Searching for a used car? Don’t fall prey to a scam that is rampant on Craigslist, the popular network of online communities featuring free online classified advertisements.
The opportunity to advertise products and services for free has made Craigslist a highly desirable marketplace for everything from real estate to electronics, toys, collectibles, and jobs. Because the ads are free of charge and editorial scrutiny in the vast majority of the Craigslist communities, it is the perfect venue to perpetrate scams and other nefarious activities.
You might recall the flap over promotion and solicitation of prostitution via advertising on Craigslist. While prostitution is often considered a victimless crime, other activities on the website can cost you dearly. Identity thieves, those seeking to sell you various work-at-home and multi-level marketing schemes, and yet others looking to defraud you outright lurk in every corner of Craigslist.
This latter group includes the particular form of scamming of which I have recently become cognizant. Using the Web to search for a used car on various sites, I perused Craigslist and discovered a number of amazing deals on vehicles that had relatively low mileage and were purported to be in “mint” or “perfect” condition. Included among these were a 2006 Nissan Maxima for $2,900, a 2003 Acura RSX for $3,300, a 2005 Toyota Corolla for $2,740, and a 2008 Honda Accord for $3,400. The advertisements for each of these cars had numerous pictures of various interior and exterior views and detailed descriptive information. They all required you to send an email to the presumed owner for more information.
I sent emails requesting information on these vehicles and received the following responses:
For the Nissan –
This 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA SE SEDAN is in perfect working condition. Title Clear. My husband was recently promoted so we had to move in Omaha, Nebraska. We brought the car with us, but my husband received a new car from the company. Besides, there are a lot of things which have priority now, so, this car has to go. As you probably noticed, the price is rather low $2900 because i want to find quickly a buyer. Due to the fact I am very busy with my work and I don’t stay too much at home, the car is already to the shipping company and will be delivered from there very fast. If you are interested, please email me with your details (name and address) for the shipping process.
Mileage: 65,600 miles
And
I will make the deal only to eBay. I am a member of the eBay buyer protection program and using this service you will get a 7 days testing period after delivery. During that 7 days testing period I will not be getting any money. I need to know if you are interested in buying it so I can ask eBay to send you the details on how this works. If interested please include in your next email your contact info for eBay (name, address and #) so we can get things started. The price is $2900 with all the taxes and charges of the shipping process included.
Here is some pics with my car: Link Removed.
Thanks. Miranda Carle
For the Acura –
Hi there, Thank you so much for contacting me regarding my 2003 Acura RSX. The car has 67,611 miles is in perfect condition without any mechanical problems, tires and wheels are in great shape as well, electric is working perfectly, has a clean and clear US title without any accidents. No liens or loans on the it. Never had any paint or body work done. The engine and equipment are all in proper working order. The price is $3300.I am selling the car because of the financial crises that affected me in the same measure it affected the most inhabitants of this country. I’m in a hurry to find a buyer because I’m in debts with my bank and a few days ago I was made to work. But what it’s really worrying me is that if I don’t get money quickly I’ll lose my house because the term due at my bank is near and I don’t have the money to pay my rate. So now you can see the reason why I’m selling my car at $3300$.We will use only eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection to complete the sale. If you are interested to buy email me your full name and shipping address so I can open the case with eBay.
Thanks,
Kasie Ragsdale
For the Toyota –
First of all I want to thank you for your interest for my car. I sell it at this price($2,740.00 ) because I have been divorced recently and I don’t have a driver license.
Now the car is in my property.This car is in excellent working conditions, no scratches,
flaws or any kind of damage, slightly used in 100% working and looking conditions and comes with a clear title.
From the beginning you have to know that for the payment I request only secure pay, I prefer the payment to be done using eBay services.
We will use a safe payment method because I am affiliated at eBay and I have a purchase protection account for $20,000.00
The final price that I want for this car is $2,740.00 including shipping and handling.
