These are the most common scams fraudsters may try to use: Fake, forged or counterfeit cashier’s check, certified check, money order or wire Offers to pay by personal check Offering to buy the car sight-unseen The fake shipping scam: A potential buyer who insist on shipping a seller’s car internationally or across the country Distant buyers either overseas or on a “business trip” Offers to pay “asap” via Pay Pal, gift card, Cash.Me, Venmo or other online payment service Overpayment scam, which may sometimes include a third-party website or entity Payment plan Read more about how to protect yourself from scams and frauds when selling a car.