A few years ago my Son had two bogus checks on a Nissan Maxima he was selling, one from New Jersey and the other (which the bank originally cleared) was from Miami.

fattogatto..  yea it is OLD SCAM.. they will show up with BOGUS check to pay ya the balance..and my guess the first check also will come back BOGUS..  nigerians at work..  I have solved problems..as I DEMAND the buyer come in person.. show ID and pay in CASH.. and do sight inspection  solves ALL problems.. ( oh yea. I tell them we have to go to the bank to get a Notary on the NC title.. and turn cash into the bank sure it is NOT BOGUS either..   later  bc

I placed an advert for a Mini Traveller last week. I received a response (can be viewed under the ad) from a [email protected]. Somewhat suspicious grammar and spelling, but could be a result of cultural differences. Started off normally but quickly escalated to "I'll send you $4500, and have car inspected by transporter company. You will pay them $2500 when they pick up car." When I asked for his contact info, phone, address, etc., I was told I'd get that when the inspectors arrived. I asked who the inspectors were and was told "they are in the US." I required full contact info, including the name of the bank on which the check would be drawn, and wire transfer before releasing the car. I have heard nothing since. Apparently we have some bad actors (many) lurking on the site. Caveat Emptor.

I just saw the post by Killerofsaints referring to the same chap.

Well done.