If you are interested in buying it please provide me your full name and address so I can initiate the deal through eBay.
I will wait your answer very soon.
Vanessa Ferguson
And
Hi again,
The car is already at the shipping company in Orlando, Florida 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 getting off 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. According with the eBay you have 5 days
from the time you receive the car to inspect it and decide if you want to keep it or not.
Here is how it will work:
1.First of all I will need the following details from you:
- Full Name
- Full Shipping Address
- Phone #
2. After I will receive the details from you, I will forward them to eBay.
3. After they will process your info, they will send us both invoices. The invoice will send you the details on how to make a refundable payment.
4. eBay will contact me and I will ship the car to you. After you receive the car you will have 5 days to test, verify and do whatever you need with the car.
If you will buy, then I will receive the payment details from eBay so that I can pick up the money.
5. If you will decide that you will not buy the car, eBay will refund the money and I will have the shipping company come pick up my car.
If you wish to make the transaction, please send me the necessary info so we can proceed. I look forward to hear from you.
Thank you
For the Honda –
Hi,
First of all i want to thank you for your interest in my vehicle.
I am selling this vehicle because I am being dispatched to the Gulf of Aden and i must sell it before Jun 4th.
The vehicle is in perfect condition, it has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects.I must add it was never involved in any accidents and has a clear, clean title
The car is in Billings MT area and in case it gets sold I will take care of shipping.
Let me know if you are interested, email back.
2008 Honda Accord Price $3400
VIN: 1hgcs12838a025823
Mileage: 36,401 miles
Body type: Coupe Engine: 4 Cylinder 2.4 Liter Exterior color: Red
Transmission: Automatic Fuel type: Gasoline Interior color: Black
And
Hello,
Thanks for your reply.
As i told you i am stuck here in the military company and i have restrictions in communicating due to the medical and physical exams that i have to complete.
The vehicle will arrive with a military cargo so that is why i can offer free shipping.
I am a member of the eBay buyer protection program and using this service you will get a 3 days testing period after delivery. During those 3 days of testing period I will not be
getting any money. I need to know if you are interested so I can ask eBay to send you the details on this deal. If interested please include in your next email your contact info for
eBay, full name and shipping address so we can proceed.
Hope we will do business together.
Best Regards,
Robin Faller
Note that although these ads were placed in the “Central New Jersey” Craigslist community, each vehicle is in a distant location and in the possession of some type of shipping or holding company. In each instance, there is a compelling reason given for the surprisingly low asking price (military reasons seem to predominate). All of the responses are sent from an email address bearing a female name (presumably, they know less about autos and would sell one for less than half its true value). All of these sellers indicate that they will bear shipping costs for delivery and, if necessary, return of their vehicles (scammers do have their generous side). And, the signature similarity of all of these responses is that they purport to use some type of eBay buyer protection service. While eBay does offer certain protections, there are numerous conditions and exclusions, and it offers no such services as described in these correspondences.
If you do provide the information that these scammers are seeking, I surmise that you would be contacted by someone falsely representing himself as a representative of eBay to facilitate transfer of the purchase amount and assure you that no funds will be distributed to the seller until you have received and had the opportunity to fully inspect and test the vehicle. How long you would await delivery of your automobile before realizing you had been scammed and contacting law enforcement (who would be unable to assist you) would vary depending upon your individual level of gullibility (from incredibly gullible to unconscious).
Needless to say, the old adage that “if something appears too good to be true, it probably is” has once again proven accurate. If you are a used car shopper, save yourself the aggravation and deal only with reliable sources of online information.
My husband said this was too good to be true! He was right! I got the exact same email however it was not from MONIQUE–it was from Marie Hudson. The car was a 2005 Toyota Camry–$3300, shipping included! I exchanged some emails, but thank goodness nothing more! I was ticked off and I did report it!!
I was searching today for a good, low mileage used car. Got the G35 Special too! What a sick person to use a husband dying in the military to scam people!! This person will get it. Karma does happen.
