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6 August 2023, 08:53 AM | #91 |
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This is why I don’t even consider new members. Just mail back the check. More than likely fake
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6 August 2023, 08:55 AM | #92 |
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6 August 2023, 09:00 AM | #93 |
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In the end the check will be in his possession Monday. No one was harmed. I simply made the decision to walk away from a deal that had some issues.
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6 August 2023, 09:04 AM | #94 |
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6 August 2023, 11:25 AM | #95 |
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Great attitude!
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6 August 2023, 11:27 AM | #97 |
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Tried to read the thread on my phone at a car show in the bright sun. That’s what I get for doing so. Apologies….
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6 August 2023, 12:32 PM | #98 |
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How’s the sale going?
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6 August 2023, 12:34 PM | #99 |
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Sent his check back today for Monday delivery. Walked from the deal peacefully. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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6 August 2023, 09:04 PM | #100 |
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Never, ever give in. Wire or beat it.
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6 August 2023, 09:13 PM | #101 |
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eject immediately. the stress isn't worth it. Find a new, and legit buyer
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6 August 2023, 09:14 PM | #102 |
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Thank you for the update. Hopefully buyer can respond back when he receives the check.
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6 August 2023, 09:19 PM | #103 |
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7 August 2023, 12:42 AM | #104 |
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disagree. Contact your local police department, and bring the fraudulent cashier's check over. Guy tried to scam you. Give them all the info you have. Move on.
I had this happen once, here was the game. Buyer sends you a fake cashier's check for 10K. Your item is 5K. He makes up some story how he can only get cashiers checks in 10K demoninations. Asks for you to send him back 5K. Seems fishy. So, you use your mobile app to depost this fake check. That takes three days to clear. Now YOUR bank is pissed because YOU tried to pass a bad check. Your scam artist might have gotten his 5K from you (or in this case, YOUR watch). You can start by contacting the issuing bank and asking if you can send them a picture of the check because you have some concerns. This is a courtesy that all banks will do. You take a pic, email it over. They validate quickly. Once you get verification, let the police handle. |
7 August 2023, 01:34 AM | #105 | |
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7 August 2023, 02:57 AM | #106 | |
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7 August 2023, 09:06 AM | #107 |
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google it. It's a thing. I was surprised and when I turned the check and emails over to the FBI field office, the guy who tried to defraud me was SO PISSED LOL. I don't play. Interstate bank fraud is a federal crime.. so..
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7 August 2023, 10:25 AM | #108 |
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I also contacted the FBI, when someone sent me a phony cashier’s check. I was instructed to do so, by my bank.
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7 August 2023, 07:11 PM | #109 |
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So the check travels back to the potential customer who will receive it shortly. Okay, that part of the case is closed. But let me ask you a simple question:
What will you say if the buyer transfers the money after that? |
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I buy and sell watches, cars, etc. quite often (less on the watches these days) and my practice is to Google the bank branch that he/she purportedly got the check from and call them. Never use the number printed on the check. Ask for the person that signed the check, and ask them if they remember so-and-so getting the check. If it's a large amount (and it usually is) then they will remember. Confirm that the check is OK, and carry on. I've never had a problem. Natch wiring is preferable, but some people balk, for whatever reason.
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8 August 2023, 08:13 AM | #111 |
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I am going to address a few things since David chooses to do his business out in the public forum for everyone's entertainment.
1)I asked David if he was acceptable to a Bank Check as payment, to which he agreed, I explained the bank would hold funds for 2-5days until funds clear and CLEARLY told him to hold the watch as long as he needed until funds were cleared for him. Never asked him to "refund" any money or send watch ahead of time. David had ZERO risk in the entire process. I've paid with checks my entire adult life; including JMBullion for gold which I use personal checks, I know you want to, so go look it up on the JMBullion website. They hold the order and send it 5days. David's listings says he accepts PayPal for Christ sake; no fraud has ever occurred with PayPal. Wire Fraud is a real thing too; google that as well. 2)David never ONCE contacted me to tell me he had any issue with the check... I had to find out almost 3 days after the fact when I saw he re-posted the watch for sale and found this post in the thread. Immediately tried to call him to get clarification, answers, assist in resolving the matter, but got no answer. To this day the man will not answer or return a phone call. It took me posting on this thread to get a text response from him. And left me wondering what has happened to 5 figures of my money. Contrary to popular belief; you cant just cancel an Official Bank Check. 3)Official Bank checks use completely different routing numbers than standard bank personal checking account; they can not be identified through a google search as David stated he did in Post #1. David must use the most incompetent bank in Las Vegas if they can't find a phone number to another banks branch. But in Post #1, he clearly states only he called a number off Google. 4)David knows I'm a legitimate buyer; he acknowledged such in Post #80. But, for those that think its all a scam and David should contact authorities; please do. I provided David with my entire contact information, employment and H&R contact. They'll know right where to find me for a meeting in my office. I'll be able to get an answer as to what extent David's brother used his Official Capacity working in Bank Security Administration to look into a private business transaction for his brother. (See David's Post#80). There may be another issue that needs to be address. David has stated he doesn't want to complete a transaction with me on any terms cause he doesn't want to share his wire instruction; even though he sent me a copy of his DL; which I DID NOT request, and did not need. Those keyboard warriors that think your post count gives all the credibility you need; put your money where your mouth is. David has had two watches for sale for months now, step up and get you one. I received my check back today, funds are back in my account now. All my Banker had to say was, "Some peoples kids, what do you do..." I walk a line of integrity which most of you can not possible comprehend. Ya'll can have your forum, I'll stick with personal business from now on where I can look a man, or lady, in the eye and shake their hand. |
8 August 2023, 08:31 AM | #112 | |
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Maybe we could get an answer as to why David’s brother who works in Bank Secirity Administration is using his Official Capacity to look into private financial dealing for his brother. Maybe a whole other issue to address here. |
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8 August 2023, 08:43 AM | #113 |
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One thing that fascinated me the most as an American reading this thread was the foreigners laughing at the fact that we still use cashier's checks. I work in real estate and while wires are more common, settlement agents often do accept cashier's checks for keys. But yeah, seems like we're operating in another century here. I am yet again humbled by more advanced societies.
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8 August 2023, 08:48 AM | #114 | |
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You clearly use the most incompetent bank in LV… Official check routing numbers are different than standard bank routine numbers. I believe when your bank explained there would be a hold on the funds until the check clears you decided you didn’t want to do that; if that’s the case, just say it. Atleast you acknowledge that you know I’m a legit buyer, as noted in your last line, I guess there’s that. |
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8 August 2023, 09:14 AM | #115 |
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I think you should contact the buyer, its either a wire transfer or nothing else for me.
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8 August 2023, 09:43 AM | #116 |
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It's time to let this thread die.
His bank didn't accept a bank draft, there's not much else to it. He didn't name the potential buyer, the buyer revealed himself. Move on to the next transaction! |
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8 August 2023, 09:51 AM | #118 |
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Not a good deal.
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8 August 2023, 09:53 AM | #119 |
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exactly this !!! as long as you get the funds before you ship the watch you are good
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