[Boatanchors] Scammer?

[Lee Craner]

This could be a scam, but not necessarily.  Hold up shipment until the check is received and clears.  You can check with your bank to see if they can "send the check for collection."  This pulls the check out of the traditional Fed check processing.  Rather your bank works directly with the bank where the check was drawn.  Then you'll know definitively if the check is good.  There is usually a fee for this service, but it might be worth it.
73 Lee WB6SSW
Sent from my Commodore 64

On Monday, September 7, 2026 at 01:56:50 PM PDT, KA2PTE <ka2pte at 3950.net> wrote:

Got some emails from

David P Sundberg acewood34567890 at gmail.com

Saying he wanted to buy something I think was listed on QTH swap.

I responded saying he could use Paypal or send a check, and supplied a 
mailing address.

Today he said:

"Good afternoon,
I wanted to inform you that I had to leave town on short notice for a quick 
surgery and recovery. I apologize for the brief delay. However, my secretary 
has already processed the payment, and it is currently in transit to your 
mailing address. Please let me know if you are available or away for the 
holiday. I can provide you with the Priority Tracking number to ensure 
delivery tomorrow (Tuesday). Feel free to reach out if you need any further 
details. Thank you for your understanding. "

Should I expect a check made out for $5000 and a not inside saying "keep the 
rest" lol.....

--
Steve Hearns [ KA2PTE ]
Technotronic Dimensions [USA]
WWW.TECHNOTRONIC-DIMENSIONS.COM




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "JAMES D COMSTOCK" <comnoz2 at comcast.net>
To: "KA2PTE" <ka2pte at 3950.net>; <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 5:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Scammer?


> No doubt t is a scam. That scam has been around for quite a while now.
>
> And be careful of bank checks and cashiers checks. They are the easiest 
> ones to forge and you will not find out that they are no good till quite a 
> while later- after the goods are shipped.
>
> I know my bank will always put a 30 day hold on a cashiers check. But a 
> personal check is no problem. Jim k0jjf
>
>
>> On 09/17/2024 12:37 PM MDT KA2PTE <ka2pte at 3950.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I have an ad placed on QTH swap for a Kenwood TS-520SE
>> for parts, someone inquired how much for the entire radio -
>> did not indicate a call sign.
>>
>> I told them the cost, they agreed to mail a check in advance,
>> but said they would setup the shipping or pickup.
>>
>> The first mailing got returned to sender, they wanted a signature
>> confirmaiton, then they said they would send it in a priority mailer,
>> which came today.
>>
>> Inside is what looks like a legit bank check, its for alot more than
>> I asked for the radio, with a special note saying to "kindly" text "the
>> accountant"
>> who will enable the funds to be available the next day....
>>
>> When I hear that word "kindly", I am thinking some sore of scam.
>>
>> Anyone smell the same stink?
>>
>> --
>> Steve Hearns [ KA2PTE ]
>>
>>
>>
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