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wire transfers safe?

I just got an offer from a new (zero feedback) Audiogoner from Brazil, who wants to pay by wire transfer from a US bank account, and wants me to ship to a friend in Texas. I'm inclined to trust him, but all this gives me pause.

Anyone know whether wire transfers can be "recalled" after deposit? I wouldn't want to ship only to have the payment recalled afterwards and no recourse other than in Brazil!
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umaasa
23 posts
 
Once money is transferred to your account..it becomes official..The sender has no recourse..I would verify with bank first before sending the unit..
good luck..
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
its not good to give a stranger a routing number. tell your bank, just in case.
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myraj
351 posts
 
Wire transfers are the best/safest way to receive good funds, IMHO. (Even cash can be counterfeit). To be completely safe though, use a seperate account to receive the funds through, (paypal too!) then transfer the funds to your working account.
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