WARNING about guys WTB w/ lots of $$$

[VtAudi]

Just to worn those of you selling stuff:
I sold 20k worth of CF stuff about 2 months ago, 14k materials and 6k for myself. Before I delivered the stuff I made sure w/ the bank that the check I recieved was good, all good, I called a bunch of times to make sure. Good they say, until a few days ago anyway. It looks like the place where the check came from didnt even know what the check was for. So I have to meet w/ Bank security tommorow to find out whats going on, but I have a feeling this will all come down and fall on me, so ya I made 6k, which is mostly spend already, and out 14k to some piece of Sh&t who better hope I never find him. So just a warning to those about guys who want to buy mucho goods off of you.
Forgot to mention, any lawyers or knowledge savy people w/ any info or tips on how I might handle this tips appreciated.
TIA

[DDQ]

Ouch.

I'm not sure I fully understood what exactly happened, but it does not sound good.

So, basically you shipped a bunch of product to someone without payment clearing? If so, that blows, but I'd have to say the bank will not be liable.

Or... they gave you a bunk check, which you thought cleared, and then you shipped the product? If that's the case, I'd say your bank has to take the loss.

[VtAudi]

I shipped only after the check cleared, and I double checked 3 times that it was cleared. But it sounds like the guy who ripped me off was ripping off the buis who the check came from, they supposedly dont know what the check was for, hopefully its an employee of theres or something. But it looks like a check fraud scam artist or someting, dunno.

[SoleMate]

Wow, that really blows. Wish you the best of luck w/ the bank security.

[travisc]

I wanna say anything over $2,500 is a felony... jail time... (getting the police involved may keep you from having to hire atty/sue)...

[VtAudi]

Originally posted by travisc
I wanna say anything over $2,500 is a felony... jail time... (getting the police involved may keep you from having to hire atty/sue)...

Jail time for me the one who took the bad check? Hope not, but if this guy is good enough to pass a 15k check then I'm sure he's long gone, I'm hoping its an X employee of the company the check is from.

[sighpost]

That really sucks man. Do you do custom carbon fibre stuff? (And did you go to TECH?)

[VtAudi]

Originally posted by sighpost
That really sucks man. Do you do custom carbon fibre stuff? (And did you go to TECH?)

Made a bunch or CF Engn covers, and Door pillars. What is TECH?

[sighpost]

heh, guess not. You dont happen to make center console (the black plastic going around the radio and environ controls) do you?

[VtAudi]

Originally posted by sighpost
heh, guess not. You dont happen to make center console (the black plastic going around the radio and environ controls) do you?

Havent tryed any interior yet, sorry, dont think I'll be doing any CF for a while, lol, if I have to dish out 15k that I just lost ; (

[sighpost]

Ya I hear that.

[Pureaudi]

good luck man, im hella sorry

[MR VTEC]

call the cops and start making an effort to prove your innocence. If you wait to long it may seem like you are guilty and are in on it.
Any check of substantial value you want to make sure its certified of money order or wire so you have a trail

[EVIL-AUDI]

Moving this now.