Someone has brought an elaborate scam to our attention. The scam targets automobile sellers and works similar to this:

"the seller will be contacted... offered US dollars for the vehicle by an oversees buyer. A cashiers cheque (counterfeit) is FedExed to them and they are asked to cash it and forward "x" amount of dollars to such and such a person to cover shipping fees. The bank does cash the cashiers cheque, but what people do not know is that it takes up to 30 days to clear and will eventually come back "Fraud". Too late, the victim has forwarded money for shipping... and the bank will then hold them responsible for that amount."

Be very suspicious if anyone sends "over-payment" and requests the balance returned.