How safe is etransfer - selling big items?
With all the scams, swindlers etc out there, just thought I'd throw this out for anyone who may know more than I do: For over 20 years I have had a totally rebuilt 348 Tri-Power for a 58 Impala. I ...
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BobsYourUncle wrote:
With all the scams, swindlers etc out there, just thought I'd throw this out for anyone who may know more than I do:
For over 20 years I have had a totally rebuilt 348 Tri-Power for a 58 Impala. I always wanted to find a 58 Chev convertible for it, but never did. I just sold the engine on Kijiji yesterday. The buyer lives in the next province from me, so I have not met him. Everything was done by email.
He sent me a sizable deposit by etransfer to hold it until he can drive out and pick the engine up, at which time he will etransfer the balance. Ok, sounds good.
The question I am pondering is: How safe is etransfer? Funds are in my account. Can these be scammed? Can it be reversed somehow? I am leery of any transaction with a stranger for large amounts of money. Everything seems fine, but I believe in being very careful with Kijiji transactions.
Anyone have real life experience with this?
(Not looking for wild guesses - I can do those myself)
Thanks.
Why not go thru the bank? Much safer imo.
If you know his name maybe you could find out all about him and where he lives etc.
Google has info on everyone.
