The Ford Barn

V12Bill · 03-23-2016, 02:01 PM

I am trying to sell my 1948 Zephyr convertible and was contacted by a Colton Amos (probably not his real name). He sent me a check that was probably stolen for less than the full amount. The check was written on a Houston, TX firm but came from Dallas, PA and sent by a Gregg Hurst, again probably not a real name. Use caution when selling on the internet, if you suspect anything is wrong, it probably is.

rotorwrench · 03-23-2016, 05:19 PM

Did you specify how you want to get paid? If you put it down in black & white it usually lets folks out there know that you won't do business any other way and hopefully they won't bother you with the crazy stuff.

GB SISSON · 03-23-2016, 06:03 PM

If he is indeed a scammer, he picked a great name for himself. 'Colton Amos' conjures up images of Andy Griffith's brother in law, or maybe John Walton's part time helper at the saw mill......

TJ · 03-23-2016, 08:16 PM

Or maybe Amos n Andy. The check was signed by the Kingfish. Contact their attorney Algonquin J. Calhoun and he'll straighten out this mess..

4dFord/SC · 03-23-2016, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ

Or maybe Amos n Andy. The check was signed by the Kingfish. Contact their attorney Algonquin J. Calhoun and he'll straighten out this mess..

They're currently holding a meeting at the Mystic Knights of the Sea lodge.

TJ · 03-24-2016, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 4dFord/SC

They're currently holding a meeting at the Mystic Knights of the Sea lodge.

Sapphire is waiting for the Kingfish to get home from the meetin'. Oh Andy there's gonna be trouble for the Kingfish.

V12Bill · 03-24-2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rotorwrench

Did you specify how you want to get paid? If you put it down in black & white it usually lets folks out there know that you won't do business any other way and hopefully they won't bother you with the crazy stuff.

Payment was to be made by bank draft. I would have verified a bank draft before depositing it also.

pogobill · 03-24-2016, 12:30 PM

You are right, if it seems odd it probably is. You can't be too careful.

rotorwrench · 03-24-2016, 12:43 PM

With near 300 million folks in the USA it's a wonder their aren't more crazies out there than there are. A partial personal or company check is definitely no Bank draft. Now days most banks prefer a wire transfer since the electronic funds sort of obsoleted the paper drafts but cashiers checks are still issued utilizing the proper procedures between banks.

hardtimes · 03-24-2016, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by V12Bill

I am trying to sell my 1948 Zephyr convertible and was contacted by a Colton Amos (probably not his real name). He sent me a check that was probably stolen for less than the full amount. The check was written on a Houston, TX firm but came from Dallas, PA and sent by a Gregg Hurst, again probably not a real name. Use caution when selling on the internet, if you suspect anything is wrong, it probably is.

Hey Bill,
Good info and thanks for sharing

! Reminds all to be cautious in a dangerous world.

Personally, I don't have anything worth stealing, but am always thinking about security/safety.

V12Bill · 03-24-2016, 02:36 PM

I have a small checking acct with less than $100 in it. In the future I will deal with electronic transfers only. I might withdraw $90 from the acct to prevent a thief from getting the "big" bucks. I only used electronic transfer once, and was surprised that it took over 2 days to complete the transaction. I had always thought that it was instant, like pay pal.

ericr · 03-24-2016, 02:41 PM

I didn't think you V-8 guys were old enough to remember Amos 'n' Andy.....

ebruns1 · 03-24-2016, 02:46 PM

I wonder what ever happened to that Prince in Nigeria? He was sending me 10 million dollars to hold and I could keep 10%. I only had to send him my bank account number and $3000 deposit! I guess it got held up in transit...haha!

Always get cash in hand! There's scammers everywhere.

4dFord/SC · 03-24-2016, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ

Sapphire is waiting for the Kingfish to get home from the meetin'. Oh Andy there's gonna be trouble for the Kingfish.

Holy Mackerel!

roundvalley · 03-24-2016, 03:48 PM

Was it Amos or Andy that had a geiger counter to count geigers?

TJ · 03-24-2016, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by roundvalley

Was it Amos or Andy that had a geiger counter to count geigers?

It was Andy.

