BOAT BUYING SCAM/FRAUD

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I recently had my sailboat for sale and received one of the scam/fraud emails that we hear so much about. I received this within the past two weeks. It came from LANDGOODS2000@YAHOO.COM. I have reported this to Yahoo and to the various federal agencies dealing with fraud. The first email I received from them is posted below in its complete text. I have removed the model and year of my boat and price and inserted "MY BOAT" in its place. Wanted to let all potential sellers know that the thieves are alive and well. Attn ; Thanks for the mail.I have forwarded your (MY BOAT) last sale price to my client and he has instructed you send pictures.However after valuation due to time constraint on the fact that we are running out of time,I'm delighted to inform you that my client has recommended your Boat with full interest and has instructed me to carry on with the transaction in purchasing your (MY BOAT). He also instructed me to inform you that payment will get to you in a certified check of $XXX,XXX Which will cover the total cost of the Boat,and also the shippment cost/charges. So you are required to deduct the cost of your (MY BOAT)$XXX,XXX, when payment gets to you and refund balance $20,500 to the Agent(our shiper)for him to be able to offset shipping,tax charges,and other necessary repair costs if necessary. At this junction,we really need your Truth,Trust & Honesty in refunding the balance funds to the shipper after payment has gotten to you.However the shipper's agent will come for inspection,pick up (Boat & signing of title papers),make all necessary touches on the (MY BOAT) if necessary and driven/move to a the prepaid shipper for shipment to my customer. Please confirm this and forward the following informations; Names:......... Address:............. Phone number:............ For payment to be made and sentout to you as soon as we have your contact informations.Your honesty,understanding and co-operation will be highly appreciated. Have a wonderful day . Best Regards, Kelvin Morgan. NB:pLS I WILL LIKE YOU TO KINDLY SEND THE BILL OF SALE OR PURCHASE INVOICE VIA EMAIL ATTACHMENT OK. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
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KennyH

our office has gone as far as getting the check

Our office has gone as far with this scam as receive the cashiers check. The check was a Bank of America check that the banks says is good. The way they do this is use a branch office of the bank that takes days to verify the money is not there. The account does not exist at this remote branch. The bank puts the money in your account and then days later it is taken out when the fact that it does not exist is found. Have to be careful of cashier checks now days for sure.
 
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Baysailor2

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Mar 1, 2005
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Hunter 34 North East, MD
Another version...

I encountered last year was a money order drawn on a bank whose web site indicated it had been closed, and when checked its name with the Comptroller of the Currency, was found to be no longer on the active list. Origin of solicitation, as far as I could trace the e-mails, was the heartland of jolly old England. Same basic premise, overpayment with balance to shipping agent" yet to be named.
 
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John Dawson

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May 18, 2004
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They do it in person

West Marine has had a rash of ripoffs by some African dudes that buy high dollar electronics at stores with a cashiers check.
 
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