That scam is as old as the hills. It is really easy to generate/print bogus money orders/checks, et al with current PC/printer technology that will be accepted by a bank but then will ultimately be determined to be phoney. Years ago, I actually DID accept checks for payment and never had a problem (I waited until they cleared).
I buy and sell a lot of stuff on eBay and have come across numerous scams by potential "buyers". I had one kid in India who said his Dad was uncomfortable sending me money for a guitar and he asked if I could send the guitar first and then he would pay me. :)
From: bill bigrig <billbigrig@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: OT: on-line sales scam
To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 10:15 AM
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Howdy,
Yes, it happened to me when I (stupidly) sold my VCS3. They were going to send me a West. Union wire. I was supposed to cash it, then a person was coming by and picking up the sunth and the balance of the money.
What happens is, you cash the wire. They come collect. 10 days later, you get a notice from your bank that the wire is no good. You have lost the item and are responsible for the balance of the money.
From: Johannes Korn <jenko.nashorn@googlemail.com>
Subject: Re: OT: on-line sales scam
To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
Date: Monday, February 7, 2011, 7:35 AM
It hasn't happened to me, but I've heard of it. It's definitely a scam.
You send them the remainder of the money, and then their check will bounce.
2011/2/7 Doc Rossi <docittern@gmail.com>
I've got a vintage Fender amp listed for sale on-line and I've run into what I think might be a scam.
Three potential buyers have contacted me about it, each wanting to send me either Traveler's checks or a bank check for twice the asking price. They then want me to send the remainder of the money, minus charges, to their shipping agent, who will then come and pick up the amp.
Has anyone run into this before? It sounds a little weird to me.
Doc Rossi --
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