I think I finally got my computer sold!

tuxify

tuxify

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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 :D
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
tuxify said:
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.
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I am telling you, wait a few weeks then send...
 
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?
 
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.
 
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.
 
If he writes a false check and can trick the bank for a moment in time but when the bank inventory on there money and theri numbers wont add up and they will track it to your account and hold you responsible for it. Beleive me dude, i use to do a lot of private xbox work back in the day and this happened to me. I was selling a xbox for $230 and a guy wrote me a check for $300. I cashed it and sent him the xbox. After a week I received a phone call from my bank and they told me how i had an invalid balance and was accused of fraud. The $300 was deducted from my account and the xbox was gone, just like that. Just saying wait a week before sending it.
 
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.
 
tuxify said:
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.
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Dude that is scam. I am %1000 sure that is a scam. Call it off.
 
Supposedly he lives out of town. I know it sounds a lot like a scam. If I get the check, I'm going to have the bank look at it (my parents say it should take a couple days), and then get the cash. If something happens to the money then, it's the bank's fault, not mine. If they find it fraudulent, it's fine by me. I just won't send the computer until I have cash in hand.
 
Think about it. The bank takes $1000 from his checking account, and gives it to me. How could, even a day later, his account fake that it had $1000 in it, if my bank got $1000 from it?
 
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!
 
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.
 
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