Stay clear of “Monique Ferguson.” Hell, the name even sounds fake. Too good to be true, it probably is….but I had to do some research first, it wouldve been a great deal….Stay alert, and keep websites like this going. All the best.
Ohio Hick.
They usually will want to pay you with a “money order”. If the amount is substantial, do it with escrow, or meet at their bank.
So I just found this scam on a tractor. Glad I did some checking. Couple of things…
1 – A quick online search shows the price to be about 10% of the going price online. If someone were really in dire straits I still think that they would want at least 50%.
2 – I asked a simple question in my first email. Does it run? The reply I got did not address that question as specifically as I would have expected from a real person on the other side.
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in buying my husband’s tractor. I’m selling it for $2,700. I wanted to keep the tractor but me and my husband left the city for a better job in L.A., so we decided to sell it. The tractor is in showroom condition, no mechanical problems and it has 547 hours.It has a clear title and it will come with a trailer included.We will use eBay Vehicle Purchase protection to secure this transaction.
Here is a link with the pictures:
http://s1043.photobucket.com/home/2003-Kubota-L35-4×4-GST-Loader-Backhoe/recentuploads?view=slideshow
If you are interested please email me back.
3- I looked up the Ebay Protection Plan since I didn’t know anything about it and I was unsure of why someone would list something on Craigslist and then say that they will use Ebay to sell it…seemed fishy.
4- I asked another simple question – Where is the tractor located? – and I got this reply that again didn’t seem like the way that someone would answer that question.
Hi,
Thanks for replying.Because of our jobs we don`t have time to stay and meet with all our potential buyers,so we’ve decided to sell it online.That’s why we gave it to a shipping co. that will ship it to the next owner(on my cost).You will have 5 days from the time you receive the tractor to inspect it and decide if you want to keep it or not. If by any reason, you aren’t satisfied, you will return the tractor to the shipping co. with no expense.We will be using eBay’s Protection for our safety.
Please reply with your complete name and shipping address in your next email and let me know if you are interested in knowing more details about this purchase so that I can open a transaction at eBay and to move forward with this deal.After that they will contact you with all necessary information about this transaction(terms,buyer protection,payment instructions,invoice,etc.).
P.S.I forgot to tell that the tractor will be shipped from Omaha NE.
So I decided to look online for scams and this was the first website I looked at. Some people suck. I really wish this was a good deal but am glad I took the time to look into it and I hope others do the same. I think I will keep emailing “Donna Flint” and see what else she has to sell
WE F**K ALL OF YOU GIVING OUT BAD NEWS ABOUT NEW SCAMS. ONCE MORE F**K YOU ALL. F**K YOUR FAMILY.
No — f**k you.
F**k you buddy.
I’m corresponding with “Monique Ferguson” who did exactly what the author of this said. Why doesn’t someone find and arrest these people??? What is ebay doing about it? It’s not really surprising they were able to destroy the world trade center.
I use CRAIGSPAL
Been finding and FLAGGING many scammers.
It’s us versus them (scamers), If everyone flags his own “niche” of search that daily browse , craigslist will be CLEAN!!! of spammers and scammers. Craigslist removes post flagged from multiple IP addresses, if we have everyone search narrow to his own niche and flag spam posts, we get clean result.
I recommend this application to all my friends, and we keep our craigslist niche clean!
Watch Out For Darbie Bahannon . It Was A Scammer. Total BS. I Caught It Thanks To Sites Like These!! Thanks Alot.
Thank you for the warning!
Fantastic blog! Very well written.
I also was contacted by Monique Ferguson….A liar and a thief. She/It used her (fake) poor dead military husband as part of her lie.
Thanks so much for this web page.
