Should have known this was to good to be true. What a Scam !

[BMOTOXSTAR]

Well,
  I know of scams on E-Baybut in the local paper?
I war drpooing a duece and Icould not believe these 2 ad's. I call and the nubers are not in service.
So I e-mail them and check this out. I hope the person can't scam me by having my e-mail address.
What a Peter Cheese.


Hello

I'm really sorry for this late reply but I've been very busy lately and away from a computer. People think it's real funny to bid on a car and not pay for it and I have removed the auction because I had an agreement with a potential buyer.This person, which I do not know who it is has no answer to my repeated e-mails.I do not know what to do. The total price including shipping cost and insurance charges is $6,200 (shipping is payed in advance by me). The price is considerably lower then others on the market because I need to sell it really fast.The car has all the services done at the dealership. The vehicle was never crashed. I always garaged it and serviced it, kept very good care of it!.The vehicle is currently located in Cleveland, OH but unfortunately I am in Shoreline, WA planning to open a business here and I don't think I can come sooner then next month. However I can arrange for the paperworks from here and I can talk to a shipping company to deliver the vehicle to your address.I think it's impossible to buy a vehicle for such a big amount without having an inspection first. So I had a look on eBay and I saw they could help us with this. Since the transaction worths a lot of money they've suggested to make the deal only through eBay so that we won't have any problems.If you decide to buy all the papers are ready,just needed to be signed by you. If you agree with these terms, please send me your full name, home and shipping address, ebay ID so I can register the transaction with eBay asap.
              Thank you,
                                          Peter

[The70RT]

I would have called the number but after that it is obvious it is a joke.

[41husk]

I agree! you have to call the # cause you just never no, but if the phone is disconnected, I would not persue it any further.  The sad part is these people have to be making some money off somebody with these scams or there wouldn't be so many out there

[The70RT]

I agree! you have to call the # cause you just never no, but if the phone is disconnected, I would not persue it any further.  The sad part is these people have to be making some money off somebody with these scams or there wouldn't be so many out there

I remember someone posting on here awhile back about someone taking some bait and lost 10 grand.

[John_Kunkel]

The seller suggests "making the deal only through e-bay" which is, I assume, their escrow service.

I don't see how you could get scammed going with the e-bay escrow (other escrow services, yes, there are phonys)

[6pkrunner]

The seller suggests "making the deal only through e-bay" which is, I assume, their escrow service.

I don't see how you could get scammed going with the e-bay escrow (other escrow services, yes, there are phonys)

There were a few fake eBay escrow services set up and a few people were hit. However check the URL of the site. Make sure it looks legit and starts with https:// the "S" for secure. And no ending like, "http......................hotmail.com

[70charger_boy]

It's funny how congress makes a big deal about immigration and same sex marriages, but they can't do crap about these scams.

[69charger2002]

wow the cuda i would have called on.. thinking it's just a good deal. but the 70 challenger stick car with those miles for $4000.. i would have laughed.. sucks they have trickled down these scams to craigslist, ebay, local paper, you name it. makes finding a real deal or selling a legit car harder.. sorry bastards
problem is SO many people are looking for that "super deal" and being the first to act on it, they get caught up in the scam very easily. the improper english is my first obvious sign. when they write super long paragraphs like that, it becomes very apparent they are either a retarded immigrant or someone outside the US.. either way it signals trouble
trav

[BMOTOXSTAR]

wow the cuda i would have called on.. thinking it's just a good deal. but the 70 challenger stick car with those miles for $4000.. i would have laughed.. sucks they have trickled down these scams to craigslist, ebay, local paper, you name it. makes finding a real deal or selling a legit car harder.. sorry bastards
problem is SO many people are looking for that "super deal" and being the first to act on it, they get caught up in the scam very easily. the improper english is my first obvious sign. when they write super long paragraphs like that, it becomes very apparent they are either a retarded immigrant or someone outside the US.. either way it signals trouble
trav

[supserdave]

I hate to even type this story because it pisses me off every time I think about it, but here goes. I got home on the weekend and my dad said there was a challenger on the bulletin board at the local gas station. "71 challenger, 440, pistol grip 4speed, in primer, $3500" The ad had some miscelaneous chevy's to.


