford, ON....
I have been playing with these goofs so far, but trying to figure out there angle...LOL
PS. Totally forgot to list it here on Ao, so will be posting up soon. |
Look them up on the net and call the owner
seems simple enough
and get a AO friend to go there in person, we can help you
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07-13-2020, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
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I had someone try to get my name, email address and bank info on Kijiji the other day. I had fun with him.
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07-13-2020, 10:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cement Bench
Look them up on the net and call the owner
seems simple enough
and get a AO friend to go there in person, we can help you
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Can't look up anything that they are not offering...Just an email with no signature and business.....I have asked for information and then stop replying...
One reply said" Well, you can keep your RV for yourself" 
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07-13-2020, 10:35 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kurt505
I had someone try to get my name, email address and bank info on Kijiji the other day. I had fun with him.
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At least he replied with a "LMAO"
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