Folks Of Interest scam or not

Guy wants to look at ,buy my 55. He is 2 hrs away, has my address, first name and vin #. Now he wants me to send a picture of the registration for his bank. Never heard of that before . Legit or scam ? Thanks

 

SCAM!

 

SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

SCAM

 

I wouldn't...

 

Stop dealing with the guy immediately if not sooner. do not answer anymore of his calls, emails, smoke signals, etc.

 

No way, Jose!!!!!!!! How the hell did he already get THAT much info. without purchase?? Run , Forest, Run!

 

Stranger Danger!

 

Don't reply to any more of his e mails SCAM! Bruce.

 

A fool and his money are soon seperated. Then you want to know how the fool made the money in the first place. Don't be that guy.

 

Whoa fellows, I'm just as suspicious as the next guy, but in this case the guy is probably trying to get a loan to buy your car and his bank wants the info.
So, tell him to give you the name and telephone number of the loan officer. It's certainly easy enough to verify the truth here.
I'm not a believer in taking loans to buy my toys, but money is money and if you want to sell the car, then just protect yourself and go with the flow.

 

I still find it hard to believe that intelligent people will give out their vin # to a total stranger

 

I guess Im too trusting, just what are they trying to pull. I always heard giving the vin was ok, got my name on caller id, I guess, and asked for address so he could come see it Sun. Says his bank needs the info for the loan. Now calls back and wants the reg.

 

No e mail, talking on phone only

 

Can you deal directly with the bank branch?
Trust no one. Personally, I'd wait for someone with cash.

 

I'm either confused or just ignorant, but if you have a legit car with a legit title, how can a scammer hurt you by knowing your name and VIN number? I've seen photos of VIN plates on ebay, autotrader, etc. all the time.

As I said, deal directly with the bank. Easy enough to verify that it's a REAL bank, don't ya think?

 

Good rule of thumb...if you are uncomfortable or suspicious then don't do it.

 

Sheesh, not everyone carrys large sums of cash on hand to make a purchase.
Could it be a scam., sure. But there is a good chance he is financing it and I guaranty a bank will not cut a check to someone who is not on the title. Maybe he is doing prep work for the loan.

I would ask a couple questions and get the banks info and call them after googling / verifying the bank is legit.

In this economy there is no way I would shoot down a possible buyer based on what you've told us.

 

When he wants to overpay and have you cover the shipping......then run.

(I know you said he was somewhat close, it was just the point)

 

He said he is trying to get the money lined up, he offered a cashiers check ,I said cash only. He said he would bring cash and a trailer when he comes by for the extra parts. Just trying to figure out what the scam would be (if there is one) if he says he is bringing cash and coming in person to make offer. I didnt keep the reg. receipt, 5 year plate. All I have is a clear title.

 

So he hasn't seen the car but want's a bank loan[bit sus]if he needs the reg ,tell him you will give it to him when he views the car,that will remove any doubt you have if he agrees,good luck,Gaz!

 

I have to agree, I don't see where or how it could be a scam......but I would ask for the loan officers name and phone him to verify and give the info to him direct, then make the sale,hopefully.

Edit: I would really like to see what the guys saying scam think of how he could be scammed from this. VIN# are available easily enough to anyone by walking up and looking in the windshield of all newer cars so why would giving the VIN# to someone be used against someone?

 

Just went through this when I bought a new truck, The bank asked for a pic or copy of the guys REG.
paranoid is Good, but calling his bank will get the bottom of thing real quick.

jeff

 

It sounds all good to me, just be cautious as you already are being.

 

don't need to show anything unless he's buying for sure and when your signing over the title/BOS.
cash in hand and in person only. and check the 100s & 50s to be certain
and it is possible to scam from obtaining paperwork info. changing info is very easy to do, especially with these old cars. even if it doesn't work for them, it can bring u headaches.

 

2 hrs away is not that far. He could easily come, take a look, leave you a cash deposit, then come back next weekend with the trailer etc once he has the loan settled. At least that's how I'd handle it.

 

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Trust but verify. get the number and then google it to insure it's for a legit bank. Call the main bank line and verify his loan officer works there, then ask for the loan officer. Send the info to the loan officer, not the buyer. Then sell the car to this dude and let that bank collect some interest.

 

If he is talking to you via phone you should be able to get a feel for the guy. I just sold a truck to a guy 3 hrs from me. Gave him the vin and he brought a bank check. Was the nicest guy. He just didn't want to make a 6 hr round trip then another 6 hr round trip to get the truck. If you are that suspicious tell him to meet you half way to look at the car. make him come in a week day so you can take the check to bank and make sure it's good.

I also wire transferred fuunds to a-rodder all the way across the country and had absolutely no issues and felt very comfortable with the deal from speaking directly with him on the phone.

Not every one is out to scam you especially if they will talk on phone to you. I tell the craigslist scammers to call me they text me back and say they can't because they are def. To which I respond I'm blind so this deal isn't going to work..

 

Give me your bank account number, social security number, etc...........etc..............it's ok to do so, Duh!

 

Have YOUR banker deal with HIS banker. Only way I would do it. The bankers know who/what's legit.