1St: We are loving our Catalina 310
2Nd: I advertised my Catalina 27 on SailboatQwners.com and received a text from a man who said he wanted to buy it without even seeing it. Out of the clear blue sky, I get a certified check in the mail (which looks very real) for $5000 more than asking price. I got very suspicious here. Another text said he wants me to send the overpayment to a boat shipper. Now I know it is a scam. A man called twice and I didn't answer. Most likely a man pretending to be a boat shipper. Called the FBI and they said the check would be bad and I filled out Internet complaint form. The FBI said to not communicate with any of them and don't do anything with the check and they will move on looking for an easier victim.
Sorry if this has been discussed before but I'm new on the 310 forum and wanted to warn everyone. (I think I'll let my marina broker the boat now)
Frank Hines
2Nd: I advertised my Catalina 27 on SailboatQwners.com and received a text from a man who said he wanted to buy it without even seeing it. Out of the clear blue sky, I get a certified check in the mail (which looks very real) for $5000 more than asking price. I got very suspicious here. Another text said he wants me to send the overpayment to a boat shipper. Now I know it is a scam. A man called twice and I didn't answer. Most likely a man pretending to be a boat shipper. Called the FBI and they said the check would be bad and I filled out Internet complaint form. The FBI said to not communicate with any of them and don't do anything with the check and they will move on looking for an easier victim.
Sorry if this has been discussed before but I'm new on the 310 forum and wanted to warn everyone. (I think I'll let my marina broker the boat now)
Frank Hines