A co-worker of mine fell for this scam and ended up getting arrested.
Just like George said, the check was for more than agreed amount and he was instructed to deposit it in his bank and send back the difference. When he receieved the check, he realized that it was drawn on another bank that had a local branch in the area. He took the scammer's check to the scammer's bank and when he attempted to cash it, they called the police. The charges were dropped and he was cleared of any wrong doing but now he has an arrest record.
If you look at the verbage of the email there are things that give you an indication that something is just not right. First of all he uses phrases like "so I can ensure that I am in hold of the item," rather than saying, "I don't want anyone else to try to buy it up from under me". Secondly he says that he is "engaging in the services of a mover," rather than having his buddy come pick it up. Besides, who sends a moving company to pick up something relatively small? Third, nobody purchases anything online (let alone an electric guitar) while in the midst of relocating due to a job transfer.
Just like George said, the check was for more than agreed amount and he was instructed to deposit it in his bank and send back the difference. When he receieved the check, he realized that it was drawn on another bank that had a local branch in the area. He took the scammer's check to the scammer's bank and when he attempted to cash it, they called the police. The charges were dropped and he was cleared of any wrong doing but now he has an arrest record.
hey guys, so i'm trying to sell an ibanez electric guitar. and i got an email. can you guys decipher this? it sounds fishy...
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