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Be cautious when dealing with individuals or companies from outside your own country.
Just because you receive a “Cashiers Check”, check with your bank and the issuing bank
to make sure the check is legitimate and not stolen or “washed”.
When you receive a check for more than the agreed amount, ITS A SCAM !!!!!!!!
Do not send the “Overage” back to the buyer.
The check sent to you is a bogus cashiers check !
Make sure you are selling to a reputable source.
Do your homework on the individual or company you’re selling to, make sure they’re legitimate.
Be cautious when dealing with individuals/companies from outside your own country.
Try to obtain a physical address rather than merely a post office box and a phone number, call
the buyer to see if the number is correct and working.
Send them E-mail to see if they have an active E-mail address and be wary of buyers who
use free E-mail services where a credit card wasn't required to open the account.
Consider not selling to buyers who won't provide you with this type of information.
Be cautious when dealing with individuals/companies from outside your own country.
Be cautious when responding to e-mails that sound to good to be true.
Consider utilizing an escrow or alternate payment service when selling your boat.
Use common sense.
Be cautious when dealing with individuals/companies from outside your own country.
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