Motorcycle For Sale On Cl Guy Sends Me A Check 2times Amount Asks Me To Have B

sends me a check for twice the asking price wants me to give balance to shipping co that ships overseas check has cleared what is the scam?

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on November 27th, 2010 9:44 AM

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The scam is that even though the check has supposedly "cleared" your bank may later determine that there are insufficient funds, and charge your account. Do not comply.

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