Well, I proceded to call the guy, and we arrange a time to go look at it since supposedly the car was about 15 miles away While talking he said that the guy he bought it from said it was a hemi car because it had an R in the VIN! I figured no way in hell, but even if it's a 318 car with a 440 4 speed its worth what he's asking.

So my brother and I go to the bank saturday a.m. and clean out our savings accounts, and try and call the guy...no answer. I bet I called 150 times between then and sunday. Finally sunday morning I called from a different number and got a hold of him. Blah Blah, more rigamarole, meet me next weekend. Well after being ran around for about 2 weeks, a guy I know that knows him went out to his place and asked him about it. Come to find out he never had any challenger, or chevy's for that matter. Supposedly he knew somebody that had these cars in Arizona 10 years ago and placed the ad, and then found out they were all long gone.  The only consolation I got was that 2 other mopar heads in the neighborhood were trying to get it to, so we could atleast laugh about the deal together .

[The70RT]

I hate to even type this story because it pisses me off every time I think about it, but here goes. I got home on the weekend and my dad said there was a challenger on the bulletin board at the local gas station. "71 challenger, 440, pistol grip 4speed, in primer, $3500" The ad had some miscelaneous chevy's to.


Well, I proceded to call the guy, and we arrange a time to go look at it since supposedly the car was about 15 miles away While talking he said that the guy he bought it from said it was a hemi car because it had an R in the VIN! I figured no way in hell, but even if it's a 318 car with a 440 4 speed its worth what he's asking.

So my brother and I go to the bank saturday a.m. and clean out our savings accounts, and try and call the guy...no answer. I bet I called 150 times between then and sunday. Finally sunday morning I called from a different number and got a hold of him. Blah Blah, more rigamarole, meet me next weekend. Well after being ran around for about 2 weeks, a guy I know that knows him went out to his place and asked him about it. Come to find out he never had any challenger, or chevy's for that matter. Supposedly he knew somebody that had these cars in Arizona 10 years ago and placed the ad, and then found out they were all long gone.  The only consolation I got was that 2 other mopar heads in the neighborhood were trying to get it to, so we could atleast laugh about the deal together .

Boy he was about a dumb Fu@*....sounds like he needed a 

[BMOTOXSTAR]

Here is the reply from the other ad.
Does this car look familiar, this is the pic they sent.

I'm glad that you're interested in my car. The car is street legal and accurate. It comes with all the documents needed for registration, it has a clear title and it can be registred into your name at any time. I am willing to sell it for $4000.This buy now price does include the shipping and insurance fees. I'm located in Baytown TX and the car is here as well and so this is where the car will be shipped from. I've done some research and the best and fastest way I can ship it is using Hemisphere cargo Shipping Ltd which takes between 4 to 6 days to arrive at your door (door to door handling and shipping insurance fee included). I am affiliated with Yahoo! Finance where I have a purchase protection account for $ 10,000.00. This service allows us to complete this transaction in a manner that is quick and safe for both of us. It acts as a third party between seller and buyer to insure that both parties comply to transaction requirements and provides dispute resolution and mediation between parties. Yahoo! Finance is responsible to insure that both parties comply to transaction requirements. If this is ok with you please reply with your complete name, address 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 case at Yahoo! Finance and move forward with this deal.
Thank you,
Karen Davis

[kylem4711]

sounds like a good idea to me....

[The70RT]

Do what I did before. Tell them oh really, i have a friend that lives right by you. I will be sending him over to look at it for me. ....yeah it will be the last time you hear from them. If they put that on 50 different street corners in the U.S. it wouldn't last a minute.

[BMOTOXSTAR]

I e-mailed the person back asking for more pic's & info. 
They sent the exact response to me with a different pic.

[hemi-hampton]

Tell them you'll fly into town. Pay cash & then drive it home. Then see what they say? LEON.

