Author Topic: scam? (Read 468 times)

RustyRed · « **on:** March, 17, 2010, 06:43:40 AM »

I spotted an ad yesterday for a '66 Fast back that said they were trying to sell it for $2,800. I laughed thinking it was a typo but what the heck, I sent them an e-mail.

A woman wrote back saying she got the car in a divorce and indeed is trying to sell it for that amount.

However, she also said something about wanting to use e-bay services for "secure payment".

The car was listed as local in the ad so my thought was why don't I just bring you the money in cash.

Does something sound "off" with this one?

BobV · « **Reply #1 on:** March, 17, 2010, 06:47:46 AM »

Quote from: RustyRed on March, 17, 2010, 06:43:40 AM

Does something sound "off" with this one?

A woman wrote back saying she got the car in a divorce and indeed is trying to sell it for that amount.
However, she also said something about wanting to use e-bay services for "secure payment".

100% scam.

66gt350 · « **Reply #2 on:** March, 17, 2010, 06:49:08 AM »

Quote from: BobV on March, 17, 2010, 06:47:46 AM

100% scam.

Definitely scam. Run away as fast as you can!

RustyRed · « **Reply #3 on:** March, 17, 2010, 06:52:14 AM »

That's what I thought, but wishful thinking and all...

KBMWRS · « **Reply #4 on:** March, 17, 2010, 09:13:45 AM »

Hey if its local and you have the cash....contact them and make the offer.....but get a title. :lol

RustyRed · « **Reply #5 on:** March, 17, 2010, 09:29:08 AM »

Thinking it was a scam and just to humor myself I wrote back and said there was no need for a payment service I could just bring cash while seeing the car in person.

They wrote back that conveniently ; "The car is already at the shipping company in San Jose, California sealed and ready for the shipping. I have a contract with eBay so this deal must go through them. I'm very busy with my job and I'm left out of the town so I can't meet in person with you so this is the reason why I chose to sell my car over the internet."

Uhuh...and I am John Wayne. Basically I replied telling them they are a scum bag scam artist and to get lost.

AzPete · « **Reply #6 on:** March, 17, 2010, 09:31:31 AM »

I had one like that I posted earlier. Car advertised locally but suddenly in another state..... Every once in a while, I like to screw with them.

KBMWRS · « **Reply #7 on:** March, 17, 2010, 10:10:32 AM »

Quote from: RustyRed on March, 17, 2010, 09:29:08 AM

Thinking it was a scam and just to humor myself I wrote back and said there was no need for a payment service I could just bring cash while seeing the car in person.

They wrote back that conveniently ; "The car is already at the shipping company in San Jose, California sealed and ready for the shipping. I have a contract with eBay so this deal must go through them. I'm very busy with my job and I'm left out of the town so I can't meet in person with you so this is the reason why I chose to sell my car over the internet."

Uhuh...and I am John Wayne. Basically I replied telling them they are a scum bag scam artist and to get lost.

Hey Nick Cage has to earn a living some how. :lol :lol :lol

Midlife · « **Reply #8 on:** March, 17, 2010, 01:37:46 PM »

Don't use e-bay services for "secure payment"; instead, use the Bank of Midlife, where we only have modest "handling charges" and never ever scam anyone.

RustyRed · « **Reply #9 on:** March, 17, 2010, 01:42:33 PM »

I think I'd like to handle the assets as pictured above at Midlife bank

TREE · « **Reply #10 on:** March, 17, 2010, 04:11:05 PM »

This same sounding scam was in the Pittsburgh craigslist not that long ago when I insisted to see the car and pay in cash I simply got no more replies

Mustang_Charly · « **Reply #11 on:** March, 18, 2010, 01:23:14 PM »

Hey guys don't be so hard on them; Scumbag Rip-Off Jerks have to make a living somehow, ya know...

66gt350 · « **Reply #12 on:** March, 18, 2010, 02:02:50 PM »

Quote from: Mustang_Charly on March, 18, 2010, 01:23:14 PM

Hey guys don't be so hard on them; Scumbag Rip-Off Jerks have to make a living somehow, ya know...

I'm still waiting for my money from my good buddy the Nigerian prince!! I'm sure that the money is on its way...

ClassicRecreations · « **Reply #13 on:** March, 20, 2010, 06:30:56 PM »

Got a good one the other day. They actually called me!
Some lady in Italy they said wanting me to buy a 66 GT350 for $5000

She even gave me her phone number. I called back and same story that she was out of town and needed to sell it. She sent me a link to craigslist. I sent the email and number to local PD