Here is the response I got from MoniqueFerguson@gmail.com
I have received your email regarding the 2007 Honda CR-V EX-L with only 33,600 miles. The car is located in Laredo, TX at the shipping company. The car is in perfect condition,with no scratches on it,no damage, clear title. The engine is a 4 Cylinder. The transmission is automatic. The price for the car is $2950 with shipping included.The car was my husband`s and he loved it very much, but he did not enjoy it,because he died in a IRAQ 11 month ago. It brings very bad memories to me, I want to get rid of it.The buyer will receive the car with all papers and receipts that he needs to register it to his name. The delivery will take around 2-3 days,depending on your location. It will be delivered directly to your address.Anyway, I have to let you know that I want a fast deal so if you are really interested in buying it,please reply with the following information’s:
-Your full name;
-Your shipping address.(street,city,state,zip code)
The transaction will close only through eBay so we both will be protected.
I want eBay because as they are the biggest company on the internet I think that we can close this deal fast and safe for both of us. Also I am not very familiar with the internet transactions and eBay is the only one I know.I will look for your email,so that we can move forward with this deal!
Let me know.
P.S I attached you some pictures with the car,
http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=VmUZNqkLswkYC3hx9ZgDgg%3D%3D
Thank you!
Her is a response I got from Felicia Cortez
Hello,
I have received your email regarding the 2004 LE Toyota Camry with only 31,008 miles. The car is in perfect
condition,with no scratches on it,no damage, clear title. The price for the car is $2,900 with shipping included.
The car was my husband`s as he loved it very much, but he did not enjoy it as he died in a IRAQ 3 month ago. Being
pregnant,i need money for my unborn girl so i chose to sell my car.
We will use eBay`s protection program for our safety. I just need your full name and address so I can open a case
.(with no further obligation or fees).If you are still interested email me for picture and details.
Have a nice day!
Details about car :
VIN: 4T1BF32K84U070377
Year: 2004
Mileage: 31,008 miles
Transmission: Automatic
Fuel type: Gasoline
Engine: 6 Cylinder
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Gray
Title: Clear
For more pictures here is a link to the car’s photo gallery:
http://s1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee493/tryergdgds/Felicia%20Cortez/
Thank you for your interest!
Felicia Cortez
second response…
Hello,
The car is located in Chicago at the shipping company (I just moved here with my new job), we will use eBay Purchase Protection Program so we be both protected and insured. The price for the car is $2,900 with shipping included. The car it’s in perfect condition, there’s not even a scratch or any dents on it. Everything from the motor to the tires and mirrors is shining and looking brand new. I have a clear title for it, no liens or loans and never smoked in. The transaction fits the Vehicle Protection plan and will be covered by eBay. eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection reimburses buyers who are involved in a vehicle transaction through their program. The program provides reimbursement for all the situations that can appear in a transaction. The money will be sent to an eBay agent. After the payment is confirmed and secured by eBay I will start the shipping. The car will be in front at your door in max 3 days. From the moment you receive the car you have a 5 days inspection period. After the 5 days you have to decide if you want to keep the car or not. If you’ll keep it, the payment will be released to me. In case you will not like the car and decide not to keep it, you will have to ship it back and you will be fully refunded.
If you agree with these terms and you have the money, send me your full name, address and telephone number where you want the car to be delivered and I will initiate the transaction with eBay. You will receive all the transaction details from them.
Thank you!
Felicia Cortez
I ALSO RAN INTO THE SCAMMER MONIQUE FERGUSON ON CRAIGLIST!! I have received your email regarding the 2007 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5 V6 SL with only 59,580 miles. The car is located in Phoenix, AZ at the shipping company. The car is in perfect condition,with no scratches on it,no damage, clear title. The engine is a V6 Gasoline. The transmission is automatic. The price for the car is $2950 with shipping included.The car was my husband`s and he loved it very much, but he did not enjoy it,because he died in a IRAQ 11 month ago. It brings very bad memories to me, I want to get rid of it.The buyer will receive the car with all papers and receipts that he needs to register it to his name. The delivery will take around 2-3 days,depending on your location. It will be delivered directly to your address.Anyway, I have to let you know that I want a fast deal so if you are really interested in buying it,please reply with the following information’s:
-Your full name;
-Your shipping address.(street,city,state,zip code)
The transaction will close only through eBay so we both will be protected.
