This stinks of fraud....

Inactive

These are so old now, I am surprised that these scam merchants even bother, only an idiot would waste time reading them.:)

sassy_one

What site have you received this E-mail through?

The main problem here OP, is that there are so many of these scams bout it would be hard for any law enforcement to keep up; that's in no way saying it's right that it's not acted on tougher!

Regards reporting the matter, you can forward your E-mails on to the website host/owner who should have a button you click to report such E-mail's/contact.

Sadly, these cases are all to common and acting on each and every one would take forever!

Gavin83

vaio wrote: »

six working days after paying in for UK bank cheques & drafts paid into UK banks. after that the problem is the banks not yours (unless you are complicit in some sort of fraud)

So everyone here is wrong and you won't actually be out of pocket, presuming you wait 6 days?

hairy_g

vaio wrote: »

six working days after paying in for UK bank cheques & drafts paid into UK banks. after that the problem is the banks not yours (unless you are complicit in some sort of fraud)

Is it? I thought rubber cheques could surface after two months, leaving you liable to pay.

that's why they say:

pjjafc wrote: »

Been trying to sell my car recently, have been getting loads of enquires since I lowered my asking price. Now this person has been emailing me offering more than the asking price. I know its fraud but I am interested to know how I would get done if I went through with it (no chance I hell I am going to deal with this person) Also anyone I can report it to to try and catch them??

These are the emails below -

[FONT=&quot]....Due to my condition i will not be able to view the vehicle at present because i'm heavily pregnant,and the distance as well.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]My personal circumstances do not allow me to travel,like wise my partner is away....[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]My preferred method of payment is by bankers draft or certified cheque in a (GBP) which may take 3 to 4 working days to Clear.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Please note that you will only release the vehicle until you have received confirmation from your bank that the payment has been given value and cleared.( 2 months later actually).[/FONT]


[FONT=&quot]I hope to hear from you today in order to proceed further with the payment and shipping arrangements as soon as possible.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]I look forward to hear back from you today.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot](They want you pay them quickly before anyone advises you not to.)[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]then this - [/FONT]


The vehicle would only be released and the title documents once your bank has confirmed the cleared funds." From the moment your bank confirm the money has cleared the amount of £3,800 for the vehicle is yours,( NO remember, 2 months.)...... and the shipping agent will be available for collection, after you have contacted me to inform me that payment is cleared.Am afraid i would 've ring you but i had a problem with my ear drum my husband would ring you once the payment has been sent.

The shipping agent and my auto mechanic will make use of the funds left to come down to your location for the pick up arrangements i.e shipping expenses and tax....( then why can't they bring the cash with them?)You will take the fund left to any nearby local western union agency = (scam alert!!!!) around you and send it to the shipping agent.I shall provide you their details as soon as the funds is cleared into your bank account. I shall give you £200 for your efforts and transfer charges

vaio

hairy_g wrote: »

Is it? I thought rubber cheques could surface after two months, leaving you liable to pay........

Since 2007.... http://www.chequeandcredit.co.uk/files/pdfs/246_consumer_leaflet_final.pdf

I presume the forged/stolen cheque/draft is either not drawn on a UK bank or they try and talk you into sending the western union payment after four days

sassy_one

Request for a BACS payment

Inactive

It is a blatant scam, why bother even discussing the ins and outs of it?

harveybobbles

I;m guessing the lad didnt come back with his dad from last week then...................?!

pjjafc

harveybobbles wrote: »

I;m guessing the lad didnt come back with his dad from last week then...................?!

No and they were coming on Saturday. Why ask anyway?? :think:

pjjafc

Inactive wrote: »

It is a blatant scam, why bother even discussing the ins and outs of it?

Why not? Whats blatent to one person might not be to the next. Could save someone on here a lot of money one day