Scams!
What is the Nigerian Scam? Read Below
"I received an e-mail from a Mr. James Norman from Holland who wants to purchase one of my mares. It is a scam...wants to send cashiers check for way over the amount of the horse, for me to cash, and send money back..... So please again, warn your sellers of this. Thanks.
A Seller"
We would like to remind you, that if someone offers you money in the
form of a Cashiers Check for OVER the amount of the sale,
and wants extra money returned for some reason like
shipping. PLEASE beware!
Most of these scammers are foreign buyers and very difficult to track. They are not just targeting the horse industry, but auto, recreation vehicles, antiques, and more. They must be making alot of money to continue this, so pass this information on, and as people all over get more informed, we can at stop these guys!
I recommend all sales, at sometime have a live phone call. Wire Transfers can be an option, but please contact your bank for their advise on security options. If they do send any form of Payment, request it be in the exact amount and tell them it will have to clear before the horse/item is shipped. Most scammers don't go beyond you not accepting the payment for over the amount. Happily there are many legitimate overseas buyers that are
ready to meet your requests.
If you are not sure, please let us know. Also if you do get one of these, please let us know so we can turn them into their Internet Service Providers and the proper authorities! If you forward us a copy we can post it here so everyone can see how they operate! Cori
Below are actual emails from a potential scammer,
-Good Day,
Compliment of the season goes to you and your love ones.I am
interested in purchasing your horse for sale,and i will like to know
the last price for sale and as well as the pic so that we can extend to
payment..hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks.
Frank Hudson
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--Thanks for your swift response ,well i will be traveling to ireland
on monday and will be back in three weeks time ,my business partner want to pay me the sum of $6500,since am not arround i will instruct him to issue the cheque in your name,when you get the cheque and it clears you will have to send the balance to my shipper in holland,and for you to have the cheque i will need the following information,your name in full,you contact address,your personal phone number,immediately all this is sent i will forwarded them to my business partner and you will recieve the cheque.i will want us to deal in utmost faith.if you have any question please do ask,till i hear from you. thanks.
N.B:-my business partner told me that the check will take 1 week before it can be process due to the check will be under the inspections of fraudulent authorities in control and due to the rate of fraudulent activities in the world especially Africa do you understand?.
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