Does this sound like a scam?

taino211 · 04-29-2004, 10:39 AM

I am currently selling my 2001 Toyota Corolla LE on Autotrader (link) and I received an e-mail from a "sales agent" that says he has a client that is interested in purchasing my car and to please notify him if the car is still for sale. I let him know that the car is still for sale and he sent me this response:

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From: "Nicholas Davis" <nedavisconsult@yahoo.com> Add to Address Book
Subject: Payment,inspection,and shipping details.
To: "Ryan" <xxxxx@yahoo.com>

Ryan,
Thanks for your prompt reply.I am happy that you accepted my client's offer.I received your mail of 27 April 04.I have just consulted my client,and he instructed me to carry on with the transaction.He asked me to relay this payment,and shippment arrangement to you.He said that a cashier cheque of $17,000 will be made out to you.This cheque has been made earlier because of the policy of the company my client had a deal with.This cheque has to be made out in this amount to you,because company policy only allows a refund payment on one cashier cheque,and it was a payment made to my client,and he is not in America now to cash the cheque.So you are required to deduct the cost of your vehicle $10,400 when payment gets to you and refund the balance of $6,600 to my customer through western union money transfer for him to be able to offset shipping cost,and other expenses.
You are to confirm this,and provide your NAME,ADDRESS,and PHONE number for payment to reach you through fedex courier,if you agree in the arrangement.
The agent will come for the inspection,and transportion of the vehicle to a pre arranged place for shipping.This will take place after you have received the payment,and you have send the balance to my client's shipping agent.After the inspection,if the agent is satisfied with the car, you will then sign the papers,and documents,and hand them over to the agent which wil be the end of the transaction.I will be waiting for your reply.
Thanks.
Nicholas.
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Has anyone received anything like this before?? Is this a scam?? Seems kind of weird to me and I don't know whether to go through with it or not. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

-Ryan

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F22-Raptor · 04-29-2004, 10:40 AM

UUmmmm yes it is a scam.

SubEd · 04-29-2004, 10:41 AM

No, I sold an Integra to this guy. He's above board.

live311 · 04-29-2004, 10:43 AM

Have you been living under a rock?

pleasenoSTIckershock · 04-29-2004, 10:44 AM

Scam. Any of those pre-approved checks can be written for an amount less than they were approved, just not more.

Run away!

StuBeck · 04-29-2004, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by F22-Raptor
UUmmmm yes it is a scam.

docwhorocks · 04-29-2004, 10:48 AM

Nope not a scam. I talked to a guy from Nigeria that was putting these flyers on the back of people's cars on my way to collect my lottery winnings I got in an e-mail.

ZMANNH25rs · 04-29-2004, 10:50 AM

Don't people relaize that when you have to ask " Is this a scam" that is probably ****ing is ?

chkltcow · 04-29-2004, 10:53 AM

http://www.google.com/search?q=autot...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

SureGrap · 04-29-2004, 10:54 AM

Isn't this the same guy that is giving out the checks from Microsoft. I finally got mine in the mail on Tuesday.

docwhorocks · 04-29-2004, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SureGrip
Isn't this the same guy that is giving out the checks from Microsoft. I finally got mine in the mail on Tuesday.

You too! I'm using the money to buy some more male enhancement pills. I'm now satisfying my women with 3 more inches.

SubEd · 04-29-2004, 10:56 AM

4 1/2 is nothing to brag aboot!

docwhorocks · 04-29-2004, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SubEd
4 1/2 is nothing to brag aboot!

Well why do you think I'm buying more?

Jessie James · 04-29-2004, 02:37 PM

Go through with it, but cash the check first. (Don't deposit it unless you want to pay a $5 - $20 bounce check processing fee, though.) Let him know you'll send the money once the check clears, but don't tell him up front.

When the check bounces, make him send another, another, etc.

Get pictures.

Isn't there a site for 409s like this like www.409scammer.com?

Total scam, BTW.

