> This is now one of the most frequent scams perpetrated on high value
> items such as cars, and unfortunately many people have fallen for this.
> The check will be fraudulent and (almost unbelievably in this day and
> age) it will appear to clear only to bounce some time later.  You will
> find the seller is in a big hurry to complete the transaction after
> sending you the check.
>   
Looks like the real problem is the banks don't tell people (or at least 
hide in the fine print) that they will be held responsible if the 
cashiers check is found to be fraudulent and that the check may only be 
found to be fraudulent some time after it appears to have cleared.


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