Alright.

I received a call by a gentlemen from Nebraska. Hes saying that he totaled his acura and wants to buy my NSX. Just asked if its in mechincally sound shape and that it had no accidents.

Told me his bank would call me so he could get approved for the loan. The bank calls and records me saying that the car is in good shape and never been in an accident.

Heres the thing. The bank wants me to call their transporter to come pick up the car. Once the driver checks the car to see if its in good shape, they will transfer me my asking price to MY bank. Yet i have a small loan on the car through my credit union which they know about. Just told me once i get the funds from their check to pay off my loan and send them the title.

Now what do i do to protect myself in this case? I just feel like this is being too easy of a sale and i should have my guard up.

What should i ask from the bank so i dont get screwed here? The bank is rather small, i googled them after the phone call. http://www.heartlandcb.com

I skurred.

 

Just went to the banks site and this popped up...


So confused.

 

you did see that fraud alert thing on their homepage, right?

i would call the bank and find out again.

 

i see that you did see that.
umm...walk away

 

At my dealership we wait until the wire transfer has gone through and give it 10 days because it can be reversed. If, after 10 days, the money is still there, then we release the car.

Caveat venditor!

 

Run away

Seriously. It's not worth it. You'll find another buyer so it's not even worth the risk.

No money up front (and cleared) before they take the car... no sale.

 

Yea my guard went up when the bank called to tell me how excited the buyer is about buying the car. I mean what loan officer would say that?

Sigh.

 

Uh i just called the bank and they are closed. So how would i get a call from someone at the bank when they closed?

HUM. yea... i aint trying it. Can lock this if ya wish. Guess i got excited over nothing.

People getting kinda clever these days pulling scams. Sucks.

Oh also i asked for their email addy of the bank and he gave me an yahoo.com account.

 

Well, at least you figured it out before it was too late.

Personally, I'll never sell any vehicle unless the cash is in my hands or the money is in the bank and cleared. Otherwise, car & title stay in my possession.

And per your request...