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Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 24, 2005 9:55 am) http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/04/26/business/scam.php i wonder if, unlike cashier's checks, you can just go to your bank with it and have them verify that the money order is truly legit before turning the car over to "his agent."
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Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 24, 2005 9:58 am) I woujld never consider selling the car without actually talking to the buyer and meeting him in person. The fact that he is e-mailing me rather than picking up a phone is a huge RED FLAG for me. And why buy a BMW 323i for his "old mum"? Thanks again |
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Replying to: bogiedriver (Oct 24, 2005 9:38 am) IT'S A SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have placed my share of cars on autotrader.com and have received the same weird emails.....but once you tell them that you will not release the car until the funds are safely in your bank.....you will never here from them again!!!!! EVERY single ad that I have placed on autotrader.com comes with one or more scam emails....and when I send a not so nice email back to them....again, you never hear from them again. If someone is interested in doing business like that then a phone call and wire transfer is the way to go....get your bank involved and asked them what in the best SECURE way of doing this transaction!!! Again, DON'T DO IT!!!!!!! |
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| I agree with mldj98....Something is fishey. Even bank/cashier checks can come back to haunt you 2-3 weeks down the road. Have the friend meet you at your bank and tell him to bring cash only. This should scare away any scamers... | |
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Replying to: bogiedriver (Oct 24, 2005 9:38 am) I vote for a scam. Probably a bogus money order. |
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Replying to: bogiedriver (Oct 24, 2005 9:38 am)
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Replying to: black_tulip (Oct 25, 2005 10:41 am) I wonder if my neighbors would appreciate that truck sitting in front of my house? 
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| I think Andre should buy it. He can use it to move around the fleet when they won't start. | |
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| I'll let him know it'sstill available! | |
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On 2/1/2006 I purchased a car from Sheehy Ford of Marlow Heights (Maryland) and I have had nothing but trouble since. I understand that I cannot print the names of the culprits, but if you don't go there, you will never need to inquire. I have reported them to BBB, but so far they haven't been very helpful. In not so many words, they are not honoring the agreement made by the former GM, who has not quit. Actually, I know there has to be some problems there because the dealership has gone through 1 GM and several floor managers since February of this year!! The 2nd day after purchase, the trunk wouldn't open--I took te vehicle back, because I have 3 days to return the vehicle for a "refund". The GM said he would authorize the repair because he didn't want to refund the sale--I had the trunk fixed by the authorized repairman...Now 7 months later, I receive a bill where Sheehy refuses to pay the bill--AND I'M EXPECTED TO PAY UP!!! I just want to save someone of the trouble that I have gone through for the last 7 months...I am totally turned off from SHEEHY FORD ---the Sheehy name is now a disgrace to hard working honest people looking for a quality vehicle and people of interity who stand behind their word and the vehicles that they sell to the public!!!! |
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