04-29-2004, 10:39 AM	#1
taino211 Scooby Newbie Member#: 39347 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Vehicle: 2004 WRX WRB	Does this sound like a scam? I am currently selling my 2001 Toyota Corolla LE on Autotrader (link) and I received an e-mail from a "sales agent" that says he has a client that is interested in purchasing my car and to please notify him if the car is still for sale. I let him know that the car is still for sale and he sent me this response: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Nicholas Davis" <nedavisconsult@yahoo.com> Add to Address Book Subject: Payment,inspection,and shipping details. To: "Ryan" <xxxxx@yahoo.com> Ryan, Thanks for your prompt reply.I am happy that you accepted my client's offer.I received your mail of 27 April 04.I have just consulted my client,and he instructed me to carry on with the transaction.He asked me to relay this payment,and shippment arrangement to you.He said that a cashier cheque of $17,000 will be made out to you.This cheque has been made earlier because of the policy of the company my client had a deal with.This cheque has to be made out in this amount to you,because company policy only allows a refund payment on one cashier cheque,and it was a payment made to my client,and he is not in America now to cash the cheque.So you are required to deduct the cost of your vehicle $10,400 when payment gets to you and refund the balance of $6,600 to my customer through western union money transfer for him to be able to offset shipping cost,and other expenses. You are to confirm this,and provide your NAME,ADDRESS,and PHONE number for payment to reach you through fedex courier,if you agree in the arrangement. The agent will come for the inspection,and transportion of the vehicle to a pre arranged place for shipping.This will take place after you have received the payment,and you have send the balance to my client's shipping agent.After the inspection,if the agent is satisfied with the car, you will then sign the papers,and documents,and hand them over to the agent which wil be the end of the transaction.I will be waiting for your reply. Thanks. Nicholas. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Has anyone received anything like this before?? Is this a scam?? Seems kind of weird to me and I don't know whether to go through with it or not. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks, -Ryan * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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04-29-2004, 10:40 AM	#2
F22-Raptor Scooby Specialist Member#: 18311 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Cincinnasty Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT LTD Garnet Red	UUmmmm yes it is a scam.

04-29-2004, 10:41 AM	#3
SubEd Scooby Guru Member#: 717 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC	No, I sold an Integra to this guy. He's above board.

04-29-2004, 10:43 AM	#4
live311 Scooby Newbie Member#: 10801 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: I'd kill myself for you. I'd Vehicle: kill you for myself.	Have you been living under a rock?

04-29-2004, 10:44 AM	#5
pleasenoSTIckershock * Banned * Member#: 34997 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Broomall, PA Vehicle: 99 Miata 10AE	Scam. Any of those pre-approved checks can be written for an amount less than they were approved, just not more. Run away!

04-29-2004, 10:48 AM	#7
docwhorocks Scooby Newbie Member#: 13772 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: -=OT SQUIRREL HERDER=- Vehicle: 93 legacy wagon	Nope not a scam. I talked to a guy from Nigeria that was putting these flyers on the back of people's cars on my way to collect my lottery winnings I got in an e-mail.

04-29-2004, 10:50 AM	#8
ZMANNH25rs Scooby Newbie Member#: 9401 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Be more conscious... Vehicle: . Truth is a pathless land...	Don't people relaize that when you have to ask " Is this a scam" that is probably ****ing is ?

04-29-2004, 10:53 AM	#9
chkltcow Scooby Specialist Member#: 10814 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Stanley, NC Vehicle: '02 WRX 97 Miata M	http://www.google.com/search?q=autot...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

04-29-2004, 10:54 AM	#10
SureGrap NASIOC Supporter Member#: 6590 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: FBHIC - Mopsy Vehicle: Hi I'm Darth Nihilus	Isn't this the same guy that is giving out the checks from Microsoft. I finally got mine in the mail on Tuesday.

04-29-2004, 10:56 AM	#12
SubEd Scooby Guru Member#: 717 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC	4 1/2 is nothing to brag aboot!

04-29-2004, 02:37 PM	#14
Jessie James Scooby Specialist Member#: 2072 Join Date: Aug 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Sterling, VA	Go through with it, but cash the check first. (Don't deposit it unless you want to pay a $5 - $20 bounce check processing fee, though.) Let him know you'll send the money once the check clears, but don't tell him up front. When the check bounces, make him send another, another, etc. Get pictures. Isn't there a site for 409s like this like www.409scammer.com? Total scam, BTW.