I want eBay because as they are the biggest company on the internet I think that we can close this deal fast and safe for both of us. Also I am not very familiar with the internet transactions and eBay is the only one I know.I will look for your email,so that we can move forward with this deal!
Let me know.
P.S I attached you some pictures with the car,
http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/j339/Nissan_Maxima_pics/
Thank you!
I encountered the similar fraud on craigslist for Colorado a few days ago. It was for 2006 Nissan Murano. I engaged into email exchange with the con artist and posted all my emails and his replies on ongobee.com website in my article here:
http://ongobee.com/GoBee_8726_Beware-of-a-New-Craigslist-Car-for-Sale-Scheme-by-Bailiff
There is a lady named Evelyn Grimes. She states that she is a doctor and that the car is located in Nebraska. She is selling the car cheap because her husband got promoted and she does not have time for the car. Its a 2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5L 34,000 miles and only $2800. It is the example used above except different name. They got me dont let them get you!!! Her email is evelyn1grimes26@gmail.com
Enjoyed every bit of your article. Really thank you!
UTAH !!!!!! Watch out on KSL Website there using it there to scam people …
try this if you’re ever inclined to believe a word they say. Go to KBB, look up ‘trade-in’ value, and then ask yourself why they are selling to random people on the other side of the world for a fraction of that price. Doesn’t make sense? there ya go – you’ve identified a scammer. some people enjoy messing with these guys too – i’ve tried it. it’s fun. just be careful and don’t give out ANY factual personal info.
Emily Hudson on craigslist posing as american soldier. She’s selling 2003 chevy Yukon Denali for 2900.
There is a rampant scammer using the email address dotim2@gmail.com on craigslist. He is posing as a military person selling a maxima. DO NOT COMMUNICATE WITH THIS SCAMMER. He is from Nigeria and will steal your money.
I have this guy “darbie bahannon” at bahannondarbb@gmail.com who is very pushy and obnoxious. I replied to an add for a motorcycle for sale and he won’t let me see the bike or title unless I open a google checkout account. I refused and now he’s angry. He’s obviously a scammer also and don’t fall for it. I bet he’s in nigeria or something. If someone will not let you see the merchandise before putting money down it is a total scam.
Heres the latest one I am dealilng with
SGT.Sean.Ardis@comcast.net
Do not associate with this idiot, he is a Nigerian scammer. I got the last guy I reporteds email shut down for scamming LOL.
I saw we screw with these people until they can’t stand it anymore. They are LOSERS!!!!!
dugjohn6@gmail.com is the latest one they are using. Same idiot that was using dotim2. They are so dumb they dont realize that Dug is spelled Doug and that Doug John would never be a real name of someone LOL. I hope all these scammers die a terrible death, but until they do I will be there to mess with them and waste their time!! For more info on how to scam the scammer go to 419eater.com.
Here is another one…
Sorry for delay,
My 2005 Lexus RX 330 with 72,120 miles is in excellent condition, never raced or abused, no accident, no loans; it has been very well maintained. II am selling it at this price ($2,790) because I just went through a divorce with my ex-husband and when it has finished, I remained the owner of this car. I have some financial problems right now, so I want to sell it asp and a fast sale can be done only at a low price. The transaction will be made through eBay protection program for the safety of both of us.
If you’re interested to purchase just email me with your full name, shipping address and phone number , so I can notify eBay that you are selected as my buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure.
Sincerely,
Katie Solven
On Sat, Apr 2, 2011 at 3:21 PM, Julia Bell wrote:
Sorry for delay,
My 2005 Lexus RX 330 with 72,120 miles is in excellent condition, never raced or abused, no accident, no loans; it has been very well maintained. II am selling it at this price ($2,790) because I just went through a divorce with my ex-husband and when it has finished, I remained the owner of this car. I have some financial problems right now, so I want to sell it asp and a fast sale can be done only at a low price. The transaction will be made through eBay protection program for the safety of both of us.
