I think I finally got my computer sold!

tuxify · 12-07-2007, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Other_One

Get the check, go to the bank, ask how long it takes to clear (typically a few days, maybe a week). Once the bank can confirm the check's valid, all's good. DO NOT do anything before that!

This is what I am planning on doing.

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Originally Posted by oregon

I think you're letting your desire get in the way of rational thought.... you really want to sell your computer. 1000$ is an amazing price. Almost too good. This guy is really shady, wanting you to ship it too him even though it's craigslist, and the check issue.

BTW, banks give you money for a check right away. You simply give it to them, and they give you the cash. They don't clear it until awhile after. It doesn't really matter if his account doesn't have 1000$. You will still get the cash. And if it's fake, and they can't track him down, you may be held accountable for the money.

I think you might be right too. I'll see if the check even comes in the first place...

Kornowski · 12-07-2007, 08:17 AM

Wow, interesting, from what I've read, it does sound like it could be a little fake... I mean, if he kept calling it a laptop and he's asking you to ship it to him, and why on earth would anybody pay $1,000?

tuxify · 12-07-2007, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Kornowski

Wow, interesting, from what I've read, it does sound like it could be a little fake... I mean, if he kept calling it a laptop and he's asking you to ship it to him, and why on earth would anybody pay $1,000?

I'm pretty sure it is fake. If he does in fact send the check, and the bank validates it, I can't see how it could be. It is pretty suspicious though...

Maybe I should just try to sell it on CraigsList and tell this guy I am not longer interested?

BluePlum · 12-07-2007, 09:19 AM

Ask him to pay on paypal or you could do the spything were you ask him to leave it in a papper bag in a bin and walk away... then you pick it up find out it's a bomb..... ok just go with the paypal idear

PohTayToez · 12-07-2007, 02:48 PM

God, not to criticize you tuxify, but I think it's ridiculous how people can get tricked over and over by the same scams. There are seriously only like 2 or 3 good scams out there, and scammer just keep reusing them, maybe dressing them up a bit differently, but essentially doing the same thing over and over to trick people.

The check you will receive will most definitely be a FAKE. Yes, it will clear, yes the bank will give you the money, but when that check leads to a fake account and they figure that out in a few days or a couple of weeks or however long it might take, they will hold YOU responsible for that money, and YOU will be in debt to the bank.

And while you think you might be protected because you might be able to get a phone number and an address for the guy, those don't mean anything. The phone number is one of those $20 pay as you go phones that you can sign up for under any name. And the address? The guy probably has an agreement with someone such that he has packages delivered to their address and picks them up there, and gives them a small cut, but other than that they have nothing to do with the scam. That way, if they're reported, they can just say that the scammer must have stole the package off of their doorstep.

Trust me,
It's a SCAM.

Trizoy · 12-07-2007, 03:12 PM

BUSTED...

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However, he has a shipping company that picks the package up and sends it to him.

If the guy overpays, and has a shipping company (jays overnight shipping) come and pick up the package.. This IS a scam. Nobody pays $1000 for a Laptop.. i mean desktop computer that has been used, with a check. AND has a shipping company pick it up from you locally, when he lives close by (craigslist). This guy is scamming...

You could think about doing something like this...
http://www.newssocket.com/features/article/231/

[-0MEGA-] · 12-07-2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tuxify

Seems like if the person wrote a false check that tricked the bank, that would not only be illegal, but he could be arrested. Did you try to get your money back, or did you just let it go?
But I guess your right. It would be a good idea to wait a week. However, he has a shipping company that picks the package up and sends it to him. I guess I could just say that I need to make sure the check is valid, and that it might take a week to check it.

That is exactly what happened to this guy here: I think somebody is trying to scam my mom! >:(

He will send you more money then it cost, in hopes of getting some money back.

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Originally Posted by The_Other_One

Get the check, go to the bank, ask how long it takes to clear (typically a few days, maybe a week). Once the bank can confirm the check's valid, all's good. DO NOT do anything before that!

Thats what I would do, although I would ask various banks as well to ensure it's valid, and ask what would happen if it was a fraud.

BTW, do you know where the computer is getting shipped to?

PohTayToez · 12-07-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Trizoy

You could think about doing something like this...
http://www.newssocket.com/features/article/231/

Different type of scam... I remember reading that one some time ago. That scam has to do the final target being the item, while this one is aimed at scamming money.

I originally skimmed through too quick, I didn't even see the part about the 3rd party shipper... that's a red light when it comes to scams.

tuxify · 12-07-2007, 03:45 PM

Crap guys... So should I just email and say I'll rip up the check when it gets here? Should I say something like "SCREW YOU?!" or should I keep the niceness factor?

**mep916** · 12-07-2007, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

and ask what would happen if it was a fraud.

That's exactly what I would do too, Tuxify. Talk to a manager at the bank. Describe, in detail, your situation. If there's any possiblity that you could be held liable (for any wrongs committed by the buyer), it would be best that you wait to sell the computer to someone that is more legitimate.

Good Luck!

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12-07-2007, 02:48 PM	#25 (permalink)
PohTayToez Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Age: 19 Posts: 2,539	God, not to criticize you tuxify, but I think it's ridiculous how people can get tricked over and over by the same scams. There are seriously only like 2 or 3 good scams out there, and scammer just keep reusing them, maybe dressing them up a bit differently, but essentially doing the same thing over and over to trick people. The check you will receive will most definitely be a FAKE. Yes, it will clear, yes the bank will give you the money, but when that check leads to a fake account and they figure that out in a few days or a couple of weeks or however long it might take, they will hold YOU responsible for that money, and YOU will be in debt to the bank. And while you think you might be protected because you might be able to get a phone number and an address for the guy, those don't mean anything. The phone number is one of those $20 pay as you go phones that you can sign up for under any name. And the address? The guy probably has an agreement with someone such that he has packages delivered to their address and picks them up there, and gives them a small cut, but other than that they have nothing to do with the scam. That way, if they're reported, they can just say that the scammer must have stole the package off of their doorstep. Trust me, It's a SCAM. __________________ Desktop / Laptop ASUS A8N-E / Compaq Presario v6420us AMD Athlon 3200+ @ 2.50Ghz / AMD Athlon X2 TK-53 @ 1.70Ghz MSI GeForce 7800GT / GeForce Go 6150 2 x 512MB DDR / 2 x 1GB DDR2 250GB SATA II / 80GB 5400RPM SATA 2 x DVD Burner / 8X DVD±R/RW

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12-07-2007, 09:19 AM	#24 (permalink)
BluePlum banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 14 Posts: 1,481	Ask him to pay on paypal or you could do the spything were you ask him to leave it in a papper bag in a bin and walk away... then you pick it up find out it's a bomb..... ok just go with the paypal idear