Originally Posted by
oldskoolwrench
I wouldn't even deal with this shill; cut your losses and RUN AWAY FROM THIS GUY! At this point you haven't sent him the bike, so you're not out anything... yet. The longer you hold that check, the easier it is for the scammer to plunge the knife deeper (read: now it's you who's defrauding him instead of the other way around) and get the po-po's involved, causing you more grief! Do you want that, or do you want this thing to end, quickly? RETURN HIS CHECK! Overnight it, FedEx the darned thing, but bounce it back!Yes... cash is king in these transactions. If you just aren't sure, call the buyer. Set YOUR purchase terms to the Buyer, and if it sounds fishy, walk.
Is there an issue with just burning the check? Or am I required to return it?