I think I finally got my computer sold!

tuxify · 12-07-2007, 03:53 AM

This one guy who sounded like he was scamming me sounds somewhat legit now. At first he said he was going to send me a check, and I was all "No thanks, I said cash and pickup only". But then he said that he would send the check, and once I cashed it I would send the computer. I had him send it to my dad's work, so theres really no chance of him stalking me... The worst thing that could happen is that I don't receive the check, and I keep trying, or the check is fake/won't work, and I won't send the computer.
BTW, he's buying it for the asked $1000

Motoxrdude · 12-07-2007, 04:35 AM

Dude... You know if that check bounces, you have to pay for it. It's a fraud and the bank holds you responsible for it. O and it will cash, but dont send the computer, it will eventually bounce.

tuxify · 12-07-2007, 04:41 AM

I think if we cash it right away, and it bounces, it'll be okay. My dad is helping me figure it out, and I won't do anything stupid. I'll keep that in mind though.

Motoxrdude · 12-07-2007, 04:46 AM

Yeah ok, just keep in mind that the check might not bounce right away. O and dont send him any cash, like a "ill send you $1000 for your $600 computer and you send me $400 back" kinda things.

epidemik · 12-07-2007, 04:49 AM

That email still sounded sketchy...he didnt even know what he was buying. He called it a laptop a few times.

Just be careful. Good luck

tuxify · 12-07-2007, 05:16 AM

Yeah, well I'll talk to my dad now and see what he says about bounced checks.

*EDIT*
I checked with my parents. They say that we can check the check at the bank, and if the guy's account has sufficient funds, we get the cash. Once I have the cash in my hand, I will then ship the computer to him.

The worst thing that could happen is either I don't get the check or there's not enough money in his account, in which I lose nothing. This guy's got a lot to lose if the check works. Good thing I'm a nice guy and I'm going to send the computer once I get my cash.

Motoxrdude · 12-07-2007, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuxify

Yeah, well I'll talk to my dad now and see what he says about bounced checks.

*EDIT*
I checked with my parents. They say that we can check the check at the bank, and if the guy's account has sufficient funds, we get the cash. Once I have the cash in my hand, I will then ship the computer to him.

The worst thing that could happen is either I don't get the check or there's not enough money in his account, in which I lose nothing. This guy's got a lot to lose if the check works. Good thing I'm a nice guy and I'm going to send the computer once I get my cash.

I am telling you, wait a few weeks then send...

tuxify · 12-07-2007, 05:24 AM

How would that matter? If the bank checks to see if the guy has the money, he does, it takes it out, and gives it to me, how can I get screwed?

Motoxrdude · 12-07-2007, 05:33 AM

Ever see those scams "Ill send you $1000, once the check clears send me $400 back and the $600 computer"? They have ways to fraud checks and get them to clear initially. I am telling you, you should have never gotten into this mess. Deal with cash only and never accept bills over $20.

tuxify · 12-07-2007, 05:37 AM

If the bank clears the check and gives us the money from his account, how could it then take our money away? It doesn't make any sense.

12-07-2007, 04:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Motoxrdude Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nor Cal Age: 17 Posts: 5,853	Dude... You know if that check bounces, you have to pay for it. It's a fraud and the bank holds you responsible for it. O and it will cash, but dont send the computer, it will eventually bounce. __________________ RIP Mom 9/17/55-02/22/08.

12-07-2007, 04:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Motoxrdude Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nor Cal Age: 17 Posts: 5,853	Yeah ok, just keep in mind that the check might not bounce right away. O and dont send him any cash, like a "ill send you $1000 for your $600 computer and you send me $400 back" kinda things. __________________ RIP Mom 9/17/55-02/22/08.

12-07-2007, 04:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
epidemik Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ashland Oregon Age: 16 Posts: 2,246	That email still sounded sketchy...he didnt even know what he was buying. He called it a laptop a few times. Just be careful. Good luck __________________ Current PC (New one coming late July) Athlon 2000 nVidia 6200 1 GB RAM 19 + 40 GB HD CD Reader last.fm : Steam Profile CF xFire Group: Click Here Then PM Me If You Apply

12-07-2007, 05:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
Motoxrdude Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nor Cal Age: 17 Posts: 5,853	Ever see those scams "Ill send you $1000, once the check clears send me $400 back and the $600 computer"? They have ways to fraud checks and get them to clear initially. I am telling you, you should have never gotten into this mess. Deal with cash only and never accept bills over $20. __________________ RIP Mom 9/17/55-02/22/08.

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