If you’re interested to purchase just email me with your full name, shipping address and phone number , so I can notify eBay that you are selected as my buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure.
Sincerely,
Julia Bell
mymax4@gmail.com is the latest idiot scammer!! stay away!!
I seem to be uncovering a similar ruse perpetrated by kath33vargas@aol.com. The listing is for a 2004 Nissan maxima for $2200 (includes shipping). This is the response I received to my ad inquiery:
Andrew,
I apologize for the late reply but I had some issues with my laptop and I couldn’t get online to check my email. I have the car available for sale if you are still looking to buy it… This Nissan Maxima SL (2004,Red) is priced at $2200 with the delivery and handling costs included.
I’d like to tell you that I’m not selling this car for profit or due to lack of money. The reason for selling it is that some recent events in my life made me change my perception of certain things, things that I’ve considered important in the past. The funds received after this sale will be directed towards charity. Right now I’m traveling with UNICEF as a volunteer. You need to know that the car is in excellent condition, no engine problems, regular maintenance done, never involved in accidents, garage kept and comes with a clean title (VIN: 1N4BA41E54C882865, mileage: 85,000 miles). I’m not trying to offend you, but if you intend to apply for a loan or financing, please do not respond because the car is priced for a fast sale and I require a cash transaction.
Also, I need to be sure that we do this transaction in the safest mode possible for both of us. I recommend we do the transaction using eBay because they offer the highest rate of safety and reliability during online transactions.
If you’re still interested and ready to agree with my terms (I’ll only sell the vehicle using eBay) please reply so I can give you a detailed description on how the transaction will be done. Also, I can send you the car’s detailed description and more pictures if requested…
I look forward for your reply.
Thank you,
Katherine”
I have not yet received any other responses to my replies to this last message. However, upon doing some curious online fishing, I’ve discovered the same ad for the same car for the same seller posted in 11 different Craigslist regions of no geographic relation (all entirely disparate cities and states). I feel I should Beware!
Andrew most certainly that is a scammer.. I was baiting the scammer and torturing them lol. I demanded they send me proof that they are real and they couldnt produce it. They sent me some picture of a woman and two kids claiming it was her hahaha. STAY AWAY!!! kath33vargas@aol.com is most definitely a scammer.
callerzofia3784@gmail.com is the latest maxima scammer.. I will get you, you scamming MOTHERF**KERS!!!!! Hahahahaha!!!
Ronald Huff selling a 2004 Ford F-150 is a scammer. I toyed with him for a few days. It was fun. Same with David Jenson selling a 2005 Ford Excursion.
Look out for boby.oneil@gmail.com
Shipping out to Afghanistan…puhlease
I am actually selling my car and callerzofia3784@googlemail.com who’s email also came across as CharisA@hotmail.com wrote me asking stupid questions about the car I am selling. They asked where it was located and how did it drive…. The information is in the post as well as the fact it’s still under warranty. I pasted the address into Google to see what kind of idiot I was dealing with. Seems like you all found him too!
Maybe they are fishing info to sell my car elsewhere??
Thanks for the post!
OMG I JUST RAN ACROSS THE SAMEEEEEEEEEEEEE BULLSHIT!!!!! IM VERY UPSET!
I will make the deal only to eBay. I am a member of the eBay buyer protection program and using this service you will get a 7 days testing period after delivery. During that 7 days testing period I will not be getting any money. I need to know if you are interested in buying it so I can ask eBay to send you the details on how this works. If interested please include in your next email your contact info for eBay (name, address and #) so we can get things started.
