On 12/08/2010 12:35 AM, Rich Grise wrote:
Ignoramus18826 wrote:

Actually very simple, accept his check (but do not cash it, just
receive it in the mail) and then tell him that you wired the money.

If you get a check and it turns out to be good, why not just do the
deal?
Well, no, the problem is if the check is NOT valid, then you are on the
hook for a significant bad check fee, often at least $35. Also, since
the check will likely be counterfeit, you may get a visit from
authorities who will interview you somewhat harshly. Of course, you
will be able to show them the emails, envelope the check came in, etc.
But, you'll be out significant expense and time. You may be able to
save some trouble if you take the check to a friendly bank and ask them
to verify the check is good first. (Of course, this requires you to
have a friendly bank. After many huge bank mergers, these are getting
harder and harder to find.)

Jon