GB SISSON · 03-24-2016, 07:01 PM

And Andy's deputy was Barney Fife, Duh. Who is this Kingfish guy? Is he on 'The deadliest catch'? I love being a 'kid' at 62.......

qickkenny · 03-24-2016, 07:25 PM

You guys just made me laugh out loud !

TJ · 03-24-2016, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

And Andy's deputy was Barney Fife, Duh. Who is this Kingfish guy? Is he on 'The deadliest catch'? I love being a 'kid' at 62.......

At 62 you missed some of the best comedy of the 50's. the Amos and Andy show was a million laughs. They started out on radio which is way before your time.

Tony, NY · 03-24-2016, 08:31 PM

All their episodes appear to be on YouTube. Here's a good one. What is the car they painted with a vacuum cleaner? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvZulz_rlcg

03-23-2016, 02:01 PM	#1
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Beware of Colton Amos I am trying to sell my 1948 Zephyr convertible and was contacted by a Colton Amos (probably not his real name). He sent me a check that was probably stolen for less than the full amount. The check was written on a Houston, TX firm but came from Dallas, PA and sent by a Gregg Hurst, again probably not a real name. Use caution when selling on the internet, if you suspect anything is wrong, it probably is.

03-23-2016, 05:19 PM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: Beware of Colton Amos Did you specify how you want to get paid? If you put it down in black & white it usually lets folks out there know that you won't do business any other way and hopefully they won't bother you with the crazy stuff.

03-23-2016, 06:03 PM	#3
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,935	Re: Beware of Colton Amos If he is indeed a scammer, he picked a great name for himself. 'Colton Amos' conjures up images of Andy Griffith's brother in law, or maybe John Walton's part time helper at the saw mill...... __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

03-23-2016, 08:16 PM	#4
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: Beware of Colton Amos Or maybe Amos n Andy. The check was signed by the Kingfish. Contact their attorney Algonquin J. Calhoun and he'll straighten out this mess..

03-24-2016, 12:30 PM	#8
pogobill Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 39	Re: Beware of Colton Amos You are right, if it seems odd it probably is. You can't be too careful.

03-24-2016, 12:43 PM	#9
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: Beware of Colton Amos With near 300 million folks in the USA it's a wonder their aren't more crazies out there than there are. A partial personal or company check is definitely no Bank draft. Now days most banks prefer a wire transfer since the electronic funds sort of obsoleted the paper drafts but cashiers checks are still issued utilizing the proper procedures between banks. Last edited by rotorwrench; 03-24-2016 at 01:20 PM.

03-24-2016, 02:36 PM	#11
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: Beware of Colton Amos I have a small checking acct with less than $100 in it. In the future I will deal with electronic transfers only. I might withdraw $90 from the acct to prevent a thief from getting the "big" bucks. I only used electronic transfer once, and was surprised that it took over 2 days to complete the transaction. I had always thought that it was instant, like pay pal.

03-24-2016, 02:41 PM	#12
ericr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,542	Re: Beware of Colton Amos I didn't think you V-8 guys were old enough to remember Amos 'n' Andy.....

03-24-2016, 02:46 PM	#13
ebruns1 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: New Hope, PA Posts: 57	Re: Beware of Colton Amos I wonder what ever happened to that Prince in Nigeria? He was sending me 10 million dollars to hold and I could keep 10%. I only had to send him my bank account number and $3000 deposit! I guess it got held up in transit...haha! Always get cash in hand! There's scammers everywhere.

03-24-2016, 03:48 PM	#15
roundvalley Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 150	Re: Beware of Colton Amos Was it Amos or Andy that had a geiger counter to count geigers?

03-24-2016, 07:01 PM	#17
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,935	Re: Beware of Colton Amos And Andy's deputy was Barney Fife, Duh. Who is this Kingfish guy? Is he on 'The deadliest catch'? I love being a 'kid' at 62....... __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

03-24-2016, 07:25 PM	#18
qickkenny Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 37	Re: Beware of Colton Amos You guys just made me laugh out loud !

03-24-2016, 08:31 PM	#20
Tony, NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Capital of Corruption , NY Posts: 811	Re: Beware of Colton Amos All their episodes appear to be on YouTube. Here's a good one. What is the car they painted with a vacuum cleaner? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvZulz_rlcg