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timothy w moss



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 2:36 pm    Post subject: beware of scams Reply with quote

I was advertising a motor on ekn.A gentleman named John Herritage responded to my ad.He sent me a cashiers check via ups for 5000.00 for a motor that was selling for 2000.00. And asked that I send him back the remainder 3000.00 because his partner made the mistake so I said ok.
So feeling something was wrong my wife googled his name and found the exact scam that he is trying right now as I type.(scams John Herritage) Shocked That was a close one.
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Ray Lovestead



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 3:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is a classic scam that everyone should already be wary of. They use an international bank check (that is fake), international bank checks take longer to verify (~week?) and thus you think you have that money in your account and send them the "change". Then the bank tells you it was fraudulent and you could end up eating the money.

Usually it is a lower amount due to most banks being more careful of higher amounts.

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Jeff Glackin



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 8:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Assuming people already know is how the scam continues. Thanks for posting to ensure none of us become victims : )
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