Author Topic: Trying to sell my bike (Read 3624 times)

ant_129 · « **on:** July 31, 2006, 07:51:51 PM »

Hey guys, this isn't an advertisement or anything. I just want your opinion on some dealings I have had while trying to sell my bike through Craigslist.org.

This one guy seems way to excited to buy the bike and I am a bit hesitant to give him my info.

Here is the conversation.

HIM in response to my AD:

Hello,
I am Mr X i saw your advert while i was surfing on the internet so i came across your advert on your ad for sale and i am really very interested which i want to purchase urgently i will want to pay with cheque or transfer the money to your account and i will like you to get back to me asap and with the pics. I will be looking forward to you reply soonest.

Mr X

So I reply and give him some more pictures

Here is his reply back:

Hello Anthoney,
I am sorry for the late response and i will want you to know my shipping company will come for the pick up and i will like to pay with wells fargo bank cheque not ordinary cheque that scammers use and instead of taking it to the bank you will just take it to cashing store and within a day the cheque will clear and i will need your full contact address and full name with direct contact number so i can issue the cheque to you as soon as possible.Waiting to hear from you.

X

Then I let him know that it seems kind of strange that he is willing to issue me a check before barely even conversing with me.

Here is his reply back:

Hello Anthoney,
I will like to let you know i asked you about the pics and the bike condition so what else is wrong with the bike that you dont want to tell me and i will like to let you know i am far to you my shipping company will come for the pick up of the bike and i will want you to know wells fargo bank cheque is safe thats why i prefer to use it than other cheque and i will need the info so i can issue the bank cheque to you and i will want to know the recent bike condition and i will want you to know that am sorry for not asking for the bike and i will need to let you know i am really intrested in buying the bike so mail me back with the info and the payment will be issued to you as soon as possible.

X

Am I just paranoided or does this not seem right? Maybe I just found someone that really wants a B4.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2006, 08:30:23 PM »

This guy's English is EXACTLY like some guy that listed a perfect, low mile Alistare edition GSXR for like $2500 in the Philly CL. When I emailed him, the bike was in Alabama or somewhere down there. He was willing to ship the bike and then let me pay. I knew it was a scam of some sort so I played with him for a little while via email. Eventually, CL pulled the ad. I'd be very cautious of this guy.

I'd never trust someone who spells check with a freakin' "q"!!!!!!

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2006, 08:37:13 PM »

All of those are scammers. I've seen it before. Foreign scammers. Anytime stuff is worded that funky, just delete it. Sad, but true.
Typical CraigsList and eBay crooks.

A proper American responder will say, "Hi! Nice bike! I'd like to come by to see it. Let me know what day is convenient, or may I have a contact number." Or, "Hello, may I see some high res pics? My e-mail address is xxxxxxxxx."

Funky sounding is scammers. If they talk like you, short and sweet, probably OK.

ant_129 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2006, 08:37:45 PM »

Well that is kind of reassuring. Did he give a name? I was trying to protect him but maybe I don't care now. I will PM the name and see if he used the same one.

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2006, 08:44:41 PM »

Quote from: ant_129

Well that is kind of reassuring. Did he give a name? I was trying to protect him but maybe I don't care now. I will PM the name and see if he used the same one.

It'll be a bogus name. Forget him. Trust me.

txbanditrydr · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2006, 08:54:29 PM »

....oops......

ant_129 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2006, 09:00:23 PM »

Yeah thanks for the advice, I have someone coming in person to check it out that is willing to deal in the good ole cash.

Swamp Rat · « **Reply #7 on:** August 01, 2006, 02:49:46 PM »

I agree this thing reaks of scam. Wells Fargo is getting a really bad rep because they seem to be the scammers choice bank. My aunt was recently involved in a scam that informed her she just won $90,000. But she had to pay her taxes on the winnings in advance. They sent her a check from Wells Fargo that was a bogus account. She didn't get caught up in it but would have had I not warned her. My wife and her looked the scam up on the internet.

Bob Holland · « **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2006, 03:01:53 PM »

I recieved the same response, even sounds like the same person, when I was selling a bass boat in May of this year. He wanted my banking info.
I did not give any info to him.

deepink · « **Reply #9 on:** August 03, 2006, 12:47:26 AM »

I really do not see the problem with letting him pique up the bike without a cheque. I mean, he does live far from you. i would be a little hesitant if the cheque was signatured via Banque of Ameriqa. Then I would like to make suggestion that you cheque this gentleman out a tad bit more please.

I hope this assists you in selling your bique. I will now return to the popqorn piques of the lovely feminine person.

Oh yes, and thanqs to the wonderful piques fellows.

That guys is definitely a scammer.

stormi · « **Reply #10 on:** August 11, 2006, 04:30:56 PM »

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I'd never trust someone who spells check with a freakin' "q"!!!!!!

Hey! We're -taught- to spell it like that here.! It's even spelled like that on my "cheques".

ant_129 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 11, 2006, 04:47:03 PM »

I think the implication is that they are not from the US and Texas isn't close enought to Canada for a $1500 dollar bike.

Oh and I was able to sell if anyone was interested in knowing.