How do you think this is going to turn out??????

**69LM1** · #1 06-07-2005, 03:56 AM

Remember the NOS 396 crate engine I just bought?
When I was talking to the guy (lets call him "bob")he also had another used 396 for sale. He told me that someone in the UK wanted to buy it. Of course, I warned "bob" about the money order/cashiers checks scam and cautioned him.
The UK buyer sent him $5700.00 in Cashiers Checks (the 396 was $3000.00), asking that $2700.00 be sent on to a "broker" in nigeria.
"Bob" took the cashiers checks and my warning to a local lawyer. The lawyer told him that the BANK would be the only liable party, and to go ahead and cash them!
When "Bob" got to the bank, he also told them about the story I told him, and asked if they could verify if the cashiers checks were real and good. After some time examining them and making a few calls, the bank told him they were and deposited them in his account. He western unioned the $2,700 to nigeria.
We spoke this evening about my crate motor and I flipped when he told me that the buyer in the UK has decided that he needs the money for his sick son who needs an operation and that he no longer wants the 396 and to "western union" his money back!
My advice to him was to close that bank account down tomarrow morning!
I wonder if the bank and lawyer bear any liability?

Especially the lawyer as he paid the lawyer to make sure he had to liability?
Tough one. He is a nice guy.
Just thought I would share this.

Rich

Donutblue · #2 06-07-2005, 05:19 AM

My bet, - It may not be this week or next week -- possibly a month or more and those checks will come back as "funny money" with the funds withdrawn from "Bob's" account. The Lawyer - well, most carry liabilty insurance -- but it will cost $$$ to sue him for it. The Bank -- "Oh that's a mistake the teller(s) did not have the authority to tell you that." Of course - just my opinion.

**Bill Pritchard** · #3 06-07-2005, 05:41 AM

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"Bob" took the cashiers checks and my warning to a local lawyer. The lawyer told him that the BANK would be the only liable party

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I think "Bob" better find a new lawyer.

**SamLBInj** · #4 06-07-2005, 05:45 AM

This lawyer wasnt recommended by the Nigerian was he

**69LM1** · #5 06-07-2005, 05:59 AM

That's why I told him to close the account before that happens. As a business owner, I know that 5,700.00 most likely is not enough to sue over.
On the brighter side, my short block is on the way!

Motion Camaro · #6 06-07-2005, 06:05 AM

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This lawyer wasnt recommended by the Nigerian was he

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<font color="blue"> No, really .. I know a guy, who has this friend, who's uncles brothers cousins neighbors sister met this guy who has a contact that knows a guy who can help ...

call him</font>

**SamLBInj** · #7 06-07-2005, 06:09 AM

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This lawyer wasnt recommended by the Nigerian was he

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<font color="blue"> No, really .. I know a guy, who has this friend, who's uncles brothers cousins neighbors sister met this guy who has a contact that knows a guy who can help ...

call him</font>

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I almost fell off my lawn chair...

55chevy · #8 06-07-2005, 07:27 AM

Change of plan. Since it's already paid for, my Nigerian friend wants that 396 shipped to my house for "inspection" before I send it to him.

PM me for shipping address.

CTinCT · #9 06-09-2005, 06:01 AM

"Bob" is a fool.

**njsteve** · #10 06-09-2005, 05:46 PM

I can pretty much guarantee you that "Bob" will be prosecuted for Bank Fraud and his lawyer will probably be brought in as a codefendant. He deposited that Nigerian check knowing that there was a problem with it. When it comes back as insuficient funds, the bank will go after the easiest target: Bob. And to avoid paying any money out they will report the "crime" to the police who will be happy to get an easy arrest: Bob.

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