Re: [CR]WARNING! Beware of checks from South Africa

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Cinelli)

From: "J.Dunn" <bikehunter@msn.com>
To: <TGMetals98@aol.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <11e.221344cb.2c0659f0@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]WARNING! Beware of checks from South Africa
Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 12:44:42 -0800



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> Maybe I am working on a real blonde moment, or just plain naive, but I don't
> see how you lose here. If the buyer gives you a check, you cash it. If it
> clears, then mail off the merchandise and the balance. If not, then you still have
> your merchandise and all you are out is the aggravation of having to relist
> the item(s)

Apparently, after you cash it and mail off the extra cash and/or merchandise the check turns out to be stolen/forged/counterfeit, whatever. It can take a considerable period of time for this to come to light. Frankly, it's beyond my comprehension how anyone can fall for this, but..................

John Dunn in Boise

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