RE: IML: sales scams

["dave brown" <imperial1usa@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Be aware.  These scams are very real.  I have my two 1966 LeBarons  listed 
For Sale on the clubs classified section.  I also was courted by many 
scammers through email.  One kept in touch with me in more "normal" terms 
for over 2 weeks.  I finally sent my home address so he could send me a 
check.  I was supposed to WIRE funds using western union on the arrival of 
said check to the shipping company.  I had my bank verify the authenticity 
of the check PRIOR to me signing it and trying to make the deposit.  It was 
a fraudulent check.  Needless to say I visited the US Postal Police and the 
Internet Fraud Division of the NJ State Police.  I lost no money is the good 
news.  Keep your eyes wide open when dealing with internet transactions.  I 
was interviewed by NJSP detectives and made printed copies for them of All 
the emails that were sent back & forth.  The police seemed very interested 
in this sort of crime.

Dave Brown


> From: "Kevin Baert" <baertk@xxxxxxxxx>
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> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: IML: sales scam
> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:35:22 -0600
>
> I'm beginning to have some fun with an internet scam artist. I recently
> listed my black 56 sedan on the site, and received several e mails re the
> car. The latest wants to send me a cashiers cheque or bank draft for the
> agreed price plus the transport cost.,  I'm to FWD the transport cost to 
> his
> haul guy. Of course the scam only works if you deposit the draft, and
> transfer the funds rt after. By the time the draft actually goes through
> channels and clears your bank will notice that there are no funds or the
> account is nonexistent. You are then out the amount you transfered to the
> car hauler. I'm not sure how dumb you'd have to be to fall for this one, 
> but
> I'll keep you posted. He says he lives in Washington State.  I might turn
> this over toi our local RCMP fraud guys, unless they're too busy looking
> under theater seats for Bin Laden and gum.
> Maybe I'll frame the draft, might even get a colection of them.
> Kevin

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