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Mtbcoach

Mtbcoach

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This is why I hate putting anything up for sale on the internet...

I got a PM from someone new to the forum (0 posts) wanting to buy my FJC. The interested party if from Costa Rica, visiting NC and wants to buy it then ship it to CR. I blew it off for a couple days, finally sent a PM back, asking when they would be visiting.

I get a PM back, wanting a phone number to call to talk about the vehicle, a reasonable request although I'm still very skeptical. Finally spoke to the interested party about my "jeep", very broken english with little understanding of what he is interested in.

A few more phone calls, left messages and now someone is flying in from NY to check it out, wanting to make sure I have a bank account to transfer the money to. Giant Red Flag appears. The party didn't want to fly with $25k cash, certainly reasonable but still very skeptical.

A few more calls from a NY number, a FL number and another conversation informing me that someone is flying into RDU at 1p to look at the FJC. Since I can't "pack" at RDU, I'll not bring the title with me and have Rubi with me for back-up. I'll try to get a meeting away from RDU so I can have some personal protection with me, just in case.

Kind of sketchy, doubt it's legit, probably a drug dealing "terrorist" wanting to launder some cash for hard goods before going back to Costa Rica, if thats even really where they are from...
 
fourtrax said:
bank account, transer money... the voices in my head tell me to walk away...
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You need some casual "bystanders" in the background. Anyone other than myself use cashier's checks anymore??? :grinpimp:

Hey did anyone else know I had long lost relatives that live in Nigeria? Me neither! Who would have thunk it?
 
the are more counterfet cashier's checks out there then there are bad personal checks. i would make sure the check cleared before handing over any goods.

http://www.justlanded.com/english/Costa-Rica/Costa-Rica-Guide/Money/Banks-Currency
Transfers

Wire transfers to and from Costa Rica are generally not a problem. Be aware that things might run slower than you are used to in your home country. Internet banking, a service offered by most banks in Costa Rica makes it possible to arrange transfers from your computer. The use of a money transfer agencies is an alternative that can be considered. Money transfer agencies make use of agents all over the world. The main advantage of this method is that no bank account is needed and money transfer takes place very fast, - it takes around 10 minutes - and is very reliable. Unfortunately, commissions tend be very high (7-10%).
--> http://yellowpages.aol.com/money-transfer-services/nc/cary/

http://www.scamvictimsunited.com/counterfeit_cashier's_check.htm

http://www.ic3.gov/crimeschemes.aspx

http://www.fraud.org/tips/internet/fakecheck.htm
 
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im bored and intrigued if you want some company.... I can "pack" the ferocious brown multi-beast :D
 
Sherriff Brown is In Town,
"I pity da fool that dont repect the badge"

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nah, but not to discount his role in this scenario, but size does matter.
I just figured if things went sour we'd let deputy dog here lose and the poor sucker would be laughing so hard they would never even see Rubi coming

The ole diversionary tactics :D

but seriously Jerry, if he comes through and you want some company give me a ring.
 
Thanks for the back-up guys. I'll be surprised if anyone calls, let alone show up.

When the guy asked what airport would be best, made me laugh a bit since he already said 1p arrival. One thing for sure is the title is secure, the wife's name is on it also so she is keeping it close to her.

I'll predict I get a call, they ask for an account number to transfer funds to (I'll say no) and it won't go any further than that. Things escalated when I mentioned I have someone coming in for a test drive Friday, then, they ramped up time table to today. The test drive Friday is legit, talked to the interested party and they at least know what they are getting themselves into.

Just thought I'd share since its a bit funny and to see what happens. Just don't want to make the evening news one way or another...
 
Well, it seems legit. Local guy scoping it for the buyer, given authority to negotiate the price and transfer funds. I called my bank and talked with them about it, seems like a relatively safe way to go.

Now, dealing with the thought of not having my bad-@ss FJC around any longer. Deal isn't complete, yet but it is pending...
 
Mtbcoach said:
Well, it seems legit. Local guy scoping it for the buyer, given authority to negotiate the price and transfer funds. I called my bank and talked with them about it, seems like a relatively safe way to go.

Now, dealing with the thought of not having my bad-@ss FJC around any longer. Deal isn't complete, yet but it is pending...
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You still haven't revealed the "other type" of off road adventure you're starting to undertake...
 
eh hem.... sig line, pile of parts in garage, 80 series in driveway :D

Best of luck Jerry, hope it goes well for you.
 
Final deposit made, waiting for final bank processing.

Apparently, it is off to the Dominican Republic. Payments have been made, at the counter with cash, 3 total. Funny how the bank still needs a business day to process cash, so be it.

They are arranging shipment overseas, at least I won't run into it at the mall...
 
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