September 4, 2010
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Beware of Fraudulent Activity


MarinaWorld.net has been contacted by Federal Authorities to assist them in informing the boat buying and selling public about some recent scams here in the U.S. and abroad:

  • Scams That You, As The Seller Of Boats, Should Beware Of:
      • A buyer will call you and show interest in your boat. He or she will then, in most cases, pay exactly what you are asking. In some cases, they will offer to pay more. Next, the buyer will send you a check, or a letter of credit, for the boat and tell you that you need to refund ONLY a portion of the price. However, the check that you received has NOT cleared your bank. You would then send money back to the "fake" buyer, without the buyers check ever clearing YOUR account. Then the buyer disappears and you are left with an UNCLEARED check. Simply put, they send you a BAD check and you send them a good check. This is being done in the US as well as foreign countries.

      What to do:

      ALWAYS make sure you know who you are talking to and who you are dealing with. Get their names, addresses and phone numbers. NEVER send any money back to the "purchaser" WITHOUT making certain that their check has CLEARED your bank. Call your bank and asked if the FUNDS ARE CLEARED. Remember, even though you deposit a check, it is still NOT cleared until your bank tells you that it is. Also, keep in mind, a "Cashiers Check" is just a "check," and it is NOT considered cash by your bank. The sender of a Cashiers Check can ALWAYS put a "stop payment" on the Cashiers Check. The best option is to have the potential buyer WIRE funds into your account, however, check with your bank to make certain the transaction has no recourse.
  • Scams That You, As The Buyer Of Boats, Should Beware Of:
      • Anyone can list a boat for sale on a boat-for-sale website, or put an ad in the paper with a picture of a boat. Unfortunately there are always people who do business with bad intentions. A "fake," or criminal type person, in this scam can list a boat for sale WITHOUT ever owning it. They simply take a picture of a boat, make up a description, list the boat for sale while claiming to own it. Buyers will typically note that the deal seems "too good to be true" (your first clue)! When you contact the seller, the seller will request (beg and give reasons why) that you send some money as a "down payment" so you don't "lose the sale." Simply put, they take your money and run.

      What to do:

      Make certain that the seller is real. Get names, addresses, phone numbers and references. Call at an off-hour time and see who answers or how they answer. Are you able to get through at any time? Do they have an answering machine? Call the BBB in their area. Get a hull and engine number(s) and check with the respective manufacturers. If you feel skeptical, only agree to an escrow account with a law firm OF YOUR CHOICE (again, YOUR CHOICE). This way, when the vessel arrives, and all is well, your money goes to the seller and you get your dream boat! If you feel that you may be a victim or feel uneasy about conversation with a potential buyer or seller, please contact us for assistance. We will be more than happy to assist you in any way possible! Contact a MarinaWorld.net Broker today to see how thousands of individuals, like yourself, have gained in the comfort of knowing someone is there to protect you Legally and Financially!
    Sincerely,

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