YAET: I smell a scam.

[Eli]

Originally posted by: Shockwave

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper

Originally posted by: Shockwave

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Accept their offer, but have the bank verify the check first before you do anything with it.

I've heard thats the hang up, at first it passes, it isnt till later it comes back as bad. Hence the reason some people still get screwed by it, it can be like a month till the damned fake check comes back.

Then the bank is not doing their job.

It takes a phone call to the issuing bank to verify that the serial numbers and amount is legit.
Have the issueing bank fax a confirmation that the serial numbers/check number is legit.
Then you are completely covered.

What usually happens is that a bank will call and ask if the acocunt is legit and are there funds to cover the check?

And if there using a stolen account, the answer is yes and yes. So you cash n send, and you get screwed.

There is a 3-4 week lead time on the kiln anyway, so .. I have time to wait.

But I've already emailed them saying basically, "WTF j00 talkin' 'bout?"

lol

 

[Vic]

Why do people fall for these? As someone already said, if they can send a check for the larger amount, then they can send a check for the exact amount.

I would email them back, "Sorry, exact change only please"