Here are the pictures with my car:
http://www.use.com/2006_Nissan_Altima_2_5_SEDAN_80fe0072cec475979893
Thank you
This 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 SEDAN is in perfect working condition. Title Clear. My husband was recently promoted so we had to move in Omaha, Nebraska. We brought the car with us, but my husband received a new car from the company. Besides, there are a lot of things which have priority now, so, this car has to go. As you probably noticed, the price is rather low $3,400 for you if you will buy it today or tomorrow. Due to the fact I am very busy with my work and I don’t stay too much at home, the car is already to the shipping company and will be delivered from there very fast. If you are interested, please email me with your details (name and address) for the shipping.
Mileage: 58,896 miles
Thank you
:::::::::::::::EVELYN GRIMES STRIKES AGAIN::::::::::::::
I sent my money order in to get an 06 Nissan Altima for 2800 from Evelyn Grimes. Luckily hours after I googled a bunch of the emails and contacts and found this artice. THANK GOD!!! The exact email was sent that read:
This 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 SEDAN is in perfect working condition. Title Clear. My husband was recently promoted so we had to move in Omaha, Nebraska. We brought the car with us, but my husband received a new car from the company. Besides, there are a lot of things which have priority now, so, this car has to go. As you probably noticed, the price is rather low $2,800 for you if you will buy it today or tomorrow. Due to the fact I am very busy with my work and I don’t stay too much at home, the car is already to the shipping company and will be delivered from there very fast. If you are interested, please email me with your details (name and address) for the shipping.
Mileage: 58,896 miles
Thank you
It was 10 at night when I found out I had been scammed but called Western Union fraud immidiately and they refunded me service fees and all. Sometimes you get caught up in something that is definitely too good to be true.
STAY AWAY FROM EVELYN GRIMES!
Been emailing back and forth with BobyOneil@gmail.com about a 2004 Dodge Ram. Didn’t send any money but i did send my name and address before something inside told me to check this dude out.
Did I find this in time or is he capable of doing harm with just a name and address??????
First and second email from this boby.oneil@gmail.com, i had asked to see the truck after the first email, his response is in the second on why i couldnt.
Hey,
Thank you for your interest in my truck. I am selling it because I will soon go on a second tour in Afghanistan and I don’t want it getting old in my garage. I will be gone for the next 18 months. The price is low because I need to sell it before we deploy, at the end of August. The vehicle is in great condition and runs great. It only has 74,950 highway miles on it. It has never been wrecked and never smoked in. I had serviced it only at the local dealer. Maintenance records are available. Clear title in hand.
If you decide to buy it I will be paying for the shipping charges. The total price is $2,890.00 with no other hidden taxes. Please email me back if you are interested in buying it.
Boby
I am in a currently stationed at Malmstrom Base,Montana. We are getting ready for Afghanistan. We are in the final stage of our training and we are not allowed to use the phone during this period. This is supposed to keep us focused on our trainings. I am only allowed to check my email few times a day. I hope you can understand that we will have to stick to email for now. The vehicle is here with me at the base but I’ve already made all the arrangements with DAS to pick it up from the base. DAS will also handle the title transfer for an extra $75.00. Being in the army has some advantages and one of them is the fact that I can ship it very cheap. I will pay for the shipping charges, as I’ve said in my first email. I think I can have it there in 3-5 business days.
I am a member of the eBay buyer protection program and using this service you will give a 5 days testing period after delivery. During that 5 days testing period I will not be getting any money. I need to know if you are interested in buying it so I can ask eBay to send you the details on how this works. I have to fill out a form on eBay and I need the name that will go on the title and an address where you want the car delivered. Once I do it, eBay will email you all the details on this transaction and we can get the ball rolling.
Boby
Here is another. This one almost got my daughter. Fortuantely she asked me about it and something didn’t smell right to me so I told her to walk away. Then I found this post.
Jennifer Miller gcore313@gmail.com
I came across Boby.Oneil@gmail.com I gave him my address and name. What should I do? Do you think I gave him enough info to do any damage?
I gave my address and phone to Boby.Oneil@gmail.com what should I do? Did I give them enough info to scam me?
