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06-07-2005, 03:56 AM
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How do you think this is going to turn out??????
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
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Rich Pern 69 Camaro COPO "Tin Soldier" 
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06-07-2005, 05:19 AM
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Re: How do you think this is going to turn out??????
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be this week or next week -- possibly a month or more and those checks will come back as "funny money" with the funds withdrawn from "Bob's" account.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.
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"I never think of the future. It comes soon enough." - Albert Einstein
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06-07-2005, 05:41 AM
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Re: How do you think this is going to turn out??????
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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 [/ QUOTE ]  I think "Bob" better find a new lawyer.
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Bill Pritchard 73 Camaro RS Z28, L82, M20, C60
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06-07-2005, 05:45 AM
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Re: How do you think this is going to turn out??????
This lawyer wasnt recommended by the Nigerian was he
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SamLBInj 69 Z/28 X33D80 72-B H-D 105 FLSTC
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06-07-2005, 05:59 AM
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Re: How do you think this is going to turn out??????
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!
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Rich Pern 69 Camaro COPO "Tin Soldier"
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06-07-2005, 06:05 AM
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Re: How do you think this is going to turn out??????
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This lawyer wasnt recommended by the Nigerian was he [/ QUOTE ]  <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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Mike Fabian 
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06-07-2005, 06:09 AM
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Re: How do you think this is going to turn out??????
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[ QUOTE ] This lawyer wasnt recommended by the Nigerian was he [/ QUOTE ] <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> [/ QUOTE ] I almost fell off my lawn chair...
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SamLBInj 69 Z/28 X33D80 72-B H-D 105 FLSTC
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06-07-2005, 07:27 AM
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Re: How do you think this is going to turn out??????
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.
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06-09-2005, 07:15 PM
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Re: How do you think this is going to turn out??????
As harsh it may sound.. I have no sympathy for anyone who gets taken on these scams now days.. sorry, but you would have to be living under a rock to fall for anything like this in this day and age where it is talked about on an almost daily basis.. Nigeria, the UK, etc, etc,,, give me a break.
 Had Scam written all over it, I don't care what lawyer says what.. sheesh.
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06-10-2005, 10:10 PM
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Re: How do you think this is going to turn out??????
Absolutely dead on, Mystery Chevelle. Either this "Bob" has been checked out of society for years or his greediness got the better of him. He owes the bank when this all comes down (and its comin') and there is nothing to talk about. Its just great that sharp guys like "Bob" give good reason for these scams to continue. As for that lawyer: please do the world a favor and give him a free plug on this site listing his name and city. I actually thought NOBODY was dumb enough anymore to take this hook. I guess the circus guy was right............There's one born every minute.
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