I had a somewhat similar situation while trying to sell a Nissan Frontier (ice) pickup. The buyer said that he was working off-shore in the gulf of Mexico and could not get to a bank. The pickup was supposed to be for his dad who lives in Minnesota. The buyer could pay by PayPal and the payment would be placed in our PayPal account. Then we got an email that 'seemed' to come from PayPal. It stated that the money plus the cost of shipping was in my account and would be released to me just as soon as we sent a check for the shipping cost ($940.00) to an address in Beijing, China. Plus, the message said that We could not confirm this by calling PayPal because the transaction was not yet in the information for the general PayPal employee. We called PayPal and were told they they never do anything like that. Some guy in China was hoping for a $940 present.
We are still trying to sell that pickup. We have, however, reserved a Tesla Model 3, whenever it is available. I was not really interested in the Chevrolet Bolt as I don't really trust GM, especially when they said that the Bolt was only going to be available in California and Oregon. I do like my 1951 Chevy pickup, even though it is not running. Still thinking of converting it even though it is not very streamlined. Bobby Keeland On Nov 21, 2016 4:50 PM, "clarke2 via EV" <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: > I got a banker to admit to me that even a certified check is in jeopardy > of being reversed even months later. > > Dan > > On 11/21/2016 11:58 AM, Lawrence Harris via EV wrote: > >> Yup, sounds like a scam so if you want to proceed first make sure the >> cheque clears before you ship. The typical additional part is they send a >> cheque for more than the amount saying the extra is for shipping or some >> such and ask that you refund them the difference, by cheque or money >> order. Unfortunately often the cheque is drawn on a stolen account that >> the owner may not realize has been compromised so it can clear and appear >> good for sometimes a long time before the money is suddenly reversed and >> you are left dangling. I worked this scam with a friend who was selling a >> wheel chair on craigslist and the guy sent a cheque for more than the >> value, wanted the chair sent to a third party along with the difference >> after shipping costs. A couple of phone calls and it was obvious that it >> was a scam. We reported it to the police gave them the cheque and led the >> guy on for a bit before we stopped the communications. Never did find out >> what the resolution was. >> >> So be careful. >> >> Lawrence >> >> On Nov 21, 2016, at 07:02, Cor van de Water via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Mark, >>> There are some red flags that you are often warned about, such as using >>> a check or money order from abroad that appears legit on first sight, >>> but two or 3 weeks later your bank calls that the piece of paper is >>> worthless. >>> The most often occurring form of that scam was that they sent you a too >>> large payment, to cover the cost of shipment and honest sellers would >>> send the buyers a personal check or cash for the overage. So, after all >>> was said and done, they were out of their car, and shipping costs and >>> whatever cash or check they sent to the buyer, only left with a >>> worthless piece of paper. >>> So, if the type of payment you receive is not a guaranteed type of >>> payment (please ask your bank to confirm!) then you must wait a >>> *loooooong* time before even shipping your vehicle! >>> >>> That said, it is possible that a (foreign?) buyer absolutely wants to >>> have a nice looking Ghia and then 3 grand is a bargain, EV or not. So, >>> it is possible that it simply is someone with more money than >>> realization of what an EV is, he simply wants a nice looking car and >>> someone will take care that it runs.... >>> I hope you find out soon what the intent of the buyer is! >>> >>> Cor van de Water >>> Chief Scientist >>> Proxim Wireless >>> >>> office +1 408 383 7626 Skype: cor_van_de_water >>> XoIP +31 87 784 1130 private: cvandewater.info >>> >>> http://www.proxim.com >>> >>> This email message (including any attachments) contains confidential and >>> proprietary information of Proxim Wireless Corporation. If you received >>> this message in error, please delete it and notify the sender. Any >>> unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, or copying of any part of >>> this message is prohibited. >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Mark Hanson via >>> EV >>> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 5:22 AM >>> To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List >>> Subject: [EVDL] Selling an EV on EBay >>> >>> Hi folks >>> I'm curious if this is normal. I just sold my Ghia evalbum.com/4346 on >>> EBay for $3335. The guy doesn't ask anything about EV operation when >>> I've sent a fair amount of info. I just get misspelled notifications >>> like the transporters will be soon pick up. Last night I was requested >>> to give my pay pal account number which I replied with my email address >>> was all he needed to pay or click on the ad to pay by PayPal. Now he >>> says he's mailing a bank check instead. When I call his number I just >>> get some breathing and then hung up several times. 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