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Posted by Hank on Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 19:41:14 :
In Reply to: Think this is legit? posted by David Sherman on Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 18:34:12 :
... just ask them for a wire transfer in advance. Tell them it needs to be WESTERN UNION (put that in big red letters). Mention the need for some special chemicals to clean the headlights before they ship, as well as the need for a friendly Barrister to help move things along at customs.
The contact is brief, but does appear to contain some transaction specific content. If an actual parts list was attached, and contained real information, then you might have a real inquiry. Scammers tend to mass-produce their initial contact messages, then try to follow up, but they typically lack specific subject matter knowledge in technical areas because they are scammers and not mechanics.
Beware the forged cashier's check scam. These things *will* clear your local bank, and may take 60 days to turn bad. We have had an outbreak of scams here in Arizona, and the prosectors are now filing criminal charges against the victims who fail to repay the banks (who cleared the checks). Not a good deal.
H