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Scam?

Desslok

Diamond Member
A little background here, I am selling my 01 KTM 400 EXC(dirtbike) and I posted an ad on the Cycletrader website. The other day I get this email from a guy in Canada, that sets off some alarms but I say what the hell and reply to him. Then today I get this reply, is this a scam?

Hello Chris,
Thanks for your response to my demand,I am Happy to let you know that I just concluded with my customer and he has instructed me to carry on with the transaction.My customer has accept to purchase the(2001 KTM 400 EXC) $3,200.00 the payment will be with a certified cashier check.

You are required to deduct cost of your (2001 KTM 400 EXC) when payment when the check of $10,030.00 reached you.The check is now meant to take care of the total expenses which includes the purchase of your property,transportation for the pick up of the property from its present location and the shipping charges/other necessary shipping arrangements.You are required to deduct the cost of your (2001 KTM 400 EXC) $3,200.00 and send the balance of $6,830.00 to the agent via MONEY GRAMME WIRE TRANSFER who will come for the pick up.This have to take care of the shipment,clearing and delivery charges of some other goods my customer is importing from US.Which the company policy do accecpt.The agent must provide two forms of valid identification (i.e: state ID, driving license,working ID, passport, etc).The original copy of bill of sale and power of Attorney.

After payment has reached you and balance sent back to the agent,he will come for the pick up and take to a prepaid shipper to be shipped to my customer.So you don't have to bother yourself about the pick up and shipping arrangements.

Please Confirm payment mode by providing;
1).Your Name ................
2).Contact Address..................
3).Your Phone number................
For check payment to be sent to you by my customer.

Thanks and have a nice day.
Regards.
Jason Martins
 
Yes, it's a traditional thing where they give you too much, then tell you to give it back to them.

Whereupon you realize, they gave you fake money, and now you're out thousands.
 
Originally posted by: deadlyapp
Yes, it's a traditional thing where they give you too much, then tell you to give it back to them.

Whereupon you realize, they gave you fake money, and now you're out thousands.


Had a feeling it might be something like that.

Thanks for confirming my guy feeling deadlyapp.
 
and the poor english is a dead giveaway. Pretty much any legitemate buyer/dealer would never send extra money to buy something. Can't stand these scammers.
 
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