Watch out for scammers

[huck1974]

Posted my supermoto on an site for sale a few days ago. I had a guy call that did not seem that knowledgeable about the bike. Real nice and talkative and friendly. He said he wanted it and would send a bank check for $1500 down to secure it. He would then drive down in the middle of January with a bank check for the remainder when he picks it up. I would think differently on the subject if he said the right things. I told him that he could bring cash upon arrival or arrange a bank transfer in which we would await a call from my banker that the funds have been transferred before the title is given up. He ended the conversation a little quick after that.

Watch out for checks that look good and take a few days to look bad guys. Tis the season and the economy to be a D-bag. Happy holidays

[evilfij]

Cash only unless I know you is my rule and then it is cash preferred.

[huck1974]

On here I have sent items for sale with nothing down and paid the shipping. I have told people to send me a check when they get it. It is a good group here and I have had no problems. Basea should see his transfer case before christmas. But random wierd..............I'm not sure exactly what I'm buying, but I want it???

[evilfij]

Being a well known poster on D-90.com qualifies as I know you. :) I have done the same thing with parts and sometimes I will just say send me a check for what you think it is worth.

[woldd90]

If it is a large purchase, get one of the pens that can find counterfeit bills.

[huck1974]

good idea.

[evilfij]

I usually request 20s as they are much less likely to be fake.

Ron

[Overlander]

and never use Western Union. It is a beloved tool by scammers. Western Union does a very poor job of verifying the identity of the person at the other end. Ask me how I know...never mind, I don't want to go there anymore :(

[D90DRC]

In God I trust all others pay Cash... or PayPal

[IPSC_GUY]

I usually request 20s as they are much less likely to be fake.

RonI thought you were a bank wire kinda guy??? or are those only for the large purchases where that much cash won't fit into a Pelican case?

IPSC_GUY
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