anybody dealt with Adam Hutchinson from Ottawa?

[drtooth73]

Hi. Adam Hutchinson from Ottawa is buying a watch from me through Ebay. He says he is paying through a cashiers check, not paypal, and is asking for me to lower the value of the watch to lessen customs. Has anyone dealt with him?

[kcmo]

I've never heard of him but please be VERY careful with an international cashier's check!!! I was scammed last fall out of a diamond DJ by a guy in Canada (part of a known crime ring) who sent me a FAKE cashier's check and I can't emphasize enough how important it is to KNOW the buyer!!!! Get references....and ONLY take payment through a wire. This guy could be legit but if not, you stand to lose a lot of $$$ I'm sure. No offense to Canadians.

[drtooth73]

Thank you. Does it take long to verify if the check is legitimate?

[lbcgav]

Originally Posted by drtooth73

Thank you. Does it take long to verify if the check is legitimate?

It can take weeks for your bank to notify you that an international check is counterfeit. This would be despite the fact that they credit your account for the amount of the check, only to reverse it once they're notified of its illegitimacy. As has been said, I would never accept an international cashier's check. If he can send you an international cashier's check, he can send you a wire just as easily.

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by lbcgav

It can take weeks for your bank to notify you that an international check is counterfeit. This would be despite the fact that they credit your account for the amount of the check, only to reverse it once they're notified of its illegitimacy. As has been said, I would never accept an international cashier's check. If he can send you an international cashier's check, he can send you a wire just as easily.

X20000!!!!!

I would stay completely away from this deal!

Demand a wire transfer into your bank account. If the person refuses, then drop the deal with all haste!!!

[Mosco]

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

X20000!!!!!

I would stay completely away from this deal!

Demand a wire transfer into your bank account. If the person refuses, then drop the deal with all haste!!!

Agree. I wouldn't touch that deal. I have been sent several of these fake Canadian checks and it can take a bank weeks to clear it.

[bodybump]

STOP RIGHT THERE!!!! Never ever ever accept Money orders..Cashiers Check...or any forms of Check to people you dont know...Wire or Paypal (must be verified) the way to go on ebay..nothing else...if he doesnt agree move on....

[drtooth73]

good advice. thanks