I am currently corresponding back and forth with a potential buyer for my Zodiac but his scenarion for me beign paid doesn't sit well with me. I sent a response that only a certified cheque or money order will work, and I will not take part in any middleman operations.
Would any of you have gone through with what he is suggesting?
"thanks for the mail, i will agree to pay $700 for it. i just spoke with a client of my who is owing in europe and he is ready to issue the payment.his surpose to pay me $5,000 but he said that all is not available now but he can send me $3000 now. so please mail me back immediately if he can issue the cheque in your favour with the belief that you send me my remaining balance through western union money transfer. and pls. note that true transaction should be based on trust. so if you share the same view with me i should be able to trust you.you should send me my balance to pay up my shipper for their upfront mobilization fee. so please send me your full name to issue the cheque and your full address so that you can receive the payment by yourself.also send me your phone number. so if you have agreed with this term of transaction, i will instruct him to prepare the cheque in your favour so that you can recieve the payment as soon as possible.
thank"
Chris -----It seems he talks about trust to much as if he is trying to convince you to trust him---well thats ok and fine but what it comes down to is good business sense....its not a matter of trust its a matter of protecting your investment....remember--your in it for the deal not the relation...so be careful and be smart---
STAY AWAY!!!!!! I did something like this and it took almost a year to clear my name. If it is anything similiar it is an illegal transaction once it is done. I can't warn you enough do not even respond to his requests. There could be someone in blue knocking on your door in the future asking some very serious questions.
Tell him to have his friend send your 3 grand via WU and you'll never hear from him again ). Know a bunch of folks who have had this same scam attempted on them. They were selling boats, cars, even horses. These guys sit there all day attempting these things and they don't have to hit on many. They try to get you to send the WU cash when you get the check which bounces in a couple weeks. Then you are also out the bank charges for the bad check.
Greg
I believe I'd tell him I wasn't interested in such a deal, but the authorities might be!
After reading the post about the fake eBay scam, then this proposal, I believe the thieves are out shopping for the holidays
I wouldn't take a cheque from some of the people I know, let alone a stranger Chris!
Cash talks, B.S walks!
Go for the cash in hand and all will be good!
). Know a bunch of folks who have had this same scam attempted on them. They were selling boats, cars, even horses. These guys sit there all day attempting these things and they don't have to hit on many. They try to get you to send the WU cash when you get the check which bounces in a couple weeks. Then you are also out the bank charges for the bad check.
