My best advice based on my 42 years of law enforcement experience is to stay
away from this deal, it is an old scam and many warnings have been posted on
this site by other IML members who were victimized or almost victimized in
like transactions.
Quint
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Watson" <wwatson5@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 11:53 PM
Subject: Re: IML: casheir check scam ?
>
> In one word or less . . . No
>
> If you were buying a car, or anything for that matter, would you say to
the
> seller, let me know how much you want and I will write you a cheque?
Don't
> know about you, but I know I wouln't.
>
> All you know is that he, supposedly, is a businessman in Portugal, with an
> old Portuguese name, WHITE. Nothing in the email saying his full name,
> where he lives in Portugal, or what his business name is. All these are
> things I would expect from a professional person. I would expect a full
> name and location from anyone making a serious inquiry.
>
> This is an old scam. Just presented in a new format.
>
> Like the old saying - if it seems to be too good to be true, it probably
is.
>
> Bill
> Vancouver, BC
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: conrad burnett
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 8:22 PM
> Subject: IML: casheir check scam ?
>
>
> I received this e-mail today....is this legit ?
>
> Hello,
> I saw your advert via the internet and i am interested in the
> purchase of the " 1959 Imperial Silver Crest Landau Coupe", I am a
> businesman
> based
> in Portugal who is into importation, I have a local shipper that takes
> care of my shipping so shipping is no problem, as soon as the
> transaction is completed my shipper will come to pick it up.my only
> request is if you will accept a cashier's cheque drawn in American
> bank, so if this is ok by you, kindly let me know your last price
> offer via email and forward me your phone number.Also with your full
> mailling address where you will be receiving the cheque....
> Expecting your truthfull response.
> Thanks
> WHITE......
>
>
> \
>
>
>
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