I posted a classified ad on here yesterday, and have had 2 responses, both very similar. I had thought the first one sounded strange, and I wasn't going to do it, but another guy sent me one just today, and it sounds about the same... Now I'm pretty sure It's a scam, Here's what they said.

1st one
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Hello,
Thanks for your prompt response and acceptance but there is a little problem about getting the payment to you.I would have loved to wire the funds via western union money transfer but the funds on my credit card is insufficient and do not have access to recharge it due where I am now.I am presently in Belgium on documentary research in GOTHEN SAVANAH LOCATION and I need the above said for a purpose that will make my research a comprehensive one.
Immediately I saw your reply,I thought of a way out and thank God it works.I emailed my associate that is presently in Belgium and he assured me that he will help me to wire you the funds but another problem that we are going to encouter is lack of cash at the moment.He suggested a Cashier's Check to me and am very sure that you will honour it.So,kindly let me have your details such as as your FULL NAME that will be printed on it,YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS and YOUR PHONE NUMBER.
One more thing,I am still going to ship the above to my Location here in Belgium and presently,I have not seen a reputable shipping company that will handle that for me.I would have loved to give the work to an United State shipping company but learn't that Belgium Goverment doesn't welcome an International Shipping Company to convey Goods to their country.I am yet to find one and when I contacted a realiable Belgium person to enlighten me more about this,he made it known to me that The cost of shipping is highly expensive in Belgium which I don't mind due to the profit am going to make after finishing compiling my research.I am told that they don't also accept an internation Check due to the long clearance on it.Instead,the most preferable me thod of payment to them is Western union money transfer.Now I have told you about my Lack of funds and the same thing applies to my associate that will post your own payment to you.Although,I have discussed it with him to help me with the western union issue to the shipping company here in Belgium,but soonest he will be leaving United State for a conference as well and won't have enough time to see to this.He then brought a nice Idea which I abided with.He said he will be inflating the amount on the check to $5,200 whereby you will deduct your own cost and help me to transfer the remaining $3000 to the shipper for the payment of their services.I am little bit disturbed about this because Firstly I don't know you.secondly,how do I have the trust that you will help me send the remaining funds to the shippers.I would be very happy if could write back and let me know that you will not betray me couple with you details that will enable you receive the payment from my associate.I a m sorry if am too harsh but everything should be handle with care.
Thanks.
banke.


2nd one
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My name is Bobic james,I have a client that is interested in buying
your item,he informed me that the payment will be remmited via a money
order.Is the price you listed for the item firm? In order to conclude
the
deal as soon as possible,the money order that will be sent to you will
include the money for the sales of your item and the shippers fees for
organising a home pick up service.You do not need to worry as my
shipping company will come to pick item up from your base for shipment.
What I want to clarify is that will you be able to send the shipping
charges to the shipping agent in United Arab Emirates through Western
Union Money Transfer method as soon as you get and cashed the money
order
and you deduct the money for the sales of your item?If you agree to
assist in this capacity,send your full name,your address and phone
numbers,For the check to be issued and sent to you. Thanks,
Bobic


I just wanna sell my truck, lol. This sounds way too shady to me.

 

Yeah, nevermind, I looked it up and apparently it's a popular scam, they want to send me a fake money order for more than the selling price, then have me cash it and deposit the selling price into my account and send them the difference, then when I get busted, I'm out of luck.

 

http://www.livingprimetime.com/febissue/sheriff.htm

Go there for more info.

It's called the overpayment fraud.
Beware.

 

This same thing happened to me.

Only the 2 guys dragged it out for like 3 or 4 emails askign for pics and stuff. I sent the pics and than got te similar emails you got.

I cought on quick and told the first guy to go blow smoke and told the secong guy that he could find a commuter car closer to where he was without having to ship anything and that for 8 grand total he could find a nice couple year old car and not a 5+ year old car. Emails stopped right after. And I am still trying to sell my car 4 months later.

Edit: forgot to add that one of the guys even tried to barder on the price.

 

Tried selling a boat on the internet ..got several offers such as this ..all were out of the country....dont go for it..i would e -mail them back and tell them cash only..never heard back from them...imagine that...

 

I'd be very surprised if anybody listed anything on the F150Online classifieds and didn't get replies from scammers. This is an old theme here- somebody new joins up, makes 5-10 posts, lists something on the classifieds and then posts about the scammers. Your low post count and the thread title are virtually identical to hundreds before you. Oh well, good reminder for those who didn't read about it 2 weeks ago.