[FC] Strange Offer to Buy GB...SCAM ALERT !!

[Paul Campbell]

  Yes, I received the same type offer when I listed my 1985 Honda Goldwing 
for sale.  I didn't even open the e-mail.  I just deleted it since I had 
already received a "Tip" that this was happening.
  Paul Campbell


>From: "Steve Wren" <wrenst@drizzle.com>
>Reply-To: corvanatics@corvair.org
>To: "corvanatics" <corvanatics@corvair.org>
>Subject: [FC] Strange Offer to Buy GB...SCAM ALERT !!
>Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 21:08:15 -0800
>
>  Has anyone else received an e-mail from "ocean_consultantsco@yahoo.com"?
>  I had advertised my '62 GB on our local club website for a few months 
>now.
>(www.corvairclub.info)
>A couple days ago, I get an inquiry thru e-mail about the availability of
>the GB, and he would like to buy it.
>Now, I get an e-mail from this "ocean_consultantsco@yahoo.com" offering to
>buy the GB.
>  But, here's the scam - He says he wants to send a cashier's check for
>$4000, (although I'm asking $1500.) and he has a story as to why the check
>for $4000. and of course, I send back the difference.
>
>  RED ALERT ! RED ALERT! If this doesn't set off all of your alarms !!
>  Please don't fall for this SCAM, or others like it!
>
>  Steve Wren
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