[68chrgrwife]

wow the cuda i would have called on.. thinking it's just a good deal. but the 70 challenger stick car with those miles for $4000.. i would have laughed.. sucks they have trickled down these scams to craigslist, ebay, local paper, you name it. makes finding a real deal or selling a legit car harder.. sorry bastards
problem is SO many people are looking for that "super deal" and being the first to act on it, they get caught up in the scam very easily. the improper english is my first obvious sign. when they write super long paragraphs like that, it becomes very apparent they are either a retarded immigrant or someone outside the US.. either way it signals trouble
trav

I wouldn't say that the grammar/english would tip you off, if that was the cse hubby would never sell anything.  His grammer, spelling, english is horrible.  I hate reading his e-bay ads....they are total run on sentences and spelling mistakes everywhere!!!!  LOL

[70charger_boy]

Isn't the black Challenger Bill Goldbergs car?

[BMOTOXSTAR]

Isn't the black Challenger Bill Goldbergs car?

[71_deputy]

that ad is up here- they want more money- 4400.00 bucks now!!! in local crap newspaper

had two emails from them but when I said I was going to send a friend to check it out- no replies now!!!

mine was a Sandra from Carlton, Oregon

wanted to use Yahoo! Finance for the transfer

oh well- was fun while it lasted

[70charger_boy]

I'm really curious if anybody actually goes through with the scam.  I'll be watching Judge Judy, until then 

[The70RT]

I'm really curious if anybody actually goes through with the scam.  I'll be watching Judge Judy, until then 

I read on here a while back that someone posted their buddy lost 10K 

[70charger_boy]

I'm really curious if anybody actually goes through with the scam.  I'll be watching Judge Judy, until then 

I read on here a while back that someone posted their buddy lost 10K 

Oh yeah, I remember that.  I'm gonna search for the post, after I unload my '66 from the car carrier 

[71_deputy]

WELL- AFTER NUMEROUS emails back to them they are not responding-- go figure- ha ha!!!!!

had my daughter email them too- and they are still sending out the same email!!!!

Bone heads!!!!

[The70RT]

WELL- AFTER NUMEROUS emails back to them they are not responding-- go figure- ha ha!!!!!

had my daughter email them too- and they are still sending out the same email!!!!

Bone heads!!!!

Be carefull. Some of those scammers will get mad and give you a virus or hack one of your accounts. Been there had it done.

[Old Moparz]

Sometimes the scammer is not a foreigner with bad grammar, & not obvious in being deceitful. Several years back on the old Charger message board, I had posted some info on a "potential" lead to a Daytona Charger project. I did that because I had given up after about 6 months of trying to see the car, get photos, have calls returned, & getting the run around.

There was still a remote chance that the car was real, so I detailed all the BS I went through & offered all the contact info on the forum. Someone on the board, but I forget who, did go to the address (In Mississippi I think?) to see if the car existed, but they said there was no Daytona or Charger visible on the property & no signs of any other cars.

The ad was originally on ebay, but not for a Daytona. It was an auction for an early 60's Impala, but somewhere in the text the seller mentioned other cars that were available. One of the others mentioned was the Daytona. I emailed the seller through the "Ask The Seller A Question" feature & inquired about the Daytona. He emailed me back about the car & included his phone number.

I called, the person was real & seemed decent, so we talked about Chargers & cars for at least a half hour or so. He wasn't a Mopar nut, but just liked old cars in general & was selling a few. We left the conversation with him getting me some photos & sending them, but that was the last time we spoke. I emailed him regularly, & called at least 2 to 3 times each week.

The car was supposed to have been a fairly solid, 440 project car, missing very little, but I don't recall much more about it. The asking price of $10K was about half of what projects were going for at the time, so it seemed very real & not those mint, Hemi show cars with a buy it now of $8500 & instructions to contact them privately.

I immediately went on line & priced airfare & car rentals, then told my wife I was planning to go see it that weekend with intentions of leaving a deposit. She seemed excited thinking we were all going, but I said if it's real we can all go back down with the car trailer another day. By the end of the week the airline & car rental plans changed to yard work or something.

I have a remote feeling that the guy I was in touch with may have only speculated on buying what may or may not have been a Daytona. Also, one of the last emails I got, had changed the price he wanted from $10K to $45K. That's when I said screw it & posted it on the old board. Never leave any stone unturned, but don't believe everything you hear without verifying it either.