'Just Another Car Scam'

Just Another Car Scam

By Sam Heisin at 06/29/08 14:10

We have not failed to warn you about the possible ways and results of engaging in a very suspicious transaction. We have given you the methods these scammers use. Although the light had been turn on regarding this issue and many are now aware of the this, the industry of scamming have not slowed down. In fact, a new way of scamming is circling everywhere and you must be all aware of that. Here is a letter we gathered that concerns the new scam platform.

Hello,

Thanks for prompt response. I am very sorry for the mistake made on my previous email. I am willing purchasing your (AD) for my son as a gift and the price is okay for $75,000 as you want for the (AD). So can you consider the (AD) sold to me. I will offer you an extra $100 for holding the AD for me. I will come for the pickup or I send my Freight Agent that can take care of it for me without stressing you. I am ready to make the payment out to you tomorrow (Monday AM) and i will need the details below:

• (1)Check payable to:
• (2)Home Address:
• (3)City:
• (4)Zip code:
• (5)Country:
• (6)Phone Number:

This is the letter of the scam bug showing how willing he is to pay $75,000 for a car that is only worth $12,000. What a wuss this person is. Did he really think people are that dumb to actually believe him? The moment he agreed to pay for the $75,000 from the original $12,000 without even asking or researching about it is already an obvious display of dumbness and caused suspicions.

What these scammers do is to let you in on a private deal, usually done through e-mails. And like most scams, they will ask for your full detail. If ever you gave them vital information, they will either e-mail you again or call you personally and eventually ask you your credit card numbers or your bank accounts by saying they had problems transferring money and they would need to personally access your account for easier cash transfer.

This might sound old, but it is still happening and there still people who gets scammed everyday. So always try to be extra cautious in every deal and every transaction you engaged with, specially if it is done indirectly and not in person.

In this case the scammer actually wants to send a "certified" check for $92,000.. and have the different sent to him via Western Union. He even offers an extra $100 for the effort.

Of course, the $92,000 check is a forgery and the scammer hopes you will refund him the difference before it bounces!

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