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Old 03-12-2008, 02:56 PM
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Default 928 International forged checks warning !!!

Some scammers have been FORGING 928 international checks they are not real, not signed by anyone here and definately not GOOD. They are overnighting them by UPS (no mail fraud) and hitting people on Craigs list etc. They hope to get someone to deposit them into the person's account and send goods /wire money. So be careful . I posted this here because so many people here know our name ! We do appreciate the business but we are NOT giving away money .... the checks are for thousands of dollars !
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Old 03-12-2008, 03:04 PM
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Andrew you "cashed" your's ???
Old 03-12-2008, 03:06 PM
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But I kept the parts!
Old 03-12-2008, 03:11 PM
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Parts nothing they wanted the WHOLE CAR ! so far they have not targeted 928 Owners or parts suppliers THAT WE KNOW !! I really just hoped a " heads up " might prevent somone some grief. We are not at risk at all.
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Can you send me a real check... for... comparison purposes?

I'm rich, beyotch!
Old 03-12-2008, 03:19 PM
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Do they work with the coupon special??

Thnx for the heads up, Jim.


G'luck all.
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Just got another phone call from a skeptical sellor with a check ...they were " buying " hockey pucks ????
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Yeah, post a high res image of your checks so we can tell the diff.

May want to get the same message out to your suppliers too. Hope it works out, but you'll prolly have to change banks to make it go away.
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Originally Posted by PorKen
I'm rich, beyotch!
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How'd they manage to pick you out of the billions of business's in the U.S.?
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so that wasn't really you that bought the blow up doll???
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Yesterday UPS attempted to deliver a COD package. They wanted $50 from me. I never order anything COD. No name on the box, just a return address. The box didn't feel like it was worth $50, so I refused delivery. Why do people think this is going to work?
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Jim,

Look at your banks back office. This is where many frauds begin. Someone copies your check there and sells copy to certain groups that are known for this type of fraud. Contact your local Postal Inspectors and Secret Service, both of whom handle this type of fraud. Contact them now so this will get the ball rolling.
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Originally Posted by Jim bailey - 928 International
Some scammers have been FORGING 928 international checks they are not real, not signed by anyone here and definately not GOOD. They are overnighting them by UPS (no mail fraud) and hitting people on Craigs list etc. They hope to get someone to deposit them into the person's account and send goods /wire money. So be careful . I posted this here because so many people here know our name ! We do appreciate the business but we are NOT giving away money .... the checks are for thousands of dollars !
Just in case and to make we all on the same page if we get one of those checks, what is the checking account number?
And routing number too if you don't mind.


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