LOL DAMN i was so happy when this bitch emailed me. She changed her name to Brenda Collins
This 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 SEDAN is in perfect working condition. Title Clear. My husband was recently promoted so we had to move in Omaha, Nebraska. We brought the car with us, but my husband received a new car from the company. Besides, there are a lot of things which have priority now, so, this car has to go. As you probably noticed, the price is rather low $2,800 for you if you will buy it today or tomorrow. Due to the fact I am very busy with my work and I don’t stay too much at home, the car is already to the shipping company and will be delivered from there very fast. If you are interested, please email me with your details (name and address) for the shipping.
Mileage: 58,896 miles
Thank you
On Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 8:04 PM, Eric Brewer wrote:
Why so cheap? whats wrong with it? Whens the last inspection?
I will make the deal only to eBay. I am a member of the eBay buyer protection program and using this service you will get a 7 days testing period after delivery. During that 7 days testing period I will not be getting any money. I need to know if you are interested in buying it so I can ask eBay to send you the details on how this works. If interested please include in your next email your contact info for eBay (name, address and #) so we can get things started.
Here are the pictures with my car:
http://www.use.com/f47045892c49304af637
Thank you
Great content and a warning to those who might fall prey to this scam.
Dear marine matthew eddow i have tracked u from quantico virginia to new york ny to san jose california to brooklyn new york. And now finally to the exact location u reside in. Did u really think u and all ur numbers with front numbers couldnt be tracked. U have no idea who u are dealing with. Maybe if u cant use ur fingers anymore you wont be able to type and rip people off so easily. Its not even about the cash anymore…..that has already been made back. Id watch yourself……you never know who will be watching the next time you pick up ur payments at that western union you love using so much.
Watch out for jenteller42@gmail.com….same scam different car….called her on it and no further response. She is from Florida advertising in Austin TX.
just got scammed on craigslist on a food trailer,2800dollars.it will be my first and last time i go to craigslist.you cant even get in touch with security at craigslist.poorly run unsafe site,especially for new shoppers.
Got another one for you.
Lindayyo@gmail.com
Thanks for inquiring about my 2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE. The Nissan has been well taken care of. It is in perfect condition, with no need for additional repairs, no scratches, dings, special marks whatsoever, never been involved in any accidents. The interior looks great (smoke-free). It has 63,500 miles, automatic transmission , 6 Cyl 3.5 L engine size. It has a clear title with no loans or liens on it. I’m selling the car because my 23 years old son died 2 months ago in a car accident. A drunk driver hit him and his fiancee. He was with his fiancee’s car coming to our home at his little brother birthday. It was his car and it brings me too many bad memories and that’s the reason I want to sell it as soon as possible. The price that I’m asking is $2,470. Just let me know if you are still interested and where are you located. Thank you, Linda
PS: Here is a photo album of the Maxima: http://s1191.photobucket.com/albums/z468/maxima06/(If the above link does not work copy and paste it into a new web browser window.)
Hi again Marsha, The Maxima will be shipped to your place from Glendive, MT. It is sealed and ready for shipping. It will come along with it’s documents, signed title on the front and back(notarized signatures) and the notarized bill of sale so you can easily transfer the registration in your name. All you have to do it to visit your local DMV office(with the papers provided) and transfer the registration in your name, it’s very easy. We will use eBay Motors, so we can both be protected and insured because I don’t have time for a meeting right now. According with eBay you have 7 days from the time you receive the vehicle to inspect it and decide if you want to keep it or not. Like I told you the total price is $2470 including shipping and handling. You have 7 days to test the Maxima and after the inspection period in case you don’t want to buy it then you will be refunded and I will pay for returns. PS: I will need your name and shipping address so I can get the ball rolling with eBay. They will contact us with all necessary information about this transaction(terms, buyer protection, payment instructions, invoice,etc.).
This reeks of SCAM! The seller went by linda donald.