natalie20 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I put my phone on gumtree and someone wanted to buy it from a different city and asked me to post and they would pay the money into my account so I sent the phone and sent them a tracking code they said today that they have paid a cheque into my account (Barclays) thought their account witch is natwest, is that even possible? And does anyone know how long it will take to clear?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyness Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 NEVER Post anything without cleared payment Unfortunately you have now got no phone and no money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza58 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think it can be done no problem,should take a couple of days but why didnt they just send you a cheque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredsredhat Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 you sent a phone without cleared funds in your account? monkeyness is right. you have no phone or money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe gaffer Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 no phone no money AND PLEASE BEST ADVICE EVER NEVER ADVERTISE ON GUMTREE MOST ADVERTS ARE A SCAM ON THERE ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenBlade Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 You have the address, if you don't get your money..drive down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checknumber Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I hope you did not give them your bank account details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenBlade Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Good point, keep a track of your bank account and informt he police if money goes missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I hope you did not give them your bank account details Direct bank transfer is a valid way to pay, and apart from forging a direct debit (as was done to Clarkson) it's perfectly safe. In this case though, I'm afraid you've probably been scammed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie20 Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 I have him the sort code and account number of an old account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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