Scam via melissa.gorneanu@gmx.com
The following summarize how I almost got scammed.
Hello,
Sorry for the late response but I have just arrived in Madrid, Spain. I wanted to let you know that the boat is still available for $12,000+$300 shipping fees. It is in great condition inside, outside and mechanically, used only in fresh water, clear title. The boat is in Bryant, AR at the shipping company World Safe Shipping ( visit their website: http;//world.safe.shipping.com ). Let me know if you have any questions. If you are still interested please come back so I can explain you how the deal work.
Thank you, Melissa
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Hi there again,
Because I’ve been forced to move with my job here in Spain and I can’t close the deal face to face, I want to use eBay Motors VPP for this deal, because you will have protection up to $50,000 trough eBay Motors Vehicle Purchase Protection so, you will be 100% secured in this deal. I need your full name and your shipping address so I can initiate the transaction with eBay Motors. They will contact you with further details regarding the payment and the shipping process. You will have to make the payment into my eBay Bank Account, eBay Motors will confirm it and the shipping will be started. You will have 14 days for inspection from the moment the boat arrives before you confirm the deal and eBay Motors forwards the payment to me or you cancel the deal and you will get your money back. The boat will be returned free of charge. It is not a sight unseen deal. On the other hand I can ship the boat knowing that I have the money in my eBay Bank Account and you won’t dissapear with it.. We are both covered.
Sorry for the long emails I have tried to explain the entire process.
Thank you,
Scam reported at FightTheScams.com
snamazik says:
I think I found the same scam.
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Hello,
Sorry for the late response but I have just arrived in Madrid, Spain. I wanted to let you know that the boat is still available for $15,000+$300 shipping fees. It is in great condition
inside, outside and mechanically, used only in fresh water, clear title. The boat is in Bryant, AR at the shipping company World Safe Shipping ( visit their website: http;//world.safe.shipping.com ).
Let me know if you have any questions. If you are still interested please come back so I can explain you how the deal work.
Thank you,
Laura
raquel.laura.ruano.cebrian@gmx.com
April 9th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
starocks says:
Here is my latest. It is a twist on your story. It is from Diane Bolmar (dianebolmar@gmx.com)and is from Craigslist in Charleston, SC.
Me:
Do you still have the Volkswagen beetle for sale? and if so is $2850 the correct price?
dianebolmar@gmx.com:
First of all I want to tell you that I am not selling this car for profit or due a lack of money. All I can say 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. I will donate all money to charity after I sell this car. I am currently on a trip for UNICEF.
The car has a clear title, is in an excellent condition, no dents or scratches, it was always garaged and regular maintenance and oil changes were done in time. Hasn’t been involved in an accident or flood damage. The motor runs very well. I don’t want to offend you but the car is priced for a fast sale so please if you intend to apply for a loan or financing do not reply.
The transaction will be made through eBay company for the safety of both. I’ve already included the car into eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection, so I will sell only through this.
If you want to buy the car, and you agree with my terms please reply so I can give you a detailed description of the eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection.
Waiting for your reply.
Thank you
Me:
I do not see it listed on ebay motors. Where did you go on your UNICEF trip? When will you be back? What part of Daniel Island do you live?
dianebolmar@gmx.com:
The price of car $2,850.00USD includes all the shipping costs and handling.
The car is located in Dallas,TX at a shipping and storage company. The sale will be managed through eBay under their Vehicle
Purchase Protection Program since they offer the highest rate of
safety and reliability during online transactions.Here is how it works :
- you give me your full name and shipping address
- I start a transaction with eBay,
- they send you the payment instructions,
- you send the money into eBay trust account,
- they confirm me that the payment was received,
- I ship the car,
- you receive the car in 3 days,
- they send me the money.
The payment type will be establish by eBay after start the transaction. They will hold the money until the car is delivered to you, with properly executed title. You have 5 days for the inspection period. If the car is not like described you will have to ship it back in 30 business days on my expense, but I am sure that you will love it.
In order to move forward I will need the following info from you so I can set up a new transaction case through eBay:
1. full name
2. shipping address
3. fax number
Me:
Can I get the VIN number so I can CARFAX the auto before I set this up through ebay?
dianebolmar@gmx.com:
Hello there,
In order to complete this deal the payment must be sent to eBay. As soon as they receive the payment will notify me to start with delivery. After that you will receive all information about delivery so you can be able to track your shipment online.
eBay will not release the payment to me until you receive and inspect the car (you have 5 days for inspection) If the car is not in same condition as I said you will ship it back on my expense and eBay will send you a full refund.
Now, if you are serious about this and want to move forward, I would need your complete name and shipping address so I can open a case with eBay and after that they will contact you and will explain you better how the whole process works so we can complete this transaction successfully and in the best manner !
Sincerely
Miles: 28500
Body type: Convertible
Transmission: Automatic
Interior: Black
Warranty: Existing
Year: 2005
Title: Clear
VIN Number: 3vwcm31y75m302331
Condition: Used
Exterior: Yellow
Engine: 2.0L
Fuel type: Gasoline
Me:
Thanks, I will look up the carfax and get back with you. I am so interested in UNICEF. Where are you now? Do you have to travel all over the world? How did you go about getting involved? Since you are obviously from Daniel Island, is there a local contact that you have that I could call. I think I want to do this also. What qualifications do you need to to become part of UNICEF? Thanks!
That is where we are now. I will continue to play the game simply for it’s amusement purposes.
July 20th, 2010 at 11:50 am
mejoetaz says:
And yet another twist. This one they put in the Norristown, PA Craigslist: 2005 Harley Deluxe. Same bull as above. Then a follow up email:
First of all I want to tell you that I am not selling this bike for profit or due a lack of money. All I can say 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. I will donate all money to charity after I sell this bike. I am currently on a trip for UNICEF.
The bike has a clear title, is in an excellent condition, no dents or scratches, it was always garaged and regular maintenance and oil changes were done in time. Hasn’t been involved in an accident or flood damage. The motor runs very well. I don’t want to offend you but the bike is priced for a fast sale so please if you intend to apply for a loan or financing do not reply.
The transaction will be made through eBay company for the safety of both. I’ve already included the bike into eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection, so I will sell only through this.
If you want to buy the bike, and you agree with my terms please reply so I can give you a detailed description of the eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection.
Waiting for your reply.
Thank you,
And then this one !!! :
The price of bike $2,800.00USD includes all the shipping costs and handling.
The bike is located in Dallas,TX at a shipping and storage company. The sale will be managed through eBay under their Vehicle
Purchase Protection Program since they offer the highest rate of
safety and reliability during online transactions.Here is how it works :
- you give me your full name and shipping address
- I start a transaction with eBay,
- they send you the payment instructions,
- you send the money into eBay trust account,
- they confirm me that the payment was received,
- I ship the bike,
- you receive the bike in 3 days,
- they send me the money.
The payment type will be establish by eBay after start the transaction. They will hold the money until the bike is delivered to you, with properly executed title. You have 5 days for the inspection period. If the bike is not like described you will have to ship it back in 30 business days on my expense, but I am sure that you will love it.
In order to move forward I will need the following info from you so I can set up a new transaction case through eBay:
1. full name
2. shipping address
3. fax number
Gee, sounds like the same scam to me !!! Can’t the FBI or someone get this person?? I am going to play with it too. Gave them a fake name a, address but did give them my fax to see what they do next. Will post later ! Joe
September 20th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
slb says:
Yup. Got the same info, email and bs story from this woman regarding a 2005 Harley Davidson on Craigslist in Raleigh, NC. Good luck Joe!
September 30th, 2010 at 8:50 pm